WIP Aston Martin DBR-9 Model Factory Hiro

[davesans]

The body looks great good job

Regards,
Dave

[nervestrikes75]

Wow guys your work looks great. I too am starting this kit the weekend. I decided to go with modelmaster metalic green for the paint. Do you think that it would be too far off for the color. The reason I ask is because I wasn't able to find the, I think forest green color. If I were to use Tamiya paint what color would be closest?

Thanks
Kevin

[RallyRaider]

Super work so far Jamme.
Just ordered one of these myself for Christmas. The Middlesex Green looks perfect, would you happen to know the exact colour code?

[ales]

Middlesex Green should be 0965 or 90005.

On a related note, Jamme, I was wondering - have you considered the colour called "DBR9 Racing Green" code 5019D? I haven't seen it in person, just wondering if it may be the exact colour used on the race cars.

[Jamme]

Originally Posted by nervestrikes75

Wow guys your work looks great. I too am starting this kit the weekend. I decided to go with modelmaster metalic green for the paint. Do you think that it would be too far off for the color. The reason I ask is because I wasn't able to find the, I think forest green color. If I were to use Tamiya paint what color would be closest?

Thanks
Kevin

I'm not quite shure thie Modelmaster metallic green is OK.
The color I use is the Middlesex Green from Dupont, Centari 600, mat base, fine metal particles and clear coated with Dupont 690S.
Honnestly, I think this color is nearly a perfect match from the original Aston.
It's an amazing color, light not dark (as I saw so many finished models in contests, clubs, and so one, many (for not saying all) where (much) to dark, and the metal particles were much too big).
I think the Middlesex green is one of the most difficult colors to show allright on a model.
I don't think there is a close match in Tamiya colors.
Renaissance sells a can of "DBR9 green" but as I saw one of the Aston's made and pained by them, I think the green is too dark and not enough luminous.
Thank you anyway for looking.
Cheers,

Jamme

[Jamme]

Originally Posted by ales

Middlesex Green should be 0965 or 90005.

On a related note, Jamme, I was wondering - have you considered the colour called "DBR9 Racing Green" code 5019D? I haven't seen it in person, just wondering if it may be the exact colour used on the race cars.

Hello,
I know the real color of the real car is Middlesex Green. (an old Aston Martin color, as they used on their DB3, I think, but not quite shure it is on that model, could be the DB2 or DB4)
So I'm not quite shure the DBR9 Racing Green is the excact color.....
Thank you for your comment, anyway.
Cheers,

Jamme

[A_C]

Originally Posted by Thesaint111

So I am not alone with this . I am not quite sure about fixing it, the diffusor lays tight at the body and I don't know how much you can sand away without "ruining" the shape of the back... btw that reminds me that I need some more DB-R 9 pics

here you can see that it's just the middle that doesn't fit good, the back with the diffusor is quite ok.


but now back to the progress please

I think it's because of the "bented" base...


when I push the front to ground, the curvature can be easily seen...


That's why, as Jamme said, when you push the base towards the body, the gap will be minimized a litte. Hope MFH will have a solution on this issue...

Jamme, very nice progress!

Cheers,
A_C

[RallyRaider]

Thanks for the code Alex. I'm having some Middlesex Green mixed, will pick it up tomorrow.
Has anybody tried straightening the resin base out in hot water or similar? I hopw to get my kit later this week, so will be interested to see if it is bent too. Although, since technically it will be my christmas present I probably should wait until then.

[A_C]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Has anybody tried straightening the resin base out in hot water or similar?

It won't work because the chasis is so thick & the correction is hard to control. Maybe you try it in Christmas... :P
Instead, I'm thinking to cut a line across the middle of the trunk or somewhere else. Then insert with some resin residue to force the chasis to bend towards the ground. Of course, it would be better if MFH could correct the chasis for us.

Cheers,
A_C

[stoiky]

Just found this on the Aston website

Dupont

Dupont has worked with Aston Martin Racing to develop the distinctive Aston Martin Racing Green paint for the DBR9. Dupont is one of the world’s leading automotive paint suppliers and provides the high quality paints and finishes for the Aston Martin range of road cars

http://www.astonmartinracing.com/ENG/partners

[nervestrikes75]

Today I painted the body with Test (modelmaster) Paint 1630 Metal Flake green. I regret painting it this green because the panel lines have disappeared due to the thick consistency of the paint. I haven't removed it yet. I will wait until it dries to see what it looks like finished. I will get you guys a picture of it ASAP. Doesn't look to bad though it is thick paint and the color is a mildly dark green that has the metal flakes to give it some umph. Please God let it dry with visible panel lines. We spend too much money on these resin models.....

[RallyRaider]

Your are going to hate me for this Jamme, sorry. I've just been looking at Le Mans '05 pictures and in none of the pics I've seen did car 59 have the event decal on the roof. Car 58 certainly did, but I can find no evidence one on 59. I guess if you've already varnished over the top it isn't possible to remove it. Or maybe the decal was there at some point during the event?

[Jamme]

Originally Posted by RallyRaider

Your are going to hate me for this Jamme, sorry. I've just been looking at Le Mans '05 pictures and in none of the pics I've seen did car 59 have the event decal on the roof. Car 58 certainly did, but I can find no evidence one on 59. I guess if you've already varnished over the top it isn't possible to remove it. Or maybe the decal was there at some point during the event?

No problem at all, I wan't hate you.
Maybe you are right, for the sticker on the roof.
Now, as you said, the car is allready varnished, but as I only painted a really sall quantity over the decals, and, as I have to sand it smooth before putting the final coat, I still can remove it (by sanding), but, Maybe some time during the race, or maybe before, the car could have had the sticker, so, I think I will let it like that.
Thank you and everybody for looking, anyway.
Now for the fixing problem (chassis/body), on my sample, the only think I have to do to fix it properly, is to remove 1mm on the blocks where the front screws are coming, tightening the 4 scrws and that's it.
Happy guy that I am.......
Cheers,

Jamme

[Jamme]

Hello,
I just looked at the pictures I have, and it seems that Rally Raider is right.......
So............
I sanded the event decal off.
No problem at all.
I will varnish (last coat) this evening.
Some pictures I hope tomorrow.
Cheers,

Jamme

[ales]

Ouch...