Shirley Shahan’s Hornet Pro Stock

[M W Elky]

4 hours ago, dragcarz said:

Hey Michael thanks for the input. I tried some new things with this build, and in all honesty this is the first issue like this I’ve had. I don’t think it was the Slixx decals, I normally don’t use setting solutions on decals, but I did on this one. I also used Splash 2K clear. I also painted it in my impatience in 50 degree weather. 
It was pure chance that Slixx came out with this decal as my first thought was to adapt the Dart decals to the build.

I don’t think the 50 degree weather I paint when it’s cool out all the time .I find as long as the humidity is low i ok. If you blow up the dart photo you can see all the tiny decal wrinkles the happened from the clear coat

[dragcarz]

It’s in the “Purple Pond”?

[bytownshaker]

Such a shame your build was coming along nicely till this happened. On this era of cars I never put clear over the decals.

Edgar

[dragcarz]

21 hours ago, bytownshaker said:

Such a shame your build was coming along nicely till this happened. On this era of cars I never put clear over the decals.

Edgar

I not sure what’s best as I have models built 30- 40 years ago and the decals flake and peel off or turn yellow. I’m about to turn 66, and probably shouldn’t be as concerned with how long they last.

[bytownshaker]

1 hour ago, dragcarz said:

I not sure what’s best as I have models built 30- 40 years ago and the decals flake and peel off or turn yellow. I’m about to turn 66, and probably shouldn’t be as concerned with how long they last.

I know what you mean I turn 67 this August, we have more years behind us than ahead of us.  The only reason I don't put clear over decals is that I've seen/heard people say the clear attacked them. I look forward to your completion of this build and many more in the future.

[dragcarz]

Starting from here…..

[AmericanMuscleFan]

Well Roger, despite the problem with the decals I'm glad to see that you are continuing the build of the Hornet because it's really a rare and interesting subject.

[catpack68]

Sucks you had to strip it. I try not to clearcoat over decals as I have had problems in the past. I would’ve left it just is but I understand.Looking forward to seeing it painted again and finished?

Edited February 26, 2023 by catpack68

[dragcarz]

On 2/26/2023 at 11:00 AM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Well Roger, despite the problem with the decals I'm glad to see that you are continuing the build of the Hornet because it's really a rare and interesting subject.

Thanks Francis, I really appreciate the feedback from this forum. It’s setbacks that put some great builds back in the box never to be finished. Scott8950 put the repaint into perspective for me. I enjoy showing my builds at shows, I’ve won a few trophies mostly second and third places, but I don’t show them to win a trophy. I just want to share my build and perhaps make a contact with someone of similar interest. Let’s face it, there’s not a lot of model car builders out there and those that are, seem very quiet about it. 
Im definitely not on your level, or those of Clay Kemp or Jay Savarese ( hope I spelled the right), and probably never will be, and I’m ok with that! 
I enjoy the challenge and building something most people don’t have.

This time,  no clear over the decals!

[dragcarz]

On 2/26/2023 at 11:34 AM, catpack68 said:

Sucks you had to strip it. I try not to clearcoat over decals as I have had problems in the past. I would’ve left it just is but I understand.Looking forward to seeing it painted again and finished?

Thanks  Scott, it’s primed again, and this time, no Clear over the decals!

[David G.]

Wow, what a bummer to get that far and then have to dunk it.

I'm glad to see you continuing with this build. Shirley Shahan's contribution to automotive racing history certainly deserves to be recognized.

That, and I'm a bit of an AMC fan too.

David G.

[Scott8950]

Glad to see your still working on it. This is definitely one of the coolest drag cars ever and you have done a great job on it.

[Bainford]

Bummer. Sorry to hear about the decal/clear woes. I admire your resolve to get it right. I'm digging this build, and glad to see it is still in action. 

[Zippi]

I've always been a little Leary about shooting clear over decals.  You'll get it right Buddy.

Edited April 14, 2023 by Zippi

[dragcarz]

9 hours ago, Zippi said:

I've always been a little Leary about shooting clear over decals.  You get it right Buddy.

Thanks Zippi, I sprayed  the Hornet tonight with Tamiya RS 29, Pure White. Fingers crossed!

[Scott8950]

10 hours ago, Zippi said:

I've always been a little Leary about shooting clear over decals.  You get it right Buddy.

It has bitten me a couple times in the past now i always do a VERY light coat then i wait about 10 minutes and repeat before I spray a wet coat on. So far its worked..

[dragcarz]

The Tamiya paint crazed and bubbled. It’s back in the stripper.

[Zippi]

On 4/15/2023 at 8:26 PM, dragcarz said:

The Tamiya paint crazed and bubbled. It’s back in the stripper.

That is strange.  The body was prepped and washed and let dry right?  What primer did you use?

[dragcarz]

I stripped the body, then sanded any and all primer off, repaired the body work and it’s back in Tamiya primer. I’m trying to get my courage up, and some lower humidity and warmer weather before my third attempt.

[Zippi]

That's looking really good Roger. 

[Straightliner59]

What a lot of difficulty you're dealing with, with this thing. Your perseverance is admirable! Nice work, Roger.

[David G.]

It looks smooth and clean and ready for paint. Best of luck on this go round.

David G.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

That's what I call being determined to succeed and I hope it's the right one!

[dragcarz]

Beautiful weather for painting 77 degrees, 39% Humidity, so I reshot the Hornet. A couple Fisheyes in the roof, but nothing that noticeable, especially after the large roof decal is applied. Im gonna wait for a while before I clear it and apply decals. 

[Straightliner59]

Yeah. That's better!