'69 Chevy Nova SS

[ckc1275]

Here's my latest build.  Revell Special Edition '69 Chevy Nova SS.  I built it as if I had found an old race version and restored it to be a street legal car.  Overall, happy with it.

Interior hand painted

My first attempt at a 2-tone colour with "rattle cans".  Also, I tried using Rustoleum Painters Touch Clear Gloss.  I think I over applied on the hood, and almost over applied on the body.  (I was trying to rush maybe)

Let me know what you guys think

[shoopdog]

Turned out really well, cool idea with the underhood flames.

[kymdlr]

The concept is good, and the build looks like it went together well, but the body paint is rough. I  think you would have had better results with a different brand of paint such as Duplicolor, testors or tamiya. The clear coat for sure went on too thick on the drivers side & you got some kind of debris in the paint which also I would attribute to the brand of paint.

[Mister 4x4]

Love the Lakewoods - I have a set on my 1:1 '71 Mach 1 (I painted mine black, though).

Nice job!

[carcrazy19]

I think over all you have a nice clean build. I agree with trying different paint system with your next build. Its good that you try different techniques.

[ckc1275]

2 hours ago, kymdlr said:

The concept is good, and the build looks like it went together well, but the body paint is rough. I  think you would have had better results with a different brand of paint such as Duplicolor, testors or tamiya. The clear coat for sure went on too thick on the drivers side & you got some kind of debris in the paint which also I would attribute to the brand of paint.

i was thinking of trying Duplicolor (just for the better choice of colours), but need to ask ... which primer should i use?  And suggestions for getting better results.  I live in an apartment and have limited access to be able to spray bodies etc.

Thanks, appreciate any input to help me improve 

 

[kymdlr]

1 hour ago, ckc1275 said:

Primer choice for me depends on the condition of the body before paint. If I had to do body work like sanding, puttying etc, I use Duplicolor High Build automotive primers. They are a bit thicker and help to conceal scratches. If im painting a body fresh out of the kit box that didn't need any body work, I use a cheap thin primer . IMO Lacquer paints will give you the best finish as opposed to enamel paints which i think rustoleum is. Clear coat should be lacquer based as well. spray several thin coats as opposed to one heavy one.

 

 

Edited February 18, 2018 by kymdlr

[PARTSMARTY]

I personally have had great luck with duplicolor sandable primers-although i use others also.

[Classicgas]

I use Walmarts generic primer. Never had a problem with it and I use automotive grade polyurethane on my models.

[crazyjim]

Looking good.

[slusher]

Nice Nova..