Revell Audi R8 W.I.P

[ModlerChris1987]

Got an audio r8 tonight so now doing prep work to paint

[ModlerChris1987]

The body in first coat of primer and sanded

[ModlerChris1987]

Had a paint job accident so had the body sitting in the purple pond and now starting all over, the Audi is going to be flat black and the interior will be black with green inserts

The body with the mist coat

The body with the wet coat

Edited January 18, 2013 by ModlerChris1987

[feisty102]

The Audi R8 is one of my favorite in the Audi class, and adding black makes it even better. I'll like to see how you add green inserts. Good luck on finishing the painting.

Questions:

1.) What paint did you use? (For learning purposes)
2.) How much did the kit cost? (For some reason I'm interested in the cost of things)

I'll be following, good luck.

--Feisty

Edited January 18, 2013 by feisty102

[ModlerChris1987]

Your not the only one who loves the R8's.

Answers:

1.) for primer I used Rust-Oleum automobile primer and for the color I used Rust-Oleum flat (black) Protective Enamel. With the primer you want to work it up or your going to get "crack lines" in the primer and then it will have to end up in the purple pond because they are a bitch to sand out.

2.) the kit cost me 20 plus tax at Walmart that's also where I picked up the paint.

Okay now for the update, the Audi is sitting in the dull coat clear right now will be posting pictures of it up once its done curing. Debating if I want to keep the rims chrome or de chrome them and paint them flat black. Comments and suggestions are welcomed

[Kaleb]

Green rims lol jk. Just a forewarning I had body and headlight issues in fitting.

Second, I see that your new here. One of the things here is no cursing, for the sake of the younger members, and the ladies. Just friendly advice nothing harsh intended.

[ModlerChris1987]

Lol that's funny, I do apologize about the swearing and thank you for the FYI

Start of the green inserts

The body in its 2nd coat of dull coat clear

[ModlerChris1987]

Black seats with green inserts

[ModlerChris1987]

The Audi engine going together

The green insert seats and door cards

[feisty102]

Looking good, the green accents are coming together well.

Suggestion: Ever think of adding maybe a racing harness to the seats?

[ModlerChris1987]

I never thought about adding racing harness to it, might have to find some lol

[ModlerChris1987]

The chassis as it sits until it dries

Gluing the injectors into place

Edited January 20, 2013 by ModlerChris1987

[feisty102]

Ya you don't spend $130,000 on a Audi R8, and not do a little speeding XD.

Links: (A bit pricey, but well worth it)

Seat Belt Material:

http://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/mcg-701.htm

Seat Belt Hardware:

http://www.modelroundup.com/product-p/mcg-2089.htm

Questions:

• Will you be adding any green to the black body?

• Not sure how it would look, but would you consider green rims?

--Feisty102

[ModlerChris1987]

I have racing harness from the die cast seats and the green didn't look very good on the body hence the purple pond. I was debating on leaving them chrome or de chrome them and paint them flat black to make it more of a ghost car

Edited January 20, 2013 by ModlerChris1987

[ModlerChris1987]

The chassis in final color

Top view of the engine

Side

[ModlerChris1987]

Been busy the last few days but hopefully tonight I can get back on the bench

[lanesteele240]

he man your build looks great. but may i suggest that u cut away more of the sprue on the bottom of the car before paint. like only leave the ones on the ends attached. the rest cut back to the main tree. this would make for less touch up. any way it looks great and we cant wait to see more

[ModlerChris1987]

Try adding some green to the body and messed it up so now it needs to go to the purple pond

[ModlerChris1987]

Needing to get purple power so i have to wait to finish this project

[Duntov]

Nice.....keep it going!!!

[ModlerChris1987]

Oh I'm going to, just need to get purple power lol