Revell chopper

[VW Dave]

After a few months of inactivity, I finally wrapped up the RM 'Torch' chopper I built for my son; he picked the kit out when he was just under a year old, and he will be 2 this coming November. Here's a couple pics, and a link to my whole Fotki album of the model:

"the DOMinator"

Thanks for looking, and comments(be they good or bad) are always welcome.

Edited September 25, 2010 by VW Dave

[disabled modeler]

Hi Dave... she looks sweet to me!

[Tom Kren]

looks like a winner!

[Chuck Most]

Very cool!

[Greg Cullinan]

Hey Dave,your son is a lucky kid.This is one heck of a chopper he has now.I really like the color/flake.

[VW Dave]

Thanks for the kudos, you guys; this was a fun build, and for a great "client."

I've already started on his next model, a '69 Charger based on his 1:64 Maisto toy....he knows it as his 'aaahh-teee cha-cha.'

[Railfreak78]

Not sure how this one slipped past me but I like it! How and the heck did you get such big flakes? Air brush? Anyway its a beast. Nice Bike

[VW Dave]

How and the heck did you get such big flakes? Air brush?

First of all, thanks for the kind words, Brian. Actually, I brushed the flake paint on; only the base green and top clear coat(of three) were sprayed on. I'm not sure I'd recommend shooting it through an airbrush due to the flake size. Here's the acrylic flake paint itself:

And my first full-body job with it:

I've laid out a whole 'how to' in my Fotki - click the link:

GETTIN' FLAKY WITH IT

[David G.]

You really nailed that whole '60s metal flake look. Nice work!

[VW Dave]

You really nailed that whole '60s metal flake look. Nice work!

Thanks, David! I have been searching for several years for the right paint that would replicate the original gel-coat flake on my 1:1 Meyers Manx, and this stuff finally met the challenge

Sure, the flakes may be a smidge too large for the scale, but the 60's custom paint and fiberglass finishes were kinda 'out there' anyway. I did up a switch plate cover for my garage using the blue flake, and it matched so well it almost disappeared on the Manx's front fender - I had Bruce Meyers autograph it with a silver Sharpie, clearcoated it and installed it in the garage.

[Jantrix]

Great stuff Dave. Glad to see you building again!

[John Teresi]

Dave......I was checking out your bike again........and I noticed that I did not comment...........I`m sorry......I must have been shocked on how cool the build looked.......the paint job is great.......I luv to see other bike builds on this forum.......great job buddy.