davyou5 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Hello, I have just finished the Revell 2 n 1 '69 Nova SS kit, and I have to admit a failure , and perhaps it is just my high expectations in myself, it did not turn out as I really wanted it too, I did use Black Chrome for the first time on this kit, and actually its was my first time with BMF period. This model will not be making it to any shows, but it will serve as a reminder of how much patience and time it takes to really build one almost perfect. It is also something that I have had to learn. Explainations of the visual mistakes on this model will be Explained with the photo's. Model: Revell 2 n 1 '69 Nova SS Paint/Color: Exterior: Model Master's Dark Cherry Red Pearl - Interior: Testor's Gloss and Flat Black Status: As complete as I feel I can make it. The Best Shot of the Interior that I could get. Passenger Side View. Front View. Rear View. Engine Shot. Drivers side view. and some of were the mistakes are. So what were the mistakes I made, 1. I decided to wear a glove that was abit dirty, I got some glue spots on the Windshield and tried getting them off, which resulted in it being scratched up. 2. on the drivers side windows, I did not place the glue on after I put them in, even with as little glue that I have used it still spread beyond the seems and onto the window. And took some paint with it. 3. I have to keep reminding myself to clean the work area, which resulted in spots on the paint job, which at this point I can not cover up. 4. I had one hell of a time getting the Decals to stick, that may have been due to the Car polish/wax, I don't know for sure, bt maybe someone does. If I am going to be the modeler that I want to be, I have to do better, I hope that some here have learned a thing or two more, if not then maybe some of you here can post up what could have been done better.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
envious8420 Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 use elmers white glue for anything glass/chrome. Go and get yourself a Tack rag from you local paint shop/store, some auto parts stores carry them too. I know Napa has them. wash your body before painting, once it is completely dry and masked wipe the area you are painting with the tack rag and spray away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Looks nice ,I especially like the Panther lurking in the back there. Edited October 11, 2010 by slapshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 use elmers white glue for anything glass/chrome. Go and get yourself a Tack rag from you local paint shop/store, some auto parts stores carry them too. I know Napa has them. wash your body before painting, once it is completely dry and masked wipe the area you are painting with the tack rag and spray away. Thanks for the info, So this means that Elmers white glues would fix scratches? Am I comprehending that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 David 1st the car looks good, maybe not as good as you would have liked but I think most of us have this issue . 2nd white glue should be used to install all clear and chrome parts as its water based so cleans up easy without damaging paint.. 3 though this is kinda the pot calling the kettle black (I'm quite a fast builder) try to slow down, pretend your getting paid by the hour to build maybe . Goodluck with your next and next after that projects we'll all be watching and rooting for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILD Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I think you are being a touch hard on yourself mate. Remember to relax and enjoy your build- you don't want to put too much pressure on yourself or else the enjoyment will evaporate and you'll pull the pin before you improve. Keep at it mate! I actually enjoy looking over my other complete model. It reminds me of the errors I made and also what I am doing better this time around. Enjoy what you do and the skill will come. Pressure will make you nervous to try new things and that is no way to progress. Can't wait to see your next effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slant6 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Don't feel bad about it not coming out how you wanted it, none of mine ever do either. I just consider my mistakes a lesson learned, and try not to make the same ones on the next one. Unfortunately, there are always new mistakes to make on the next one. As long as your having fun though, who cares. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Future floor polish might have fixed up the scratches in the glass. And don't worry about this model. There's someone here who has a great quote, "Every model I build is just practice for the next one." Very true. You're next one will be better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 12, 2010 Author Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) David 1st the car looks good, maybe not as good as you would have liked but I think most of us have this issue . 2nd white glue should be used to install all clear and chrome parts as its water based so cleans up easy without damaging paint.. 3 though this is kinda the pot calling the kettle black (I'm quite a fast builder) try to slow down, pretend your getting paid by the hour to build maybe . Goodluck with your next and next after that projects we'll all be watching and rooting for you HI Brett thanks for the comment and info, Yes I will keep the " getting paid for it" in mind maybe that'll do the trick, also since I finished, I started on the 68 Charger R/T, and this time I am taking it slow. I would also like to thank everyone else, Jantrix, Slant 6, midnightprowler, and Mild for their comments and encouragement, yes I think that I was being to hard on myself, and well at least the car was not a total disaster, not like the Testarossa, but I am still in the learning process, and perhaps I may have had a bad day when completing this model, I guess I will just have to learn to step away if that happens. Thanks guys much appreciated . Edited October 12, 2010 by davyou5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixties Sam Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 It looks pretty good to me. I wish my failures looked that good! I didn't see any mistakes looking at the photos. Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 I gotta agree with Sam, Dave. From the pictures I couldn't see any flaws. It looks good to me. But if YOU can see them, that's all that counts. Pretty good effort if ya ask me. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 (edited) One of the earmark of a true builder is seeing what you've done and how to improve it. I commend you on your attitude AND your build! Edited October 12, 2010 by Foxer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Tillotson Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Don't fret too much! No matter if I am building big hot rods or models I am never happy. You are your own worst critic, just remember that. Give time and your skills will show through. I understand, finally assembly is my biggest enemy! Looks good so move on and crank out a killer Mopar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) I gotta agree with Sam, Dave. From the pictures I couldn't see any flaws. It looks good to me. But if YOU can see them, that's all that counts. Pretty good effort if ya ask me. Keep it up! Okay I decided to show only the best parts of the car for this topic, but here's the picture of the damage. Well you can barely see from the picture, but the Windshield is scratched up from trying to sand off the cement glue, and the Drivers side back window you can see were the glue and paint came up from. well alittle anyway. Other than that I thought I did really good spray painting it, and some of the other details that I have done, and you all were right about the Black Chrome, I was lucky enought to get this stuff to stick on this model but barely. Two of the Decals were not sticking and ended up ruining one, but glued another on. Thank you Sixties Sam, george 53, Foxer and Shawn Tillotson for you comments and encouragment, This one has definitely taught me to work alittle more slowly and more patiently. Edited October 13, 2010 by davyou5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Show Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Nothing beats education through experience. I just picked this hobby up two weeks ago and have made and learned from more mistakes than I can count, and I'm still working on my first model. I've soaked the body in brake fluid for 2-3 days so many times - erasing my previous painting mistakes - that I wouldn't be surprised if it disintegrated right in front me. Edited October 13, 2010 by Mr. Show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Nothing beats education through experience. I just picked this hobby up two weeks ago and have made and learned from more mistakes than I can count, and I'm still working on my first model. I've soaked the body in brake fluid for 2-3 days so many times - erasing my previous painting mistakes - that I wouldn't be surprised if it disintegrated right in front me. Gosh, I can't tell you how many times I have done that! and every time I would fear that the models resin would shrink or become too soft, or even just burn away, If I made a paint mistake or some orange peel got onto it, I would just dip it into the Paint thinner and srub the paint off lightly with a paper towel. So I feel your pain there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Show Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Doh, I misread something and thought it said this was your first model. I must have been reading another thread and switched to this one, so my reply probably seems strange. Anyway, I think this looks great - I really like the interior carpeting. How did you do the small details like the silver trim on the door panels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 (edited) Doh, I misread something and thought it said this was your first model. I must have been reading another thread and switched to this one, so my reply probably seems strange. Anyway, I think this looks great - I really like the interior carpeting. How did you do the small details like the silver trim on the door panels? Hey it's okay, I have made a few mistakes out here myself... , And thanks for the compliment. It was my first time with BMF . I painted the trim on the door panels. I have a brush set that I got from Hobby Lobby, that varies in size but all of them have a tip, So I paint all of my small stuff with about one or two bristles this also takes allot of focus and concentration. Thanks again. Edited October 13, 2010 by davyou5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 13, 2010 Author Share Posted October 13, 2010 Okay I now see what you are talking about with the door panels, actually that was a kind of misstake, I did not have enough spray paint to complete them, so all of that is what is left from a little bit of spraying, and not created by a brush. Sorry about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Well now that I am thinking about it, over all does not look that bad, I am thinking about getting replacement windows for the ones that I have ruined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikevee Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 (edited) Hey David, Let me throw in $.02 and let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your model with us. Me, I think it looks great, you did a fine job, you noticed things you wish you did differently, and you are learning, growing, and with that, you will only get better!! I have an Amt/Ertl Chevelle that I have painted three times on the inside, 5 times on the outside, and I finally am finishing my first BMF attempt, slowly but surely. One tip, get some magnification, one of those hands-free viewers and some good lighting, everything else falls into place when you can clearly see what you are doing. Made a lot of difference for me, hope it helps you too. Two questions always come to mind when I am working on something, is it cool, and did I have fun? Your car is COOL and I bet you had fun, what could be better than that? Thanks for sharing with us, can't wait to see the next one!! Mike Edited October 15, 2010 by bigmikevee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davyou5 Posted October 15, 2010 Author Share Posted October 15, 2010 Hey David, Let me throw in $.02 and let you know how much I appreciate you sharing your model with us. Me, I think it looks great, you did a fine job, you noticed things you wish you did differently, and you are learning, growing, and with that, you will only get better!! I have an Amt/Ertl Chevelle that I have painted three times on the inside, 5 times on the outside, and I finally am finishing my first BMF attempt, slowly but surely. One tip, get some magnification, one of those hands-free viewers and some good lighting, everything else falls into place when you can clearly see what you are doing. Made a lot of difference for me, hope it helps you too. Two questions always come to mind when I am working on something, is it cool, and did I have fun? Your car is COOL and I bet you had fun, what could be better than that? Thanks for sharing with us, can't wait to see the next one!! Mike three times on the inside, 5 times on the out side , I am getting dizzy . Wow, I can't even think of any models that I have had to repaint that many times, but I do understand however if the paint job isn't turning out like you planned it, cracks, dust, ghosts, uneven surfaces, are many contributars to a paint job gone bad, oh yes I have been there several times , and I expect that I will be there many more times to come. And thanks for the advice on the Magnification, I will definitely look into getting something hands free. I will keep your two questions in mind, starting now since I am working on my '68 Charger, but for the sake of the Nova, Yes I did enjoy every minute of my building it, and even enjoyed learning how to place the BMF for the first time onto it, even though Black Chrome does not stick that well . I thank you for your comment, all of you here in some way shape or form inspire me to do better, and this is what I really like about this community. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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