Johnny1973 Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Primer Tamiya Metallic Silver I use as a basecoat This is the first coat of Tamiya Light Metallic Blue.I am trying to get the color close to Jetstream Blue. Thank you for looking
Johnny1973 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 (edited) Thank you Carl and Len.i just appiled the final coat then I will unmasked the top and wait about a few weeks to appiled the semi gloss black.The use scale motorsports carbon viber decal and then clear coat the car.I will have updates on the motor and the interior during the week.i am also studing the written exam for my Class A license as well hopefully I can have that wrap up soon. Edited June 17, 2013 by Johnny1973
Kennyboy Posted June 17, 2013 Posted June 17, 2013 Looking good so far John. I remember what a pain it was to achieve Jetstream blue when I built my version of this kit.
Johnny1973 Posted June 17, 2013 Author Posted June 17, 2013 Thank you Ken!I have scale finishes Calicove Blue for the calipers being that a never tried Jameston paint I figure I will try it on a small paint just I screw up.I know everyone uses his paint with great results but i like to try out on a first small part.i just have to buy lacquer thinner now to finish up the brakes and the engine cover.
Johnny1973 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 Update on ZR1 6-19-13 Chassis is all paint up and drying Engine is done expect I have masked off the engine cover and paint the Calicove Blue Front view After 3 coats of Tamiya Light Blue Metallic the masking is off,let the body sit for a while then masked off the blue and paint the top black and then applied the carbon viber decals and then clear coat it. Hood mirrors Thank you for lookng
LOBBS Posted June 20, 2013 Posted June 20, 2013 That's a great shade of blue for the Vette. It looks like it's coming along nicely.
Johnny1973 Posted June 20, 2013 Author Posted June 20, 2013 Thank you Carl and Kyle,I should have Calicove Blue on the engine cover and the brake calipers this weekend.I waiting for the hobby store to call he order some Tamiya paint for me.I am out of Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black.
Johnny1973 Posted July 20, 2013 Author Posted July 20, 2013 Carbon Fiber decal Scalefinishes Calicove Blue Well almost done look It will be in Under the Glass when finish thank you for looking. John
Johnny1973 Posted July 21, 2013 Author Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) Thank you Carl and Ray the ZR1 is finish and it will be in Under Glass Edited July 21, 2013 by Johnny1973
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