AMT 1958 Chevrolet Imapla (US FLAG DESIGN) - first try

[cobain86]

Hi I'm Steven and i*m new here!!

So this is my first Projekt with a different Design.

I`m using Tamiya and ModelMaster Acryl colors. Also the Tamiya X22 Clear Coat(not good).

The first step was to wet sanding and prime the body.

After that a coat shining white (tamiya X2)

Now the Stripes(i`m using tesa precision tape!)

Now the Red Coat (ModelMaster)

And after removing the tape - Wet sanding again

I had no masking tape so i couldn`t use the fire deisgn! so i made it simple!

Tamiya Blue and Tamiya White for the Stars

No a few coats clear and BareMetal Foil then i`m done.

I`m happy for any tips and comments! Thank you!

Edited October 1, 2012 by cobain86

[W-409]

Well that's different and I like it. Very nice job with the paint, I can see no mistakes on it. Are you going to clearcoat or polish it, to me it would look even better like that, but of course it's very nice as it is now.

I can't wait to see more.

[cobain86]

Well that's different and I like it. Very nice job with the paint, I can see no mistakes on it. Are you going to clearcoat or polish it, to me it would look even better like that, but of course it's very nice as it is now.

I can't wait to see more.

yes i want a high gloss finish

[bryan_m]

welcome to the forum, nice work so far!

cheers

bryan

[Davewilly]

Looking good so far

[cobain86]

and now the small parts.

I was using Chrome silver and brown for the rust effect

[deathskull59]

cool kinda looks like the cuban flag.

[cobain86]

the engine with tamiya gun Metal

[cobain86]

soo after a few weeks i was set sanding the whole car and tried to put some 2k gloss clear on it.

but that was a failure.

i used dupliColor Cars 2k Clear and the clear coat got some cracks :/

[Pat Minarick]

Sorry to hear that !

This would look cool as Gasser !

[cobain86]

So after a few sanding and polishing sessions, here is the Result

[cobraman]

Pretty cool.

[philo426]

Good job on the stripes!i also like it because it resembles the Ohio State Flag!

[knarf]

looks sweet!