BMW M6 GT3 SPa 24 Hours WInner.

[martinfan5]

Working on the BMW M6 GT3 from NuNu Models,  this is not a Tamiya like quality kit, its more like a Fujimi quality kit, still a decent kit.

Started working on the decals( body has been painted with Tamiya Pure White and a coat 2k clear) , the decals are on the thick side and Tamiya Mark Fit normal or strong and Micro Sol/Set dont seem to work that good on them but they are nice.

Using my phone camera because broken DSLR ,still trying to find the sweet spot.

The detail up set C/F decals, while the worked good, they was a lot  excess on certain spots so it was kind of PITA

and the brakes with the P/E parts paint in various Metalizer paints

 

[Tommy124]

Hi Jonathan,

good to see somebody making a start on this kit (which I have been waiting so long for). The body painting looks nice and I fully imagine that it's a hard thing to get those decals properly attached to the rear fender etc. Keep up the good work, looking forward to seeing more!

[GlueTube]

Ill be following this build. Never heard of the NuNu brand.

Regards

Brian

[martinfan5]

Tires have been decaled, the tire will get coat dullcoat

Working on the front end of the chassis, there is some fit issues with the air vents and radiator piece, so more to come on that

And more decals , along with a mock up of the rear wing , these decals do not really react all that much to decal setting solution, at least the ones I was using, Micro Sol/Set and Tamiya normal and strong.

[935k3]

Instead of solvents try a hot damp cloth pressed over the decal. It only takes couple seconds and will conform instantly. For the edges around the wheel openings and smaller areas like NACA ducts try a hot damp Q-Tip. Also Walthers Solvaset is a stronger solvent.

Edited November 8, 2017 by 935k3

[martinfan5]

Instead of solvents try a hot damp cloth pressed over the decal. It only takes couple seconds and will conform instantly. For the edges around the wheel openings and smaller areas like NACA ducts try a hot damp Q-Tip. Also Walthers Solvaset is a stronger solvent.

Thanks Dale, the decals do finally set down , but I will remember the hot damp cloth trick for next time.

[Jhedir6]

Looking good Jonathan. Thanks for the heads up on the issues you're running in to. My first one arrived today. I may even get a chance to begin mine later on this evening before heading off to work. 

Looking forward to more. So far, looks spot on.

[maltsr]

Looking great so far Jonathan, thanks for the heads up about the issues.  Will try to remember them when my kit is finally available from HLJ.  You'll probably have yours finished by then...

[JeroenM3]

Never heard of the NUNU brand, but looks good sofar, any PE sets with it or anything? those rims look great for OOB wheels....

Looks good so far, will definately follow this!

[FabbricaP]

Coming along great, could make this one my next build!

[martinfan5]

Day four of decals , I only have a few left at this point.

[martinfan5]

Looking great so far Jonathan, thanks for the heads up about the issues.  Will try to remember them when my kit is finally available from HLJ.  You'll probably have yours finished by then...

Looking good Jonathan. Thanks for the heads up on the issues you're running in to. My first one arrived today. I may even get a chance to begin mine later on this evening before heading off to work. 

Looking forward to more. So far, looks spot on.

So I am not 100% sure yet, but a big part of the fit issue is the lower radiator part you see that that is on the chassis, that front part is too wide so it keeps the bumper from seating back in its proper place,  more to come on that issue.

Another issue, the side and rear window pieces are going to need some trimming/sanding outer edges, they dont fit very well. 

[martinfan5]

Never heard of the NUNU brand, but looks good sofar, any PE sets with it or anything? those rims look great for OOB wheels....

Looks good so far, will definately follow this!

In luck you are

Edited November 9, 2017 by martinfan5

[FabbricaP]

Nice work on those decals! Looks great. Hope the fit issues wont be huge fixes.

Edited November 10, 2017 by FabbricaP

[aurfalien]

Hi,

Looking a real nice.  Should be spectacular when displayed.

[Matt T.]

That’s a good looking race car. Should look great up on all four wheels. 

[JeroenM3]

So i was at the Essen Motorshow today, i found this guy sitting there:

Maybe you can find some things that were missing from the kit that youd like to add on