Dann Tier Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Tommy124 said: Yes, and I'll do a Porsche 911 GT1 in plain white because I don't like the race liveries... That said, there HAVE been road versions of the CLK GTR and the 911 GT1, so no problem anyways. And I feel that's the big freedom of being a CAR model builder. We can paint a Ferrari F40 in pink if we like, whereas doing a pink Messerschmidt Me-109 or battleship might seem odd... LOL!!>>>>you're right, bud!!, I will also be doing my FXXK as a barely legal street car! lol
Dann Tier Posted October 25, 2018 Posted October 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Rider said: I like the idea of turning track cars into 'street cars'. I'll be following along. I will be doing it ALOT!!!....lol
Ich_Will Posted October 25, 2018 Author Posted October 25, 2018 11 hours ago, Tommy124 said: And I feel that's the big freedom of being a CAR model builder. We can paint a Ferrari F40 in pink if we like, whereas doing a pink Messerschmidt Me-109 or battleship might seem odd... Pink ME-109 you say? Hold my beer ? ?
Italianhorses Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 (edited) On 10/25/2018 at 5:05 AM, Tommy124 said: And I feel that's the big freedom of being a CAR model builder. We can paint a Ferrari F40 in pink if we like, whereas doing a pink Messerschmidt Me-109 or battleship might seem odd... I respectfully disagree. While building a road going car definitely can painted in any color, for a race car that represents a specific race/livery, it has to be correct to be considered an accurate replica/model. As much as you can't paint Me-109 in pink, you can't paint this Porsche green. And while I understand that darker shade of yellow is not that big of a deal in grand scheme of things, striving to be accurate is what distinguishes model builder from a somebody who casually assembles a kit following (often inaccurate) kit instructions. Plus, let's be honest, a pink F40 is a blasphemy, more so than a pink Me-109. Edited October 27, 2018 by Italianhorses
Dann Tier Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 9 hours ago, Italianhorses said: I respectfully disagree. While building a road going car definitely can painted in any color, for a race car that represents a specific race/livery, it has to be correct to be considered an accurate replica/model. As much as you can't paint Me-109 in pink, you can't paint this Porsche green. And while I understand that darker shade of yellow is not that big of a deal in grand scheme of things, striving to be accurate is what distinguishes model builder from a somebody who casually assembles a kit following (often inaccurate) kit instructions. Plus, let's be honest, a pink F40 is a blasphemy, more so than a pink Me-109. "I like this car a lot, but I think it would look better if I changed this, or the kolor...exc", is what i'm constantly saying to myself. This hobby allows us that freedom. For me, the strive for realism is what makes the difference between a casual kit-builder, and a model builder. While I would NEVER paint a Ferrari red, I sure as heck wouldn't paint it pink.....if built properly, it will STILL be an accurate replica of the car regardless of the kolor.
Dann Tier Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 19 hours ago, Italianhorses said: I respectfully disagree. While building a road going car definitely can painted in any color, for a race car that represents a specific race/livery, it has to be correct to be considered an accurate replica/model. As much as you can't paint Me-109 in pink, you can't paint this Porsche green. And while I understand that darker shade of yellow is not that big of a deal in grand scheme of things, striving to be accurate is what distinguishes model builder from a somebody who casually assembles a kit following (often inaccurate) kit instructions. Plus, let's be honest, a pink F40 is a blasphemy, more so than a pink Me-109. Tina just made a good point too, Alex; If the car is going to be competing in a show, then it HAS to be as close as possible to the actual kolor…...so you are right in that aspect. I forgot about that since I haven't competed in 18 years...lol
Dann Tier Posted October 27, 2018 Posted October 27, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 5:28 PM, Ich_Will said: Pink ME-109 you say? Hold my beer ? ? LOL!!…..sorry, bud!...not trying to hijack your post. You just reminded me of the pink submarine called the Sea Tiger.....a WWII sub that was Pepto-Bismol pink!!…...Funny stuff!!!
Ich_Will Posted October 27, 2018 Author Posted October 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Dann Tier said: LOL!!…..sorry, bud!...not trying to hijack your post. You just reminded me of the pink submarine called the Sea Tiger.....a WWII sub that was Pepto-Bismol pink!!…...Funny stuff!!! No worries man. I’m just enjoying the back and forth. I get the point of accurate reproduction of a particular race car, but since I’m never going to enter anything in a competition, I’m keeping the wrong yellow. And if I can find a cheap ME-109 kit...it’ll get done in pink. Lol.
heyjohnxx Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 3 hours ago, Dann Tier said: LOL!!…..sorry, bud!...not trying to hijack your post. You just reminded me of the pink submarine called the Sea Tiger.....a WWII sub that was Pepto-Bismol pink!!…...Funny stuff!!! Operation Petticoat. Great movie!
Dann Tier Posted October 28, 2018 Posted October 28, 2018 10 minutes ago, heyjohnxx said: Operation Petticoat. Great movie! You guessed it, bud!!!.....I love that movie!!!, by the way, I live in Lansing!, I go to Battle Creek all the time......the VA hospital.
Tommy124 Posted October 29, 2018 Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) On 27.10.2018 at 2:59 AM, Italianhorses said: I respectfully disagree. While building a road going car definitely can painted in any color, for a race car that represents a specific race/livery, it has to be correct to be considered an accurate replica/model. As much as you can't paint Me-109 in pink, you can't paint this Porsche green. And while I understand that darker shade of yellow is not that big of a deal in grand scheme of things, striving to be accurate is what distinguishes model builder from a somebody who casually assembles a kit following (often inaccurate) kit instructions. We are on the same page there Alex... If you go for a certain, specific race car or livery, then it has to be accurate! But what I mean is that as a car builder you do have the choice to build for instance a Porsche 962 as a "private car" in green color - WITHOUT the livery of course. Whereas for military planes, even though that there may be exceptions, it's not very likely that they will be painted in anything but the original camouflage design. Edited October 29, 2018 by Tommy124
Ich_Will Posted January 21, 2019 Author Posted January 21, 2019 Well, back to this “wrong color yellow abomination”. Lol
Breezy Posted January 21, 2019 Posted January 21, 2019 Colors all wrong dood. J\k this is looking awesome.
Ich_Will Posted January 22, 2019 Author Posted January 22, 2019 I’m loving this enough that I may skip the livery, or add minimal decals.
Dann Tier Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 14 hours ago, Ich_Will said: I’m loving this enough that I may skip the livery, or add minimal decals. It would still look great without markings!!…..I have a Porsche 917 that I will be building without markings....except for the Porsche badge.
Tommy124 Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 It wouldn't be the first (yellow) Porsche 962 without livery: https://fastestlaps.com/models/dauer-porsche-962-lemans Jochen Dauer, owner of the Dauer Racing Team - the last one to win with the Porsche 962 in Le Mans (in 1994 - as a private team!) - sold road-going versions of the 962 C for 1,5M Deutschmark back then, IIRC. And if that wasn't enough... http://en.wheelsage.org/porsche/962/pictures/278416/ Great work by the way, Will. I really like the paint job!
iamsuperdan Posted January 23, 2019 Posted January 23, 2019 On 24/10/2018 at 11:12 AM, Ich_Will said: I have th CLK GTR kit I’m going to do as a street car. What colour are you painting it?
Ich_Will Posted January 23, 2019 Author Posted January 23, 2019 2 hours ago, Tommy124 said: It wouldn't be the first (yellow) Porsche 962 without livery: https://fastestlaps.com/models/dauer-porsche-962-lemans Jochen Dauer, owner of the Dauer Racing Team - the last one to win with the Porsche 962 in Le Mans (in 1994 - as a private team!) - sold road-going versions of the 962 C for 1,5M Deutschmark back then, IIRC. And if that wasn't enough... http://en.wheelsage.org/porsche/962/pictures/278416/ Great work by the way, Will. I really like the paint job! I was looking at those last night... all I need is a literal boat-load of money and I'd totally get a road version just to drive to Cars and Coffee. The model isn't without it's flaws. I dislike the way the yellow covered, thick on edges and thin on the flats. 1 hour ago, iamsuperdan said: What colour are you painting it? I'm doing two now... lol. The road one will be silver and the racer is going to be a Rote Sau tribute. 44 minutes ago, Deathgoblin said: Looks great to me! Thanks!
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