Revell 58 Corvette Roadster

[70 Sting]

@Snake45 Like this? https://tinyurl.com/azssxd9j

@espo Is there a difference between, chrome, ultra bright chrome and improved chrome? The stuff I have (soon to be had) is matt aluminum.

Edited June 29, 2021 by 70 Sting

[Snake45]

Probably the same stuff, but I've never seen it in the pens, just in squeeze bottles that are cheaper than that. 

[TransAmMike]

4 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

 

 

TransAmMike: The body and chassis were painted with spray cans, interior with an airbrush, small parts by hand. There were 2 places in the cabin that required the same colour as the body, those I hand painted with decanted spray paint (didn't go on all that well). The camera was a Canon 7D with 50 and 100mm lenses. Car was photographed in my backyard under heavy clouds just before it rained. Kept the camera at a height that would mimic where a 'scale person' might be viewing the car.

 

 

 

Thanks for the reply....I have so far only taken pictures with my Samsung phone and not really happy with the quality no matter where or how I take them. Will have to step up my game use my digital SLR.  Again your build of the 'Vette is awesome.

[NOBLNG]

Beautifully done! I too find it hard to believe this is only #5 after 30 years.

[70 Sting]

I took art all the way through High School… guess that was good for something. ;^)

I can post the first 4 when I get the chance to photograph them. Also found the only surviving model from my teens. It’s a Countach molded in red that came with a battery powered motor.

[70 Sting]

48 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Thanks for the reply....I have so far only taken pictures with my Samsung phone and not really happy with the quality no matter where or how I take them. Will have to step up my game use my digital SLR.  Again your build of the 'Vette is awesome.

Really appreciate that. Trust me, the photos flatter the model. It looks way more toyish in person. The photos were shot in raw format and imported into ON1Photo Raw (reasonably priced software). From there I toned down the highlights, added a little sharpening and exported in jpeg format.

[bogger44]

That is a beauty!  As fellow members have said I wouldn't have imagined this was only your 5th model since coming back to the hobby.  Great photography as well.  Can't wait to see what else you have coming down the pipeline. 

Edited June 29, 2021 by bogger44

[TransAmMike]

3 hours ago, 70 Sting said:

Really appreciate that. Trust me, the photos flatter the model. It looks way more toyish in person. The photos were shot in raw format and imported into ON1Photo Raw (reasonably priced software). From there I toned down the highlights, added a little sharpening and exported in jpeg format.

?Well Harry, you're speaking way above my head there but my Daughter is a photographer (she occasionally goes to Air Shows and takes and edits pictures) so she'll know what you mean.

[ATHU]

Looks amazing, well done!!

[Zippi]

Harry, can you explain the "embossing powder" process you used for the carpet? 

[Dragonhawk1066]

That's pretty sharp! Nice work!

[afx]

Nice work.

[70 Sting]

@Zippi

I searched the net for ‘flocking’ powder but what came up was ‘embossing’ powder. I assume they are the same or very similar. It’s not so much a powder nor is it fibrous, it’s kinda like very, tiny flakes. The product I bought was Ranger Embossing Powder-Steel from Amazon.

Supplies: embossing powder, white glue (I used Elmer’s), 1/4” paint brush and a sheet of white paper. 

Optional Supplies: tea infuser to drop/shake/apply the powder, pencil to trace the outline of the seats on the floor as there is no need to apply the glue there.

1. Apply the glue to a section at a time (floor pan, transmission hump etc.). You don’t want big, white globs, but not too thin either. Try to apply the glue fairly even, but it doesn’t matter that much.

2. Sprinkle the powder over the glue until it’s fully covered using the tea infuser, your fingers or from the jar itself. 

3. Turn the model upside down and tap the bottom to shake off the excess powder onto the sheet of paper - you can reuse this.

4.  Repeat for the remaining sections.

Any raised areas can be pushed down lightly with your fingers.

What I learned from this?

Put extra glue on the seam where the floor pan meets the firewall - I ended up with a visible seam, plus it would probably look nicer if it was slightly rounded. 
A little more glue is probably better than not enough to avoid bald spots.
 

Edited June 30, 2021 by 70 Sting

[Dominik]

looks very nice! i like the semigloss paint. suits her very well.

[PhilX]

Great build ... ?

[bluestringer]

Looks great. I also just got back into the hobby after around 30 years. I've done 3 kits since returning, I totally messed up the first one. You are doing better than I am. 

[70 Sting]

On 7/3/2021 at 5:04 PM, bluestringer said:

Looks great. I also just got back into the hobby after around 30 years. I've done 3 kits since returning, I totally messed up the first one. You are doing better than I am. 

Choosing the right tools and supplies made a huge difference. Not to mention the numerous hours spent watching YouTube tutorials and reading the forums. One of the best purchases I made was a magnifying desk lamp, it made things much easier.

Edited July 5, 2021 by 70 Sting

[rob1957]

Very nice build Harry . What is embossing powder that you used for carpet and is the testors paint on your interior airbrushed , if so

                                       did you go with Tamiya thinner to apply that ?

[70 Sting]

@rob1957 Thanks, Rob. I see you're a fellow Canuck

I ordered the embossing powder from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.ca/Ranger-EPJ-66873-Embossing-Powder-Steel/dp/B07NTRRNDY/ref=sr_1_196?dchild=1&keywords=embossing+powder&qid=1617456603&sr=8-196

The interior was airbrushed with decanted Testors Gloss Light Blue. It was supposed to be more glossy but I did not apply enough paint as I'm still a rookie when it comes to airbrushing. I thinned it with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner at a 1:1 ratio. I did not use primer.

Here is the paint when I sprayed it from the can:

Edited July 5, 2021 by 70 Sting

[rob1957]

Hi Harry . Greetings from southwest Ontario . Thanks for link/info regarding flocking and the technique for Testors paint on the interior .

                 That is a really sharp looking 'vette . Congratulations on a fine build.

                  Cheers .

[slusher]

Absolutely stunning!

[carbuilder1950]

On 6/28/2021 at 12:34 PM, Steamboat said:

Very nice.  I love the blue color.  Don't be afraid to try some clear coat over the color on your next one. You can polish out a lot of imperfections (although this one has very few) without damaging the color coat.

Your photography is superb too!

@70 Sting

Your beautiful model came out stunning.

Your on your way to becoming a fantastic model car builder.

I agree with @Steamboat about learning to clear coat your models when you feel you are ready.

Clear cost after being rubbed out will really bring out the look you will really be satisfied with.

It just takes practice on scrap pieces of plastic or spare bodies, until your ready.

Dave.

Edited October 14, 2021 by carbuilder1950

[carbuilder1950]

On 7/5/2021 at 6:50 AM, 70 Sting said:

Choosing the right tools and supplies made a huge difference. Not to mention the numerous hours spent watching YouTube tutorials and reading the forums. One of the best purchases I made was a magnifying desk lamp, it made things much easier.

@70 Sting

My son bought me one something like that for lighting, and boy what a difference.

[ewetwo]

Excellent.

[70 Sting]

@slusher @carbuilder1950 @ewetwo Thanks fellas, appreciate it.

@carbuilder1950 I have coated 2 models since the Vette build - one with Tamiya X-22 and one with Pledge (Future) Lamborghini Miura and Chrysler Imperial respectively.

Polishing is something I still need to get a handle on. I've tried fixing a botched windshield with various grades of sandpaper and polish but could never the scratches out or restore the clear finish. This has led to trepidation when it comes to polishing a clear coat.

Regarding the magnifying lamp... I can't build without it. ?