Kit Bashing A Model Car

[Ragnar]

I seldom build an out of the box model, so the first thing I do is deside what I want to do with the model. I then set down and think about what parts I will need to build it. The next step is to check out which models will be donating parts to the build, and check to make sure those parts will give me the look that I am after with my build, I test fit them using a dot of white glue so they can be taken apart easily without damage. I know this takes a lot of time but it will pay off with a better build. Also at this stage I choose any after market parts I want to use and test fit them.

After all of the parts of the build have been chosen, I clean all of them and remove all mold lines and othe imperfections, do all of the Body Glazing, and sand the parts starting with 400 grit, then 600, then 800, then 1000, then 1200, and finally 1500 grit. I then spay all of the small parts, and bag them by colour,I place the engine parts, and running gear in their ow zip locks. I then spay the frame and body with primer, let them cure and then sand them with 400-2400 grit wet paper, use a light touch when doing this sanding, you want to remove all imperfections without sanding through the primer. I then wash all of the parts with dish detergent, rense them making sure all of the soap and sanding dust has been remove. I use my airbrush with the compresser set at 100psi to blow dry the parts making sure that all moisture is removed. The model is now ready for it's final colour coats, I use the same methods as Donn Yost for painting my models.

Donn Has a very good DVD available on painting that I highly recomend!

I assemble my model in which ever order it takes to get the best build with the easiest access to the areas that I am working on, I only use the instructions as guid for deferent sub assemblies. I alway test fit each part before adding glue.

CHEERS!