Kenmojr Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Your turning this 57 T-Bird into a real beauty... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 Great looking color and the Pledge/ Chrome grill and bumper idea is something I'll have to try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 8 hours ago, David G. said: Nice color choice, very "Fifties". The chrome looks good too, especially for having a clear coat on it. I'll have to try that with the chrome paint I use to see if it helps. David G. Only way I can use the revell chrome. It looks great and is easy to spray, but even think about touching it and it goes all silvery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 (edited) 7 hours ago, Kenmojr said: Your turning this 57 T-Bird into a real beauty... Thank you. This is really not a great kit but with a lot of work I think it will come out ok. Edited May 19 by Duddly01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 7 hours ago, espo said: Great looking color and the Pledge/ Chrome grill and bumper idea is something I'll have to try. It was actually someone here on the forum that mentioned it. I had tried so many thing but dipping is the only thing that worked and didn’t destroy the bright chrome look. Even spraying the chrome with pledge fogged it up. I still spray molotow for things I can’t dip like trim on the body. I lightly mist spray the body with the 2K clear over the trim first, let it sit for a little while and I lose very little brightness if at all. That takes practice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I am done with airbrush work and starting on detail painting. As I have mentioned a lot in this thread, I hate this chassis. I painted it and gave it a bit of a black wash to give it some depth. Still don’t love it but it will have to do. I molotow chromed that remaining trim and hood vent. I will give it at least 48 hours to cure a bit then 2K clear the body parts. The engine compartment will get a full detailing and wiring with a lot of scratch built parts like the wiring, master cylinder, washer bag, regulator and hood hold down rod. The trans is Alclad airframe aluminum, the dash panels inset is Alclad hi-shine aluminum. The top exterior is colonial white with the willow green headliner. The top is a resin version, I think it was at least based on the one that comes in the 56 kit from the looks of it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod666 Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 I love the color, the details are also perfect. The two-tone interior is my favourite! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 Great color, I have always liked the green Thunderbirds when I see them on auction shows. Real beautiful painting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, slusher said: Great color, I have always liked the green Thunderbirds when I see them on auction shows. Real beautiful painting! Thank you. Still need to 2k clear the body, and polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Beautiful color combinations and paintwork! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 22 Author Share Posted May 22 Painted and installed the wheel covers. Detailed the interior, added a trunk mat and pattern to battery cover. Started on the engine. Tomorrow I am hoping to 2k clear the body so it might be ready to to wet sand and polish this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 Today sprayed the body and top in 2K clear. Assembled the engine with plug wires, fuel and vacuum lines. Put grill into front bumper. This weekend I am hoping to wet sand and polish and start assembly and detailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 Great wheel and interior detail, the chrome came out great! David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 4 hours ago, David G. said: Great wheel and interior detail, the chrome came out great! David G. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 14 hours ago, Duddly01 said: Today sprayed the body and top in 2K clear. Assembled the engine with plug wires, fuel and vacuum lines. Put grill into front bumper. This weekend I am hoping to wet sand and polish and start assembly and detailing. Man it looks great! I love that color. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 23 Author Share Posted May 23 1 hour ago, Musclecarbuilder said: Man it looks great! I love that color. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted May 23 Share Posted May 23 12 minutes ago, Duddly01 said: Thank you! No problem, I cant wait to see this one finished! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 5 hours ago, Musclecarbuilder said: No problem, I cant wait to see this one finished! Me too, this kit has fought me all the way. Waiting at least 48 hours to wet sand and polish the body, but should be starting assembly and final detail this weekend. Have lot of plans for scratch building engine compartment details. As you can tell I removed all of the molded in detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 52 minutes ago, Duddly01 said: Me too, this kit has fought me all the way. Waiting at least 48 hours to wet sand and polish the body, but should be starting assembly and final detail this weekend. Have lot of plans for scratch building engine compartment details. As you can tell I removed all of the molded in detail. Yup I've done that to a model several times, Amt just doesn't do a very good job with engine bay detail sometimes. Man I dont know if you need to polish it that 2k looks mirror! I'm pretty sure I've asked this before but what brand of clear do you use? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 24 Author Share Posted May 24 1 hour ago, Musclecarbuilder said: Yup I've done that to a model several times, Amt just doesn't do a very good job with engine bay detail sometimes. Man I dont know if you need to polish it that 2k looks mirror! I'm pretty sure I've asked this before but what brand of clear do you use? I have been using splash paints 2K gloss clear. Mainly because it is easily available at my local hobby shop. It is mainly to get a few specks of trash and smooth the gap edges to look a little less rounded. The clear lays really smooth, no orange peel. 4000 to get the trash, then 6000 to smooth a bit 12000 to get the scratches caused by those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecarbuilder Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 10 hours ago, Duddly01 said: I have been using splash paints 2K gloss clear. Mainly because it is easily available at my local hobby shop. It is mainly to get a few specks of trash and smooth the gap edges to look a little less rounded. The clear lays really smooth, no orange peel. 4000 to get the trash, then 6000 to smooth a bit 12000 to get the scratches caused by those two. Nice! I might have to try that 2k. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Wet sanded and polished the body and parts, started detailing the engine compartment, installed the interior to the body and installed the LED wiring harness. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Beautiful paint and detail work! The lighting is great, love the yellowish color of the headlights. David G. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Beautifully done paint finish and like the color. Great interior detailing and hiding all those wires and battery. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 8 hours ago, David G. said: Beautiful paint and detail work! The lighting is great, love the yellowish color of the headlights. David G. Thank you. I use warm white LEDs for classic cars. The bright white lights I use on more modern cars just don’t make since. 5 hours ago, espo said: Beautifully done paint finish and like the color. Great interior detailing and hiding all those wires and battery. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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