brett Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 This is my second build of this kit first was when they came out down here around 2000, but the decals were destroyed on that one when the clear coat was applied. anyways it will be box stock, traced around the decals with some clear acetate to make the paint masks (hopefully I placed them right :-/).
gbdolfans Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 This is looking FANTASTIC!!!! What colors did you use on the engine!!! It looks great!! Carbs look real and the valve covers look as though you weathered them. LOOKING GOOD!!!!
Mooneyzs Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Nice build so far Brett... she is looking good. Can't wait to see her completed. I have this kit myself and I started to build the chassis up just for a roller chassis. I don't know what it is but I have always wanted to build just a roller chassis out of one of the pro stock cars. Nothing more than the Chassis, rear end, Rims & tires. this is another one of those builds I started a few years ago that is hiding on my shelf....
Dragracer Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Firebird is lookin' good Brett, like the paint so far, hope the decals work out this time. On a side note, hows the "Horsemen" coming along?
brett Posted July 5, 2011 Author Posted July 5, 2011 Thanks guys , Engine, block is painted with DuPont bright aluminum which was then dullcoated ,heads , exhaust and manifold are metaliser stainless steel unbuffed and the carbs are metaliser titanium with titanium silver dry brushed over them. No other work done to it yet. Chris, I know what you mean, but think I'll scratchbuild a more modern looking frame to display like that. Richard, what can I say but modellers ADD . Nah really go to get back to them and the willys, but hands have been real bad at the moment so just easing back into it. the 57 is stupidly close to being done , need to make up fuel cells for the mustang and willys and fuel pumps for both. Have done the rear end for the willys so its almost on wheels now, new updates hopefully soon. Body is DuPont white masked off the bottom then DuPont black misted on the top half as I used a Pactra acrylic rc paint for the purple. will post pics of why with next update.
aksarben Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Wow! Love that paint job Man and the engine is looking great! I'm looking forward to seeing this progress. Steve
brett Posted July 6, 2011 Author Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks Steve, its Pactra's purple pearl, kinda pinkish over white but purple over black got a bit done today/night but the pics are a little dark, ya should be able to make out whats going on tho chassis is complete decals tomorrow
gbdolfans Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Hey Brett, The chassis looks incredible!!! I love the paint you did on this.I have one question.Is the black you used a gloss or flat??? Does it make a difference??? Ok,two questions, Where did you get the Pactra paint?
brett Posted July 6, 2011 Author Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks George, the black I used was/is DuPont basecoat, its the same as whats used on the dash, as for where to get you're out of luck from me ( I live in New Zealand) ( down under) so can only recommend you try hobby shops either online or local to you. i f you ask in the general board I'm sure someone can point you in the right direction. Good luck and thanks again. Oh not sure if it looks better over gloss or not, assume it go's on the same.
Dragracer Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Brett, Know what you mean by Modelers ADD, suffering from it myself, got most of my RoadHammer Hemi done (a little scratch-building to finish)for the Demon, started on the Next Generation Semi-Hemi for my "Mind Witch" build, part of my Witches Trilogy (Black Witch,Mind Witch & White Witch), but can't seem to work on any enough, sit there and say "do some work on one of them,any work, work on one for an hour", but nothing seems to get done, well, I am getting the paint scheme & pictures for the decals for the "Mind Witch" done but everything else is just taking sooooo long to get the gumption up for. Hopefully I'll get to work on some of it today & the upcomong weekend. Your Firebird is coming out nice.
brett Posted July 7, 2011 Author Posted July 7, 2011 Thanks Richard, well 2 of the 3 decal sheets have bitten the dust even with decal bonder , I had scanned them so will probably have to go that way once I get some more white decal paper.
Dragracer Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Sorry to hear about the decals, still can't wait to see this 'bird when she's done!
Mooneyzs Posted July 8, 2011 Posted July 8, 2011 Hey brett i should have that decal sheet since i have thatjit and started it just for.the rolling chassis idea. If you want the decals from my kit just let me know and i can send them to you.
brett Posted July 8, 2011 Author Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) Hey brett i should have that decal sheet since i have thatjit and started it just for.the rolling chassis idea. If you want the decals from my kit just let me know and i can send them to you. Thanks Chris,I really appreciate the offer but don't see much point. I've had 3 sets go west so far,so assume any others of that vintage will be the same. Cracked open and started the Tom Hoover' Pioneer funny car last night and those decals are toast as well( at least all the black parts). Have white decal paper ordered should be here early next week, just got to cut them out then (that will be fun ) But thanks for the offer and the encouragement guys, this one will get done soon. Edited July 8, 2011 by brett
Mooneyzs Posted July 12, 2011 Posted July 12, 2011 Brett... I am going to check my stock of slixx decals that i have as doubled mentioned i cant remember if slixx did a set of these or not. But i am also gonna take a look at the decals that came in my summit kit to see if they look good or not.
brett Posted August 5, 2011 Author Posted August 5, 2011 tried the Micro scale liquid decal film today and although they lasted longer than the others they wouldn't come off the backing paper and tore . will attempt to print my own this weekend, wish me luck I think I'm gonna need it
John Pol Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 Real nice job so far Brett where did you get those gauge decals? John Pol
Mooneyzs Posted August 5, 2011 Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) Brett offer still stands if you want me to send.ou the decal sheet from my kit. Since i won't be using it. Edited August 5, 2011 by Mooneyzs
brett Posted August 5, 2011 Author Posted August 5, 2011 Real nice job so far Brett where did you get those gauge decals? John Pol Thanks John. I painted the gauges on this one,flat white face an red applied with a toothpick for #s and needles. I really need to get some sort of magnification for the detail work.
brett Posted August 5, 2011 Author Posted August 5, 2011 Brett offer still stands if you want me to send.ou the decal sheet from my kit. Since i won't be using it. As I said Chris,I really appreciate the offer but I'm just gonna print them myself. If that doesn't work I'll design a new paint scheme with Summit sponsorship as a phantom.
Mooneyzs Posted August 6, 2011 Posted August 6, 2011 Brett, No worries at all, I completely understand. I know how it can be fustrating when decals don't work like they are supposed to. Looking forward to seeing this the decals laid down on this.
crowe-t Posted August 9, 2011 Posted August 9, 2011 Excellent work so far Brett! Keep the pictures coming.
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