Aeroman Posted March 3, 2014 Posted March 3, 2014 Hello Friends, I just completed this OOB, about a month's time of building using enamels and acrylics, including Alclad paints and the Kustom Kolor metallic red. It's been almost 10 years since I've built a model car...glad to have returned to the hobby. Thanks. Frame/Chassis: With the Body on:
TooOld Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Wow that's very nice ! You obviously have some art background . And a big welcome back !
Foxer Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 I've been working one one of these .. for years ... good to see yours done ... and it's a knockout!
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 Thanks fellas! I actually built this one for my wife because the nickname I have given her over the last few years is Mousey, hahaha. She enjoys cheese. So I found this kit at Pegasus Hobby in Montclair, CA and told her I'd build it for her. Now she has to display it on her work desk! As far as the paint job, I researched quite a bit to make it as smooth as possible. During my Google searching, I was fortunate to find the great videos by Doctor Cranky on YouTube. I did a bunch of paint sampling on plastic spoons and finally dialed in the work flow I thought worked best: 3 coats of Plastikote Auto Primer 3 coats of silver 3 coats of Red metallic 5+ coats of Testors Glosscote clear, all airbrushed with the exception of the rattle can primer. Then 3200 - - - > 12,000 grit, polished. Voila.
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 I've been working one one of these .. for years ... good to see yours done ... and it's a knockout! Oh wow, thats cool. Any progress pics?Thanks again for the kudos everyone
Mack_Mechanic Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 Exceptional paint skills! Very nice use of paint washes!
Aeroman Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 Exceptional paint skills! Very nice use of paint washes! Thanks Mack! yes, I used artist oils and turpenoid
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