meaneyme Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Wow man, I don't know what's better, the BMF job or the paint This thing looks ridicoulesly awesome. Do you use something to brighten up that foil? Mine never seems to shine like that. Panel lines look so clean it looks as if the doors actually open.
cruz Posted October 28, 2011 Author Posted October 28, 2011 Wow man, I don't know what's better, the BMF job or the paint This thing looks ridicoulesly awesome. Do you use something to brighten up that foil? Mine never seems to shine like that. Panel lines look so clean it looks as if the doors actually open. Thanks guys! Kevin, I like to use a very small dab of 3M polishing compound on my finger, rub it on the installed BMF and remove it with a piece of flannel or cotton cloth, this gives it a much brighter and reflective look. Like I said, a little dab will do ya!
Lanny Haas Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 I have a 1 to 1 53 Ford, and have been thinking of painting it the same colors, now that I see it on your model, Im sold. nice job.
cruz Posted October 28, 2011 Author Posted October 28, 2011 I have a 1 to 1 53 Ford, and have been thinking of painting it the same colors, now that I see it on your model, Im sold. nice job. If you shrink it, i will paint it for you at no charge!!! :D
cotto Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 So Cruz, how long did it take your enamel basecoat to dry before adding your clear? I personally am not too crazy about using Testor's enamels because of the long period of time time they take to dry.
cruz Posted October 28, 2011 Author Posted October 28, 2011 So Cruz, how long did it take your enamel basecoat to dry before adding your clear? I personally am not too crazy about using Testor's enamels because of the long period of time time they take to dry. Thanks Jay, I too am not really crazy about using Testor's enamels for my paintjobs but when I do, I like to use the flat colors. They go on much smoother than the glossy ones and the drying time is much quicker. Also, you can use lacquer thinner on your glossy enamel paints, they will actually dry better and quicker than when using the Testor's brand thinner.
Greg Pugh Posted October 28, 2011 Posted October 28, 2011 Oh, she's gonna be a pretty one isn't she? Nice job. I love your builds!!
LAone Posted November 1, 2011 Posted November 1, 2011 thats a beauty cruz. the bmf work is flawless bro. keep it going man.
cruz Posted November 8, 2011 Author Posted November 8, 2011 Hosted on Fotki Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Sorry for boring you guys, I am still trying to get this piece of $#%& done... Anyway, I have a very good friend of mine suggest an interior combination to put in the Victoria. I was going to go another route but I really did liked this one. I mixed some browns together to come up with this color and added a bit of flocking to the floor. Hope you guys like it....
cruz Posted November 8, 2011 Author Posted November 8, 2011 I also mounted the engine to the chassis and worked on my fuel lines. Still have to add a few more details and I should be done soon!! Hosted on FotkiHosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki \
Dr. Cranky Posted November 8, 2011 Posted November 8, 2011 Beautiful work. You are hitting a homerun with this one, buddy. Love the details in that interior.
Ryan S. Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Looking great Cruz. That interior looks real good with the brown. Nice to see something kind of different.
Nate Posted November 9, 2011 Posted November 9, 2011 Yawn, another awesome build from cruz. What else is new? Just kidding. This thing is awesome!
Alyn Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 I thought your Pontiac interior was drop dead gorgeous, but you have just outdone yourself with this one. I'd love to be sitting in it at the drive-in with my sweetie. Awesome sense of style.
meaneyme Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 Cruz, how do you get that flocking to look so nice and even? Everytime I try that, I get bald patches in different areas. What glue do you use for this?
cruz Posted November 10, 2011 Author Posted November 10, 2011 (edited) Cruz, how do you get that flocking to look so nice and even? Everytime I try that, I get bald patches in different areas. What glue do you use for this? I think everyone employs a different method when working around their flocking, I think it's something that has to be played with until you finally decide which method to use. First, I like using Elmer's white glue slightly thinned down with a bit of water, I personally think the Elmer's glue is a little too thick right out of the bottle. I usually like using embossing powders to do this instead but I do employ the same thinning technique as I do for the flocking. Make sure you use a small strainer, you want the flocking sparsed and evenly distributed throughout the area. Once you place the flocking inside the strainer, tap it and let the flocking do it's job. Work one area at a time, don't try to do the whole interior floor at once. I like to start on the transmission hump first and work myself towards the outside. Make sure to dump all the flocking you can, the more you dump, the better, the weight of the floccking should be more than sufficient pressure to get full coverage and an even coat., never try to put any additional pressure with your fingers, you will mess it up. Give it at least ten minutes to partially dry and once you are done just turn your interior upside down while tapping it to get rid of the excess flocking. I like to paint the interior first using a color similar to the flocking I am using, it will give you much better coverage at the end. After I am done, I place the interior inside my food dehydrator for a half hour, it just evens everything up much better and "burnishes" the glue around any corners and also around the transmission hump. Don't be afraid of adding as much glue as possible to the interior floor before adding your flocking, one of the reasons I like to thin the glue is just that, it levels out nice and even. Try to use a medium size brush, it makes it easier to apply the glue more evenly than a small brush. Hope this helps...... Hosted on Fotki Edited November 10, 2011 by cruz
edward smith Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 Thanks for the quick lesson there Cruz, God knows I really needed that since I also have so many issues with this flocking thing. That interior just looks awesome. I was using the glue right out of the bottle too so I will surely try the thinning trick to see how it works. Also, I am headed to Wal Mart for the purchase of my food dehydrator. I love this forum!
Deathgoblin Posted November 10, 2011 Posted November 10, 2011 I've got one of these in my stash. I hope it comes out a quarter as good as yours looks. Fantastic work.
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