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Post by modelcarfan on Feb 1, 2021 18:49:16 GMT -5
I may add the one I have not completed yet. Will drop in the info sometimes  I was reminded to create the car in a race track form.. geez the one I planned to put in is a custom.. so I ll have to think of another option.. perhaps baja or glitter bug |
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Post by yekoms on Feb 2, 2021 15:02:57 GMT -5
I'm gonna try to make time for this build of The Surfers fuel dragster from the 60's  |
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Post by jcon on Feb 2, 2021 15:30:00 GMT -5
Nice choice!!!
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Post by yekoms on Feb 8, 2021 20:09:53 GMT -5
Only a little progress...Mock up in cardboard...  |
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Post by TooOld on Feb 9, 2021 16:59:43 GMT -5
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Post by timnolan on Feb 25, 2021 16:32:15 GMT -5
OK, I'll bite...... I've been on a Deal's Wheels kick, want to build a bunch of them this year, so this is a good way to motivate me..... I sold my original "McClapper" like an idiot, and I really don't care for the "Funster" version, so it will be some sort of lean towards the original art work probably...  |
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Post by timnolan on Feb 25, 2021 16:41:41 GMT -5
You guys have really nice looking plastic ! LOL . Here's a pile of parts I've been collecting for a number of years. The decals TooOld made recently and now this contest will finally get me going on it !  Love this kit, and the one I have is in similar condition but begging to be brought back to life as well! Go for it! |
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Post by TooOld on Feb 27, 2021 6:08:33 GMT -5
OK, I'll bite...... I've been on a Deal's Wheels kick, want to build a bunch of them this year, so this is a good way to motivate me..... I sold my original "McClapper" like an idiot, and I really don't care for the "Funster" version, so it will be some sort of lean towards the original art work probably... The original McLapper artwork is cool , looking forward to seeing your handy work !  |
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Post by timnolan on Mar 10, 2021 14:50:03 GMT -5
Well, I decided to go a different route on paint. I always loved the old "Gulf" cars that ran at Daytona in the blue and orange paint scheme, so I have decided to give it a go. Yes, I know, the McClaren cars were orange...so sue me..... First a white base coat....  |
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Post by timnolan on Mar 10, 2021 14:52:04 GMT -5
Next round was some Tamiya Orange over that white base coat. I don't spray with rattle cans too often, but I do like the way the Tamiya synthetic lacquers lay down, so I thought I'd give it a go with them.  |
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Post by timnolan on Mar 10, 2021 14:53:54 GMT -5
After some masking, I layed down the blue on the rest of the body and the wing. This paint dries amazing fast and smooth. I'm pretty happy with the results I guess.  |
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Post by timnolan on Mar 10, 2021 14:56:59 GMT -5
And this is my #1 reason for hating doing taped off multi-colored paint jobs.... I use high-end tape, I had the edge smoothed down really well, and I still ended up with a ragged line along the edge. I'll do some cleanup/touchup work, then probably run a black separation line between the colors. The real cars actually had that, so what the hell.... I never have these issues with the airbrush, yet another reason not to rattle can anything.....  |
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Post by jcon on Mar 10, 2021 18:09:16 GMT -5
It will look cool when fixed!!!
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Post by donculley on Mar 11, 2021 14:46:09 GMT -5
And this is my #1 reason for hating doing taped off multi-colored paint jobs.... I use high-end tape, I had the edge smoothed down really well, and I still ended up with a ragged line along the edge. I'll do some cleanup/touchup work, then probably run a black separation line between the colors. The real cars actually had that, so what the hell.... I never have these issues with the airbrush, yet another reason not to rattle can anything..... Dumb question, as you are a fantastic builer/painter , but did you pull the tape off when the paint was still tacky or wait until it dried ? |
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Post by donculley on Mar 11, 2021 14:49:56 GMT -5
Everyone's builds are looking really nice ; my home computer has given up the ghost so I have no pictures, but the Super Spurt is looking better and better. Just put the first coat over the primer last night .
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