im new my first car in progress
nhc401ghotface
11-06-2005, 12:22 PM
hi im new here. just bought my first car yesterday at a local hobby shop and started working imediatly. im almost finished maybe another 2 days and it will be all done. for the most part it looks pretty good except for the paint job you can tell its too thick but hey its my first car so im not sweatin it. let me know what you think thanks.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondaengineprogresschassis.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress1.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress1.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondaengineprogresschassis.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress1.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondachassisprogress3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress3.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress2.jpg http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/hondabodypaintprogress1.jpg
love-less
11-06-2005, 12:28 PM
not bad for first kit. Man i wish i could still build and complete my models that fast. :P
nhc401ghotface
11-06-2005, 12:29 PM
sorry for forgetting but this car is the revell honda civic si coupe 2 'n 1
NissanSkylineGTR98
11-06-2005, 12:55 PM
looks like a good start so far
blubaja
11-06-2005, 01:15 PM
Lookin good so far. What color/brand paint are you using? WELCOME TO AF!! And keep up the awsome progress!
nhc401ghotface
11-06-2005, 01:28 PM
i just found some spray paint and decided to use it because i had nothing else but its majic spray enamel and the color is hunter green. thanks for the feedback guys makes me feel good that you guys say im doing good thanks alot.
mickbench
11-06-2005, 03:31 PM
I remember when I was at your age, buying kits rushing home and building them in less then a week.
It's a good way to get onto the hobby.. Hopefully you will stay a while and then you will learn lots of cool model building stills.
Welcome to AF.
It's a good way to get onto the hobby.. Hopefully you will stay a while and then you will learn lots of cool model building stills.
Welcome to AF.
nhc401ghotface
11-06-2005, 07:34 PM
Update
Almost done but i really need some help with my painting stuff. what paint do you guys use and what methods of painting do you use because my paintjob sucks and my model glue i have actually took off some of the paint on the back near the tail lights so thats messed up. but other than the paint im pretty much almost done just a few more parts to add and it will be finished.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/sidefinishedformostpart.jpg
sorry for this fuzzy pic of the rear but you can tell where i screwed up with the glue and the paint came off
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rearpaintscrewed.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/frontunfinished.jpg
please comment and explain to me how to paint like you guys do because my paintjob compared to other peoples is absolutly horrible. thanks.
Almost done but i really need some help with my painting stuff. what paint do you guys use and what methods of painting do you use because my paintjob sucks and my model glue i have actually took off some of the paint on the back near the tail lights so thats messed up. but other than the paint im pretty much almost done just a few more parts to add and it will be finished.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/sidefinishedformostpart.jpg
sorry for this fuzzy pic of the rear but you can tell where i screwed up with the glue and the paint came off
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rearpaintscrewed.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/frontunfinished.jpg
please comment and explain to me how to paint like you guys do because my paintjob compared to other peoples is absolutly horrible. thanks.
mickbench
11-07-2005, 03:20 AM
You need to read -
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59123
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=89313
All you need to know on how to get a great finish to your paintjob. Above all though, it's all about practice and practice and practice some more.
It takes time, don't expect a top rate paint job on your first model. It'll come with time. As for glue, read the entire FAQ thread. Loads of information there, and get some -
CA glue
White Glue
Plastic Cement
Armed with this, the FAQ and the paintguides you will be better prepared for your next model.
FAQ Section
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=63623
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=59123
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?s=&threadid=89313
All you need to know on how to get a great finish to your paintjob. Above all though, it's all about practice and practice and practice some more.
It takes time, don't expect a top rate paint job on your first model. It'll come with time. As for glue, read the entire FAQ thread. Loads of information there, and get some -
CA glue
White Glue
Plastic Cement
Armed with this, the FAQ and the paintguides you will be better prepared for your next model.
FAQ Section
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=63623
nhc401ghotface
11-07-2005, 03:10 PM
Finished Car:
Well i finished the civic today. im really not happy with the way it turned out :frown: but i figure for a first car i didnt completly screw it up. i bought another honda today as well so i can do it over again hopefully addressing some of my shortcomings. i also bought a cadillac escalade to do for a main project as well. well heres the pictures let me know what you think.
P.S.-some parts are not there because they either got lost broken or just too screwed up to put on.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/finishedcar.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/frontfinished.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/backslantfinished.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/interior.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rim.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rearfinished.jpg
Well i finished the civic today. im really not happy with the way it turned out :frown: but i figure for a first car i didnt completly screw it up. i bought another honda today as well so i can do it over again hopefully addressing some of my shortcomings. i also bought a cadillac escalade to do for a main project as well. well heres the pictures let me know what you think.
P.S.-some parts are not there because they either got lost broken or just too screwed up to put on.
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/finishedcar.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/frontfinished.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/backslantfinished.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/interior.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rim.jpg
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c145/nhc401ghostface/rearfinished.jpg
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