IH Transtar 4300 converted to a 4200

[k100]

Thanks guys for all the comments.

It’s finally on it’s wheels ,got the engine mounted still have do some pluming . Rework the kits front wheels added better lug nut detail , also did some work on the bummer drilled out the molded on lights to add more realistic lights . That’s the good stuff , the bad stuff is I laid out tape to paint the strips on but the tape peeled the paint off the hood ?. Don’t know what I’m going to do now .

Thanks for looking .

Edited August 12, 2024 by k100

[Jürgen M.]

I know the problem with the paint coming off!

Which tape do you use?

I had good experience with the yellow Revell tape.

To avoid the paint coming off be sure to peel off the tape very flat and close to the surface! Practically horizontally and very slowly! And the paint the tape is draped on should be dry for at least 24hrs before applying the tape.

It worked in my DM800!

[Rockford]

Feel your pain there, I'd be heartbroken if that happend to one of my paint jobs. Hope you get a solution. 

[k100]

Thank you Jurgen I used Tamiya tape I’ve always had good luck with it , it’s been over 2 week since I painted it I don’t know what happen .

Rockford , I was pretty upset about but it’s taking a purple bath right now and I’ll try it again .

[Jürgen M.]

That's strange! Can't figure what happened there! 

I can't tell in your picture! Did you use a primer?

If yes, did you sand it before applying top coat?

Just trying to find out what happened! I'll keep thinking! 

But the main problem now is fixing the area. Best might be to carefully sand the edges of the peeled off area with a 1000 or higher sanding paper.

Maybe the purple bath ist the smarter solution! ?

Edited August 13, 2024 by Jürgen M.

[Chariots of Fire]

Yes, looking Good!  Sitting just right!