AMT 1940 Willys WIP

[DJMar]

I swear this build is cursed. ?

I decided to give the Willys another coat of primer today, after some sanding and touch up body work. I used a half-full can of Tamiya's FSP in light gray. Unfortunately, I was spraying with my headset on (listening to tunes) and didn't notice (hear) the can spitting until I had made a pass around the model. The can was relatively new, and I had warmed it up and shaken it for a good two minutes before spraying.

The thought of having to sand this down again is making me consider taking up knitting. Or maybe I should just go for the rusty, textured look?

 

[TransAmMike]

?  Well, looks like it needs to be dunked in the stripper again.  To nice a build to give up on.

[DJMar]

4 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

?  Well, looks like it needs to be dunked in the stripper again.  To nice a build to give up on.

Thanks! But I'm not sure I can go through the stripping procedure again. I really don't want to redo all that putty work.

I think I'll wait for my new batch of polishing pads to come in, and attack it with some 1500-1800 grit to see if I can smooth it out without too much trouble.

[Zippi]

Oh boy...just went threw that with my 55 Ford pickup.  I'm re-doing all my putty work.  Good looking Willy's so keep after it.

[LennyB]

It doesn’t look that bad, I think you can probably get away with a wet sand and then go for the top coat.  

[DJMar]

5 hours ago, Zippi said:

Oh boy...just went threw that with my 55 Ford pickup.  I'm re-doing all my putty work.  Good looking Willy's so keep after it.

I totally thought of you and that '55 when this happened. Misery loves company, my friend! ?

 

5 hours ago, LennyB said:

It doesn’t look that bad, I think you can probably get away with a wet sand and then go for the top coat.  

I put the body in the dehydrator for a few hours and when it dried down, the texture smoothed out a bit. I agree, I think I maybe be able to spend some time with the sanding pads and get this ready for color.

[espo]

Start with an 800 grit and work your way up. I have noticed that some of my Tamiya paints, regardless of color, seem to get a little unpredictable when they have set around with maybe 1/4 of the paint still present.