Shawnmcouturier Posted February 25, 2018 Posted February 25, 2018 Hi guys i just wanted to show my model I just completed. It is a revvel 57 Ford gasser built stock. This was built pretty badly but I think it turned out ok. Btw I am only 12 years old so keep that in mind.
JollySipper Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Hey, Shawn! You could get some foil and kinda mismatch that along the sides, like maybe only foil where the body is blue....... Like on some of the panels, the chrome might have been painted over!
bbowser Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 I love it! You've got a real handle on the weathering, I wish I could have done something this nice when I was 12
Shawnmcouturier Posted February 26, 2018 Author Posted February 26, 2018 3 hours ago, JollySipper said: Hey, Shawn! You could get some foil and kinda mismatch that along the sides, like maybe only foil where the body is blue....... Like on some of the panels, the chrome might have been painted over! I like that idea! Definitely gonna try it
espo Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 You're off to a great start with this build. Those northern Michigan winters are rough on old cars. Hope to revisit your Grand Travers Bay area again soon, beautiful country up there.
Ken Gilkeson Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 keep on building, you have an enjoyable hobby.
geetee66 Posted February 26, 2018 Posted February 26, 2018 Thanks for showing us your build, Shawn. Great to see budding talent here. What's your next project going to be?
Shawnmcouturier Posted February 26, 2018 Author Posted February 26, 2018 1 hour ago, geetee66 said: Thanks for showing us your build, Shawn. Great to see budding talent here. What's your next project going to be? Probably gonna try to build a general lee. Probably also gonna totally wreck the brush bar.
426 pack Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 Very nice. I couldn't biuld a model this nice when I was 12 (I’m 16)
Rider Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 Now that looks like something that looks well worn.
thatz4u Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 keep building your skills will keep improving each time you build....
Jantrix Posted February 27, 2018 Posted February 27, 2018 I like it. You obviously used the salt technique. It's also obvious that there is still salt left in the paint. I'm not sure what effect that will have long term.
Shawnmcouturier Posted February 27, 2018 Author Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Jantrix said: I like it. You obviously used the salt technique. It's also obvious that there is still salt left in the paint. I'm not sure what effect that will have long term. What do you mean by long term?
1972coronet Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Keep on keepin' on , Shawn ! I started taking my skills a little more seriously when I was your age ( back in 1982 ! ) --- it's all about having fun and experimenting , and it looks like you're on track with that . P.S. : Jantrix is probably alluding to that salt and its long term effects on plastic .
Geno Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 It turned out pretty darn cool Shawn, I love it, please keep us posted on your next build. You always get better and learn new stuff with each build and that makes it more enjoyable. Keep at it, you have me beat from my builds when I was your age. Plus it's always cool to see there are younger fellas such as yourself that enjoy building. Great job.
Jantrix Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Shawnmcouturier said: What do you mean by long term? 11 hours ago, 1972coronet said: P.S. : Jantrix is probably alluding to that salt and its long term effects on plastic . Quite right. Salt is not good for most anything long term, and it's quite obvious there is still quite a lot of it trapped in the paint, on the roof, doors, fenders and tailgate. I have no idea what will happen to the body over time like that. Maybe nothing, maybe it will ruin paint and plastic. I'd scrub the body with a stiff toothbrush and some 70% (or 91% if the paint is thick) Isopropyl alcohol (very cheap at the local drug store). The alcohol with loosen the paint just enough (but not tear it up) to release the salt and give a smooth paint break when it does. I give you full credit for trying something like this at age 12, and I've overjoyed to have you in the hobby. The hardest part of successful model building is patience. I know that's a tall order at your age because it still is, at mine. If I can offer any help feel free to shoot me a PM.
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Great job. Keep it up and have fun. That's what it's all about! My son just turned 13 and he loves building. I'm going to teach him how to spray paint soon. We love seeing younger builders getting interested in the hobby. Just don't defect off into military, or ELSE! Just kidding - enjoy building.
1930fordpickup Posted February 28, 2018 Posted February 28, 2018 Keep at it. looks better than my kit at 12. I like your subject. Also, did you forget the tail lights or leave them off because it was a beater?
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