Fiction ix Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Ok well i am brand new to building models. This is my first model. Just finished it tonight. I know i have SO SO SO much to learn and i didnt find this forum until i was just about done with this car. Anyways here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 That's pretty mean looking. Your photo shoot idea with the wood and darkened background is great - it really makes for some nice shadows that highlight the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiction ix Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 That's pretty mean looking. Your photo shoot idea with the wood and darkened background is great - it really makes for some nice shadows that highlight the build. Thankyou very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 very nice, & the colour is sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Nice looking build for a first makes it even better and have fun with the forum you learn every day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlzrocks Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Pretty cool looking ride! Great job! Did you use brush paint for the silver undercoat and then spray candy blue? Or is it a metallic paint? Candy colors can be a pain to apply, and everything shows thru. If you can spray both coats the look will be smoother in the end. The Merc looks great for a first effort, wish my first models looked that good! Welcome to the club!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiction ix Posted January 3, 2010 Author Share Posted January 3, 2010 Pretty cool looking ride! Great job! Did you use brush paint for the silver undercoat and then spray candy blue? Or is it a metallic paint? Candy colors can be a pain to apply, and everything shows thru. If you can spray both coats the look will be smoother in the end. The Merc looks great for a first effort, wish my first models looked that good! Welcome to the club!! Thanks. Yea i really didnt know what i was doing when it came to painting the body of the car. I used a brush for it so i go streaks and some spots that are to thick. I didnt see any this forum until it was to late lol. I am hoping my next car will have a smoother job on the body paint. I now have got some testors spray paint and some primer also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Excellent first build. Acres ahead of what most first tries look like. Smart choice of kit, too. The Revell '49 Merc is a real "shake 'n' bake" - just put paint and glue in the box, shake it thoroughly and out comes a completed model. Very few fit and finish issues and a great Old School custom look. I agree that the spotlighted car against the wood and dark background is a cool photo idea. I'll have to remember to steal it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 Wish my first kit looked that good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 The way you took the pics really add to the menacing look of the model!! For this model, I really like the affect!! Great job for a first build, too!! Thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 At first I wasn't sure if you had brushed it or sprayed. Those brush marks looked like Ghost flames to me! You did pretty good for your first one! Just keep goin, caz you'll only get better an better as you go on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiction ix Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 thankyou everyone for the compliments and encouragement! I look forward to sharing my future builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Great first model! I like the photos, too. Looks like it's sitting under a streetlight waiting for some late night stoplight drag racing! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacinRay88 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 very cool build! i love the blue you used it fits the car very nicely!! and i agree with george it did look like ghost flames at first very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyledr330 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Pretty cool for your first build. Well now that you have some spray paint, build the car again. Glad to hear you are already learning from your mistakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my80malibu Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Hey Kyle what do you plan on building next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlzrocks Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 (edited) Kyle, If you want to go thru the process you can strip the paint pretty easily and repaint it. The tips and tricks section has some great how to's on stripping paint that doesn't involve sanding and won't hurt the plastic! I have done this a few times and it went pretty smooth. Testors can be expensive, you might want to try some of the cheapy spray paint from Walmart and Krylon that works well too. Duplicolor spray paint can be bought at auto parts stores and can match what you see rolling down the road as well! Remember this, you can apply Laquer over Enamel, but NOT Enamel over Laquer! (enamel will bead up on a laquer surface, I've done it! ) This forum has soooo many helping friends, do not be shy on asking questions! That is what we are all here for! We can't wait to see what you build next!! Welcome to the club! Edited January 4, 2010 by charlzrocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiction ix Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Pretty cool for your first build. Well now that you have some spray paint, build the car again. Glad to hear you are already learning from your mistakes. Thankyou guys all for the input. Yea i may eventually try and strip it for a re paint. Also i am underway on my next model. I am doing a 55'Chevy . I hope to have some pictures up soon. Just trying to see how i can dress the motor up nice on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Pretty good for a first time out, Kyle. You'll improve as you build more. There are plenty of great people here and all over the Internet at independent boards, too. Look in the links section. I frequent The Modeler's Haven most often. Awesome builders and a great bunch of people. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Not to bad for your first build! you should have seen mine....i still have it and will need to rebuild it badly, i did a terrible job on it. yours is pretty good for a first one....better than my first for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Great job!! Looks like you're learning fast. That is SO far ahead of how I started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snapper Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Remember this, you can apply Laquer over Enamel, but NOT Enamel over Laquer! (enamel will bead up on a laquer surface, Just to be on the safe side in case anyone tries this, but is it not: - do not paint lacquer over enamel - ok to paint enamel over lacquer ? I could have it wrong, so I want to make sure too. The Krylon is a little "iffy"? http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=25886&st=0&p=248071&hl=lacquer%20enamel&fromsearch=1&#entry248071 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr moto Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) Just to be on the safe side in case anyone tries this, but is it not: - do not paint lacquer over enamel - ok to paint enamel over lacquer ? That's how I've always heard it but an even better rule is don't mix the two at all! Edited January 6, 2010 by mr moto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Thanks. Yea i really didnt know what i was doing when it came to painting the body of the car. I used a brush for it so i go streaks and some spots that are to thick. I didnt see any this forum until it was to late lol. I am hoping my next car will have a smoother job on the body paint. I now have got some testors spray paint and some primer also Well you got past the first hurdle..what some of us call gettin er done! as for painting ..Iv'e been doin' this off and on 40+ yrs. and I'm still never completely satisfied with my paint jobs!! ..but hang around here and you'll see some amazing work from these guys..and Like anything it's all about practice...in my case I wish I had a little more skill to go with it B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozono Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 excellent job. if you see my first model; may be you get scared. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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