DiscoSpud Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 Hey guys, here's my latest kit! I've already completed the roof chop and hidden the rear wheel arches entirely. I'm now working on paint and chassis parts to finish the car off.
DiscoSpud Posted June 8, 2011 Author Posted June 8, 2011 (edited) Hey guys, about time I posted some progress pics! The top is chopped, the body mouldings all completely shaved and paintwork is mostly completed, however a tad poorly Edited June 8, 2011 by DiscoSpud
wreckless666 Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 this is a nice kit. the instructions are terrible though and it comes with a few pieces in the kit that you have to figure out what to do with on your own. i had a few fitment issues but other than that it was a great build. i like the idea you got going on over there but your chop was a bit sloppy with the putty. you filled in all the panel lines. do you have to climb through the windows to get in? i like your paint i just would have scribed around the doors and trunk before paint.
Jantrix Posted June 8, 2011 Posted June 8, 2011 The chop looks great. However it looks like you painted before the body mods were completely smoothed and finished. Further plans?
DiscoSpud Posted June 9, 2011 Author Posted June 9, 2011 The chop looks great. However it looks like you painted before the body mods were completely smoothed and finished. Further plans? Yeah I'll admit, this was my first chop ever. it turned out okay but I noticed with this kit that the door lines weren't very deep in the first place. I'll make sure to scribe them next time.
XJ6 Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 I can see where you are going with this...Keep up the Good Work...Question: i like the purple...seems to have flake in it..like to ask which paint you used...Nail Polish?...Thanks:)
MikeMc Posted June 10, 2011 Posted June 10, 2011 I have to say I've never used THAT body filler........... At least on a model
DiscoSpud Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 I have to say I've never used THAT body filler........... At least on a model Yep, I use automotive body filler because I'm very accustommed to working with it. XJ6, I used a plain Purple auto paint then misted hot pink over the top to get a speckled effect. Looks pretty cool hey?
DiscoSpud Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 A bit more progress sees this model almost complete. Just have tail lights to fit now.
Agent G Posted June 11, 2011 Posted June 11, 2011 So far so good Spud! I like your thinking when it comes to paint and colors. It looks like something happened on the front fenders? Did you break something or did the paint react? G
DiscoSpud Posted June 11, 2011 Author Posted June 11, 2011 So far so good Spud! I like your thinking when it comes to paint and colors. It looks like something happened on the front fenders? Did you break something or did the paint react? G Unfortunately due to modifications I made to the chassis it didn't like lining up with the body so i used masking tape to help it adhere to the body. The masking tape somehow reacted with the paint and ate into it. Cheers for the comment mate My experience with paint comes from my father, he used to be a pannel beater and told me a heap of old tricks from his childhood and teenage years that they used to do to make there cars stand out on a budget. Sometimes resurecting styles from the past really makes a model stand out. That and combining flames with two tone is something I've wanted to try for ages!
XJ6 Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 Yep, I use automotive body filler because I'm very accustommed to working with it. XJ6, I used a plain Purple auto paint then misted hot pink over the top to get a speckled effect. Looks pretty cool hey? Well i am sure impressed with the speckled effect...? Purple and Hot Pink Misted...Interesting...Cool Thanks
Agent G Posted June 12, 2011 Posted June 12, 2011 I too have had masking tape react. 3M blue painters tape and Tamiya spray can laquers do NOT get along. I too like the flake effect. G
DiscoSpud Posted June 12, 2011 Author Posted June 12, 2011 If enough people are interested I can do an instructional tutorial video on "Pastel Speckle" painting. Under 5 minutes sound okay? Let me know and I'll whack it together for ya.
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