32 Ford Speedwagon

[93Z34]

This is the current street rod project I'm working on in between my Mopar builds. It's a nice break form the sticklers of a factory stock build as I'm kinda "freelancing" this kit a bit. I know the 1:1 car was blue, but I wanted to steer away from the norm with this just a bit. The car will be a dark metallic red to hopefully contrast with the woodgrain on the body. This is my first try at a "Woody", so I'm nervous on achieving the right finish for this car. There's not much to see right now, but the body and frame will be in paint this afternoon. The body color can be seen on the engine as I want to color coordinate the car like modern rodders do with their rides.

I'll post more pics this evening once the body is in paint. Stay tuned...

[93Z34]

The body is now in color. I think the dark red will contrast nicely with the woodgrain on the body, at least I'm hoping it will.

I also painted the interior a brighter red and black that will contrast nicely as well.

Now I will wait until the color coat dries and then I'll wetsand and put a layer of clear on. After that dries I will mask the red off so I can paint the woodgrain without risking getting the browns on the red paint. It will be a time consuming task, but I'm hoping the end results will be worth the effort.

[Raul_Perez]

The body is now in color. I think the dark red will contrast nicely with the woodgrain on the body, at least I'm hoping it will.

I also painted the interior a brighter red and black that will contrast nicely as well.

Now I will wait until the color coat dries and then I'll wetsand and put a layer of clear on. After that dries I will mask the red off so I can paint the woodgrain without risking getting the browns on the red paint. It will be a time consuming task, but I'm hoping the end results will be worth the effort.

Brian,

You said that you're going to wet sand the color coat and then apply a layer of clear.

Wet sanding metallic color coats drastically changes the color and appearance of the paint. Are you going to first spray a light color coat before you add the clear?

For metallic colors, it is highly recommended that you not apply clear directly over color coats that have been sanded without first applying a light color coat.

Regards,

[Jantrix]

Brian,

You said that you're going to wet sand the color coat and then apply a layer of clear.

Wet sanding metallic color coats drastically changes the color and appearance of the paint. Are you going to first spray a light color coat before you add the clear?

For metallic colors, it is highly recommended that you not apply clear directly over color coats that have been sanded without first applying a light color coat.

Regards,

Yep, what he said.

[charlie8575]

Brian,

You said that you're going to wet sand the color coat and then apply a layer of clear.

Wet sanding metallic color coats drastically changes the color and appearance of the paint. Are you going to first spray a light color coat before you add the clear?

For metallic colors, it is highly recommended that you not apply clear directly over color coats that have been sanded without first applying a light color coat.

Regards,

I've never heard this before?

I wonder if that's why a couple of paint jobs I did in my younger days came out.....not so good. I'm assuming you're suggesting a very light mist of color before clearing?

Would you recommend any type of polishing (like Soft-Scrub) prior to the clear or not?

Charlie Larkin

[Randy Kern]

Ahh, my favorite '32 street rod. That color should look pretty nice! As Raul said, don't sand the last metallic color coat. You will see scratches and muddiness under the clear coat. Solid colors are ok to sand before clear, or even polish out without the clear. Don't use any cleaner on it, either. Just try to make that last metallic color coat dust and lint free!

[93Z34]

Ahh, my favorite '32 street rod. That color should look pretty nice! As Raul said, don't sand the last metallic color coat. You will see scratches and muddiness under the clear coat. Solid colors are ok to sand before clear, or even polish out without the clear. Don't use any cleaner on it, either. Just try to make that last metallic color coat dust and lint free!

Wow guys, I've never heard this before!!!!! I learn something new everyday when it comes to this hobby. This paint has ALOT of metalic in it and I don't want to do anything to ruin the finish. I will just apply a coat of clear over the color coat before masking to paint the wood section. I just don't want to risk getting tape residue on the paint before I clear it.

[93Z34]

Looking good, Brian! I have a couple of bits of advice/constructive criticism, if you'll indulge me ...

1. Try mocking the model up as a highboy before you commit to building it as a fendered rod. I've always really liked the way that model looks w/o fenders.

2. Not sure what color you're thinking of for the wood, but, if you want a really nice light-colored shade for it, try Model Master Phoenician Yellow lacquer, maybe followed up with coat of Testors semigloss to take the shine down a bit.

3. Gotta be completely honest with you, man, I am not loving your interior color at all! It's you model, obviously, but I think you'd be much better off going with a light tan or brown. Like I said, strictly constructive criticism; no offense intended whatsoever.

BTW, is that one of the Testors One Coat paints? Looks like either Revving Red or Mythical Maroon.

Good luck; can't wait to see it finished!

Ken, I actually mocked up the body tonight with the interior and almost lost my dinner. The reds DON'T match at all!!! Needless to say, it will be a different interior color. I'm thinking of possibly a desert sand color to give it a bit lighter color and maybe even doing the roof in that color as well. To me the car looks stunning with the dark metallic red and white top, so I'm thinking a light color contrast is in order for this build.

For the woodgrain, I'm torn between a dark color for the wood or a lighter shade. the decals are light enough, but I'm not sure about the surrounding molded wood areas.

I never thought of a Hi-Boy version of this kit to be honest. I might have a look at that option to see if I like the appearance.

The color is indeed Mythical Maroon. I love this color and the metallic in it is really rich.

Thanks for the input and ideas Ken. Much appreciated!!!!

[93Z34]

Where would I find that color yellow Ken? I went to the hobbyshop tonight and couldn't find it.

[Raul_Perez]

Where would I find that color yellow Ken? I went to the hobbyshop tonight and couldn't find it.

If your hobby shop doesn't carry it, you can get it directly from Testors.

http://www.testors.com/products/137003

The price is the same as what you'll pay in a hobby shop and their shipping charges are reasonable if you get a few cans at the same time...

Later,

[93Z34]

If your hobby shop doesn't carry it, you can get it directly from Testors.

http://www.testors.com/products/137003

The price is the same as what you'll pay in a hobby shop and their shipping charges are reasonable if you get a few cans at the same time...

Later,

Thanks Raul. I can see me ordering a few cans of the colors I've been needing to replenish. Now I have a reason to.

[cruz]

I will tell you this much, the best way to learn is actually going throught what you are going, I can assure you that you will take better decisions next time specially with the painting process! The project is an interesting one though, I did one of these kits myself and found it to be a lot of fun. Good luck!!!