A few completed builds

Before the weather turned bad in the northeast, I sprayed 10 or so model bodies while I still could provide proper ventilation. I have been finishing them up as time permits. These are my fifth through eighth models, so I'm still learning and they are all box stock. The weather has been terrible in Northern NY, so these pictures were taken in my kitchen. Not the best photography but better than waiting until Spring!

The first is a 1/24 Aoshima 2005 Fairlady Z. Painted with Tamiya Mica Blue over Light Gun Metal and cleared with Testors Wet Look Clear.

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/350z-001-1.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/nissan0001.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/nissan0005.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/nissan0002.jpg
The next is Testors Chezoom. A very basic kit with no interior or engine detail. Painted with Pactra Chezoom Teal and Testors Wet Look Clear.


http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/chezoom001.jpg

This is a 1/24 Doyusha Aston Martin DB5 painted with Tamiya Gloss Aluminum and Wet Look Clear.

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/db5-001.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/AMDB50001.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/AMDB50002.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/AMDB50003.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/AMDB50004.jpg

Finally, this is the Revell 1/24 Plymouth GTX. Painted with Tamiya Candy Lime Green over Testors Inca Gold and Wet Look Clear.

http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/gtx-001.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/Plymouth0002.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/Plymouth0003.jpg
http://i402.photobucket.com/albums/pp104/JimZamenick/Plymouth0004.jpg
Criticisms and comments are welcome.

Outstanding builds, all 4 of them. AM is my favorite.

They look great, i love the colours of all of them. Very good work

Very nice! I really like the GTX!

Nice work, can we get more pics of each. More of the Z please.

You are far too modest - they are fantastic builds by any standard :thumbsup:

A lovely "spectrum" of tastes, styles and periods. They have been put together beautifully and the paint work looks flawless!

umh sorry but i cant seem to view the pics~

Wow ! Outstanding execution, so clean and precise. Very nice photos as well. Great result for being the 5th-8th models !!!

Robi :)

Very nice job on all, I also would love to see more pics of the Z!

i like the 350z on te37..cool..

Thanks for all the compliments. Very much appreciated. Weather and time permitting, I'll try to get some better pics of the 350Z and post them. Here is a link to the first 4 builds that I posted some months back.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=925316

TRBJ, Not sure why you can't view the pics. I've been able to see them on 3 different computers and it appears that most can view.

Excellent models!
Very clean builds with an impressive paint finish! :worshippy

Love the DB5! Although if you took another photo angle, it would look really weird....They have awkward proportion. Please TAMIYA make an Aston for the Historic Line! PLIZZZ...anyway great work mate!

CLEAN ASS BUILDS. All clean ...The 350Z is my fav!

Hi,

welcome, great finish - looking very good

Excellent finishes on all of them. How did the Wet Look Clear works? did you have any problems with the nozzle?

Hey Jimmy!!! Great to see your builds!! These are fantastic!!

Thanks again for all the nice comments. Really gives me the drive (no pun intended) to complete the other builds I have in the works. I had a couple messages sent to me asking about the finish, so I figured that I would share my process. I have been using mostly rattle cans for all the exterior painting. However, I have used http://scalefinishes.com paints for a previous 350z that I posted a few months back. Here is the link to that post http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=925316 (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=925316)
I am also currently painting with Hiroboys Zero Paints. http://www.hiroboy.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=48&osCsid=5c88a3566d20b9636feb26abcf20bd31
Very similar to scalefinishes. I have used several clears but I find the Wet Look Clear to work really well. I usually let the can soak for a while in warm water and spray at least 3 coats of clear. After a couple weeks I polish out the finish with micromesh 3200, 3600 and 4000. Then I use the Tamiya compounds, coarse, fine and finish. I then do all window trims and bare metal foil. The final shine is Meguiars Gold Class wax. It really produces a nice shine. I have found with the Tamiya compounds that their are some models that I can skip the micromesh on. However, right now, I'm really striving for that mirror shine. I guess my next step would be to start adding more detail but with the economy where it is, it's hard for me to justify that extra cost right now.

For some reason I can't seem to edit my post. So I just wanted to answer ddtham's question about the Wet Look Clear nozzle. I have probably used over 15 cans of this spray with no problem. However, the last can that I used seemed to leak from the base of the nozzle. I decanted it into a small jar and sprayed it through my airbrush with very good results.

Jimmy,

Thank you for the reply and info. Any luck shooting the Wet Look Clear over decals? I've been looking for another Clear that is safe over decals like Gunze Sangyo's Mr. Top Coat (hard to get in my LHS).

Seeing your wonderful builds made me want to give Testors another try.

DDTHAM, No problems with shooting the wet look over decals. I have a "Dukes of Hazzard" Charger in the works and I sprayed the Wet Look over the decals with no problems. I did let the decals dry for a few days before I sprayed. I also misted on the first couple of clear coats followed by a couple wet coats. I have already polished out that body and i'm very happy with the results. You may just want to test a spare decal on a scrap piece and spray, just to ensure compatibility. However, I think you'll be fine.

Jimmy,

Thank you very much for your helpful insights!!

For your first ten models - you clearly have natural talent. A very high standard indeed - nice clean finishes and great paint. :cool:

http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/36/36_1_75.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNxmk513DIUS)Jimmy,What an AWESOME display..No need to appologize for the photo quality either..I do believe you have the finishing detail under control..VERY nice job..I can't pick a favorite but that GTX stands out in the crowd..NICE....Please post more photo's whenever you feel the urge!!!!





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