W.I.P. Revell Civic

irnintoprkedcars

02-20-2006, 01:47 PM

hi everyone, im a new member. i am currently working on the "2 in 1 Civic" from revell and thought i would share some pics. this is my second car, but my first car that i have used putty on, so any critisism(sp?) would be greatly appreciated. let me know what i can improve on my next model. like i said, this was my first putty project, and a complete dissaster, so im just looking to getting this model done and starting on a new one. on to the pics

side pic (shaved rain gutters, door handles and molded spoiler to roof.)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/1.jpg[/URL]

front picture(filled fron grill, molded fenders to body, cut out front grill and filled in fogs)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/2.jpg

rear pic (molded rear bumper to body, filled in wiper hole)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/3.jpg

overview(the half and half paintjob is gone)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/4.jpg

after re-primer with planned wheels
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture004.jpg

with interior, engine and wheels.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture005.jpg

custom painted seat. (how do i make the seat so its not so shiny?)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture006.jpg

wheels, notice the honda logo and painted lug nuts.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture008.jpg

the b16 (still have to wire it up)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture009.jpg[URL="http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture009.jpg";] (http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/1.jpg)

laying down the paint (coat 1 and 2)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture010.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d81/irnintoprkedcars/Civic%20Model/Picture011.jpg

and there you have it. please give me your :2cents: on what i need to do to make this model look great.

Mean_B16

02-20-2006, 01:59 PM

Welcome to AF! I always pos in a WIP civic thread when I see one. It's hard to say w/o seeing it all the way painted but I am thinking you may have molded to much making it look more like a toy than a real car (i.e. the grille and fog lights) but until I see a pic after the paint it is hard to tell. As far as your question on how to make the seat not look glossy? that is the most basic thing in modeling, just use flat paint and check the FAQs because it will answer about 1001 of your questions before you ever have to ask them:smokin: good luck on the finished product! I am probably one of the most avid Honda builders on this forum so you can feel free to check out my site (in my sig) for ideas.

0tobe60in10minutes

02-20-2006, 02:01 PM

doesnt look that bad for your first putty job. however when you painted the body, did you do one big heavy coat? usually you just want to lightly cover the car then go back about 2-5min later and do another light coat. then 2-5 min give it a heavier coat and let it dry. this helps with the paint settling, and applying, etc

good job

irnintoprkedcars

02-20-2006, 02:06 PM

yeah, i went crazy with the putty, and after i did the front grill, i looked at it and i thought to myself "shit i shouldnt have done that" on the primer i did 3 coats of primer, and on the body i did one light coat and one heavier coat, and i am about to go get the third coat on there.

MITeggy17

02-20-2006, 04:05 PM

Coming along nicely, I just bought that kit!

irnintoprkedcars

02-20-2006, 05:26 PM

its a nice kit and revell gives you a nice selection of wheels. the front bumper on the body kit is pretty gay looking, but the stock front bumper looks nice. i took the stock front bumper and cut the lower grill out (took forever with the exacto knife) and cut the little fins off of the back bumper. i am planning to put the mesh from the aftermarket bumper in the hole that is now on the front bumper.

irnintoprkedcars

02-20-2006, 05:27 PM

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02-21-2006, 03:29 PM

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