Revell's Hawaiian Charger

[Dragline]

Got some paint and clearcoat and my Hawaiian over the last couple of days. Paint is Testors one coat laquer. I like this paint. First time for me and it went on perfectly. It smells like exactly like their Model Master laquer so I imagine it's the same formula.

I'm a big fan of Revells decals. I like them better than Slixx. Not too thick, not too thin. Just right and opaque enough to not need two to cover dark colors. They react slowly to setting solvents but thankfully not much is needed and in only a couple of remaote areas.

My usual Testors 1814 clearcoat. I have not even buffed out with Novis yet and it looks pretty darned good. The rub out and polish should make it look nice ands smooth.

This is another great kit and with so many different parts from the Chi-Town I don't hesitate to call it another kit altogether.

Well done Revell!

Bob

[Mr. Moparman]

Looking good!

[AZ Boy]

Very nice Bob! Did you clear over the decals? Just curious. I've worked with Tamiya clear a lot, and it's usually too hot for decals. If Testors is more friendly to the decals, I might just have to switch.

Aaron

Edited December 15, 2010 by AZ Boy

[Dragline]

Yep, the clear is over the decals. Tamiya is VERY hot for decals. It is tough to get it not want to attack them. With the enamel I get the peace of mind that it won't attack the decals, and frankly I've just gotten good at spraying it correctly. There are 3 coats on this car shot wet in wet with 10 mins between coats. In a couple of days I'll be able to polish it out.

It's worth a try. You may come to love it.

Bob

[John Teresi]

Bob.....beautiful paint job.......I alway`s loved this car........looking good.

[kylexgore]

flawless so far bob.

[1320wayne]

Very impressive finish.

[W-409]

WOW, that paintjob looks awesome! Have you just painted it, I mean that there are no any polishing or waxing (yet)? Those Revell's decals are very nice, as you said. Is there something wrong with Slixx decals or not...?

[brett]

that paint looks great already Bob

[Dragline]

Thanks guys.

For me. Slixx decals are not opaque enough. In particular is their white sections. I have a PL Hawaiian kit that I 1/2 decaled and put it back in the box since the blue was affecting the white portions from being truly white. These Revell decals are white and stay that way over the blue. I also think Slixx are too thin as well. They react to solvents almost too quickly, and have a tendancey to tear [in my medium sized hands that is]. I have had success with Slixx, but am finding these Revell decals [of late], to be better for me personally.

Clearcoating with Testors 1814 is the way I have found to put a nice clearcoat down over any color coat [aside from white], that lays down very well. Will not react to decals. And is very polishable. My finishes have improved 3 fold since finding this system. It may not be for everyone, but it's certainly working for me.

Bob

[oldscool]

That paint is looking really good. What color blue is it? Is it the star spangled blue or the deja blue? I like to use Testors enamel glosscote too but it takes a month to dry for me. How are you able to handle it in just 2 days?

[Trae]

Looking fantastic!

[Dragline]

oldschool, I'm not sure of the name of the color actually. It's in another location now so I cannot reference it. I held the can up to the box top and it looked good so I went with it. Real scientific like.

Ken, I'll handle the bumpers the way I handled the Chi-Town. Mask and hand paint with thinned Testorts silver and a BIG brush. I may even clear coat the bumpers after I paint em. It worked then, should work now.

I did let this car dry in my kitchen for 3 days before taking these pics. I handled it cleverly so as not to touch the paint, but I'll be honest. I could probably buff it out tonight [5 days since sprayed] if I were so inclined. 3 coats usually equals a week or so. But I do have the heat on since it's cold here in Balmer. In the summer, 3 coats 2 days and it can be buffed. This Testors [sprayed out of the can] dries pretty darned quick.

I have a theory about this. I clearcoat over enamels as well. They take 2 weeks to dry once clearcoated. I suspect it is because I am going over laquer and that is why it's drying faster. Just a theory though.

Bob

[jphillips1970]

Hey Bob - An outstanding paint job and decale application - My question is did you fill in the roof hatch? - The roof is so smooth - If you did fill it in, what filler did you use and what primer was used on the body - Thanks - Joe

[Dragline]

Hey Bob - An outstanding paint job and decale application - My question is did you fill in the roof hatch? - The roof is so smooth - If you did fill it in, what filler did you use and what primer was used on the body - Thanks - Joe

I joined the ranks of builders who are using Bondo 2 part filler. You can get the small tubes at any auto parts store. It must be the 2 part though. I use Duplicolor for all my priming.

Thanks for the compliments.

Bob

[jphillips1970]

Thanks Bob - I'll have to try finding some of that Bondo material - There are a lot of auto parts/body shop places here where I live so I should be able to locate it - I'll also try out the primer you mentioned and see how it works -Thanks again - Joe

[JustBill]

Hey man, are you painting outside in this weather? And that clear coat your referring to, Is that from the one coat Testers line?

Beautiful job so far!! Good to see you building again.

[Dragline]

I am painting out of doors Bill. Depends on the weather of course. As long as it's dry I'll paint when it's cold. The clear is enamel. It is Testors, but not the one caot stuff which is laquer. I only use laquer over white finishes.

Bob

[Ken#5fan]

Bob are you still working on this? I picked one up and it is a great looking kit. Your paint on that body is flawless.

Ken

[Dragline]

Ken, to be honest I just pulled it out of the box the other day. With 12 projects in various stages of completion it looks like I may NEVER get one done.

But hope springs eternal, so I'm actually working on my Bud King car while doing work on my Reher Morrison build.

If you can't follow, don't worry.

Neither can I....

Here's hoping I finish ONE drag car this year.

Bob

[JustBill]

Well...GET TO WORK ON SOMETHING!!!!!!!!! We need progress pics!!

[Dragracer]

Cars looking good, the Hawaiian was always one of my favorite F/C's, personnal fav was the 1970 Hawaiian (& anything of "The Shoe's")

[Dragline]

Well...GET TO WORK ON SOMETHING!!!!!!!!! We need progress pics!!

I will Bill. Come to work and say hi already. You must need SOMETHING.

Bob

[JustBill]

I will Bill. Come to work and say hi already. You must need SOMETHING.

Bob

In fact, I'll be by tomorrow bro. Now get to work!

Take a look at my '99 Silverado and tell me what the hell to do with this camber.

[Dragline]

Holy Moly Bill!

That 99 will wear the inner part of those tires out in a week.

Must be the control arms doing it. Looks like a tear apart/rethink is needed on that one buddy.

Bob