In Progress - Revell Shelby Cobra 427 S/C

[cooltc2004]

The body looks good to me, hard to tell from the pictures about what you were talking about, but alot of people like that "wet" look.

Superb progress!

[mickbench]

More progress on the Shelby Cobra. I’ve now completed the entire engine, chassis and driveshaft assemblies.

I’ve taken some shots outside, and I wasn’t sure if I should post anymore pictures as when I took them outside and then viewed them I myself was shocked at the results. I promise you all now I’ve not manipulated these pictures. I took them like 30 mins ago. I’m a complete novice at building model cars, but I’ve got to say I’ve managed to pull off a very realistic looking engine. No mistake, I’ve seen MUCH better work in here, but for the first time I’ve managed to at least match some of you..!! -



I also took a shot with the interior dry mounted, to see if the engine wires interfere. Thankfully the “wing” it and see has paid off. It could have all ended in tears, but it hasn’t.



And, the best till last… The main body, I said it looked wet after the clear, well it still looks wet and it’s had a few nights of drying now. Test mounted the front lights. And I’m not going to micromesh the clear, I just don’t see the point. I’ll just compound with tamiya compound to remove the small specks of dust and level off any areas (not that its bad or any orange peel) and then wax..

This is my BEST paint finish EVER..!! I am really proud of that.







Still got some more work to do yet, but it’s getting there.

BTW - For those who haven't read the entire thread, the clear was X22 Arcylic Clear and not TS-13...

[pettercardoso]

Wow, Mick! You should be really proud of that. It looks magnificent. Really, really nice. Have you done any weathering on the exhaust? It seems like you have heat stained it. Looks terrific!

Cheers,
Pedro.

[klutz_100]

stunner! :bigthumbs:

[KTem]

That looks awesome, sooo cool... Such a brilliant shine, without even having polished it. Great!

Question: is getting such a shine a matter of spraying much clear? I find that I get a much better finish when I use more clear, thin coats seem to be dull...

The engine's a beauty also, so is the interior!

[mickbench]

Wow many thanks for comments.

Pedro – Yes, I’ve weathered the entire engine using various black washes, sliver dry brushing and the exhausts were heat stained by using my airbrush set to a fine spray. Worked out pretty well, the Alclad II ranges of paints really do work if applied correctly. I use Halfords Satin Black as my base unless I’m using one of the polished metal looks and I use TS-14 and enamel black for chrome.

And I’m enjoying using my airbrush more and more, as I’m starting to learn how to use it more efficiently. Takes a while to get used to using an airbrush, but once you use one the finishes it can give are awesome. Rattle cans be good for large surface area etc, but an airbrush is where it really comes alive. I use a single action, siphon feed and it’s a cheap badger but TBH it’s all you need.

As for getting such a shine without polish is all about getting the final wet coat nice and even. In this thread is a quick guide on how to use X22 clear and getting such a shine. It’s basically the same technique as P MAN posted but for using clear instead of the base paint. Although I’ve no idea if what I did is correct but it worked out fine for me.

Update - I've attached the wheels now, but I'll take another outside shot tomorrow if I can. The wheels do not fit too wheel. I've been froced to CA glue them on..!!

[Hawk312]

That looks great!! I can`t wait to see it completed.

[g00eY]

beatiful car body. nice work so far!

[mickbench]

Thanks for all the great comments guys.

Build is now on hold until the clear coat is fully dried and hardened off. Being acrylic I’m going to exercise caution, and leave for around 21 days. I’ve done all I can now, I need to attach the interior to the body next, and I can’t do that untul the clear is hard.

So, project is around 85% done. In the meantime I was going to re-start the Corvette C5R, but resin body hasn’t arrived, so I’m going to start my Nissan Z-Tune, as the P/E parts arrived a few days ago..

Thanks to all that commented, and for those watching, check back in around three weeks.. :-)


PS - didn't get a chance to get an outside picture of her now on her wheels.. she's now sitting up, and on all four wheels..!! Woohoo..

[Vric]

That look very good.

This color with clear coat is so shiny. This combo is also one of my best paint job

[Wheelin75r]

Damn', you can be verry proud of that wet-looking clear coat!! Topjob!

[Captain Mark]

Excellent as usual!