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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2019 11:41:54 GMT -8
Wow Joel this baby looks really nice can't wait to see your finished project.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 1, 2019 12:27:44 GMT -8
It's looking good Joel. The camera(macro setting) is an outstanding tool for scale building. It picks up the small things that our eyes slip by. I learned to use it to my advantage quite a few yrs ago. Gary, Thanks for the thumbs up, it's greatly appreciated. Agreed about the macro view being used to my advantage. I was actually able to clean up all those issues. Joel |
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 1, 2019 12:29:27 GMT -8
Wow Joel this baby looks really nice can't wait to see your finished project. Thanks for stopping by and liking what I've accomplished so far. Long way to go, but I'm slowly getting there. Joel |
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 3, 2019 14:55:46 GMT -8
Two words: NICE WORK!
--Frank
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 13, 2019 8:05:24 GMT -8
Finally, I've made enough progress for a short update. With the engine compartment basically completed until the rear cockpit bulkhead is installed, and the remaining sub assemblies like the dash, shift linkage, and seat still to be worked on, I've turned my attention to the most important and prominent part of the build: the body shell. My plan from day 1 was to display the 956 in it's case or at a contest with the rear deck off, so that the engine/transmission/suspension was visible. So while the two major sections comprise the shell, they'll only be taped together as needed, but always kept as two separate parts. The front deck/cockpit is all one piece, and just needed some minor mold lines removed. I primed the front deck with Mr. Hobby 1,000 Primer/Sealer thinned 1:1 with Mr. Color Leveling thinner 400. Once dry I air brushed at coat of Tamiya Nato Black, which is more a Gray/Black to simulate the color of the interior of the shell, thinned with Tamiya Yellow cap @ a 2:3 ratio. While I'm certain that I'll have to repaint it after the exterior is done, it's a lot easy to do a major touch up then a full coat of paint.   The rear deck is comprised of two sections. And while the bottom of the rear clip fit fairly well, it wasn't a smooth, perfect fit when I dry fitted the two parts. Also after looking at how the bottom of the rear deck looked with both pcs joined, I decided that I needed to prime and paint both surfaces prior to gluing them, as there was just no way I could air brush between them once they were glued together.  Then I glued the two sections together, and while the fit was pretty good, it needed some sanding and a coat of Tamiya Grey Putty. I also noticed that I totally missed the 3 rather large injection marks at the front, so I puttied, and sanded them as well.   I then primed the top of the rear deck and the injection mark repairs.   While I was what turned out to be a little to rough handling for the rear joint seam, I did hear a few crack noises, but didn't think anything of it. Turns out that I damaged the joint line, and some putty from flexing popped out, resulting in these areas to be repaired and reprimed.  As of today, I've repaired all those issues with a liberal doze of Tamiya Extra thin, and a smooth coat of Tamiya Gray Putty. And now my friends, you're once again up to date on the Porsche 956 saga. Joel |
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Post by Rob Spires on Jan 13, 2019 8:10:47 GMT -8
I love watching your progress on this one. Very inspiring!
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 13, 2019 8:17:31 GMT -8
I love watching your progress on this one. Very inspiring! Rob, Thanks for being along for the ride. You comment makes spending the time on updates really well worth the effort. Joel |
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Post by tatocorvette on Jan 13, 2019 15:05:23 GMT -8
Looking really good! I've always wanted to build a 962. Maybe someday.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 14, 2019 7:25:24 GMT -8
Looking really good! I've always wanted to build a 962. Maybe someday. Thanks for stopping in and checking out my progress to date. The Porsche is a 956, but I've got the Hasegawa 962C (curbside model) in my small stash for a easy build. Going to do it in Jägermeister colors and markings as I have the paint from Gravity, and the Decals from IndyCal. Joel |
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Post by garydavis on Jan 14, 2019 10:51:23 GMT -8
Looks like your making some good progress Joel. This car is on my build list also. I've always liked the paint scheme on this car.
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 14, 2019 14:13:15 GMT -8
Looks like your making some good progress Joel. This car is on my build list also. I've always like the paint scheme on this car. Gary, Thanks for stopping by and liking what I've accomplished to date. As for the paint scheme, this is the 1st time I'll be attempting a two color paint scheme. Needless to say I'm a little apprehensive about it. Joel |
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 19, 2019 8:14:01 GMT -8
What time I had this week for modeling, I spent in the paint booth with the Rothmans 956 Porsche. Prep work consisted of a very light wet going over with a #3000 Tamiya sponge just to smooth out the already pretty smooth primer. Now it was time for the Gravity #GC102 White color coat. The Gravity paints are pre-thinned for air brushing which makes one life so much easier. I've settled on a flow rate of 18-20 psi. 1st coat was just a tack coat. Then 3 wet layers evenly applied, and into the drying bin. Next session I masked the white for the dark Blue color, and it took nearly 4 hours!! the little Blue trim around the headlights were a real bear. the demarcation line between the dark Blue sides and the White topside runs right down the middle of the curve between the two. So I really burned in the Tamiya tape the best I could. The following day I air brushed on Gravity #GC 164 Rothmans Blue. Same exact air brush settings and paint procedures, but there still was a little leakage/over spray. I'm not really worried about it as a light rubbing with a #3000 wet sponge will knock down the little ridges, and the Gold/Red decal stripes will cover the demarcation line. Well, that's the plan anyway. Here's how the two body shells looked straight from the paint drying box. I did notice a few areas on the sides of the top air scoops that I need to repaint, as I either missed those spots, or didn't apply enough paint during the passes. Other then those small issues, the two tone paint scheme really looks quite nice, and it's certainly smooth with no Orange Peel that I've found so far. Joel    And one with the wing. It's blue on the top, and White on the bottom.  |
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Post by Rob Spires on Jan 20, 2019 14:27:20 GMT -8
Looks good! None of the overspray looks so severe that it won’t sand out. Every single time I think I have my masking perfect, a little bit of overspray will tell me I didn’t! Haha
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Post by Joel_W on Jan 21, 2019 8:31:18 GMT -8
Looks good! None of the overspray looks so severe that it won’t sand out. Every single time I think I have my masking perfect, a little bit of overspray will tell me I didn’t! Haha Rob, thanks so much for the thumbs up, it's greatly appreciated. Joel |
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Post by dustymojave on Jan 22, 2019 23:37:52 GMT -8
A tip on overspray under masking:
After you mask, and before you spray the upper color,shoot a quick thin layer of clear. Wait long enough for that to set. Then shoot your upper color layer without having pulled the masking or doing anything else. Overspray or masking leaks will be clear and won't show. The clear will seal any such leaks and keep out the color.
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