George Barris Ala Kart

[Dean23]

Great work on this one. Its sucha cool concept. The paitn looks quite flawless. keep the pics coming and dont be discouraged by lack of posts.

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by druid_99

The progress looks great. This is a very unique subject and I would love to get my hands on the same model kit.

By the way, how is the build? It looks ok from your progress. I mean is there any part fitting issues because from the progress you shown, it looks like there is no major issues throughout the builds yet.

All the parts fitts really well, I didn't need to putty or something. Just basic glueing it togehter.

Last week I sprayed the Pearl Clear from Tamiya on the ALA Kart. I must say it's wonderfull. Great pearl effect now

I also polished the body. The colour is really hard to see on the pics but I hope you believe me when I say it's very 'bling bling'















The grill is also a special one :P Behind the chromeplate there's a clear plate with little pins on it. The pins came through the hole of the chromeplate.


Hope you'll like it

Kris.

[druid_99]

It's coming along nicely from what I've seen.

As for the pearl effect, it is quite visible from your picture. I've been using it previously and all I can say is that the coat of pearl will really make it "bling bling".

[iceracer1]

Wheels are painted inside:



Cover with a chrome Knock-off:


Hood with a chrome detail:


Grill with the headlights:


Thrunk with the chrome pipes and a BMF floor:


Rear bullet lights I really like them.


Dash:


Firewall (correct name???)


Testfitt


Framework:










Another testfit. I really have problems to fit the hood on the body. It's too tight. I don't want to glue it because I want to remove the hood when I wanted to.




Just a little modifications and add some parts and this one will be finished
Next update in Completed section.

Kris.

[druid_99]

Other than the problem with the hood, all the other progress is looking good. The engine and finish of the body is superb. Hope to see this in the "Completed" section soon.

[brady_381need72c10]

how do u get the decals on like that when i put them on and when they are dry they actually peel right back off!

[iceracer1]

Originally Posted by brady_381need72c10

how do u get the decals on like that when i put them on and when they are dry they actually peel right back off!

I use a lot of Microscale MicroSol. This liquid stuff makes the decal softer so you can get them around corners etc.


I love this stuff. Just add some liquid after putting the decal on the body (or something else) and the decal is getting softer and softer.

But be carefull!!!! When the decals are soft you cant replace them and they will broke!!!

kris.

[brady_381need72c10]

thanxs alot i will try to find some of that and get a bottle or two and try it!
by the way does amt still make it cause i tried pullen there site up but i couldnt get it up!