juergen Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 hello ! you do a so great bmf - job. you are the master of bmf. it looks pretty cool. greets juergen
Jon Cole Posted February 25, 2011 Posted February 25, 2011 This is going to be sooo nice when done! Going with stock or aftermarket wheels?
Dragline Posted February 25, 2011 Author Posted February 25, 2011 I'm using the stock steelies with the dogsishes but with the wider tires. Bob
Duntov Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Nice work Bob this is a real piece of fine workmanship....!!!! Regards Bill (Duntov)
Dragline Posted February 26, 2011 Author Posted February 26, 2011 I'm truly touched by the kind words my friends. I really am. BMF is one of those things that I put off on EVERY build without a doubt. But, by taking my time [in this case, days] and focusing on the fundementals of it. I am able to do it well and without pulling any precious hair out of my head. I knew it was going to take a while so I alloted the time needed to do it at my leisure. That made all the difference in how it came out. Thanks for noticing. Bob
Rob D Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 That chrome job is probably the best I've seen on anything. Great job! What is your secret??? I picked up that kit about a month ago, but haven't started it yet.
DRG Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 That paint job and foil job are simply fantastic. how in the --- did you get that paint job looking that good?
walt francis Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Bob I am really glad this build brought you out of your funk because this is one super nice build ...Super Clean
mikemodeler Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) Bob, One word describes that model WOW When I get around to building mine I will be sure to send it to you for paint and foil, that will be the only way it will look decent! Great job and can't wait to see it in the Under Glass section! Edited February 26, 2011 by mikemodeler
Dragline Posted February 27, 2011 Author Posted February 27, 2011 LOL Mike, you are a riot my friend. Honestly, the BMF is easier than many make it out to be. I read in another thread about how the author was NOT putting the #11 blade into the handle but holding it alone between his fingers for more precise control. I am here to tell you that that bit of advise is worth its weight in shiny stuff. I doubt seriously if i could have done this car without that tip. I suppose I could have done it but as to the quality of the foiling, I'm not as certain. I took my time and when I thought it may get the best of me or was simply getting a little cross-eyed I'd put it down. I started with the front and rear window trim tops, then moved to the drip edge on one side. When I do front and rear window trim I look at the actual car to see where the seams are and then make my cuts there. If there is a seam [and there will be] it looks like the overlapping piece that the real car has. In some spots it's just better to apply a few smaller pieces than a large one. The side trim that runs along the top is pieced at the door jams and the front bullet indentations. This way my joints are not visible or in places a joint would normally occur. It also allows me to stop anywhere I wish if it starts getting to me. My vision requires glasses for close up work and my eyes will get tired after glaring at it for extended periods. The top side trim was accomplished by using my finger as a guide as I ran down the length of the body as I trimmed. Stopping every so often to check my path before continuing. The rear wings were the trickiest I'd say vecause they are so obvios a place and the markings were nearly obliterated by sanding, primer, color and clear. The sides were nearly the same. I only tore off one piece that came out crooked. There are a few tiny knife spots in the clear that will require a bit of buffing to tame them but they are only visible upon extremely close inspection. But I will try to eliminate them as best I can. This build actually makes me want to try another car with an extreme amount of BMF to further refine my technique. If that's any indication of my model car sickness then I am hopelessly lost and need some therapy. But in all honesty I am glad that the trim is done and I can move on to the finishing of this build. Looks like I'll miss my Feb 28th deadline. But that wan't carved on a limestone tablet so no harm done. Thanks for all the kind words. I got a little puffed up about all the nice things you all have said. Bob
Mooneyzs Posted March 2, 2011 Posted March 2, 2011 Looking Good Bob, its turning out great. can't wait to see the finished project.
Dragline Posted March 4, 2011 Author Posted March 4, 2011 I'm coming to the end of my "February" build. Since it is March 4th that didn't work out. But I am building again and that's all that matters to me. Next time you see her, she'll be all dolled up "Under Glass". Thanks to all who played along and offered kind words. They are appreciated. The grill is just placed there but it should look pretty decent with the headlight buckets in there once they dry. Bob
JustBill Posted March 4, 2011 Posted March 4, 2011 Looking good Bob. Can't wait to see this in person. Did you work on this yesterday? I stopped in and you were off.
Dragline Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 Yes I did Bill. Every other Thurs is my day off. I'll have it there in a week or 2. See you there. Bob
Foxer Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 My biggest comment is a big smile ! That looks fantastic. I want to see that grill all surrounded! Speaking of done in a week or so, I Don't suppose MassCar is in it's future? Looks like NLL East might be closer to you.
Dragline Posted March 5, 2011 Author Posted March 5, 2011 I wish Mike. I'd love to show this car at MASSCAR. I don't live in New Bedford any longer so the commute from Baltimore would be tough. I have always wanted to show my stuff at MASSCAR but was always intimidated I guess. I still am really and don't really show off except here. For reasons all my own I now show off all my stuff here at MAMA in Maryland. I thank you for the props though. I have come a loooong way since my days in New Bedford. Bob Oh, TY Brett, my Kiwi Broski.
Drgon63 Posted March 5, 2011 Posted March 5, 2011 Nice looking Bob... that is a beautiful job.. that is such a nice kit will be watching the finish of this one Tom
Dragline Posted March 7, 2011 Author Posted March 7, 2011 Finished up the motor and got the foil and headlight buckets finished. A quick mock up reveals that the work I did chopping up the kit grill for the headlight buckets was time well spent. I put the bottom piece of foil on and it really frames the grill. Looks like I have a piece to trim on the hood there. Not quite swoopy like the other side. Any easy fix. Perhaps the next time will be "Under Glass" after all. Bob
Darren B Posted March 7, 2011 Posted March 7, 2011 Finished up the motor and got the foil and headlight buckets finished. A quick mock up reveals that the work I did chopping up the kit grill for the headlight buckets was time well spent. I put the bottom piece of foil on and it really frames the grill. Looks like I have a piece to trim on the hood there. Not quite swoopy like the other side. Any easy fix. Perhaps the next time will be "Under Glass" after all. Bob Love the grill work, that photo etch really makes the grill pop on this kit. Awesome work on this beauty.
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