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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 5, 2023 23:54:52 GMT -8
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 6, 2023 6:49:39 GMT -8
Kyle, Great Job on a kit that can be a Bear to Build. With a couple hundred pieces and a lot of detail this kit will test your patience. I have a lot of EM kits by Fujimi and they are tempting me to build them but I have refrained so far. Great Job on a Classic Exotic. Chris
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 6, 2023 9:11:59 GMT -8
Kyle, Great Job on a kit that can be a Bear to Build. With a couple hundred pieces and a lot of detail this kit will test your patience. I have a lot of EM kits by Fujimi and they are tempting me to build them but I have refrained so far. Great Job on a Classic Exotic. Chris Thanks Chris!! I sure didn’t know what I was getting myself into when I cracked into this one. But I am very glad I decided to get into it. I really enjoyed it.
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 6, 2023 10:17:52 GMT -8
Can't go wrong with a V12 blue Ferrari. I much prefer those wheels to wire wheels. Lovely dash as well. If it is OK with you, I have a few tips that may help. Let me know if it is ok.
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 6, 2023 11:21:41 GMT -8
Can't go wrong with a V12 blue Ferrari. I much prefer those wheels to wire wheels. Lovely dash as well. If it is OK with you, I have a few tips that may help. Let me know if it is ok. Thanks, Ismael Thanks Ismael. The wire wheels in this kit are quite nice but I agree that these wheels are nicer. As for tips, I’m always open to tips. I am well aware that I need all the help I can get. And tips never hurt anyone.
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 6, 2023 12:34:34 GMT -8
Thanks! What paint are you using? This car has relative flat surfaces so it would be easier to buff the paint. For the demarcation between the blue and the light colored top, thin strips of Tamiya tape can help get laser sharp edges. Windshields are always a challenge. I polish mine 99% of the times before installing to get rid of minor scratches and fingerprints.
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 6, 2023 13:03:13 GMT -8
Thanks! What paint are you using? This car has relative flat surfaces so it would be easier to buff the paint. For the demarcation between the blue and the light colored top, thin strips of Tamiya tape can help get laser sharp edges. Windshields are always a challenge. I polish mine 99% of the times before installing to get rid of minor scratches and fingerprints. Thanks, Ismael Thank you. You have me there. I have never polished a model before. No doubt that would elevate some of my paint jobs. This particular car is Tamiya TS15 out of the cab over Stynylrez black primer to make it a bit darker. I’ve just recently got into airbrushing so that is something I’ve been working on learning here recently but still have mostly used rattle cans. . I do use Tamiya tape almost exclusively and I try to get it burnished down well. One of my glaring mistakes on this one was repairing the windshield frame. This is actually a convertible body and It was broken when I purchased the kit just from the box being hit I would imagine. I spent some time trying to get it repaired nicely, however this led me to not thinking about getting the hardtop roof on before paint. This undoubtedly hurt my finished product and is something else for me to make a note of in future. Polishing windshields is a fantastic idea. I always really struggle with any glazed parts. They’re so rarely crystal clear even right out of the box. Every kit I open I immediately place the glazing into a ziploc bag and set it aside. But inevitable fingerprints and scratches happen. May I ask what products you use to polish the windshields? And thanks again for all the advice my friend. I took a long break from this hobby and I am still learning with every build and make more mistakes than not. But it’s all enjoyable to me.
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 6, 2023 14:29:02 GMT -8
Hello,
I use Bare Metal Plastic polish for the windshields buy any plastic polish will do like Novus, Meguiars, Mothers, etc. Beware if it has wax in it as it may hinder your ability to glue it. Speaking of which, I use while glue for clear parts. It takes longer to dry and not as strong but it will not attack the clear. About the paint, even with rattle cans, the trick is always the previous step, not the next. Wet sand the primer to be very smooth. Something like 400-800-1200 grit paper. Your paint coat will be smoother as well.
Thanks, Ismael
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 6, 2023 15:43:52 GMT -8
kyle, Excellent job on one of the shall I say more challenging kits.
Learning how to paint with an air brush will usually lend to a much smoother and more consistent paint job as you have way more control of the paint process, but that's really only 1/3 of the painting/finishing process. Ismaels suggestions once learned will led to a super smooth and shiny finish. I've been painting cars for more then 5 years, and I'm still learning and trying to reach the next rung in the ladder.
joel
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 6, 2023 18:43:20 GMT -8
Hello, I use Bare Metal Plastic polish for the windshields buy any plastic polish will do like Novus, Meguiars, Mothers, etc. Beware if it has wax in it as it may hinder your ability to glue it. Speaking of which, I use while glue for clear parts. It takes longer to dry and not as strong but it will not attack the clear. About the paint, even with rattle cans, the trick is always the previous step, not the next. Wet sand the primer to be very smooth. Something like 400-800-1200 grit paper. Your paint coat will be smoother as well. Thanks, Ismael There is no doubt I don’t do enough prep work. Certainly this would be a relatively simple method of elevating my paint work. Thanks Ismael!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 6, 2023 18:45:48 GMT -8
kyle, Excellent job on one of the shall I say more challenging kits. Learning how to paint with an air brush will usually lend to a much smoother and more consistent paint job as you have way more control of the paint process, but that's really only 1/3 of the painting/finishing process. Ismaels suggestions once learned will led to a super smooth and shiny finish. I've been painting cars for more then 5 years, and I'm still learning and trying to reach the next rung in the ladder. joel Thanks Joel! I had fun with it but this paint definitely would’ve popped more had I employed something such as what Ismael has suggested. Dark blue is almost as unforgiving as black. There’s always more to learn and I’m well aware of that. I’ll have lots of processes to practice moving forward. As ever, I am in awe of all the talent and knowledge on these boards. It’s a true pleasure to view the builds on here.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 7, 2023 6:25:15 GMT -8
I use Meguair's Cleaner Polish Wax on my paint if I need to polish it, it removes unseen overspray, smooths out imperfections, and leaves a slick shinny finish. I did try the polishing liquids from the model car guys, several actually and it does the same thing but this leaves a protective coating. I dont polish paint very often because I build race cars and in my experience race cars are sprayed, livery added and raced with little concern for custom paint type finishes. In contrast, I was at the AAR compound in Santa Ana Ca. and Dan was out there polishing and waxing the 1968 Indy entry, being 13 I was curious so asked him "Why are You bothering to wax the car." He told me "At Indy a good slick coat of wax was good for a couple extra Miles per Hour on the Indy Straights" I do occasionally use 3000 and up to 12000 wet sanding if there is gunk in the paint. I recently discovered the Testors 1834 Ultra Clear paint works wonders on clear windshields/glass that has micro scratches or that I have had to sand out imperfects, I just spray a good coat on and let it dry, it also contains a UV protectant that gives it a slight Blue tint, just like real Auto glass has. MY 2 Cents..... Chris
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 7, 2023 12:14:24 GMT -8
I use Meguair's Cleaner Polish Wax on my paint if I need to polish it, it removes unseen overspray, smooths out imperfections, and leaves a slick shinny finish. I did try the polishing liquids from the model car guys, several actually and it does the same thing but this leaves a protective coating. I dont polish paint very often because I build race cars and in my experience race cars are sprayed, livery added and raced with little concern for custom paint type finishes. In contrast, I was at the AAR compound in Santa Ana Ca. and Dan was out there polishing and waxing the 1968 Indy entry, being 13 I was curious so asked him "Why are You bothering to wax the car." He told me "At Indy a good slick coat of wax was good for a couple extra Miles per Hour on the Indy Straights" I do occasionally use 3000 and up to 12000 wet sanding if there is gunk in the paint. I recently discovered the Testors 1834 Ultra Clear paint works wonders on clear windshields/glass that has micro scratches or that I have had to sand out imperfects, I just spray a good coat on and let it dry, it also contains a UV protectant that gives it a slight Blue tint, just like real Auto glass has. MY 2 Cents..... Chris View AttachmentI appreciate it Chris. If I build another car that should be in a museum I am going to try polishing. But like you Chris, on my racecar builds I’m not looking for that glassy and deep finish. Even on this car my research told me it’s in unrestored survivor condition in its original 1969 paint. So, perhaps my paint is just historically accurate. 😂😂 Definitely taking all these tips under advisement for the future though
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 7, 2023 13:53:10 GMT -8
Kyle, Even though a polished showroom mile deep finish isn't the goal, You want the paint not have Orange Peel or runs as those are caused by to much paint being applied at to high of a PSI or being to close to the body especially with a Rattle can. There's some excellent Vids on You Tube that go through painting process for both Rattle cans and air brush. Both have their learning curves, but once you're over the hump, the results are more then well the time and effort. The key is to find a painting process that you're comfortable with and stick with it. Buy a few cheap models to practice on. Believe me, if I can lay down a decent paint job, any one can. Here's one of race cars with a decent finish. joel
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 7, 2023 19:12:35 GMT -8
If I have runs it gets stripped. If I have orange peel that I feel is too textured it gets stripped. Perhaps I should raise the bar on what I find acceptable but these are all just shelf queens anyways. Never to be seen by anyone ever again…unless you happen to come visit my house. I’ve watched and continued to watch all sorts of YouTube videos and of course always learn a ton from the great folks at places like this one. That is a beautiful Porsche you have there Joel. I love those cars.
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