plasticprime Posted July 19, 2021 Posted July 19, 2021 When the final clear coat on this build went south, it wound up being an experiment and learning experience all wrapped up in one. (Many of the model sages would say that applies to every build, and I guess they’re correct.) Thanks to a lot of good advice from the WIP forum, I tried my hand for the first time at many successive wet sandings with progressively finer grades. It had a miraculous impact overall, although I burned through some high points. I wanted a two-tone interior, so I gained a lot of masking experience. I also experimented with Rust-oleum “Metallic Finish” spray paint for the interior chrome effects on the dash and front seat bases. Even after heating the can, the paint came out somewhat erratically. It wound up looking ok, but really needed to be sealed with a clear coat of some kind, as it’s extremely fragile even after fully cured and very prone to handling marks. (Exterior paint was Tamiya TS-50; interior colors were Tamiya TS15 & TS-44.) I created 1960s era road maps and issues of “Hot Rod” magazine by downloading online images and redesigning them on the computer so that they’d be more legible at scale. (The owner of this car has a lousy sense of direction and needs some reading material handy for those extra long “short cuts.”) I figured I’d never get the exhaust tips to properly line up with the connecting pieces on the chassis, so I cut off the chassis exhaust extensions, and made exhaust tips for the engine from aluminum tubing (even though I used the “stock” engine). I thought black trim would look nice, and I did that with a black Sharpie. The door handles were brush painted flat black after doing some careful masking with Tamiya tape. I love the ’63½ Galaxie and am pretty pleased with this one.
espo Posted July 19, 2021 Posted July 19, 2021 Great looking paint finish. I like how you did your display pictures. 1
Zippi Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 Good looking Ford. I think the color looks great. Nice detailing. 1
EngineerBob Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 plasticprime, very clean and well executed. I'm working on this exact same model and I hope it comes out half as nice as yours. 1
plasticprime Posted July 21, 2021 Author Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/19/2021 at 3:07 PM, espo said: Great looking paint finish. I like how you did your display pictures. Thank you very much! I really enjoy doing the photo sheets!
plasticprime Posted July 21, 2021 Author Posted July 21, 2021 Many thanks to everyone for the nice feedback on this build! I greatly appreciate it!
TransAmMike Posted July 22, 2021 Posted July 22, 2021 Very nice looking '63 Benton. That Rustoleum on the chrome bases looks surprisingly chrome like. That's one paint I don't think I have seen on here as a substititute for chrome. 1
plasticprime Posted July 22, 2021 Author Posted July 22, 2021 32 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Very nice looking '63 Benton. That Rustoleum on the chrome bases looks surprisingly chrome like. That's one paint I don't think I have seen on here as a substititute for chrome. Thanks! As mentioned, the Rust-oleum paint is kind of hit and miss - if it decides to come out of the can smoothly, it looks great. But sometimes it spits out of the can. It also needs to be sealed somehow, as even after being fully cured the slightest touch will mar it.
Bills72sj Posted July 22, 2021 Posted July 22, 2021 Very nice. Could you post MORE pics? There is so much detail to explore. 1
plasticprime Posted July 22, 2021 Author Posted July 22, 2021 14 hours ago, Bills72sj said: Very nice. Could you post MORE pics? There is so much detail to explore. I pretty much used up all of the good pictures when I put together the photo sheet, but if I get an opportunity, I'll try to take some more at some point. Thanks!
slusher Posted July 25, 2021 Posted July 25, 2021 19 hours ago, PappyD340 said: Looks fantastic! I agree 1
dimaxion Posted July 25, 2021 Posted July 25, 2021 Good Looking Galaxie . This release did not have the Galaxie spelled out on the Trunk Lid . I am unaware if later issues had this detail restored . As this was first released an Aftermarket Vendor sold the Lettering . I did buy a set . The Pioneer days of Aftermarket in the Car Model segment then . Well , they are 'dry transfer" . Time has 'semi customized" the Model . Some of he Letters ran away . What did you do to fix the Interior Chrome ISSUE . RSVP . Great model work and Thanx 1
plasticprime Posted July 26, 2021 Author Posted July 26, 2021 On 7/25/2021 at 9:41 AM, dimaxion said: Good Looking Galaxie . This release did not have the Galaxie spelled out on the Trunk Lid . I am unaware if later issues had this detail restored . As this was first released an Aftermarket Vendor sold the Lettering . I did buy a set . The Pioneer days of Aftermarket in the Car Model segment then . Well , they are 'dry transfer" . Time has 'semi customized" the Model . Some of he Letters ran away . What did you do to fix the Interior Chrome ISSUE . RSVP . Great model work and Thanx I didn't really do anything other than be extremely careful not to touch the chrome paint after it was applied. With the seats and dash, that was really no problem. i had a bit of a slip on the radiator shroud, however, But nothing's perfect. Eventually I'll do some more experimenting with this paint (the can's large enough to last until the next century) with various clear coats, which should help protect it.
doorsovdoon Posted July 27, 2021 Posted July 27, 2021 Lovely detail and very clean. I like the deep blue and it's very smooth looking.
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