LoneWolf15 Posted February 2, 2012 Posted February 2, 2012 The purple is a custom Testors mix called Jaime's Jam with a Pearl X Violet overlay . Color just walks all over the place under the light . Subtle flip flop , not garish , instead they provide a very elegant appearance .
Dr. Cranky Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 I think that's the beauty of working with the enamels, you can tweak the colors until you get some very cool colors. Of course, the trick, if you want repeated success, is to take notes on the mix formulas.
SuperStockAndy Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Virgil, you have turned to the dark side
Dr. Cranky Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 Virgil, you have turned to the dark side Not quite, my friend, I just happen to find Donn Yost's method of painting really interesting and exciting. And I know that on his videos he makes it look a heck of a lot of fun and pretty easy, and it's easy to get good results if you follow his steps. Having said that, I need to finish up a few of those glossy builds. I've been getting rust running in my veins again.
SuperStockAndy Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I know, just seems a little odd of you making a topic with SHINY cars But the bodies are awesome, they could easily be mistaken for real cars if this wasn't on a model site....oh wait...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 3, 2012 Author Posted February 3, 2012 Andy, we've both been around long enough to know that there's beauty and skill in both types of builds. Personally I like bouncing between the two so that I don't get bored of doing the same thing over and over. The shiny stuff has always been an addiction in so far as I like miles deep finishes, I mean who wouldn't right. And I've been following lots of military builders on other forums who have a lot to teach us when it comes to weathering. So I feel like I'm learning new stuff either way.
Gluhead Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) That was the second thing that popped into my mind, (after initially drooling a bit over the colors). When a finish is so thick that panel lines get either filled in or start ballooning out and making the edges look pillowey, it kinda dilutes the initial drool factor. Sometimes less is more. They are still beauties, but that is something that could take it from "wow" to pickmeupi'vefallenandcan'tgetupholycrapthat'sstunning". Edited February 3, 2012 by Gluhead
gasser59 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) These paint jobs are stunning. As for the above photo, I know the paint looks thick at the fenders, hood and cowl but I believe its the light source and its location because the vent holes in the cowl aren't filled in. I'd be most proud to display and one or all of the paint jobs. Edited February 3, 2012 by gasser59
LoneWolf15 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 Mike , You are wrong ... And right at the same time ! The light source plays a big part with paint work . What appears in the photos at times is not what you will see when it is sitting in front of you , especially with enamels ! Enamels are a reflective paint , not only do they have an outward gloss to them , it comes back to your eye through the paint surface itself . Metallic and pearl colored enamel paint have a gloss and life of their own . Add a clear gloss over top of them , now you have color and light spectrums dancing all over the place ! This is where the problem lies with the photograph , it doesn't capture a true image , it only picks up certain angles of the paintwork's gloss which are angling off of each other through the gloss and the paint color itself . Sound crazy ? Uh huh ! But it's true ! You'll be able to see for yourself , firsthand , in Columbus on the 25th . I refer to this as an obstacle illusion , the photo creates something which does not exist when the subject is viewed up close and personal . Strikes me as funny that you didn't bring this up at the tables at last year's show . As for where you are correct , the hood needs to be leveled . The edges need a buildup , being that they are so sharp , otherwise I'll suffer burn through in half a heartbeat . Another way to tell if the paint is too thick ... Check the thickness of the trim that has been bare metal foiled . Too much and the trim appears to be unnaturally thick . If you'll notice on the Impala and Camaro , the foil is razor thin where it's supposed to be . As Gasser pointed out , the vents are wide open and not filled with gloss or mishappen in appearance . This is another area that leaves a tell tale sign that too much clear has been added . See you on March 25th ! The Old Man
scalenut Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 a quick question on the yost technique I am still having trouble finding the 2oz glass bottles for the passche H. The type shown in the dvd I can find opaque plastic ones at dixie arts , but aside from that only 1oz and 3oz in glass. where are people getting the 2oz glass bottles that fit the passche H siphon cap assembly ? I would like to find a deal on 1/2 dozen or so thanks in advance
LoneWolf15 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 My local hobby shop carries them , Esther's Hobby which is located outside of Pgh . Phone number is 412-821-2415 . The owners name is Bob , a grand old guy who is still zipping along at 80 some years young ! He does sell them by the box . If this falls through , let me know , I will buy them for you and ship them to you myself . I apologize , I just now realized that I dropped the ball on this one for you! Donn
scalenut Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 no problem Donn , I'll give him a call monday. do you happen to know what I should ask for? a part # or brand? or should I just ask for "the ones that Donn uses?"
LoneWolf15 Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 I believe these are put out by Badger . Part number is 50 - 0053 . As to using my name , he refers to me as " Guy " or " Young Fella " when I enter the shop . Dunno if mentioning my name will help ! To him , I'm just the nutjob that cleans out his paint rack on a semi - regular basis , nothing more , nothing less ! Lmao !
scalenut Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) lol... ok thanks Donn,, If I need to, I'll mention "That young whipper-snapper" but the Badger part# should do it Edited February 3, 2012 by scalenut
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 Donn, I've had the light play the same trick on me. I have a drying room where I keep the freshly painted bodies with overhead flourescent lights and sometimes I think the paint is drying a bit thick at first, and then a few days later after it gasses out, the paint dries flat. I think that's also the effect of the lacquer thinner. Even the gloss. I haven't had a body I've painted yet look out of scale, then again, for the most part, I've worked on a Nova, several 32s, several 41 Willyses . . . and they all look fine.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 Here, again, are some recent examples:
Drago Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 What nice topic! Thanks for sharing. Oh, of course... BEAUTIFUL paint jobs, btw!
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 The BIG thanks go to Donn Yost for the 50 years he's put into perfecting this amazing technique. And no, Donn, I am not implying you are an Old Man!
LoneWolf15 Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Big difference between an old man and The Old Man , Virgil ! Lol ! You're quite welcome , and hopefully we both will continue pushing the proverbial envelope !
Dr. Cranky Posted February 4, 2012 Author Posted February 4, 2012 At the rate we are painting up bodies, we might want to put a cologne out for men called ENAMEL! :lol: And for the ladies, one called AU DE LACQUER!
LoneWolf15 Posted February 4, 2012 Posted February 4, 2012 Yep ! The laquer scent would be for the ladies ! Oh oh , did I say that in my loud voice ? Bwahahahaha !
Kustom Rodder Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 That hudson looks good in that color combo wow ! But we need to see pictures of the new revell 48 ford coupe thats in hiding. Come on young man lets see it.
Dr. Cranky Posted February 5, 2012 Author Posted February 5, 2012 Mike, are you calling Donn or me a "young" man?
edward smith Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Gorgeous paint jobs but I agree, they seem to be dipped in syrup, they look cool but they also look toyish. Sorry, don't mean to be negative or critical, the camera or angles don't have anything to do with it, it's just too much paint on the models.
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