Falcon Ranchero Posted January 25 Posted January 25 1 hour ago, Duddly01 said: Painting has begun. NO, it will NOT be pink. that is just the primer before the Fiesta Red base coat I am waiting to spray after I can mask the seat and door inserts I painted Colonial White. Chromed the bumpers, rear view mirror and grill surround. Alclad Airframe aluminum on the exhaust and gas tank. Coming along very nicely, your amount of detail is, as always, outstanding. Quick question, what spray did you use for chroming the bumpers? Been trying to find a chrome spray that actually looks chrome, and those bumpers there look just like chrome 1
Duddly01 Posted January 25 Author Posted January 25 14 minutes ago, Falcon Ranchero said: Coming along very nicely, your amount of detail is, as always, outstanding. Quick question, what spray did you use for chroming the bumpers? Been trying to find a chrome spray that actually looks chrome, and those bumpers there look just like chrome I spray molotow from a refill through my airbrush. 1
Greasefinger Posted January 27 Posted January 27 On 1/26/2025 at 1:46 AM, Duddly01 said: I spray molotow from a refill through my airbrush. Very good looking chrome. Are you going to seal the chrome before assembly with any clear coat? 1
Duddly01 Posted January 27 Author Posted January 27 3 hours ago, Greasefinger said: Very good looking chrome. Are you going to seal the chrome before assembly with any clear coat? Thank You! Yes, I usually wait 1 week and 2k clear. Have to do very light coats first to seal. If I am not extra careful it can lose some shine, but it usually still comes out ok. 1 hour ago, NOBLNG said: Awesome! Thank you! 2
Duddly01 Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 I did get Fiesta Red sprayed on everything that is supposed to be that color and today sprayed 2K clear on sooo many parts including the chromed parts. The body came out well with the clear and little to no trash. Sadly the white top does have a little trash in it but it should come out in the wet sand and polish stage. the chrome does lose a little shine when sprayed with 2K clear, but not bad. There is a new Chrome out that requires over 2K black and 2k topcoat I am going to try out soon. 2
pulln4dejr Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Excellent work so far, can’t wait for the finished product
Duddly01 Posted January 31 Author Posted January 31 37 minutes ago, espo said: Beautiful paint finishes and colors. Thank you!
STU111 Posted February 1 Posted February 1 G’day Donald, that Fiesta red came out beautifully glassy. Looking forward to seeing it finished. 👍🏻 1
Duddly01 Posted February 1 Author Posted February 1 15 minutes ago, STU111 said: G’day Donald, that Fiesta red came out beautifully glassy. Looking forward to seeing it finished. 👍🏻 Thank You! Me too. I still need to wet sand and polish, but the body barely got any trash in it. The roof sadly will take a bit more wet sanding, but it isn't that bad either. Now just have to wait a few days for the 2k to cure.
Duddly01 Posted February 2 Author Posted February 2 Got the last of the airbrush work done now on to detail painting. I even got the carpet flocking done and painted surgical tape that will become the seatbelt webbing. There was a problem with the hood and I ended up having to strip the top back down to the bare plastic and respray it. Lesson learned, 2k over lacquer good, lacquer over 2k VERY bad. 1
Duddly01 Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 Starting to work on final detailing and assembly. A long way yet to go. I only trial fit the body, still to be wet sanded and polished. 1
Duddly01 Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 Installed the LED wiring harness to the chassis. Added the detailing to the engine compartment and engine itself. Installed the engine and radiator. Chassis is assembled ready for final assembly. The air cleaner is designed to be removable. wet sanded and polished body. reflection after final polish ready for final assembly.
Duddly01 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 Installed the photo-etch grill in the body and assembled the body and chassis. Starting to look like a car. Installed the taillights and rear LEDs. added clear Uv resin for the backup lenses and clear red reflectors. 1
espo Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Beautiful paint color and finish. Great interior colors and finishes. Like the lighting. 1
Duddly01 Posted February 8 Author Posted February 8 19 minutes ago, espo said: Beautiful paint color and finish. Great interior colors and finishes. Like the lighting. Thank you. I got the Correct Fiesta Red from Scale Finishes this time. I still cleared with Splash Paints 2K. Afraid to risk changing the clear. 1
Duddly01 Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 Getting really close, I should be able to finish it this weekend. Installed the headlights, and sealed. Added he bumpers and photo-etch details. Created the windows for the hardtop and added a foam headliner. Headlights added and rear sealed. the clear glass that came with is a solid “No”. Created the windows and added a headliner. keys waiting in seat. added photo-etch details. getting really close.
STU111 Posted February 9 Posted February 9 G’day Donald, l’m not a huge T- bird fan but this build could sway me. That colour scheme is so cool! Looking forward to seeing it finished. 👍🏻 1
Duddly01 Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 1 hour ago, STU111 said: G’day Donald, l’m not a huge T- bird fan but this build could sway me. That colour scheme is so cool! Looking forward to seeing it finished. 👍🏻 Thank you! Almost there!
Duddly01 Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 Almost there, just a few little things and I will be taking pictures for the Under glass section. Photo-etch wipers, catheter tubing antenna and mini model box. 1
Duddly01 Posted February 9 Author Posted February 9 Build is complete and photos posted to Under Glass:
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