935k3 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 (edited) In progress pics of the Beemax BMW M3. Chassis and body done in Krylon White Lacquer. The exhaust was done with a base of chrome then some Alclad Pale Burnt Metal. Clear blue and yellow highlights. Brakes are photo etch from the detail set. Edited January 8, 2019 by 935k3
martinfan5 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice work Dale, I have questions, how did you paint the springs, curious, what did you use on the exhaust piping?
935k3 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: Very nice work Dale, I have questions, how did you paint the springs, curious, what did you use on the exhaust piping? The springs were done by painting the entire section red (TS49)airbrushed I then airbrushed Tamiya X18 acrylic over top. I then used a Q-TIP dipped in ammonia and wiped off the top of the springs. The ammonia will not touch the TS49. The exhaust done by a coat of gloss black, Spaztix chrome, Alclad pale burnt metal. The staining was done with .25mm trip in my Talon using clear blue and yellow acryilc. Tamiya panel line black was used at pipe joints and between pipes.
935k3 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 I forgot to mention there was no Kevlar decal for the seat back. I made pattern with tape and used Scale Motorsport 1/24 yellow weave
martinfan5 Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 47 minutes ago, 935k3 said: The springs were done by painting the entire section red (TS49)airbrushed I then airbrushed Tamiya X18 acrylic over top. I then used a Q-TIP dipped in ammonia and wiped off the top of the springs. The ammonia will not touch the TS49. The exhaust done by a coat of gloss black, Spaztix chrome, Alclad pale burnt metal. The staining was done with .25mm trip in my Talon using clear blue and yellow acryilc. Tamiya panel line black was used at pipe joints and between pipes. Thank for you sharing that info Dale, does the ammonia need to be straight?, the exhaust turned out great.
935k3 Posted January 2, 2019 Author Posted January 2, 2019 35 minutes ago, martinfan5 said: Thank for you sharing that info Dale, does the ammonia need to be straight?, the exhaust turned out great. I use the clear ammonia straight up. The also sell sudsy ammonia but it does not work as good. Ammonia will take off most of the water based acrylics but it works quicker on Tamiya.
ShawnS Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Great work Dale. Good tip for the springs too I have locked that one away for the future. I have a couple of these in progress at the moment so I'm watching with interest.
Italianhorses Posted January 2, 2019 Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice start. Love these racing E30's.
Ich_Will Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 7:05 PM, 935k3 said: The springs were done by painting the entire section red (TS49)airbrushed I then airbrushed Tamiya X18 acrylic over top. I then used a Q-TIP dipped in ammonia and wiped off the top of the springs. The ammonia will not touch the TS49. The exhaust done by a coat of gloss black, Spaztix chrome, Alclad pale burnt metal. The staining was done with .25mm trip in my Talon using clear blue and yellow acryilc. Tamiya panel line black was used at pipe joints and between pipes. Great tip on the springs. I'm totally stealing that! The whole thing looks awesome.
FabbricaP Posted January 3, 2019 Posted January 3, 2019 Looks like a great start. Have had this one on my wish list since it was released.
Belugawrx Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 Looking good Dale..nice clean building going on. Cheers
iamsuperdan Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 Wow. I really like how this is turning out!
935k3 Posted January 8, 2019 Author Posted January 8, 2019 Dashboard and interior is finished. Body being readied for decals.
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