THE OFFICIAL '32 TUDOR SEDAN BUILD-OFF!

[dino246gt]

Thanks for all the comments on my build.

This is what I started with!

 

[Tom Kren]

Well still at it lol! Got the body painted today AND THAT WAS A PAIN. got some chassis work done and finished the interior few days ago

[BK9300]

Your leather interior looks very rich, and nice contrast with the body colour (Canadian spelling!)

[mrm]

3 hours ago, Tom Kren said:

Well still at it lol! Got the body painted today AND THAT WAS A PAIN. got some chassis work done and finished the interior few days ago

Ahhh, you’re building what I’ve been “about to start” for the last two years. LOL

 

[Bullybeef]

9 hours ago, Tom Kren said:

Well still at it lol! Got the body painted today AND THAT WAS A PAIN. got some chassis work done and finished the interior few days ago

That’s looking awesome Tom! 

[catpack68]

9 hours ago, Tom Kren said:

Well still at it lol! Got the body painted today AND THAT WAS A PAIN. got some chassis work done and finished the interior few days ago

Loving the interior and exterior colors Tom!?

[catpack68]

I was able to get my 32 painted earlier today.The color is Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red. It really looks good out in the sun. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when I clear it.

[catpack68]

I cleared everything today on the 32 Tudor and it looks really really good in the sun.It’s a little hard to see in this picture, but you can see a little bit of the pearl in this picture.Gonna give it a little time to cure and and paint the roof insert and running boards black next week.

Edited October 25, 2024 by catpack68

[Dennis Lacy]

@catpack68

Looking good! I’ve used Mica Red twice and in both cases over Duplicolor (dark) gray sandable primer as an accent color. It’s interesting to see over a lighter primer on your Tudor how BRIGHT it can be. 

[catpack68]

37 minutes ago, Dennis Lacy said:

@catpack68

Looking good! I’ve used Mica Red twice and in both cases over Duplicolor (dark) gray sandable primer as an accent color. It’s interesting to see over a lighter primer on your Tudor how BRIGHT it can be. 

Thanks Dennis! It definitely looks brighter over a lighter primer.

[styromaniac]

2 hours ago, catpack68 said:

I cleared everything today on the 32 Tudor and it looks really really good in the sun.It’s a little hard to see in this picture, but you can see a little bit of the pearl in this picture.Gonna give it a little time to cure and and paint the roof insert and running boards black next week.

I recently stocked up on some Tamiya rattle cans...both Mica Red and Bright Mica Red among them. Just curious...did you use the Tamiya Clear ? I read some stuff online here about how careful you have to be with the Tamiya Clear coat. How long a wait did you give the red before clear coating? Did you build up mist coats before the wet coat of clear ?

[catpack68]

11 minutes ago, styromaniac said:

I recently stocked up on some Tamiya rattle cans...both Mica Red and Bright Mica Red among them. Just curious...did you use the Tamiya Clear ? I read some stuff online here about how careful you have to be with the Tamiya Clear coat. How long a wait did you give the red before clear coating? Did you build up mist coats before the wet coat of clear ?

On the last couple of models I have built, I’ve been using Duplicolor 1K clear.I started having problems with Tamiya Clear.Usually when I paint a model,I wait until the next day to clear the body.I always build up a few mist coats of clear before laying down any wet coats of clear

[bill-e-boy]

On 10/26/2024 at 11:33 AM, catpack68 said:

On the last couple of models I have built, I’ve been using Duplicolor 1K clear.I started having problems with Tamiya Clear.Usually when I paint a model,I wait until the next day to clear the body.I always build up a few mist coats of clear before laying down any wet coats of clear

I have found Tamiya LP clear tends to eat into the colour coats an you end up with a less than stunning clear coat often to te point where it looks like semi-gloss clear. It is better when you let the colour gas out for a couple of weeks or more before hitting it with clear in the method above. It should not be like this with lacquer. Enamel yes, (Tamiya) lacquer no. I am going to try 2K next to see if it is better as I am not happy with Tamiya LP colour and clear coat almost to the point where I will go back to shooting enamels as I have done for 50+ years as I have got (mostly) very good results. I do like the convenience of LP paints but not always the end result at this point. A rant but this is a "forum"

[carnut]

Happy Sunday everyone, I got home from church this morning and decided it’s time to glue up the frame into the body and fender assembly. I just had to mock this up. The stance is right where I want it. Enjoy.? cheers?

[mrm]

On 10/24/2024 at 4:12 PM, catpack68 said:

I was able to get my 32 painted earlier today.The color is Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red. It really looks good out in the sun. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when I clear it.

Very nice. I like the color and I am pretty sure I have a can, altho I have not used it yet.

Now that the ACME show is behind me, I can concentrate on finishing my long roof Deuce, trying to keep up with the fantastic models on display in this thread. 

[Dennis Lacy]

Last week I wet sanded the body and exterior parts with 1500 and re-primed. One wet coat just enough to cover for a super smooth finish. I also received a fresh can of paint in the mail. 

Today I masked the roof insert and sprayed the body and related parts with my fresh can of Tamiya TS88 Titanium Silver. Turned out really nice. Tomorrow, clear coat.

[Rocking Rodney Rat]

8 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

Turned out really nice.

Yes, it certainly did... -RRR

[Bullybeef]

15 minutes ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said:

Yes, it certainly did... -RRR

Have you finished yours? You looked nigh on completion before your vacay. 

Edited October 29, 2024 by Bullybeef

[Bullybeef]

8 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

Last week I wet sanded the body and exterior parts with 1500 and re-primed. One wet coat just enough to cover for a super smooth finish. I also received a fresh can of paint in the mail. 

Today I masked the roof insert and sprayed the body and related parts with my fresh can of Tamiya TS88 Titanium Silver. Turned out really nice. Tomorrow, clear coat.

That colour is killer Dennis. Your engine is really going to pop with that as the background! 

[Bullybeef]

On 10/27/2024 at 6:56 PM, carnut said:

Happy Sunday everyone, I got home from church this morning and decided it’s time to glue up the frame into the body and fender assembly. I just had to mock this up. The stance is right where I want it. Enjoy.? cheers?

Yes you have nailed a perfect stance Michael! 

[NOBLNG]

9 hours ago, Dennis Lacy said:

Last week I wet sanded the body and exterior parts with 1500 and re-primed. One wet coat just enough to cover for a super smooth finish. I also received a fresh can of paint in the mail. 

Today I masked the roof insert and sprayed the body and related parts with my fresh can of Tamiya TS88 Titanium Silver. Turned out really nice. Tomorrow, clear coat.

 

Beautiful! I like what I see in the background too.?

[Kit Karson]

On 10/27/2024 at 9:04 PM, mrm said:

Very nice. I like the color and I am pretty sure I have a can, altho I have not used it yet.

Now that the ACME show is behind me, I can concentrate on finishing my long roof Deuce, trying to keep up with the fantastic models on display in this thread. 

Did U bring this to the ACME NNL?

[Kit Karson]

45 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:

Beautiful! I like what I see in the background too.?

I believe that is ADL's Dad's roadster... -KK

[Tom Kren]

Ok more update body  rubbed out and attached to frame, Iceman engine finished, grill with MCG photo etched grill, wheels done, almost there!

[Dennis Lacy]

@Tom Kren

Dang, Tom, that’s looking great! I think that’s the best look at one of Joel’s blown flatheads I’ve had so far. Neat stuff.