cruz Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 I have been working on this for a while now, sorry for not sharing before but I had some issues with my computer at my job which is where I post most of my work from. Anyway, I will post a few pictures and will add the link at the bottom for the rest of the pictures. Hope you guys enjoy it.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Below is the link the the build so far...... http://public.fotki.com/MCRUZ1/1932-highboy-project/
W-409 Posted August 31, 2011 Posted August 31, 2011 This one is going to be really nice as always, from your bench. It looks good so far, stance is just right and I like the color on it. Paintjob is nice too. Engine detailing looks super, keep it coming, I'll be watching it.
Dominik Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Beautiful color you have choosed! Nice enginework - wait to see more. Edited September 1, 2011 by Dominik
Dr. Cranky Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Love that engine. It's a great looking model so far. Keep it going.
MicroNitro Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 This is turning out great. I love the colors and stance.
Dr. Cranky Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I just noticed the subtle was on the undercarriage components. Nice job. The little details go a long ways, buddy. Great.
MikeMc Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 I thought the brake lines going to the calipers is great detail
meaneyme Posted September 1, 2011 Posted September 1, 2011 Wow, the idea of the syringes is great, you can get so creative using them around your builds. The shade of blue coupled with the red color just goes together so well. Love what you did with the beauty rings on the wheels, clearly better than the ones that come in the kit. Can't wait to see this thing completed.
cotto Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Cruz man, this is an absolutely gorgeous build you have going on, can't wait to see it finished. Can you share more pictures in reference to how you did the stromberg kit from Replicas? I am having issues with Fotki and can't seem to see the pictures you posted.
cruz Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 Cruz man, this is an absolutely gorgeous build you have going on, can't wait to see it finished. Can you share more pictures in reference to how you did the stromberg kit from Replicas? I am having issues with Fotki and can't seem to see the pictures you posted. Sure thing Jay, hopefully you can see these, if you are having issues with Fotki, you might also have problems seeing these since it's also from my Fotki site. Might be something temporary, I hope.... Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki
cotto Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Thanks for the photos man, my Fotki seems to be well after all. One more question, how do you get such great results with your paintjobs? Care to share your secrets?
cruz Posted September 2, 2011 Author Posted September 2, 2011 No secret my friend, just another way of doing it I guess. I usually like to use my sanding clothes starting from the 3200 all the way up to the 12,000. In this case, since this is a light color, I started with the 3200 and stopped at the 4000. After this, I used Tamiya’s Fine Compound and followed it with Tamiya’s Finish Compound using a piece of flannel cloth to rub out the paint. I will add a small amount of the compound on the flannel cloth and rub it using my index finger. I will also do this in small sections, no need to do it all at one time, just remember that when it comes to modeling, usually less is more. After this, I finish off with Maguiar’s Cleaner Wax and a good quality chamois, flannel tends to leave scratch marks and the Maguiar’s Cleaner Wax and chamois take care of them. Just dab the wax on your index finger and spread it in a circular motion, of course, this time without the flannel cloth, just on the bear finger. Again, do this in sections. You can repeat this process as many times as you like, I do it at least 4 times. I do want to add that the foundation is as important as the painting process. After scribing my panel lines and making them deeper, I wetsand the bare plastic with the same 3200 grit sanding cloth and take care of any indentations usually found at the edges of hoods and panel lines left behind in the fabrication process of these models. After this, I prime the body and wetsand again with the 3200 and finish off with the 3600 and sometimes with the 4000 grit. I will do the same with the color coats. It will just make it a lot easier at the end when I am ready to wetsand the final coat of paint or, as in this case, the clear. Sounds like a lot of work but, I am just a little picky when it comes to my paintjobs. Hosted on Fotki
Dr. Cranky Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 Nice going, love this build. The details on those carbs are fabulous.
LAone Posted September 2, 2011 Posted September 2, 2011 looks great bro. im digging the colors as well. keep up the great work.
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