ismaelg Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hi Ben, Sorry for the late reply. I use the superfine Milliput. I've found that smaller quantities work better for me than a larger batch. I mix equal parts of each, about the size of an aspirin tablet each. I wet my hands and mix it pressing against each other and making a flat disk, like a pizza dough. Fold it over itself and press and repeat many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, many, times. Since both parts are similar color in the superfine Milliput, it is hard to tell if they are properly mixed by just looking at it. So I just do it many times. Then I usually roll it and make a long and thin log. All of this while still wet. I apply it to the area and press it to rough shape. At this point it is still a bit sticky. After about 10~15 minutes I try to get it closer to final shape with a wet flat toothpick. I then usually leave it alone until the next day (in my case, it could be the next decade...). It should be rock hard by then. Keep in mind I live in the hot tropics, so I'm not sure if that affects the curing speed. Only after it is rock hard I start to file and sand it, checking progress with primer along the way. Primer has clogged my files and sandpaper more than Milliput itself. Hope this helps! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrm Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hello, Modeling bench time has increased from 3 minutes a month to almost 5 minutes a month! Still quite far from my glory days of modeling but I'll take it. Moving along in this project, I would love to finish the hood mods as soon as possible but this has proven to be quite a challenge. Countless passes done and countless still pending, but at least moving in the right direction. What do you think? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGTRUCK Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Here's what I think Izzy , its great to see your work again my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Awesome. What are you going to do about the wheels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Thanks! As for the wheels I'm still exploring a few options including some Aoshima candidates..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Ayala Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Great work as usual buddy!!! Good to see you are back on the bench too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 May not look like much but there is a lot of work here. Still quite far from done but moving in the right direction..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 How did I miss this??? Bienvenido nuevamente Ismael. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny1973 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 The looking good there.A little body putty you should fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 Thanks! This is still a bit oversize and "edgy". The idea is to file and sand it down to shape. Almost there now..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Custom Hearse Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 It looks great Ismael! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing more. My time at the bench has dwindled down as well, due to different issues. Keep the faith my friend, maybe we will both get a project finished soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share Posted June 25, 2015 Getting there! This is how a week or so of 2 minutes a day passes look like Still needs to be thinned on the sides but going in the right direction. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 Ugh, the worst part of body mods... Describing panel lines. Bodywork looks awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 10, 2015 Author Share Posted July 10, 2015 Getting there! Just a hint of fine tuning for symmetry purposes........ Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Finally! Body mods are done and primer was applied to the entire model. Now a light sanding of the primer and ready for paint! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted August 16, 2015 Author Share Posted August 16, 2015 Here is a comparison with the in-progress Grand sport that has the regular hood. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Hello, Finally! The first (of hopefully many) coats of Cobra Colors Arctic White lacquer has been applied! Still a long way to go but at least moving in the right direction..... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exesivefire Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 I like what you are doing here, one day I'll modify this z06 I have here to make my 1:1 grand sport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helper Monkey Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 This looks amazing so far. I can not wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BVC500 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 (edited) Hi Ismael, Did you know that Plamoz now offers a set of wheels that fit perfectly on the Corvette? I bought a set and they are very high quality, smooth resin with virtually clean-up. See the link here: http://plamoz.com/products/corvette-c6-f19-r20-cup-wheel-set Also, what do you plan to do about the decals? I just ran across this photo of a guiy who did this, but I don't have any info other than this photo. Cheers, Bernard Edited November 17, 2015 by BVC500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Hello Bernard! Sorry I've been away so long. Almost no progress in this project (or any other) since September. Thanks for the link! I immediately was about to order a set (or 2) of those wheels but they are out of stock. BUMMER About the stripes, I plan to mask and paint them, since I don't like to work with decals. Ok, I HATE decals. As for the emblems, I haven't got that far yet but I used to "design" and print my own way back when. As of now, I'll be happy just to finish the white base..... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted December 22, 2015 Share Posted December 22, 2015 Some how I missed this. Amazing work you're doing on this model. I too struggle to get any bench time, so I understand your frustration. Just keep at it when you can, I am sure that you are going to do an outstanding job on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share Posted December 24, 2015 Hello everybody, MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Finally had a few minutes after months of inactivity. Finished with what I think is the last coat of paint. Cobra colors Arctic White lacquer. Lost count but I think this was the 5th or 6th coat. It is so smooth it doesn't need to be touched before clear. Love that paint! My plan is to clear the body before masking and painting the stripes. then a bit more clear over the stripes. But that is still far away. And yes, white is very hard to photograph. Looks better in person.... Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted December 31, 2015 Author Share Posted December 31, 2015 Happy 2016! Let the masking begin!!!!!I've never claimed to be normal. That been said, I hate decals. There are no decals available for this, but even if they were, I'd rather mask and paint than using the dreaded, stupid, evil, and hated decals.Did I say I hate decals? Just to be clear, I HATE DECALS! Anyways, after painting, clearcoating and a light polish, I started the painfully slow process of masking for the silver blue stripes. With the limited modeling time, you are looking here at 3 days of work. It may still need a tweak or two but it is almost there. Particularly proud of the very thin lines on top of the hood. Going out for New Year's celebrations with family so I won't be back for a few days.See you next year! Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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