MILD Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 G'day guys- my first post here for a long time. Unfortunately my build thread fell by the wayside due to other commitments, however here is the completed model. I did not build this as a historically accurate example of one of the racers as I don't have much knowledge concerning them and as I understand it a lot of work is required to achieve that out of this kit. Instead I have built it up as an over restored example that doesn't strictly adhere to any particular rules. My main aim was to increase the finished quality of this model over my first Impala- especially fit, body work and foiling. I feel that everything went together quite well and the model is a much cleaner build than my first effort- looking at the two side by side on my desk now it's easy to see the improvement. My foiling is much better this time however still needs work. I feel that my straight cuts aren't as good as they could be and the trim is cut far too wide which detracts from the realism of the model. I will also next time mask the area so the adhesive does not damage the paint. If anyone can offer any advice on how I could improve subsequent builds I would love to hear from you. Please don't be shy in offering advice or being critical of the model- just give me some ideas as to how to improve my skills, not just tell me how poor they are;) On to the photos- apologies for the lighting (these were just taken in my lounge room!): Thanks for looking at my thread. Now to build that pro street Nova...
Guest Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Looks pretty good to me, nice job on foiling, and on the 2 tone paint. Clean work.
ewaskew Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I think it looks good You seem to know where your weak points are and your improving on that. Thats all you can do. As for advice. I have built models since I was 9 yrs old,I am 49 now and my improvements were made in stages. First was paint and until I got that right I didn't do any detail work. When I started painting small details and they messed up I would buy 1/35 scale military men for practice. Painted them until I got steady and then back to my cars,messing up the men didn't matter as much as the cars did. If you want any more tips send a PM and I'll be glad to help. Go to the tips forum and you will learn a lot from there.
Jon Cole Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 Critical? Not I! You did a great job for someone with less experience. Not only did you add BMF, but you also added the rubber gasket around the edge. The grill has a black wash. Overall build quality is good. BMF is tricky for some. I see people either apply too much pressure on the knife… the weight of the handle, with a new #11 blade should work. Some of us get too tense, and without realizing it, we have almost a “death grip†on the handle. Relax! Breathe! I know of one person who doesn’t use a handle… he holds the #11 blade pinched between his fingers. For thin, straight side trim, I will cut the BMF to the correct width right on the sheet, longer than needed, and peel it up to apply like a piece of pinstripping tape. The down side to that is the foil strip wants to curl up as you peel it from the backing. I hear much talk of problems with adhesive being left behind from the excess foil. Guess I am lucky; I haven’t experienced that. One thing I would recommend is to apply the foil with a light touch; trim it; then burnish it down real snug. It sounds like a lot of work, but with practice, you will have the knack for it in no time.
Adam144 Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I honestly can't being critical of your work at all, it's a very good job all around.
glenn Posted January 15, 2011 Posted January 15, 2011 I think you have done pretty well,you already know what you feel you need to work on so can't wait to see more of your work,my biggest mistake is trying to do too much,im only on my 3rd ever build and it's hard not to try out all the wonderful tips you see on this forum.
Guest Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 I think it looks great for only your second build. Only flaw I see,is as you said,the trim is a little too wide around the windows. You should be able to go back and trim it some more to get it the way you want it. One tip I can give you on the foil is only burnish where you want it to be. You don't want to burnish past the trim or you'll get the residue you mentioned. I use a toothpick and make a flat like chisel end on one end of it and use it to follow the lines around the trim. It works great for me. I look forward to seeing your Nova.
vaughn Posted January 16, 2011 Posted January 16, 2011 Looks great to me. Dont be so hard on yourself. We all have room for improvement. Lookin foward to seein more.
Dave B Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My only comment would be to sand the 'treaded' portion of the tyres to: a - remove mould line; and b - make the tread look 'worn'. Overall a nice clean build
cruz Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My advice to you? Just take your time and pace yourself, you are well in your way to become a very good modeller since you are aware of your flaws. I suggest that you attend a few model shows and if possible, become a member of a club, you will not only keep yourself motivated but you will also learn from other more experienced modelers. By the way, terrific work!
bigmikevee Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 Hey Mick, You did a wonderful job, the most important thing is having fun, if you do that, your skills will improve with each new project. Keep up the good work, looks very nice to me, and thanks for posting!! Mike
2002p51 Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 My only comment would be that the race cars didn't have the full street exhaust system that you have on your model. Other than that, it's nice work.
LAone Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 hey bud, it came out great for it being your second build. foiling is a PITA the first times around. only advice i can give is to be patient. developing skills takes time. some more than others, but take your time cause that's all we really have to get better.
Krazy Rick Posted January 17, 2011 Posted January 17, 2011 (edited) OK, Here's my simple solution/Tip/Trick, for the Bare Metal.......get a piece on, wider than you need; get it down, burnish......get a hunk of 3m vinyl tape, ( or similar) I use 1/8 ....Now place the tape on the line; where the bare metal is to be cut.....using a sharp/new blade.....make your slice.....The tape acts as a perfect guide.....and the bonus is....when you pull the tape up.....it will pull the excess Bare Metal with it; leaving you the Exact thickness required......this technique is perfect for those models which have a trim line, that may not be defined great & would otherwise be difficult to have as a straight line to follow for the cutting process.- Good Luck....And by the way....Those models of yours, are a great start !! - Hats off to you !!! Edited January 17, 2011 by Krazy Rick
MILD Posted January 18, 2011 Author Posted January 18, 2011 Thank you all very much for the kind words- it's a real encouragement! Also a huge thanks for all the advice concerning foiling. A lot of good ideas I'll definitely try in future- especially those concerning masking tape. Thanks guys.
Wagoneer81 Posted January 18, 2011 Posted January 18, 2011 Mick, you're doing a fine job! That looks great, hard to believe it's only your second build. You pretty much hit on what you need to work on and reading the rest of the posta I can only add words of encouragement. You are doing the right thing, concentrating on basic building skills and getting those firmly in hand before moving on to more complex things. You'll take it a little farther with each build, drilling and wiring the engine, adding detail to the chassis...all of that will come in time and you've gotten a great start!
Ryan S. Posted January 22, 2011 Posted January 22, 2011 I can't really add anything as it's all been said, but for your second model you did a heck of a job. Looks real good. Nice and clean. Keep it up. Each one is a learning experience. Cheers.
W117monte Posted January 23, 2011 Posted January 23, 2011 \Good lookin cheby! Very clean and you picked out a lot of nice details like the lugs on the wheels and such. You will only get better from here. so keep going, and keep posting. Somthing i havent done yet, but will try on my next car model, is dry brusing the chassis.
Robbo Posted January 24, 2011 Posted January 24, 2011 Great work, very impressive. Keep practicing. I also have problems with adding striping etc. Cheers from Robbo, a fellow Aussie.
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