Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted October 27, 2024 Author Posted October 27, 2024 18 hours ago, espo said: Would a light coat of Clear Green help tone down the metallic appearance? Maybe. Painted over with the darker unstirred paint, the metallic flakes still show through when you look at it in direct sunlight.
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted October 29, 2024 Author Posted October 29, 2024 Update: grills are in. Cca 1/32" square mesh in double layer, overlapped with half a square. Built crude overhead consoles with map lights. 2
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted November 17, 2024 Author Posted November 17, 2024 A little update: almost forgot to replicate the front side of the radiator, which was necessary since I did not cut an opening in the radiator support. I used a piece of tulle(?) ribbon and heat shrink tube slices on both sides. I also made "cheating hood hinges" out of beercan material ? and some coil spring from a 4-color pen. These hinges will not operate properly - did that on my '70 Dodge Challenger build, not this time. So the hinges will just sink into the engine bay when the hood is closed, and will rest on a pair of flanged studs at each side when the hood is up. Managed to blue tack the hinges in the lowered position, then glue the hood onto them on one model so far. Also had highland green paint custom mixed without the metallic flake, and semi gloss 2-part clear to go with it, though haven't tested them yet. 5
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 11, 2024 Author Posted December 11, 2024 Hello all. When I started out model building, in 2012, I asked my first questions, shared my build progress, and made a few modeling friends on the Scale Auto forum. I was surprised back then how many people generally contributed to that forum. Now/here I get the feeling this is a nice little club with just a few faithful patrons. Much less scary 😉 Teeny tiny update here. Both bodies are now prepped for painting the color, apart from some masking/salt application on the survivor car. Made / modified mirrors and sun visors while gathering courage for the painting 😁 (little scared I'll screw it up). 2
LennyB Posted December 11, 2024 Posted December 11, 2024 I think I get a little scared every time I go to paint. I used to paint bodies first before getting too involved in the build because I had less to loose if I screwed up. But after painting a few 1:1 cars painting these little ones are a lot less scary. 1
Bugatti Fan Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 Will there be a black Dodge Charger following this build ?
mustang1989 Posted December 12, 2024 Posted December 12, 2024 The work that's going into these two builds is nothing short of amazing. I finished a 67 fastback in early 2022 and now want to tackle a Bullitt Mustang after seeing this thread. Highly inspirational stuff going on in here.
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 17, 2024 Author Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 11:28 AM, Bugatti Fan said: Will there be a black Dodge Charger following this build ? I don't think so, I plan to build a General Mayhem though.
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 17, 2024 Author Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 2:21 PM, mustang1989 said: The work that's going into these two builds is nothing short of amazing. I finished a 67 fastback in early 2022 and now want to tackle a Bullitt Mustang after seeing this thread. Highly inspirational stuff going on in here. Thank you. Looking forward to seeing yours.
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 17, 2024 Author Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 2:43 PM, slusher said: Very nice modifications! Thank you!
STU111 Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 I’m really enjoying following this then and now build of this iconic car. Lots of awesome little details and techniques I’d like to apply in my builds. Top stuff. 👍🏻
STU111 Posted December 17, 2024 Posted December 17, 2024 On 12/12/2024 at 9:28 AM, LennyB said: I think I get a little scared every time I go to paint. I used to paint bodies first before getting too involved in the build because I had less to loose if I screwed up. But after painting a few 1:1 cars painting these little ones are a lot less scary. G’day Len, I still paint the bodies first for exactly the same reason. 1
slusher Posted December 18, 2024 Posted December 18, 2024 On 12/11/2024 at 4:28 PM, LennyB said: I think I get a little scared every time I go to paint. I used to paint bodies first before getting too involved in the build because I had less to loose if I screwed up. But after painting a few 1:1 cars painting these little ones are a lot less scary. Lenny, I have painted hundreds of bodies in my life and still get nervous when starting a new one. Paint has been changed so much over the years… 1
Csaba aka felhasznaaloo Posted December 23, 2024 Author Posted December 23, 2024 On 12/18/2024 at 12:15 AM, STU111 said: I’m really enjoying following this then and now build of this iconic car. Lots of awesome little details and techniques I’d like to apply in my builds. Top stuff. 👍🏻 Thank you. Glad you like it.
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