ARTA NSX 2005 - Tamiya - 1/24

[Macio4ever]

Had a good day for decaling. All of the box decalos are on as well as CF rear hood. I need to add two CF more inside front fenders an it will be done.

I have clear coated whole body before decals with one layer of Gaia clear.

Second decaling was far quicker - it took me only 1/3 of the time of the first one. Experience...

[jaykay640]

Originally Posted by Macio4ever

Second decaling was far quicker - it took me only 1/3 of the time of the first one. Experience...

Haha... i know that experience :-) The same goes for scratched parts. Second or third time is always quicker. Problem is....that usually happens after "accidents", so it doesn't really speed things up :-)

[Macio4ever]

You are 100% right but it helps not to remember that "accident" :-)

[CifeNet]

You did a better job the second time! The red looks really bright too. Good recovery.

[vassa]

Very very nice work. Nice corrections too.

Regards Wayne

[MidMazar]

This is going to be a show winner once done!!

Proce ckoncz ten acura bez problemuw!!

[Macio4ever]

Thank you for all of the comments Now, the moment of truth is coming! Clear coating will be done this week. Keep your fingers crossed.

[Macio4ever]

Now we have 5 thin layers of Gaia clear. Still far from glass like surface but believe that anything can be done

I sprayed thin layers to stay on safe side with the decals. I guess that at least 2 wet coats will be required to start polishing phase.

[quadzero]

I wish I would have noticed this build earlier. It's got a lot of very usefull information plus it's just a great wip to read. Clearly you are a very skilled model builder. I wish I had your patience, like with the CF work and the fantastic interior. The electrical connections are excellent and I like how you took the time to make a stencil to get all the switch holes perfect.

Originally Posted by gionc

Nice and neat job!
This push me to do housekeeping in my workshop

Very neat and clean, and the photos are very well done too, just adds to the whole experience.

Originally Posted by jaykay640

Haha... i know that experience :-) The same goes for scratched parts. Second or third time is always quicker. Problem is....that usually happens after "accidents", so it doesn't really speed things up :-)

I sure know that feeling, going thru it right now. It's too bad about the decals for sure. Keep up the great work you are doing with this and I sure can't wait to see your next project.

[Macio4ever]

Thank you very much for your comments and I am very pleased that you like me work.
It is a nice thing for me to share my experience with all who are interested in it. I have learned a lot from others WIP's so I feel to give back some input to the community. :-)

[Macio4ever]

I gave up with the 1K and went back to 2K. I think (hope) successfully this time. Pictures about 2 hours after clear coating.

I started with 1 dry coat followed with 1 wet after 10 minutes. I used heavy thinned Dupont Duxone.

After about 3 hours I sprayed 1 quick dry coat and after a minute 1 heavy wet coat with 2K thinned about 10%

Finally mist few coats of pure thinner after about 40 minutes. It softens surface allows levelling and release trapped fumes of thinner which cause little pin holes.

[jaykay640]

Very nice!
I have to try that kind of paint sequence for the 2K-clear. This looks way better than what i get without sanding and polishing!

[Macio4ever]

Jaykay - I think I was pretty lucky this time but let's not prise the day before the sunset... I hope that after polishing it will still look spot on.

Now, I am back with CF business. Front air intake... It took me 2,5 hours and 17 pieces of CF to cover visible parts of that thing. PITA and it still needs some minor corrections.

[rollin80s]

wow! look at that glass finish and its not even polished yet. amazing.
you have some painting skills for sure.
looking forward to it being done.

[M.Boy]

I think Gaia clear is ok but for a patient modellers