Koenig Specials Porsche 928 S4
Cychalen
05-31-2003, 08:31 PM
I started this kit since I am still waiting for the the Hartge H5-24 body to dry.
I can't stop doing models. It's so addicting.
I hate mold lines and the body had a lot. The mold lines on the tires was a pain.
It took a while to paint the chassis since the front part of the exhaust is not a separate piece.
Interior will be in German grey, dark sea grey and the seats in white.
The body is going to be painted in gold. :)
I can't stop doing models. It's so addicting.
I hate mold lines and the body had a lot. The mold lines on the tires was a pain.
It took a while to paint the chassis since the front part of the exhaust is not a separate piece.
Interior will be in German grey, dark sea grey and the seats in white.
The body is going to be painted in gold. :)
chaos
06-01-2003, 12:26 AM
Chasis looks real clean. A few gold jobs hitting the board of late!! :D
Cychalen
06-01-2003, 10:37 AM
Finished the interior and decided to see how it will fit the body.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/292007p928k02.jpg
To my surprise, the passenger side's fitting was poor to say the least, but driver side was fine. I thought that I was the one to blame and measured the the height for both sides and they are the same. :confused:
Is this typical for a Fujimi kit?
How do you solve this type of problem? :(
To add to my frustration, there were gaps that needed to be filled with putty too.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/420281p928k03.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/292007p928k02.jpg
To my surprise, the passenger side's fitting was poor to say the least, but driver side was fine. I thought that I was the one to blame and measured the the height for both sides and they are the same. :confused:
Is this typical for a Fujimi kit?
How do you solve this type of problem? :(
To add to my frustration, there were gaps that needed to be filled with putty too.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/420281p928k03.jpg
bigfrit
06-01-2003, 11:36 AM
??? strange thing you 've got there...
Maybe you could either cut a part out of the door or just lower the right peg where teh interior tub sits on teh chassis and then re-measure it !
Nice thing is you 've noticed these impureties at this moment, so you got the time to remake it!
Olivier
Maybe you could either cut a part out of the door or just lower the right peg where teh interior tub sits on teh chassis and then re-measure it !
Nice thing is you 've noticed these impureties at this moment, so you got the time to remake it!
Olivier
Cychalen
06-04-2003, 06:39 AM
Can someone tell me what happened here? :( :confused:
I put the can in hot water and then shake it really well like always, but this is what I got.
I used Tamiya TS-21 Gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/615386p928k04.jpg
Another angle.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/247917p928k05.jpg
I put the can in hot water and then shake it really well like always, but this is what I got.
I used Tamiya TS-21 Gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/615386p928k04.jpg
Another angle.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/247917p928k05.jpg
Jonno
06-04-2003, 06:51 AM
Is the area smooth?, if it is, Maybe there was too much thinner in that area :confused:
The model kit seems to be coming along nicely!
The model kit seems to be coming along nicely!
ZoomZoomMX-5
06-04-2003, 06:57 AM
Originally posted by Cychalen
Can someone tell me what happened here? :( :confused:
I put the can in hot water and then shake it really well like always, but this is what I got.
I used Tamiya TS-21 Gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/615386p928k04.jpg
Another angle.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/247917p928k05.jpg
Looks like the area was sprayed too wet/heavy at one time and the metallic particles separated. Let it dry, and then carefully mist on a couple more coats for it to even out. Your clearcoat is what needs to be ultra-smooth, the gold (being a base coat) can have some slight texture to it, to even out the metallic particles.
Can someone tell me what happened here? :( :confused:
I put the can in hot water and then shake it really well like always, but this is what I got.
I used Tamiya TS-21 Gold.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/615386p928k04.jpg
Another angle.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/247917p928k05.jpg
Looks like the area was sprayed too wet/heavy at one time and the metallic particles separated. Let it dry, and then carefully mist on a couple more coats for it to even out. Your clearcoat is what needs to be ultra-smooth, the gold (being a base coat) can have some slight texture to it, to even out the metallic particles.
Cychalen
06-04-2003, 07:18 AM
Jonno, the trouble area looks smooth. The paint is still wet so I don't want to touch it.
ZoomZoomMX-5, I think you are right about the metallic particles. It looks dark at some angles and shiny at others.
Another question.
I kept spraying on the same area trying to cover it with another coat of paint. In the end I think I got 6 coats on it. As a result some details are gone. What do you guys/gals do to fix this and get the details back? I know sanding it will probalby work, but what about getting back panel lines?
ZoomZoomMX-5, I think you are right about the metallic particles. It looks dark at some angles and shiny at others.
Another question.
I kept spraying on the same area trying to cover it with another coat of paint. In the end I think I got 6 coats on it. As a result some details are gone. What do you guys/gals do to fix this and get the details back? I know sanding it will probalby work, but what about getting back panel lines?
ZoomZoomMX-5
06-04-2003, 07:40 AM
Originally posted by Cychalen
Jonno, the trouble area looks smooth. The paint is still wet so I don't want to touch it.
ZoomZoomMX-5, I think you are right about the metallic particles. It looks dark at some angles and shiny at others.
Another question.
I kept spraying on the same area trying to cover it with another coat of paint. In the end I think I got 6 coats on it. As a result some details are gone. What do you guys/gals do to fix this and get the details back? I know sanding it will probalby work, but what about getting back panel lines?
Yep, too much paint at one time. Fills in panel lines, makes metallic particles separate.
You can try to use a sharp-pointed scribing tool (Squadron makes a good one) to rescribe the panel lines, but it can be risky if the paint chips off, and the paint needs to be very dry. If you can get a set of curved riffler files, the triangular-section file works well in conjunction w/a pointed scribing tool. You might want to try that on a couple areas, or you might have to strip off the paint if it chips. Polly S easy lift off remover, or automotive brake fluid work on Tamiya sprays. I like to rescribe lines when the model is in the primer stage, primer and plastic are easier to scribe than gloss paint.
Jonno, the trouble area looks smooth. The paint is still wet so I don't want to touch it.
ZoomZoomMX-5, I think you are right about the metallic particles. It looks dark at some angles and shiny at others.
Another question.
I kept spraying on the same area trying to cover it with another coat of paint. In the end I think I got 6 coats on it. As a result some details are gone. What do you guys/gals do to fix this and get the details back? I know sanding it will probalby work, but what about getting back panel lines?
Yep, too much paint at one time. Fills in panel lines, makes metallic particles separate.
You can try to use a sharp-pointed scribing tool (Squadron makes a good one) to rescribe the panel lines, but it can be risky if the paint chips off, and the paint needs to be very dry. If you can get a set of curved riffler files, the triangular-section file works well in conjunction w/a pointed scribing tool. You might want to try that on a couple areas, or you might have to strip off the paint if it chips. Polly S easy lift off remover, or automotive brake fluid work on Tamiya sprays. I like to rescribe lines when the model is in the primer stage, primer and plastic are easier to scribe than gloss paint.
Cychalen
06-22-2003, 05:23 AM
I let the paint job dry for 2 weeks, sanded and applied a few really light coats of gold and clear as suggested. Thanks! :bigthumb:
Here it is waiting for polishing.
Here it is waiting for polishing.
tazdev
06-22-2003, 05:56 AM
looking much better.
Nice save:bigthumb:
Nice save:bigthumb:
srlxy
06-22-2003, 06:06 AM
Looking GREAT!
Rtuned
06-22-2003, 08:15 AM
:eek: :eek: :eek: Wow! nice gold you got there. I need shade after you polish your Porsche.:smokin:
Rtuned :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy
Rtuned :worshippy :worshippy :worshippy
TAKI
06-22-2003, 08:44 AM
:bigthumb: love that gold!
looking good:boink:
looking good:boink:
gtr206
06-22-2003, 09:57 AM
Great choice of color for the body and A+ for the paint salvage dude! :bigthumb:
tsuchiya
06-22-2003, 10:12 AM
love the colour~:bigthumb:
Biting_Point
06-22-2003, 10:13 AM
GOLD!!!!:eek:
nice bold colour..
nice bold colour..
ZoomZoomMX-5
06-22-2003, 12:24 PM
Great save, having patience, asking questions, and following through have made a huge difference. It looks great, and you know many guys would have stripped that paint off instead of calming down and looking at their options.:rolleyes:
Now let it sit a couple weeks before clearcoating, or if you can't wait that long, mist on a bit more of the gold first then start immediately (slowly) adding clear in thin coats. Lookin' good so far :cool: :cool:
Now let it sit a couple weeks before clearcoating, or if you can't wait that long, mist on a bit more of the gold first then start immediately (slowly) adding clear in thin coats. Lookin' good so far :cool: :cool:
tamiyarevell
06-22-2003, 02:47 PM
GOLD I love it.:dogpile:
blueboost
06-22-2003, 03:01 PM
as they said great save and excellent color choice for that piece!
Cychalen
06-28-2003, 06:29 AM
I think I will leave it like this without license plates and decals. What do you think?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/880518p928k07.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/330906p928k08.jpg
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http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/701909p928k10.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/880518p928k07.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/330906p928k08.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/311284p928k09.jpg
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kunta
06-28-2003, 06:44 AM
Cool!!
fantastic model! :cool:
fantastic model! :cool:
Y the alphabet mem
06-28-2003, 07:31 AM
ditto :iceslolan
MythosGR
06-28-2003, 07:57 AM
You did a fantastic and very clear work as usual...
I love the finish and the great quality of the pics...
Awesome...
P.S:I think that the 928 is more aggresive with the lights closed...ans specially with the Koenig I thinks it helps to keep a more aggresive look...However you did such a great job and this is just a small detail(and something that has to do with your personal taste...)
Great work
I love the finish and the great quality of the pics...
Awesome...
P.S:I think that the 928 is more aggresive with the lights closed...ans specially with the Koenig I thinks it helps to keep a more aggresive look...However you did such a great job and this is just a small detail(and something that has to do with your personal taste...)
Great work
Camber
06-28-2003, 11:40 AM
Insanely clean, Just like all yur other models :eek:
tonioseven
06-28-2003, 12:52 PM
Originally posted by Cychalen
I think I will leave it like this without license plates and decals. What do you think?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/880518p928k07.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/330906p928k08.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/311284p928k09.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/701909p928k10.jpg You've done an excellent job on that kit! Now i must find one!:bigthumb:
I think I will leave it like this without license plates and decals. What do you think?
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/880518p928k07.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/330906p928k08.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/311284p928k09.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/701909p928k10.jpg You've done an excellent job on that kit! Now i must find one!:bigthumb:
bigfrit
06-28-2003, 01:36 PM
Very much agreeing the above stated! Fantastic model ! Great colour and great, clean build!
Olivier
Olivier
Valentino
06-28-2003, 06:05 PM
:bigthumb: :bigthumb: :bigthumb:
blueboost
06-28-2003, 06:19 PM
I love it!
Honoturtle
06-28-2003, 07:07 PM
Nice gold, and awesome model! I'm curious, what did you do about the gap between the body and interior panels?
Cychalen
06-28-2003, 09:11 PM
Glad to hear that you all like the outcome and thanks for the compliments.
Honoturtle, as mentioned earlier, the interior is fine and leveled so I knew that something else was causing the problem.
I don't know how you call this part, (Can someone tell me?:confused:) but this was the problematic part. There was too much plastic on the lower part of of the knob (Fujimi:shakehead) and it caused the body to lean on the passenger side. I shaved off a little bit of plastic and now it is fine.
No hacking/cutting involved. :wink:
Honoturtle, as mentioned earlier, the interior is fine and leveled so I knew that something else was causing the problem.
I don't know how you call this part, (Can someone tell me?:confused:) but this was the problematic part. There was too much plastic on the lower part of of the knob (Fujimi:shakehead) and it caused the body to lean on the passenger side. I shaved off a little bit of plastic and now it is fine.
No hacking/cutting involved. :wink:
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