My first build finally under glass

[Longbow]

This is my first model that I built & the dreaded orange peel happened so I got pissed & put it back in the box & started something else. I`m now working on my third model but I revisited this one while I was waiting for the Mustang to gas out. Its no big deal but every build is experience & thats what I got out of this build. By the way now that it's is done I also had fun.

[jphillips1970]

Very nice build !!!! - What color is that ? - I have a work in progress and think that would be a great color for it - Thanks - Joe

[Longbow]

Thanks Joe, the color is Boyd's Sunburst red enamel with Boyd's gloss clear. Also I used Perfect Pearls from Micheals which I mixed in with the clear.

Edited February 22, 2010 by Longbow

[nails3825]

If my first build looked anything like this one, there's a good chance I would still have it today Awesome job!

[RJWood]

I like it, can't see any orange peel, the paint looks real nice.

Is that a photo-etch grill on 'er?

I like the wheels you used, what kit did they come from?

Thanks for posting pics of it. Its very nice work.

[Longbow]

It is a Revell kit & here is a shot of the first attempt. Lots of orange peel.The front grill & wheels came with the kit,which turn out to be kool looking.

Edited February 22, 2010 by Longbow

[RJWood]

OK, I see what you mean about the orange peel now.

I have all 3 versions of this kit and totally forgot whats inside the box.

Everything you did after the orange peel problem turned out fantastic.

[Guest]

Sweet! Nice work, how about some engine an chassis pics? Makes me want to get mine out and finish it.

[crazyjim]

Hey Gary, your Willys turned out fantastic. The paint looks great and as I recall that's your first airbrush model. I love the color, the stance, and the wheels. I guess I love the whole thing.

[disabled modeler]

Hi Longbow...Sorry about the orange peel, put her in the old dip tank and strip the paint off and start over...Looks like you have got the paint thing down on the second one. By the way, If my first one looked like yours I would have been happy I had thick runs and had no clue what I was trying to do....The Sunburst Willys Is sweet! Mark

[your pal]

Wow Longbow thats nice.Man I love the way it just sets there just waiting on someone to get in and blast off.Awesome stuff,can't wait for the Mustang that you posted Else where on this forum to be completed.

Edited February 22, 2010 by your pal

[Longbow]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts. This is a great hobby & this forum & the people who frequent it make it special.My next project coming under the glass soon will be this 1965.5 Shelby Mustang. Thanks once again for checking out my Willy.

Edited February 24, 2010 by Longbow

[walt francis]

Gary, Have you ever wet sanded and polished your paint because you don't have to worry about orange peel if you learn how to sand and polish your paint.Their is some how tos on line on how to do it, you should check them out because you can really save a paint job when they go bad.

[Harry P.]

Thanks once again for checking out my Willy.

Um... that's Willys.

[LoneWolf15]

Gary ,

Nice recovery ! Orange peel to this ? You should be very proud of yourself . Great job on the paintwork on the Willys and the Mustang !I'll be sure to show Kathie ! She loved the color on the Mustang.

[tuffone20]

Well the 2nd time around it sure came out looking great!!!