cruz Posted June 24, 2011 Author Posted June 24, 2011 Looks like you're off to a great start on your "Bird" project, does the kit come with wire wheels also like it did in the past? Thanks guys and Yes Nick, it also includes the wire wheel type hub caps....
edward smith Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH! That's what I'm talking about! You are absolutely right, the decals really do go well with this color. Can't wait to see the whole thing cleared and BMFed. How many more coats of clear will you be adding and what clear will you be using? I also love the satin look of that paint before you shot the clear, can it be left like that?
LAone Posted June 24, 2011 Posted June 24, 2011 cruz, that is a very nice color. waiting to see it cleared. gonna shine. i think you need more lighting for the puple to show up in pics.
cruz Posted June 24, 2011 Author Posted June 24, 2011 SMOOOOOOOOOOOOOTH! That's what I'm talking about! You are absolutely right, the decals really do go well with this color. Can't wait to see the whole thing cleared and BMFed. How many more coats of clear will you be adding and what clear will you be using? I also love the satin look of that paint before you shot the clear, can it be left like that? Thanks fellas! Ed, I will be adding at least 4 to 5 more coats of clear once all is said and done, I am using Odds and Ends clear for this one, it is very similar to PlastiKote clear. Yes, you can go with the satin look on it, I still suggest that you wetsand it and use the polishing cloths to make it look even better, there are always small defects on the paint that you need to correct in order for it to come out smooth. If you look at this picture closely, there are some small pebblelike marks on this paintjob. That's the reason for sanding before applying my decals. Hosted on Fotki
RS Sport Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 Fantastic build you've got here Cruz! In one of your pictures, I saw that you had a nice display case. My dad and I are looking for one, what brand is the one in the picture? It's the one with the Porsche in it. Thanks.
cruz Posted June 25, 2011 Author Posted June 25, 2011 Fantastic build you've got here Cruz! In one of your pictures, I saw that you had a nice display case. My dad and I are looking for one, what brand is the one in the picture? It's the one with the Porsche in it. Thanks. Thanks man. That is one of several different style cases I own, don't even remember where I got that one, I am sure it was at a hobby shop somewhere, they usually carry an assortment of them. They can range in price from 6 upwards to 12 or 14 dollars.
Clutch Posted June 25, 2011 Posted June 25, 2011 That's a super nice colour for a Tbird. Clear and polish will make it pop even more.
cruz Posted June 27, 2011 Author Posted June 27, 2011 Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
crazyjim Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 Oh yeah! My kind of build, Cruz - SHINY and purple . Can't go wrong there. Looks excellent.
Mooneyzs Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 This is Simply an Amazing built. Great job on this so far. The craftsman ship looks great. the color is awesome. decal work is nice. I do have to ask a question on the Mexican hat hub caps, are those turned aluminum and if so where did you get them. I have been looking for some of these for a '49 Merc I want to build. I know Machined Aluminum Specialties used to make them but, he stopped making them. Keep up the great work.
styromaniac Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 What a Beaut! I've seen this "embossing powder" for interiors mentioned a couple of times here..it's said that it works & looks better than the old flocking method. What exactly is it & where do you find it ?
Dr. Cranky Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 One word: GORGEOUS. Keep it going, you are almost done.
Harold Posted June 27, 2011 Posted June 27, 2011 What a Beaut! I've seen this "embossing powder" for interiors mentioned a couple of times here..it's said that it works & looks better than the old flocking method. What exactly is it & where do you find it ? What he said. This is going to look good...
cruz Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 Those are Bob Dudek sombrero hubcaps in metal, I am sure someone here can help you find a way to get them. The embossing powders? Any good craft store like Michael's carries them.
LAone Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 that paint job looks sweet. nice and shiney, a little bit of buffing and it will reflect mirror images of urself..
Mooneyzs Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Those are Bob Dudek sombrero hubcaps in metal, I am sure someone here can help you find a way to get them. The embossing powders? Any good craft store like Michael's carries them. Thank you Marcus... I will search them and see what I can find.
shucky Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Marcos, the 'Bird is looking really nice. Love the interior and color choice.
Tom Kren Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 lOOKS GREAT !!! Great clor just started sanding mine Was going to use it as a dooner but going to build it up maybe pearl white. OK am i loosing it I dont see any mold lines on the body or am im blind? anything else to look for on the kit build also?
cruz Posted June 28, 2011 Author Posted June 28, 2011 Thanks guys, Tom, so far so good, great kit, really enjoying this build!
Ron a.k.a. Grouchy Pants Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Wow thats a really pretty paint job. Thanks for sharing what your using and a little on how. Cant wait to see more
Gary Davis Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 Man Cruz....that paint is really looking GOOD!!! Can't wait to see this puppy when you get it finished...
cotto Posted June 29, 2011 Posted June 29, 2011 This is gonna look awesome Cruz, those decals look great under the clear. Can't wait to see it with the bare metal foil in place and polished to perfection. You are making a lot of people buy and start putting this one together, I just hope mine comes out half as good as yours will.
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