Quick GMC Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I think it's safe to post this now. I am cursed by my WIP, something always goes wrong and it's usually the body. This is the first body I have had a pretty much perfect paint job on. I had some issues with the engine cover and some paint chipped. I stripped the engine cover and I am getting ready to repaint it. The color is Grigio Silverstone from Scale FInishes, with a Dupli-Color lacquer clear. The clear was lightly sanded and polished. I usually like to add a lot of detail, but this one is straight out of the box, with the included PE parts. I got lazy and didn't test fit everything. There is a problem with the rear driveshafts and when I went to install the wheels, the camber was super jacked up. Trying to carefully adjust some parts, the whole BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH thing started breaking apart. The half shafts are broken and I don't even care any more. The rest of this car looks fine. I pretty much just have to do the interior and it's done. I have a lineup of Ferraris to build with detail. With this being my least favorite, I started it first to get some practice on these non-Tamiya cars. Putting my new spray booth to good use. Outside shot Before stripping
slusher Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Build really looks great. I really like the color...
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Superb color and paintwork The rear deck lid looks better before being stripped than any of my final paint jobs! I have the same Grex airbrush and I think mine is possessed by green gremlins or something....or I am just a moron and can't follow proper steps Like your paint booth a lot, it looks like fume hood I have the Fujimi version of this kit waiting in my stash pile Edited February 11, 2015 by Twokidsnosleep
om617 Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Looks very nice. Had no idea these where full detail.
Quick GMC Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 Superb color and paintwork The rear deck lid looks better before being stripped than any of my final paint jobs! I have the same Grex airbrush and I think mine is possessed by green gremlins or something....or I am just a moron and can't follow proper steps Like your paint booth a lot, it looks like fume hood I have the Fujimi version of this kit waiting in my stash pile It took me a while to get the hang of it. i had an issue with paint leaking from the trigger area, but got it resolved and it works great I stopped worrying about PSI and I bought the quick change adapter with the thumb screw air adjustment. Now I go off feel and sound and it is much better. I appreciate everyone's comments. I usually ruin every build with my terribly painting skills, but I am getting better. Also, the Scale Finishes paint is incredible. The Duplicolor clear is ready to use from the can and works great. I'm super happy with this.
jbwelda Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 great build. I like that graphite kind of color, especially with the mile deep clear. too bad about the suspension but it will probably be well hidden, I don't really see a problem in the photos. but I would say that Hasegawa kits are right on a par with Tamiya and other Japanese manufacturers. jb
Quick GMC Posted February 12, 2015 Author Posted February 12, 2015 great build. I like that graphite kind of color, especially with the mile deep clear. too bad about the suspension but it will probably be well hidden, I don't really see a problem in the photos. but I would say that Hasegawa kits are right on a par with Tamiya and other Japanese manufacturers. jb It's just tricky. the engine block is 4 pieces and the suspension is like 6 pieces each side and you have to get it just right or the angles are weird. In person if you look close, you'll see the super glue, otherwise it's not too bad. It's just frustrating.
jaymcminn Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 Very nice. I did my Hasegawa 328 GTS in gunmetal grey with a red over black interior and it's a fantastic color combo. This kit is a real sweetheart to build and you're really doing it justice so far.
christian-w Posted February 12, 2015 Posted February 12, 2015 (edited) That is a nice color! As I always say: a Ferrari doesn't have to be red! Your spray booth is awesome! Edited February 13, 2015 by christian-w
jbwelda Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 a bit of dullcote will make that glue mark go away I bet! jb
6ohMax Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Really nice...I love that paint job...also your little paint booth
Quick GMC Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 Here is the engine cover sprayed for the second time, before the clear coat. This would look good as a satin finish paint job This is the clear coat I have been using. Super easy to use. Here is the engine cover after clear. It will need some light sanding and polishing. This is where I paint This is my airbrush setup. When not in use, i disconnect the airbrush and the air hose goes in the drawer and everything is out of the way.
Twokidsnosleep Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 That is a sweet little painting set up you got there Thanks for showing Ferrari looks great, what is next on your build list???
Quick GMC Posted February 13, 2015 Author Posted February 13, 2015 That is a sweet little painting set up you got there Thanks for showing Ferrari looks great, what is next on your build list??? One of the 17 kits I have started. My next serious focus is the 68 Hemi Dart. Everything is primered and all the chrome parts have been stripped, primered and painted with gloss black base. Once I get some color I will start a WIP.
beeRS Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I love this Hasagawa kit and its great to see you doing a good job on it. I am most impressed with your spray booth. I want one of those
christian-w Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 I love this Hasagawa kit .... Me to! It is a lovely car. Looks really perfect.
fitforbattle Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 That paint set up is fantastic. Wish I had the space for one. And that satin finish looks super good. Almost a shame to clear it.
Jonathan Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Do you have two exhaust fans on that paint booth? It looks like a sweet setup. Oh, and the Ferrari is looking pretty spiffy, too.
landman Posted February 13, 2015 Posted February 13, 2015 Like your Ferrari. I built one sometime in the past. Wonder where it is. You booth gives me an idea about my sandblast cabinet I'm not using any more.
Quick GMC Posted February 18, 2015 Author Posted February 18, 2015 I cut out the inside wall of some aluminum tubing to essentially make a circular razor blade. I used this to cut little circles in the Tamiya masking tape so I could mask off the clear area of the amber taillights. It worked like a charm. I should have foiled behind the taillights, but I glued them on before I remembered to. I foiled the headlights though The license plate didn"t turn out very good, I may re-do that
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