geetee66 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 This was actually the 2nd car I built. The 1st was ok, but I used it to get a feel for tools, paint and technique. I subsequently discovered that MCG do a PE set with El Camino badges etc. but when I made this I had no idea about PE or suppliers such as MCG. Anyway, I like flames on cars. I aslo like 'em slammed down in the weeds. The paint is all Tamiya rattle can. The flames are actually dark metallic blue, not black and the body has a 3 shade fade. This was also my first real attempt at using BMF (It was a very steep learninig curve, but I'm glad I discovered it)
stulee11 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 hi there fellow londoner lol . that is one sick ride dude well done !!
Adam deCoste Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Great looking El Camino, you did a good job with BMF!
Lunajammer Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 Heck if this awesome build is an early effort and you're just learning the techniques, I can hardly wait to see where you'll be at next year.
sjordan2 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 If this is your first shot, I'm amazed at how well you applied the BMF.
geetee66 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 If this is your first shot, I'm amazed at how well you applied the BMF. I was sweating bullets when I did the foil. Having to cut with a scalpel right next to polished paint took a bit of concentration. I did it in stages and had regular breaks. Thanks for the comments guys. i appreciate it.
JustBill Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 I'm really enjoying your style and builds man! Great stuff.
Skydime Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 You can actually see the blue you are talking about on the front of the hood in the head on picture. Wait, this is your second kit? And it's hammered down, has graphics, and BMF?! Gee, I quit! You have done a heck of a job. Have you formerly done anything similar to model cars to get this kind of skill?
geetee66 Posted December 5, 2011 Author Posted December 5, 2011 You can actually see the blue you are talking about on the front of the hood in the head on picture. Wait, this is your second kit? And it's hammered down, has graphics, and BMF?! Gee, I quit! You have done a heck of a job. Have you formerly done anything similar to model cars to get this kind of skill? Thanks for all the encouragement, chaps! I had a little go at Tamiya military kits when I was a schoolboy, but only made 4 or 5 as I couldn't afford to do many more. I didn't make another kit until a couple of years ago.(About 25 years after my last kit) I just got the urge to build again, but I don't like military stuff anymore. It doesn't look good on a shelf in my lounge. I don't want to sit and look at weaponry, only things that make me smile. The 1st car kit I made upon my return to modelling, was the AMT 32 Ford Phaeton. It wasn't very good. I'd do it differently if I made it today! I guess my steady hand came from making jewellery. I worked as a Goldsmith for about 10 years. I still make jewellery, but model cars are more fun!
crazyjim Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 Only your second build? Very impressive, and you know how I love SHINY :)
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