MPC 1/16 1979 Firebird

[Jordan White]

I may have missed it, but what paint are you using for the body?

[mustang1989]

I've noticed that the temperatures in Canada are in 50's and it's been a little damp with humidity at around 75%. This could be some of your problems with the paint if your painting in an enclosed space like a garage where the humidity can wreak havoc on paint. Do you have a paint booth as of yet Declan? 

Edited September 2, 2021 by mustang1989

[Ceaser_Salad]

7 hours ago, mustang1989 said:

I've noticed that the temperatures in Canada are in 50's and it's been a little damp with humidity at around 75%. This could be some of your problems with the paint if your painting in an enclosed space like a garage where the humidity can wreak havoc on paint. Do you have a paint booth as of yet Declan? 

Unfortunatly, I do not have a paint booth. If I did, I wouldn't be having such issues. My paint area is in the basement, it is less humid than the rest of the house though. I haven't gotten the 50 degree weather but the humidity in Canada right now is stupidly high.

[Ceaser_Salad]

8 hours ago, David G. said:

It looks quite workable so far.

I wish you better luck on this go around.

David G.

Thank you, even if the paint isn't smooth this time, I am going to let it go. I can't afford to keep redoing it.

7 hours ago, Jordan White said:

I may have missed it, but what paint are you using for the body?

Uh.... I never actually said because it is a really really crappy paint. I have done my best with it so far, but it is the Rustoleum Metallic Finish.

[Jordan White]

3 hours ago, Ceaser_Salad said:

Thank you, even if the paint isn't smooth this time, I am going to let it go. I can't afford to keep redoing it.

Uh.... I never actually said because it is a really really crappy paint. I have done my best with it so far, but it is the Rustoleum Metallic Finish.

Gotcha, I’ve found Rustoleum can be hit or miss on models. I have been mostly using Duplicolor Perfect match paints since I like how they coat, as well as Tamiya for some colors. The paint from Automotive Touchup is my ultimate favorite to work with, but it is pricier and takes several days to arrive.

Don’t give up though, it’s coming along well otherwise!

[Ceaser_Salad]

Just now, Jordan White said:

Gotcha, I’ve found Rustoleum can be hit or miss on models. I have been mostly using Duplicolor Perfect match paints since I like how they coat, as well as Tamiya for some colors. The paint from Automotive Touchup is my ultimate favorite to work with, but it is pricier and takes several days to arrive.

Don’t give up though, it’s coming along well otherwise!

I did just get some of the Duplicolor paints, I am looking forward to trying them!

Thanks for the confidence.

[Mattilacken]

Good to see that you have made a second try! Great work even though you say you are not satisfied! Is always tough to start over but we always learn some thing! 

[Ctmodeler]

16 hours ago, Ceaser_Salad said:

I did just get some of the Duplicolor paints, I am looking forward to trying them!

Thanks for the confidence.

From my experience I've had rustoleum and krylon spray cans come out completely horrible. Or even better they'll spray beautiful when full , when they start to get low they'll spray bad. Idk just saying been through the same BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH that's why I absolutely hate spraying the bodies. Can ruin a whole project. Keep it up though my boy !

[Ceaser_Salad]

On 9/3/2021 at 1:20 PM, Mattilacken said:

Good to see that you have made a second try! Great work even though you say you are not satisfied! Is always tough to start over but we always learn some thing! 

I am glad I did try again, it was just sitting on my bench glaring at me otherwise

Thanks for your confidence and comment!

On 9/3/2021 at 1:26 PM, Ctmodeler said:

From my experience I've had rustoleum and krylon spray cans come out completely horrible. Or even better they'll spray beautiful when full , when they start to get low they'll spray bad. Idk just saying been through the same BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH that's why I absolutely hate spraying the bodies. Can ruin a whole project. Keep it up though my boy !

I have had some success with Rustoleum. Got a pretty nice paint on a Honda NSX I recently did. Spraying the body is always a nervous activity... But I am learning a lot just from this model.

I hope to see more of your firebird too!

[Jordan White]

Just came back to this thread since I'm finally getting around to working on my 1/16 '79. Have you made any further progress on this? I can't remember if I saw it under glass or not.

[Moparman18064]

Watching this one, I have same kit in que. Here is an old pic of my 79, GM code 15 silver

[Ceaser_Salad]

Soo...

Sad story really, on one of my many moves, this one was a casualty. I didn't have the heart to fix it up, which I am now deeply regretting. I wish I kept the parts because I actually really enjoyed this one. Disappointed it got messed up to begin with, and hearing your guy's interest really is the kicker. If anyone has a spare, you can shoot me an email or pm me.