Mittagskind Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pierre Rivard said: Well right now it's painful for me to look at it. My best yet brush painted job was a touch on the dark side and got worse (darker) after I put the clear on. I mistakenly proceeded with decals and just could not bear to look at it. I then dropped the body and one of the fragile rear fenders broke. Sanded off the decals and started repairs. I have to find ways to regain motivation for this one... Oh no, but keep your head up, the world isn't ending, at least not because of that. I had just painted and striped my Cobra and when I removed the masking tape the paint came out. I used what felt like a square mile of sandpaper. Edited February 17 by Mittagskind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 That's the most amazing brush work I've seen Pierre. "What ever doesn't kill you makes you...blah, blah, blah....." I had a similar reaction to a silver finish and clear but never figured out why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I have no doubt you will preserver and make it right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 It's too nice to quit on it now. You had it looking so good. Just don't clear over it this time. IMHO, I don't think you needed to anyway, you did such nice brush work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 I can see that you are frustrated, Pierre - but don't let yourself discourage by this setback. Things like that happen to all of us sometimes. Take a break form the SLR and make a new attempt when you are in the mood for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 Thank you guys for the support. Aborting the project is not in the plans but a little time to regroup is a good idea. Ferrari 250 SWB will get more attention for the next little while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 Back on the road (or track?) with this one. Body repaired and repaired with a lighter shade. Awaiting decals from Indycal. Paint is ok but with some minor flaws...perhaps eventually adding some race weathering would be a good fit for it? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Pierre, really like the lighter shade of silver. Glad to see your back on this one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 I little weathering from the track would be wonderful. The repairs, and the new color look great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan31 Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Phew.... Good save. I vote for weathering as I do on my models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Allan31 said: Phew.... Good save. I vote for weathering as I do on my models. Thanks Allan. Your Momo 935 has just the right amount of weathering and inspires me to give it a try... but a lot needs to be done before I cross that bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 Like how it's looking again." Barter Town!" " We will rebuild!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 After a delayed pit-stop Pierre is resuming the race again (Stirling may be out of reach, but second is still possible for # 658 ...) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie libby Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Car looks great pierre.going to be awesome when its done,glad u didnt give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Pierre, the lighter shade of color makes the body look even better than before - this is going to be great ! Any idea when Jason will have the outlaced spoke wheels ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 2 hours ago, charlie libby said: Car looks great pierre.going to be awesome when its done,glad u didnt give up Thank you Charlie for following. It is back on track. I'm gonna try to finish this silly Ferrari SWB thing asap and then devote my attention to the SLR. Lots to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, 1959scudetto said: Pierre, the lighter shade of color makes the body look even better than before - this is going to be great ! Any idea when Jason will have the outlaced spoke wheels ready? I think so too. Jason still has 2 other requests to process before he takes on the outlawed wheels. I'd rather wait than settle for anything else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bainford Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Very sorry to hear of your paint/body woes. That paint was looking great, but I agree, too dark. The new paint looks great, too. Glad to see you recover from the drop. It can be tough sometimes, but I'm glad you stuck with it. This is going to be a fantastic old racer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Now that is an outstanding recovery my friend!!!!! Your paint skills always impress. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Jason Hupin (Jack Modeling) has taken on the design of out-laced wheels for this project and here is his latest design iteration. I think we are there but please comment if you think we have missed something. The idea is to design and print a wheel that would also be a good fit for other cars (Maserati, Ferrari etc) that used out-laced Borranis. First pic is for comparison/reference, then the design from Jason. Next step will be printing prototypes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 (edited) Looks very good, Pierre - I think there is something great coming (as are the Borrani wheels Jason developed last year). A great benefit which could broaden the interest and of course the area of application when it is not restricted to only the MB 300 SLR but even others which look very similar - here is to prove a pic taken just now from 2 of my books: 300 SLR (left) and Ferrari 250 LM (long nose, right) - a compromise I could definitely live with! Edited March 12 by 1959scudetto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Good stuff … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 (edited) 2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said: Looks very good, Pierre - I think there is something great coming (as are the Borrani wheels Jason developed last year). A great benefit which could broaden the interest and of course the area of application when it is not restricted to only the MB 300 SLR but even others which look very similar - here is to prove a pic taken just now from 2 of my books: 300 SLR (left) and Ferrari 250 LM (long nose, right) - a compromise I could definitely live with! I agree. The idea is a multi use outside laced Borrani style wheel (just change the spinners). The data I provided Jason with included some Ferrari and Maserati wheels so all of it got gelled into this design. There were actually multiple iterations of out-laced Borranis out there, all similar but not quite identical. Focus was on getting the spokes properly oriented and getting the right look on the offset of the first row (not to flat or neither too coned out) Waiting to see if others have input to provide then I will ask Jason to proceed with prototypes. Edited March 12 by Pierre Rivard 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Those wheels look great Pierre!!!! Can't wait to order a bunch😀 Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattlecan Dan Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Those wheels look so nice, I might order a set of them and then go buy a model to put them on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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