hood probs

[sno_man80]

I seem to have problems getting the hood flush with the quarters after its all done, what can I do to fix this problem, besides hood hinges that keep it permently raised?? Thanks

[MrObsessive]

Not sure what you mean without a pic.............do you mean the entire hood or the trailing edge?? Or??

It may mean you have to sand the outer edges of the hood before you do any painting............. which is a good idea as basics go.

Some model manufacturers don't allow for the thickness of the hood to be in scale. Not to mention when paint is applied it makes it that much thicker.

1:1 cars have sheet metal edges (doors, trunks, hoods) which in 1/24-25 scale would be paper thin. Of course you don't want to sand too much as the hood would be "sunken" into its opening. Not to mention paint chipping easier on the edges.

I don't know if you're a beginner, but it's best to test fit everything before painting it..........you can't always trust the model makers to get it right for you! :wink: