shucky Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 Nice job Rome, cant wait to see it buttoned up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) Hey fellas I thought I'd do the flocking today and at the same time show you guys how to properly flock a model. What you need is any type of flocking material and flat paint thats close to the color of the flock your going to be using. since Im gonna be flocking the chevelle in black I'll be using Tamiya flat black. I chose Tamiya flats because they stay wet just long enough for you to get the job done and not over wet your flocking. and ofcourse you'll need your model you want to start by only painting a small area about 1-2 inch square then sprinkle a good amount of the flock material ontop of your still wet paint. Once you have the flock on top of the paint use your finger to lightly pat it down. make sure you use enough flock that you never touch the paint with your finger (if you get paint on your finger, you didnt use enough flock) You may even need to use the handle of your paint brush to get the flock into the tight spaces.... once you have a nice small area covered you should tap off the extra material into the top of one of your model boxes. when you do this make sure you turn the part upside down and thump it lightly, quick light taps you just want to knock off excess material. and the tapping makes the material stand up. see a nicely flocked floor in no time.... Edited July 7, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Now theres always a method to my Madness , I had you tap that extra material into your box for clean up and salvage purposes. That extra material can be used again. get a card of somesorts and scoop that extra out of your box and return it to the container it came out of..... couldnt help myself I had to throw in a mock up....enjoy or two LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) Very cool. Learning from your post daily,. great stuff. Edited July 7, 2010 by Scalper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 I left as you were going onto Page 3 and I come back and you are up to Page 20!! I have to say reading each update and seeing the pictures of this build coming to life is phenomanol (sp)!!!! Your skills are past mastered and your explanations of how you do things makes it a great learning experience for those of us who don't know or have been scared to try something new with this hobby. I tip my hat to you Sir as I've even learned a thing or two from your work that I found a fault in my own. Thank you! Your 1:1 Chevelle is a true diamond in the rough and you will polish it out with no problem. I always love a good project as I've had several over the years. Keep on your bodyman because it sounds like he doesn't have the passion you do for your "baby." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 (edited) I left as you were going onto Page 3 and I come back and you are up to Page 20!! I have to say reading each update and seeing the pictures of this build coming to life is phenomanol (sp)!!!! Your skills are past mastered and your explanations of how you do things makes it a great learning experience for those of us who don't know or have been scared to try something new with this hobby. I tip my hat to you Sir as I've even learned a thing or two from your work that I found a fault in my own. Thank you! Your 1:1 Chevelle is a true diamond in the rough and you will polish it out with no problem. I always love a good project as I've had several over the years. Keep on your bodyman because it sounds like he doesn't have the passion you do for your "baby." A most humble thank you goes out to you for your sincere compliment thx again Edited July 9, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweptline64 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 wow this just keeps getting better and better can't wait to see it done ammmmmazzzzing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITTSBURGH412 Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 this build is out of control like the one guy said, this is a 20 page tutorial man! exelent work for sure! but that flocking looks alil blotchy brother you ever try a small metal sifter and some 3m spray glue? you can layer your flocking with the spray glue and just sift the flocking over top and the sifter breaks all that flocking up so you dont get clumps of it everywhere give it a try, you will not be disapointed with the outcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 this build is out of control like the one guy said, this is a 20 page tutorial man! exelent work for sure! but that flocking looks alil blotchy brother you ever try a small metal sifter and some 3m spray glue? you can layer your flocking with the spray glue and just sift the flocking over top and the sifter breaks all that flocking up so you dont get clumps of it everywhere give it a try, you will not be disapointed with the outcome That portion of blotchy flocking you see is were I added some after I had dumped the extra then took another piture. I noticed it after i took the pictuer, but trust me the flocking is smooth. Good eye tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Romell R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Wow a 3rd update today im on a roll LOL! Anyway I was able to work on my new brake assembly. I know what your thinking "but you had brakes on it already!" True but I wanted something with a bit more detail that would allow me to make actual lugs and lugnuts. so with out further adue...... I found that hobby design makes an excellent brake rotor set up and brake calliper set, they also make em in various sizes. this is the 330mm set im using for the fronts and I have slightly smaller set for the rear. Youre probably thinking "its a shame that no one will see all this." but thats not how i think, I think about what someone "Might" see. Well Nuf said..... This set gives you many options to chose from This piece is what really makes the differance All the tabs have to be turned 90 degrees Then you sandwich it between two other solid pieces with groves in it. This is the closest thing I've seen to real looking brake rotors... Once the sandwich is made I decieded to paint the solid parts black so the holes in the next pieces will be enhanced... Edited July 8, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smart-Resins Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 It is still supercalifragilisticexpealidocious! LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 Now that the parts are black I can add the outter drilled surfaces.... here the center piece is added and the calipers also form Hobby design Still have a lil work and fabing to take care of, I'm gonna cut two 3mm sections out of this aluminum tube and add it to the rotors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 WHOA!!!!!!!!!! bro wicked work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Been sitting and watching all along .. /stands up and salutes! Those rotors ARE amazing pieces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Wow!......this is really coming along GREAT!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Holy ######...awesome work. I still am figuring some machine processes to make things affordable. Will talk soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gibbons Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Forgive me for the #### thing; I thought that the word I used was acceptable to the forum, but it clearly wasn't. C'est la vie. C'est la Guerre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Wow, Romell, those brakes look great! There you go using that super secret shrink ray of yours again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparWoman Jamie Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 I'm in a daze with all of his work yet. Right now I'm kinda wordless. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbler75 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Absolutely stunning work! Maybe when I grow up I can be like you. Keep up the awesome attention to details! It's the li'l things that make a model "POP!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romell R Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) I bet you guys were wondering what I was gonna do about the two-tone line down the side of the body. Well heres my solution. I was gonna paint a sliver stripe over the line but i figured that could create more problems than it would solve. Then I noticed the kit decals "THERE PERFECT!!" I screamed. I had to remove the black part as it would have clashed with the rest of the paint so heres what I came up with. ( my wife took pictures as I worked shes so helpful )....... Here I apply MircoSol with a soft brush to make the decal conform so it will be like paint I used some flames intended for the hood to inhance the front fenders And how about a round of applause for my beautiful photographer Edited July 8, 2010 by Aftashox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 It's always nice to have a wife or girlfriend who understand the things we obssess over. If you haven't found one you haven't looked hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 great stuff. the break look amazing. cool girl to take the pics for you. mine rolls her eyes when i work on my models . but keeps me out of trouble. keep up the good work. Andre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 The kit decals look like Revell had them in mind just for you, Romell! So, now are you going to take the pics to the body man and give him a last minute revision for the 1:1? Also, a big two thumbs up for the wife, the pics are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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