Monogram 1950 ford F1

[khier]

this kit was started a while ago. Unfortunately, the paint was ruined after applying the clear coat. I had to strip the paint yesterday and went back to stage 1. Once the paint is cured I will spray the clear again.

 

Walid 

[Zippi]

Looking good.

[espo]

Interesting looking color. What did you use? I'm a big fan of this kit and have built a couple. This build makes me want to do another one. 

[bytownshaker]

Looking good. I'm working on one also plus  a 1 to 1 1949 Mercury M47 out in the garage.

 

Edited August 11, 2022 by bytownshaker
typing error

[khier]

Short update: applied the second tone to the rear panel. Painted the seat and cabine floor.

[khier]

On 8/11/2022 at 4:43 PM, espo said:

Interesting looking color. What did you use? I'm a big fan of this kit and have built a couple. This build makes me want to do another one. 

I am using Humbrol enamel matt colours. Clear gloss will follow.

[OldNYJim]

On 8/13/2022 at 3:21 PM, khier said:

I am using Humbrol enamel matt colours. Clear gloss will follow.

What happened with the clear first time around?  

Lacquer clear very often won’t play nice with enamels, just in case you weren’t aware…

[khier]

3 hours ago, CabDriver said:

What happened with the clear first time around? 

I sprayed the clear using a spray can. The nozzle was too wide. The surface was very rough when I tried to increase the distance. Spraying from a close distance resulted in a very thick layer. The paint ran at several places. I had a similarly bad experience with automotive paint repair cans of the same manufacturer. The quality is OK but the nozzles are intended for real cars not small models.

This time only decanted paint.

Regards

Walid

[khier]

Polishing finished. Now I have to fight with the burn through spots. 

 

 

Edited October 4, 2022 by khier
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[Olskoolrodder]

It's looking great, that paint is smoooth!  

[Zippi]

I hear ya about burning through the paint.  I've been there, done that, and still doing it.  I really love that two tone paint.

[espo]

Like the refection in the paint. 

[khier]

11 hours ago, Zippi said:

  I really love that two tone paint.

Thanks, The shade is blue/green in reality rather than the light grey shown here.

[khier]

WIP today: the bed

[khier]

Finished the wood effect on the bed. BMF would be a serious undertaking. Brush painting might be easier despite exhaustive masking work.

 

 

[SpikeSchumacher]

Hallo Wallid, das geht ja gut voran. Hast du schon mal überlegt, es mit Molotow-Chromstiften für die Bettschienen zu versuchen? Das erfordert zwar immer noch etwas Abkleben, ist aber vielleicht nicht so schwierig. 

Hier ist ein Bild von einem, an dem ich das ausprobiert habe.

Am besten,

[khier]

Burned through the paint after repainting another burned through spot. So I will strip the hood.... Again. I am starting to believe this kit was made 6th of June at 6:00 am. The ugly point is I ran out of paint and had to buy an extra tin. The paint shades are not identical ?

Edited October 22, 2022 by khier

[khier]

Repaired the hood finally. A shift of colour occured. It might be not that clear in the pictures but it is greener in reality.

 

This is indeed frustrating 

 

 

[NOBLNG]

That is beautiful looking paint! You can see the slight colour difference. It certainly is frustrating when issues arise when you’re that far along. Otherwise she’s a beauty!?

[Zippi]

I agree with Greg, great paint job man.  Great looking build.

[khier]

Now it is the time to return to the interior. Apart from the impossible to paint gauges, I am generally satisfied (which is a rare feeling). If I am going to build it again, I would choose different shades of grey to avoid the monotony I ended up with. I still have two kits in my inventory, but they will not be built soon. I had enough frustration with is one.

[slusher]

Really great color and paint scheme!  Fantastic looking wood bed!

[Slotto]

Beautiful finish!

[TransAmMike]

That is a nice smooth shiny paint job!!  Cool build.