happy grumpy Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 I don't know if the kit is accurate but it builds quite well. Stock from the box. This my second model using the ALCLAD system. Silver base coat, ruby red transparent paint and cleared with aqua gloss clear. Not as easy as Tamiya TS spray cans but I like how it turned out. The only thing is that it attracts dust like no other paint I've ever used before. As soon as I took the photos, it's back in the sealed cabinet. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcarfan27 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 May not be factory, but it sure is eye catching. Nice paint job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 One gorgeous Chevelle, for sure! Classic Candyapple Red show-car effect. Car sits nicely, too. Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Chastain Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Wow, great paint work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 Je suis jaloux de la peinture. Something to look up to for me who can't seem to paint anuthing right. And please, tell us about the background in the first few photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Oldcarfan27 said: May not be factory, but it sure is eye catching. Nice paint job! X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 That's one shiny Chevelle. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy grumpy Posted February 16, 2022 Author Share Posted February 16, 2022 Thanks everyone for the kind words. 1 hour ago, landman said: Je suis jaloux de la peinture. Something to look up to for me who can't seem to paint anuthing right. And please, tell us about the background in the first few photos. The background ( or the garage as I call it ) sits right under my TV and is used as, either a background when I take pictures or as a display case . Covered with a removable plexiglass cover when I need the set up. It is made of foam board , corrugated cardboard found in craft stores and clear dvd covers cut to size for the doors. Behind the doors are photographs place at 4 inches from the door to create depth. Next summer I will take outside shots, it is still my favorite background. here is a low quality wider angle shot taken with my old phone. As for paints, If you haven't already give Tamiya spray lacquer a try, they are very forgiving and give really good results. Au revoir et merci pour les bons mots 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 She's a beauty Mario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Oh Mario, you just keep the beauties coming. Gorgeous paint👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Well your system produced a stunningly beautiful paint finish. I like the red on red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Clean build...great color and photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 very nice job, looks fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 1 hour ago, happy grumpy said: Thanks everyone for the kind words. The background ( or the garage as I call it ) sits right under my TV and is used as, either a background when I take pictures or as a display case . Covered with a removable plexiglass cover when I need the set up. It is made of foam board , corrugated cardboard found in craft stores and clear dvd covers cut to size for the doors. Behind the doors are photographs place at 4 inches from the door to create depth. Next summer I will take outside shots, it is still my favorite background. here is a low quality wider angle shot taken with my old phone. As for paints, If you haven't already give Tamiya spray lacquer a try, they are very forgiving and give really good results. Au revoir et merci pour les bons mots 😉 Thank you. It sures does the job., i may have to make something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 That candy color is gorgeous. I will have to try that once I have some more practice air brushing. Transparent candy colors are very sensitive to the base color and number of top coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy124 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Very nice result again! I like the fact that you are presenting "color alternatives" on your models. The "garage" looks good aswell, but you seem to be running out of space soon. 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom99 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Beautiful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Way cool Mario, love the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Beautiful looking paint job. Nice clean looking trim. The "Candy" paint treatment isn't seen enough lately. Think about trying this same color over a gold base for a real deep dark look sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmcguire Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Some of those pictures could pass for a 1:1 Chevelle...gorgeous work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Great color and shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Nice looking Mario. Looks like a piece of candy setting there 😋 I really like those Firestone tires. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rightrudder Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 That Chevelle just GLOWS! Very nice. I just did a model in Tamiya Mica Red, and every dust particle and fingerprint shows up clearly too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70 Sting Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Super-sharp looking build. 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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