Opel Astra V8 Coupe
primera man
02-06-2002, 03:44 AM
I couldnt put it off any longer and have broken my goldern rule of doing only one kit at a time.
This kit is awesome. Started it today and the detail is the best i have seen on a Tamiya kit with no engine.
Its going to be a project i cant wait to get my teeth into.
Have cut all the bits from the "tress" and sanded the odd bit here and there. Most bits are ready for painting.
The body will take up most of the time as it will have to be primmed first, painted white then masked off to paint the yellow. So that will be at least 4-6 weeks on the body alone. Then will be the detail painting of the body followed by the decals...all 68 of them :eek: :eek:
This kit is awesome. Started it today and the detail is the best i have seen on a Tamiya kit with no engine.
Its going to be a project i cant wait to get my teeth into.
Have cut all the bits from the "tress" and sanded the odd bit here and there. Most bits are ready for painting.
The body will take up most of the time as it will have to be primmed first, painted white then masked off to paint the yellow. So that will be at least 4-6 weeks on the body alone. Then will be the detail painting of the body followed by the decals...all 68 of them :eek: :eek:
Guiddy
02-06-2002, 06:41 AM
BAD BOY!!!
Though it is cool! Can't wait to see this one done!!!:D
Though it is cool! Can't wait to see this one done!!!:D
Macka
02-06-2002, 06:46 AM
Sweet. I can't wait to tackle something like that :D
Everything in due time, though...
Everything in due time, though...
G-Forces
02-06-2002, 07:45 AM
Looks like fun. :D
tazdev
02-06-2002, 11:36 PM
Thats alot of decals, hope it all goes well for ya
primera man
02-07-2002, 06:15 AM
Heres a few pics of the kit
Body
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/8099781.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/9722832.jpg
Wheels are great !!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/2704303.jpg
These are the hindges to open the doors
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/1039214.jpg
This is how they attach for those who are interested.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/7021427.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/3306218.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/1415579.jpg
Body
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/8099781.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/9722832.jpg
Wheels are great !!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/2704303.jpg
These are the hindges to open the doors
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/1039214.jpg
This is how they attach for those who are interested.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/7021427.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/3306218.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/1415579.jpg
flyonthewall
02-07-2002, 10:09 AM
originally posted by primera man
have broken my goldern rule of doing only one kit at a time.
thats one rule i just cant abide by.
have broken my goldern rule of doing only one kit at a time.
thats one rule i just cant abide by.
G-Forces
02-07-2002, 01:27 PM
Me thinks you'll be having fun with this kit and end up getting the Holzer verision when it comes out. ;)
nismo kid
02-07-2002, 04:52 PM
I saw that picture and thought, gotta get it, so i did.:) I thought it was a bit expensive though, £22, considering the last one i got was quite a bit less. I was just wondering, how much is the average new kit going for across the world (or even this coutry-england-to see if i'm being ripped off by my model shop guy)
ales
02-07-2002, 05:06 PM
Originally posted by nismo kid
I was just wondering, how much is the average new kit going for across the world (or even this coutry-england-to see if i'm being ripped off by my model shop guy)
It pays to have a good elationship with the guys at the model shop - I get a 20% discount on any kit :D
And I think that this Opel should be ather expensive - with openning doos and stuff. MAybe you paid *a bit* too much. Look around and see what the kit goes for online.
I was just wondering, how much is the average new kit going for across the world (or even this coutry-england-to see if i'm being ripped off by my model shop guy)
It pays to have a good elationship with the guys at the model shop - I get a 20% discount on any kit :D
And I think that this Opel should be ather expensive - with openning doos and stuff. MAybe you paid *a bit* too much. Look around and see what the kit goes for online.
primera man
02-07-2002, 06:45 PM
Originally posted by nismo kid
I saw that picture and thought, gotta get it, so i did.:) I thought it was a bit expensive though, £22, considering the last one i got was quite a bit less. I was just wondering, how much is the average new kit going for across the world (or even this coutry-england-to see if i'm being ripped off by my model shop guy)
The kit has not been released in NZ yet but the model store here says about $65-70NZD.
I got this kit sent from www.hlj.com for $55NZD
I saw that picture and thought, gotta get it, so i did.:) I thought it was a bit expensive though, £22, considering the last one i got was quite a bit less. I was just wondering, how much is the average new kit going for across the world (or even this coutry-england-to see if i'm being ripped off by my model shop guy)
The kit has not been released in NZ yet but the model store here says about $65-70NZD.
I got this kit sent from www.hlj.com for $55NZD
primera man
02-08-2002, 04:08 PM
Small update.
Paint is being painted inbetween posting here. The body is awesome, it took me ages to find any molding lines to sand out.
Body has been painted in white and will be left for a week to harden before masking and painting yellow.
All other parts are sprayed at the moment and drying.
Will start all the small brush work later on with the small parts.
Coming along nicely :) :)
Pic of the body outside drying on a HOT SUNNY DAY IN NZ :finger:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/356241MVC-102F.jpg
Pic of a few of the bits painted...i have parts all over the house drying at the moment !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/152124MVC-103F.jpg
Paint is being painted inbetween posting here. The body is awesome, it took me ages to find any molding lines to sand out.
Body has been painted in white and will be left for a week to harden before masking and painting yellow.
All other parts are sprayed at the moment and drying.
Will start all the small brush work later on with the small parts.
Coming along nicely :) :)
Pic of the body outside drying on a HOT SUNNY DAY IN NZ :finger:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/356241MVC-102F.jpg
Pic of a few of the bits painted...i have parts all over the house drying at the moment !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/152124MVC-103F.jpg
Jay!
02-08-2002, 08:05 PM
Did you see that Studio 27 already has a parts set out for it?
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?S27FP2444
http://www.hlj.com/cgi-local/hljpage.cgi?S27FP2444
primera man
02-11-2002, 03:32 AM
UPDATE.
Kit is coming along really well. Have it all painted apart from the masking of the body to paint yellow.
Finished off all the small detail work with the brush over the last 3 days.
Got caught out with the doors today :( . The inside of the whole body and doors has to be painted black. I like to brush this as it gives it more of a "race car look" then spraying it. When i done the inside of the doors by the handles they have a hole molded under the handle that i never saw. After painting the black, some had started to run down the outside of the yellow door :eek: :eek:
Lucky for me i waited till it dried, picked it of the sanded it out :)
Next few days well be spent putting decals to the finished bits like tyres/dash/brakes etc. Then will start to assemble it :)
In a few days time will be the hard bit of masking the body up to paint the yellow. The masking will have to be perfect as you cant hide any bits with decals around the front air dam
Kit is coming along really well. Have it all painted apart from the masking of the body to paint yellow.
Finished off all the small detail work with the brush over the last 3 days.
Got caught out with the doors today :( . The inside of the whole body and doors has to be painted black. I like to brush this as it gives it more of a "race car look" then spraying it. When i done the inside of the doors by the handles they have a hole molded under the handle that i never saw. After painting the black, some had started to run down the outside of the yellow door :eek: :eek:
Lucky for me i waited till it dried, picked it of the sanded it out :)
Next few days well be spent putting decals to the finished bits like tyres/dash/brakes etc. Then will start to assemble it :)
In a few days time will be the hard bit of masking the body up to paint the yellow. The masking will have to be perfect as you cant hide any bits with decals around the front air dam
tazdev
02-11-2002, 03:52 AM
I'm sure you will get it right first time (as usual):)
have fun with it
have fun with it
Guiddy
02-11-2002, 06:07 AM
Ah, that Tamiya tape will make short work of the masking! Just remember to go light on the first few coats and you will be fine!
I still haven't seen this kit in the shops, and as it doesn't go with much else I shall try to avoid it!!! Nice though! Should look good next to the Calibra!
I still haven't seen this kit in the shops, and as it doesn't go with much else I shall try to avoid it!!! Nice though! Should look good next to the Calibra!
primera man
02-13-2002, 02:59 PM
UPDATE.
Started the slow process of masking the model up last night ready for the yellow to be sprayed. First off the car was given a very light sanding to remove any overspray on the roof etc.
Next off I used Tamiya masking to mask the line on the back panels. After what seemed like ages of getting right I was happy with the correct placement on the tape.
Next the front was masked. This was to be the tricky part as it had to be perfect (no bleeding aloud), plus the lines had to be correct around the front air dam. The whole front was masked. Then using a very sharp modeling knife I trimmed around the spoiler line and removed the off cuts…. looked just right.
Next all the tape was pressed down using a tooth pick to get into all the small lines etc and other bits pressed down firmly with a soft cloth.
I used 6mm tape to then overlay over the first (about 4 layers back).
Then I cut newspaper to fit over the remaining body and tacked it down with tape. Then I taped over all the rest of the body to stop any oversprays. It’s important to tape the inside as well if there’s grills etc, as the paint can bleed though.
Altogether it took me about 2hours to tape the whole body ready for painting.
The sray can was then put in hot water to heat the paint up so that it flows better from the can.
The first coat should be a very very light mist coat.. Spray the model about 30-35in away from the model. This first coat should only just cover the car. It looks like shit but the idea of the very first mist coat is to seal the masking tape edges (a heavy coat and it can bleed though).
Waited 20mins then do the same again…. Another very light mist coat. Another 3rd mist coat was sprayed 20 mins later.
After 3 coats you should just be able to see a little bit of white still showing.
Leave for another 20mins.
Then the car can be sprayed with the heavy final coats.
4 coats later, it was all finished…looked brilliant….nice deep gloss to the yellow.
Now the fun bit…….removing the masking.
This needs to be done within the first 20-30mins after spraying when the paint is still soft. Anylonger and the paint will dry to hard and can “tear” the masking line when taking it off.
I’m very pleased to say that after removing all the tape it was PERFECT !!!!
Pics to follow later on.
Bit of a long dribble…..but I thought I’d say how its done for those who wonder about it.
The kit will be left for about 2 weeks to harden the paint up. Then the small ridge of paint will be sanded out then the whole car polished
Started the slow process of masking the model up last night ready for the yellow to be sprayed. First off the car was given a very light sanding to remove any overspray on the roof etc.
Next off I used Tamiya masking to mask the line on the back panels. After what seemed like ages of getting right I was happy with the correct placement on the tape.
Next the front was masked. This was to be the tricky part as it had to be perfect (no bleeding aloud), plus the lines had to be correct around the front air dam. The whole front was masked. Then using a very sharp modeling knife I trimmed around the spoiler line and removed the off cuts…. looked just right.
Next all the tape was pressed down using a tooth pick to get into all the small lines etc and other bits pressed down firmly with a soft cloth.
I used 6mm tape to then overlay over the first (about 4 layers back).
Then I cut newspaper to fit over the remaining body and tacked it down with tape. Then I taped over all the rest of the body to stop any oversprays. It’s important to tape the inside as well if there’s grills etc, as the paint can bleed though.
Altogether it took me about 2hours to tape the whole body ready for painting.
The sray can was then put in hot water to heat the paint up so that it flows better from the can.
The first coat should be a very very light mist coat.. Spray the model about 30-35in away from the model. This first coat should only just cover the car. It looks like shit but the idea of the very first mist coat is to seal the masking tape edges (a heavy coat and it can bleed though).
Waited 20mins then do the same again…. Another very light mist coat. Another 3rd mist coat was sprayed 20 mins later.
After 3 coats you should just be able to see a little bit of white still showing.
Leave for another 20mins.
Then the car can be sprayed with the heavy final coats.
4 coats later, it was all finished…looked brilliant….nice deep gloss to the yellow.
Now the fun bit…….removing the masking.
This needs to be done within the first 20-30mins after spraying when the paint is still soft. Anylonger and the paint will dry to hard and can “tear” the masking line when taking it off.
I’m very pleased to say that after removing all the tape it was PERFECT !!!!
Pics to follow later on.
Bit of a long dribble…..but I thought I’d say how its done for those who wonder about it.
The kit will be left for about 2 weeks to harden the paint up. Then the small ridge of paint will be sanded out then the whole car polished
nismo kid
02-13-2002, 04:36 PM
The sray can was then put in hot water to heat the paint up so that it flows better from the can.
I'm not entirely sure if that is wise! It can raise the pressure in the can to exploding point! :newburn: Keeping it at room temperature should be fine. It's a lot safer.
I'm not entirely sure if that is wise! It can raise the pressure in the can to exploding point! :newburn: Keeping it at room temperature should be fine. It's a lot safer.
Jay!
02-13-2002, 05:02 PM
Originally posted by nismo kid
I'm not entirely sure if that is wise! It can raise the pressure in the can to exploding point! :newburn: Keeping it at room temperature should be fine. It's a lot safer. Hot tap water will be fine. He didn't mean boiling it or anything. :)
I'm not entirely sure if that is wise! It can raise the pressure in the can to exploding point! :newburn: Keeping it at room temperature should be fine. It's a lot safer. Hot tap water will be fine. He didn't mean boiling it or anything. :)
nismo kid
02-13-2002, 05:25 PM
well on the can it says do not exceed temperatures above 50 degrees celsius. My hot tap is hotter than that. On one can i have it specifies 'do not place in hot water'. I dont know, maybe I have an unusually hot hot tap, but you won't catch me doing it.
G-Forces
02-13-2002, 06:24 PM
I heat up my paint cans too. But if it's too hot to put my finger in I don't put in the spray can.
primera man
02-14-2002, 01:08 AM
Originally posted by G-Forces
I heat up my paint cans too. But if it's too hot to put my finger in I don't put in the spray can.
Ditto....the water only needs to be warm enough so you can just hold your hand under it. Leave for 3-4 minutes in water before painting.
I heat up my paint cans too. But if it's too hot to put my finger in I don't put in the spray can.
Ditto....the water only needs to be warm enough so you can just hold your hand under it. Leave for 3-4 minutes in water before painting.
primera man
02-16-2002, 12:47 AM
Body pics. Just waiting on sanding and polishing. The inside has to be painted all black yet.
Started on building it now !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/779460MVC-113F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/446037MVC-109F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/142505MVC-114F.JPG
Started on building it now !!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/779460MVC-113F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/446037MVC-109F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/142505MVC-114F.JPG
Guiddy
02-16-2002, 01:34 AM
As I would have guessed it already looks polished! Superb job!
We really need to get you into carbon decal now Warren, it would really set off a car like this one!
It made my Skylines look very special!
Oh, and don't make this kit look gorgeous! I am trying to resist buying it!!!;)
We really need to get you into carbon decal now Warren, it would really set off a car like this one!
It made my Skylines look very special!
Oh, and don't make this kit look gorgeous! I am trying to resist buying it!!!;)
primera man
02-16-2002, 01:44 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Oh, and don't make this kit look gorgeous! I am trying to resist buying it!!!;)
By the time your ready to leave to go home, i'll have your arm twisted to get one....the challenge has been layed !!!
:devil: :devil:
Oh, and don't make this kit look gorgeous! I am trying to resist buying it!!!;)
By the time your ready to leave to go home, i'll have your arm twisted to get one....the challenge has been layed !!!
:devil: :devil:
tazdev
02-16-2002, 05:10 AM
Nice job on the yellow. Just shows how a little time spent getting the masking 110% can make the painting job go soo much better.
Like Guiddy says it almost looks polished:eek:
Like Guiddy says it almost looks polished:eek:
primera man
02-16-2002, 02:29 PM
Things coming along really well. Not one problem with fitting of parts. Everything went well so far.
Heres a few more pics(just for you Dan !!:p ) of how things are going
ROLLCAGE......Almost fell together it was so easy to build
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/306200MVC-134F.JPG
Nice detailed interior :)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/470507MVC-136F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/412276MVC-139F.JPG
The roll cage has a few more bars and struts to add yet....everything just sitting in ther so far, not glued...just checking fitment etc
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/297607MVC-141F.JPG
Body still has plenty more add on to go...but just getting a quick idea as to how it well look
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/102312MVC-057F.JPG
Heres a few more pics(just for you Dan !!:p ) of how things are going
ROLLCAGE......Almost fell together it was so easy to build
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/306200MVC-134F.JPG
Nice detailed interior :)
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/470507MVC-136F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/412276MVC-139F.JPG
The roll cage has a few more bars and struts to add yet....everything just sitting in ther so far, not glued...just checking fitment etc
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/297607MVC-141F.JPG
Body still has plenty more add on to go...but just getting a quick idea as to how it well look
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/102312MVC-057F.JPG
nismo kid
02-16-2002, 07:34 PM
Looks cool. I'm doing the same kit and was just wondering, when you did the headlights, did you use the supplied metal transfers, or did you just paint it. And did you stick them on using their own adhesive, or did you put them on so that the shiny side was facing outwards [ie. upside - down]?
Also dont you think that using metal transfers for mirrors is the way forward. They look so much better than painted ones. :D
Also dont you think that using metal transfers for mirrors is the way forward. They look so much better than painted ones. :D
primera man
02-16-2002, 09:12 PM
Originally posted by nismo kid
Looks cool. I'm doing the same kit and was just wondering, when you did the headlights, did you use the supplied metal transfers, or did you just paint it. And did you stick them on using their own adhesive, or did you put them on so that the shiny side was facing outwards [ie. upside - down]?
Also dont you think that using metal transfers for mirrors is the way forward. They look so much better than painted ones. :D
I tryed using the transfers but IMO they gave the lights a funny look. So i just painted them black and left the small round bit clear.
I searched all over the net to get good pics of the lights as they are different to what is shown in the box pics.
Looks cool. I'm doing the same kit and was just wondering, when you did the headlights, did you use the supplied metal transfers, or did you just paint it. And did you stick them on using their own adhesive, or did you put them on so that the shiny side was facing outwards [ie. upside - down]?
Also dont you think that using metal transfers for mirrors is the way forward. They look so much better than painted ones. :D
I tryed using the transfers but IMO they gave the lights a funny look. So i just painted them black and left the small round bit clear.
I searched all over the net to get good pics of the lights as they are different to what is shown in the box pics.
primera man
02-16-2002, 09:21 PM
Here's some more pics to drive you all mad !!!!
Inside is now all finished
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/191199MVC-061F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/248318MVC-070F.JPG
Underneath shot......nothing to look at :rolleyes:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/591510MVC-071F.JPG
Pic of the body parts all on. Doors fit really well and should not be a problem to get right. Front and rear air dam's attached
Now the long job of getting the decals on
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/123672MVC-067F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/963793MVC-068F.JPG
Inside is now all finished
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/191199MVC-061F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/248318MVC-070F.JPG
Underneath shot......nothing to look at :rolleyes:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/591510MVC-071F.JPG
Pic of the body parts all on. Doors fit really well and should not be a problem to get right. Front and rear air dam's attached
Now the long job of getting the decals on
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/123672MVC-067F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/963793MVC-068F.JPG
primera man
02-18-2002, 03:14 AM
Heres a few of the decals i've got on in the last few days. Just got one more side to go. The black arrows are the worse to get on so far. Take a bit of getting right.
They were coated in Micro Set then brushed down as best as possible. Then i had to use a hair dryer to warm the decal to get them to sit down correctly over the rear wheel arch.
Other's are pretty much straight forward.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/209183MVC-074F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/714449MVC-073F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/682457MVC-078F.JPG
They were coated in Micro Set then brushed down as best as possible. Then i had to use a hair dryer to warm the decal to get them to sit down correctly over the rear wheel arch.
Other's are pretty much straight forward.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/209183MVC-074F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/714449MVC-073F.JPG
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/682457MVC-078F.JPG
Guiddy
02-18-2002, 06:18 AM
Well Warren, I know have this kit sitting on my Melbourne based modelling table!;)
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
G-Forces
02-18-2002, 07:55 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Well Warren, I know have this kit sitting on my Melbourne based modelling table!;)
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
LOL, this forum is bad for our wallets. :D
Looks excellent as usual there Warren.
Well Warren, I know have this kit sitting on my Melbourne based modelling table!;)
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
LOL, this forum is bad for our wallets. :D
Looks excellent as usual there Warren.
primera man
02-18-2002, 02:18 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Well Warren, I know have this kit sitting on my Melbourne based modelling table!;)
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
Hahahaha....i knew it was just a matter of time !!!! :D :D
Well Warren, I know have this kit sitting on my Melbourne based modelling table!;)
If you can't beat 'em, join em!!!
Hahahaha....i knew it was just a matter of time !!!! :D :D
JE123
02-18-2002, 02:32 PM
The car is looking great. Lots of decals.
Guiddy
02-19-2002, 04:59 PM
I am moving straight onto this kit now guys as my cousin bought me it and I would like to finish one of her kits while I am here!
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top!
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top!
primera man
02-19-2002, 05:11 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
I am moving straight onto this kit now guys as my cousin bought me it and I would like to finish one of her kits while I am here!
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top!
Sprayed it all with the white Tamiya primer.
Just finising the car off today....pics to follow later on today when i get around to posting them.
I am moving straight onto this kit now guys as my cousin bought me it and I would like to finish one of her kits while I am here!
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top!
Sprayed it all with the white Tamiya primer.
Just finising the car off today....pics to follow later on today when i get around to posting them.
Guiddy
02-19-2002, 05:32 PM
Originally posted by primera man
Sprayed it all with the white Tamiya primer.
Damn, haven't seen any of that here yet!:confused:
Sprayed it all with the white Tamiya primer.
Damn, haven't seen any of that here yet!:confused:
primera man
02-19-2002, 06:26 PM
MODEL NOW FINISHED....CHECK THE GALLERY FOR PICTURE'S
:flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:
(when Jay puts them in there ;) )
:flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:
(when Jay puts them in there ;) )
Jay!
02-20-2002, 02:29 AM
Originally posted by primera man
MODEL NOW FINISHED....CHECK THE GALLERY FOR PICTURE'S
:flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:
(when Jay puts them in there ;) ) Geez... :rolleyes: No pressure, huh? :p
MODEL NOW FINISHED....CHECK THE GALLERY FOR PICTURE'S
:flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash: :flash:
(when Jay puts them in there ;) ) Geez... :rolleyes: No pressure, huh? :p
primera man
02-20-2002, 06:25 AM
Originally posted by jay@af
Geez... :rolleyes: No pressure, huh? :p
hehehe...just keeping ya on your toes :cool:
Geez... :rolleyes: No pressure, huh? :p
hehehe...just keeping ya on your toes :cool:
mediamixhobby
02-20-2002, 08:14 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top! [/B]
NO, dont! Use the white primer! I've the grey primer and white paint, the white just never covers the grey fully.
Wong
Warren, did you use Tamiya surface primer, the pale grey one? It looks pale enough for white to go over the top! [/B]
NO, dont! Use the white primer! I've the grey primer and white paint, the white just never covers the grey fully.
Wong
Guiddy
02-20-2002, 04:33 PM
Originally posted by mediamixhobby
NO, dont! Use the white primer! I've the grey primer and white paint, the white just never covers the grey fully.
Wong
I've sorted it! I'll give it a light coat of white automotive primer!
NO, dont! Use the white primer! I've the grey primer and white paint, the white just never covers the grey fully.
Wong
I've sorted it! I'll give it a light coat of white automotive primer!
18Visions
07-05-2002, 06:44 PM
Ok, I just bought this model and well I want it to look like everyone elses (im not a newbie but pretty damm close) Only part im a little gray on is the priming, could the person that did this model or anyone else for that matter explain how you do the priming on model cars, or point me to a webpage dedicated to model cars with some tips/tricks. Also what method/products do you use to obtain your polish? if you dont mind kind of a mini diary of how you painted the body would be helpfull. Seems like alot to ask, but if you have the time all help would be greatly appreciated.
-Mitch
-Mitch
Jay!
07-05-2002, 07:07 PM
Originally posted by 18Visions
Ok, I just bought this model and well I want it to look like everyone elses (im not a newbie but pretty damm close) Only part im a little gray on is the priming, could the person that did this model or anyone else for that matter explain how you do the priming on model cars, or point me to a webpage dedicated to model cars with some tips/tricks. Also what method/products do you use to obtain your polish? if you dont mind kind of a mini diary of how you painted the body would be helpfull. Seems like alot to ask, but if you have the time all help would be greatly appreciated.
-Mitch Welcome to AF! :wave:
Read this:
Painting model car bodies! Full instructions! (Yes, you have to use primer!) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t14192.html)
It'll take you step-by-step, pretty much.
...And then look thru the FAQ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t45619.html). There's a ton of info in there.
Then, ask any other questions you may have. :D
Ok, I just bought this model and well I want it to look like everyone elses (im not a newbie but pretty damm close) Only part im a little gray on is the priming, could the person that did this model or anyone else for that matter explain how you do the priming on model cars, or point me to a webpage dedicated to model cars with some tips/tricks. Also what method/products do you use to obtain your polish? if you dont mind kind of a mini diary of how you painted the body would be helpfull. Seems like alot to ask, but if you have the time all help would be greatly appreciated.
-Mitch Welcome to AF! :wave:
Read this:
Painting model car bodies! Full instructions! (Yes, you have to use primer!) (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t14192.html)
It'll take you step-by-step, pretty much.
...And then look thru the FAQ (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t45619.html). There's a ton of info in there.
Then, ask any other questions you may have. :D
18Visions
07-05-2002, 08:50 PM
Thanks alot, I was thinking the car would look sweet with blue instead of yellow, I would never do that as it is a exact copy of a real racing car. Just a thought though
18Visions
07-09-2002, 05:09 PM
I found some pictures of the model (real life pictures) go to this link and click on bilder 1 - x http://www.dtm-racing.net/reuterfans/
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