Painting with Tamiya Pearl White - TS 45

[Bugatti Fan]

Not tried it myself, but has anyone used thin vinyl pin striping tape for the edge and back masked with washi tape?

[Bill Anderson]

I ordered a dispenser of Tamiya tape and it is the same tape I used (but I didn't know the brand).  I believe I said it was yellow, but its really orange.  Anyway, it worked extremely well for me, and I've got enough for a long time.

[Bill Anderson]

Well, I finally "finished" the model and its safe in a display case.  I just turned 80, and the occasionally shaking hands helped make this relatively easy kit a bit of a struggle.  My goal here was to make a representation of what I would have done to a prototype back in the late '50s, early '60s - if I had the skill sets and money of course.  Have to add, the "rake" and the Lake pipes made a big difference in my view - really bringing me back to that time.

 

[Bill Anderson]

A couple more pics.....

[Dave G.]

I love it, Bill !! One of my all time favorite kits to build, especially back in the day. The 49 coupe and the 39/40 Tudor Sedan right up near the top of my list in terms of favorites and most quantity built over the years. Anyway, lovin yours !

[Bill Anderson]

Thank you!  I was unsure of it until it was finished.

To tell the truth, back in my early car nut days, the guys typically ended up with their "bombs" painted in red or black primer - rarely progressing to the paint stage.  But no one was really upset about that, for just having a set of wheels was all that mattered.

[Dave G.]

Hah, my own 55 Chevy (first 1/1 car) ended up in primer. The next, a 58 Chevy was already metallic blue.

[Bill Anderson]

Back when, we were Ford or Chevy guys and stayed loyal thru thick and thin.  The Chrysler faithful never came to be until the start of the muscle car era.  I test drove a '65 (?) Dodge with a 383 and a 4 speed.  Man, it jumped when I hit 2nd.  The salesman started yelling, and I'll never forget Dad (both in back seat) said "shut up, he knows how to drive".   WOW!

[espo]

Like the paint finish. Kind of mixed on the stripes but depends on what you're trying to represent. I'll join you next month on the 80 club. As for the subject, this has always been a kit that I have enjoyed, and I was with my father when we picked up our new '49 Ford Custom 4 door. I have owned a couple of '51's in my early years so this body style has a special place in my heart.