nonova Posted February 16, 2009 Posted February 16, 2009 Love those 60's and 70's Funny Cars. Nice job man. Cannot wait to see the finished product
Fuel Coupe Posted March 6, 2009 Author Posted March 6, 2009 just a quick update. still alot left to do ...
noname Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Looking very good. That red chassis is quite striking. Body looks good so far. Look forward to seeing it done.
Fuel Coupe Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 that's looking awesome Shane! i was wondering about the round brackets in the front, those tanks look quite nice sitting in them. Dave the flip open tops make them stand out dont they dave
Jantrix Posted April 26, 2009 Posted April 26, 2009 This is very impressive. Great attention to detail. I can't wait to see more.
Fuel Coupe Posted July 11, 2009 Author Posted July 11, 2009 bringing this back up from the depths with a new body in tow. I had some serious paint and decal problems with the first body and could not save it. True HoK lacquers are hot and must be applied light and slow. I am heavy handed when it comes to painting sooooo.... Heres round 2. I didnt like the resin Dart bodies available so alot of work goes into a stock body.Hope this one turns out better. we'll see....
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 Glad to see this one back. Were the paint problems the reason we haven't seen it for awhile? Anyway, good luck and keep it going. later,
Fuel Coupe Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 yes Ken it was. Lets just say the first body went back to kit form. I got a little frustrated..
nitrojunkie Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) bringing this back up from the depths with a new body in tow. I had some serious paint and decal problems with the first body and could not save it. True HoK lacquers are hot and must be applied light and slow. I am heavy handed when it comes to painting sooooo.... Heres round 2. I didnt like the resin Dart bodies available so alot of work goes into a stock body.Hope this one turns out better. we'll see.... I know this is sometimes a touchy subject but here goes.Why don't you try HOK urethanes from coast airbrush and an inexpensive 3 part urethane clear coat. You reduce the paint to your requirements and not what someone else thinks you need and you know what you used.Works good on resin and you can still getaway with using lacquer primers.Another benefit is if you want to do any kandies or two toning you can get SG-100 intercoat clear to mix for adding Kandy concentrates to,or be used as a barrier between colors. Urethanes are faster than lacquers and can be rubbed out in 24hrs. Edited July 12, 2009 by nitrojunkie
Fuel Coupe Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 I know this is sometimes a touchy subject but here goes.Why don't you try HOK urethanes from coast airbrush and an inexpensive 3 part urethane clear coat. You reduce the paint to your requirements and not what someone else thinks you need and you know what you used.Works good on resin and you can still getaway with using lacquer primers.Another benefit is if you want to do any kandies or two toning you can get SG-100 intercoat clear to mix for adding Kandy concentrates to,or be used as a barrier between colors. Urethanes are faster than lacquers and can be rubbed out in 24hrs. I reduce my own lacquers and generally have no trouble with it. My problem was the slixx decals puckering on me when I shot the clear and that was my own fault as I put too much clear on too fast and didn't give it ample time to tack up nor did I mist it on. I would love to use urethane, My problem is I have not seen one urethane finish that didn't look "heavy" on a model. Sure the shine is out of site but I never have liked the build up from it. Maybe its just been the builders. I already get heavy handed with paint and I'm afraid that I would lose the tolerances in opening features with it.... Thanks anyway...
MADmodelDOCTOR Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 I would love to use urethane, My problem is I have not seen one urethane finish that didn't look "heavy" on a model. Sure the shine is out of site but I never have liked the build up from it. Maybe its just been the builders. I already get heavy handed with paint and I'm afraid that I would lose the tolerances in opening features with it.... I totally agree with you there. Almost like they are dipped in syrup............
nitrojunkie Posted July 12, 2009 Posted July 12, 2009 (edited) I totally agree with you there. Almost like they are dipped in syrup............ I don't get that look.I always reduce my clears alot of people don't cause they use 2 part clears.Ive even reduced 2 part clears even though they don't recomend it although that is for 1:1 use not for our small stuff no weather to worry about. But I'll drop it for now.Just a suggestion. Here are some of my builds if the link works the only things not urethane are the F1 and SLR. http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a319/ernest41/ Edited July 12, 2009 by nitrojunkie
Fuel Coupe Posted July 12, 2009 Author Posted July 12, 2009 Thanks for the input Nitro Junkie. I look into it on a later build...
Hondo Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 The Dart is looking terrific, Shane. I also, was wondering how it was progressing. I love it so far. You have some awesome detailing skills........ Looking forward to the next update !! Hondo
Fuel Coupe Posted July 13, 2009 Author Posted July 13, 2009 Got the color and decals laid down. I'll be shooting the clear in about a week...
Reliable Resin Posted July 13, 2009 Posted July 13, 2009 Wow Shane That looks awesome One of my Fav F/C You def did that justice Build ON ! Don
Fuel Coupe Posted July 27, 2009 Author Posted July 27, 2009 alright got it cleared and ready to move on heres a pic of it cleared.. Be back to finishing it soon
Hondo Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 Man, that's killer, Shane. You "done good" on it !! Hondo
tim boyd Posted July 28, 2009 Posted July 28, 2009 alright got it cleared and ready to move on heres a pic of it cleared.. Be back to finishing it soon TX....that is one spectacular build you have just completed. I've always loved funny cars from this era and yours is one of the nicest builds I have seen. Way to go....TIM BOYD
RodneyBad Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 Great looking Dart. paint and decal look Fantastic. Motor and Chassis look Superb.. Excellent.
pharr7226 Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 This a fantastic build. I love everything from the subject to the engine details to the hardware to the tin work to the paint...
Dragline Posted July 29, 2009 Posted July 29, 2009 I am jealously drooling here. Thanks for that......... It's so well done I am not sure where to begin.... I'll start where I'll end up, by saying. This is a master build.... I think I won't wait till the days get longer and start building again. See what ya did Rat!!!!!!!!! Ya made me start building before the fall. Happy now?????? SUPERB............ Bob Frias
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