Kool Kat Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 Those colors look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Oldmopars said: Great color combo, I like it a lot. I am so glad you are doing this kit, I have one in the stash and will be atacking it one day, nice to have you go and point out all the flaws with the kit so I know what to look for and are prepred for the challenge it will be. It is not my preferred subject, but I gotthe kit basicly for free, so I will build it. Well I'm glad my post are doing someone some good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Kool Kat said: Those colors look great. Thanks KK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool Kat Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 On 10/10/2021 at 1:27 PM, Zippi said: I was looking at the remaining parts in the kit and noticed (2) windshield frames and (2) grille shells. The parts on the far left and far right are what is shown in the instructions. Not sure what MPC's thinking process was on the extra parts. The grille will not fit the shorter grille shell and the other windshield from is to small. In fact, both just barely fit the opening in the body. Just hard to get a pic of the fit issue. Not sure how to glue it in without having a big gap somewhere. The windshield frame with the pegs is for the phaeton, the A radiator has the core to fit in the Switchers version of this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) I got the body parts cleared this morning with lacquer and they came out pretty good. Two light coats and two wet coats with 20 min flash time between coats. I still need to wet sand and polish them. The lighter color on the body is a little darker than I wanted but the Anita's Vanilla Cream I sprayed came out spotty so I used what I had on hand. Edited October 16, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Really came out nice Bob, I like the darker creme👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 6 minutes ago, TransAmMike said: Really came out nice Bob, I like the darker creme👌 Thanks. Yeah....it's starting to grow on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hey Bob ! I like where you are heading with this. It's looking very good so far. Keep it up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, cobraman said: Hey Bob ! I like where you are heading with this. It's looking very good so far. Keep it up ! Thanks Ray. I'm thinking now I may just polish the body and fenders as it's already pretty shiny. Once the lacquer drys and I fit the body parts on the chassis I'll know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Ok....just did a dry fit. I didn't want to set the body down on the fenders to had and take a chance of scratching the paint. Yup, it's already a little to shiny so I'm not going to wet sand it, just polish. I really like the two colors together. Going to be a nice little "Sleeper". I'm a happy camper. Edited October 16, 2021 by Zippi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kool Kat Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Looks great, really has that 70's vibe. well done Bob. KK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Kool Kat said: Looks great, really has that 70's vibe. well done Bob. KK Thank's KK. I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopSauce Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 That's a clean paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 29 minutes ago, ChopSauce said: That's a clean paint job! I appreciate the kind words Christophe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Just an idea but flowing some black detailer onto the wheels might look good. ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 16 minutes ago, cobraman said: Just an idea but flowing some black detailer onto the wheels might look good. ???? Yup. I still have a lot to do yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Very nice Bob. Looks great. Love the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: Very nice Bob. Looks great. Love the color combo. Thank you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Two nice colors, look really good together,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Sweet color combination, excellent paintwork! Nice recovery on the paint issues, cooler heads usually prevail. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, David G. said: Sweet color combination, excellent paintwork! Nice recovery on the paint issues, cooler heads usually prevail. David G. Thanks Dave. I think the cooler weather and the very low humidity is playing a big part. The paint and clear lacquer just seem to level out so nicely. On the lacquer I think I've found the sweet spot between wet and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldmopars Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 That is looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 12 hours ago, Oldmopars said: That is looking great. Thanks Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 On 10/16/2021 at 11:44 PM, slusher said: Two nice colors, look really good together,, Thanks Carl. I always appreciate your comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Those colors look really sharp together , well done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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