Dann Tier Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 I too just read about your paint issue!.....that is so strange!....sorry to hear that. Duplicolor paints are my first, and favorite go-to, and i must say, i've NEVER seen that happen before. I've seen that clear before, but never used it.....this is the clear i use without any issues.....the Mirage topcoat next to it works great too -its the same stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 On 8/11/2020 at 9:16 PM, landman said: My guess is that the photo was airbrushed to achieve that effect. I have seen posts from the box-art builders that state a lot of the photos get that treatment by the model companies for effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 20, 2020 Share Posted August 20, 2020 Man, sorry that happened to your clear coat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 22, 2020 Author Share Posted August 22, 2020 Here we go again. The baby green wouls allow me to use the black GT stripes I have. the dark green is the same one I had the first time. I kind of like the dark blue on the right as well. No stripes, ghost GT 350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Just another ordeal to test your strength of character my friend! You will overcome this with an even better paint job I'm sure! You mentioned that you will only put the side stripes but I was wondering if you have considered painting the stripes (hood, top and trunk) instead of using decals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Shame about the paint. Great looking interior. Stay with it, it will turn out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 1 hour ago, AmericanMuscleFan said: Just another ordeal to test your strength of character my friend! You will overcome this with an even better paint job I'm sure! You mentioned that you will only put the side stripes but I was wondering if you have considered painting the stripes (hood, top and trunk) instead of using decals? That would be beyond my skills. There would be bleedouts and such Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 2 hours ago, landman said: That would be beyond my skills. There would be bleedouts and such It is not beyond your skills. Paint a base coat of fine metallic gold, Use 1/16" masking tape to make straight lines. Lay large pieces of BMF. Cut BMF to leave mask over gold. Remove all areas to be green. Use bits of parafilm or BMF to seal any tiny grooves such a window trim. Paint your green. Remove BMF mask, Voila! gold stripes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 23, 2020 Author Share Posted August 23, 2020 5 hours ago, Bills72sj said: It is not beyond your skills. Paint a base coat of fine metallic gold, Use 1/16" masking tape to make straight lines. Lay large pieces of BMF. Cut BMF to leave mask over gold. Remove all areas to be green. Use bits of parafilm or BMF to seal any tiny grooves such a window trim. Paint your green. Remove BMF mask, Voila! gold stripes! Thanks Bill. I had thought of painting them but wasn't sure of the sequence. I haven't had very good luck with anything "paint", so I have been hesitant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSheep214 Posted August 23, 2020 Share Posted August 23, 2020 Ouch on the clearcoat issue. My go-to clearcoat has always been Testors Wet Look lacquer or Rustoleum clearcoats. I try not to use Duplicolor since I’ve heard they are too hot for plastic unless you have primer already applied. Outdoor temps can also be the cause of orange peel finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 So far so good. We'll see how it looks in the morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Oh my! I did not see THAT coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 26, 2020 Author Share Posted August 26, 2020 More progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canso65 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Looking really good Pat. I like that color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Sweet, I'm diggin' the color also. WOW!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 It ended up pretty plain. Fits the "sleeper" monicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuces ll Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Nice!..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Looks great. That colour suits the Mustang nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 The car lookg great buy WOW, that diorama is soooooo cool!!!!!!!?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanMuscleFan Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 A fast build for a fast car! You don't waste time my friend... Two thumbs up for that great save Pat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 Turned out great, nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maindrian Pace Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 OUTSTANDING!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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