BMW-Williams FW-24 Project...

[Toughbeard]

I am using decals for the cf. I ordered the SMS template set and couple more plain sheets. and believe me you will need it as the SMS set does not include everything in the template. I used the pics I was sent for the tamiyas cf pattern plus my own.

[TvD]

Wow, looking good!!! I just took up my fw24 again as well and am now also building the rear suspension (with SMS detailset btw). Just wondering; what color did you use for the brake-callipers and drive-shafts? The color suggested in the instructions seems way off to me and I like the color you used better

Tim

[Toughbeard]

Originally Posted by TvD

Wow, looking good!!! I just took up my fw24 again as well and am now also building the rear suspension (with SMS detailset btw). Just wondering; what color did you use for the brake-callipers and drive-shafts? The color suggested in the instructions seems way off to me and I like the color you used better

Tim

When I started this kit I already had the detail set from studio27 so i didnt get the sms set.

The calipers are metalizer Burnt metal, the drive safts are dark anodic gray (metalizer) and the golden section on the saft is actually brass painted (metalizer).

[TvD]

Originally Posted by Toughbeard

The calipers are metalizer Burnt metal, the drive safts are dark anodic gray (metalizer) and the golden section on the saft is actually brass painted (metalizer).

What brand would that be??

Tim

[Toughbeard]

Modelmaster Testors

[Toughbeard]

Ok, update on the transmission....

added the rear tie rod for the brake assemblies and the misc. suspension parts.










Now it is time to work on the intake....

[TvD]

Originally Posted by Toughbeard

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Thanks! found it at my local hobbyshop, but I have one more question; as these paints are "for for use in airbrush only", do I still have to thin these paints??

Tim

[proosen]

Originally Posted by TvD

Thanks! found it at my local hobbyshop, but I have one more question; as these paints are "for for use in airbrush only", do I still have to thin these paints??

Tim

MM's metalizers are just fine out of the jar, load up the airbrush and have fun.

Niclas

[Toughbeard]

yup what Niclas said is absolutely right. Just makes sure you shake it well so all the pigments are floating an not sitting at the bottom of the jar

use primer underneat the metalizers or they easily scratch and paint do not adhere too well on to the surface of a well polished metalizer paint.

[proosen]

Came to think of another thing about the metalizers. Be sure to have a very good and smoothed surface before you put on the metalizer as it's not very forgiving on scratches, it doesn't hide anything. It rather put empahsize to any mar in the surface.
BTW, great work Thoughbeard! Keep 'em coming.
Niclas

[Toughbeard]

Thanks Niclas...

And you are right about the scratches showing up... I have photos up there to prove it

[Toughbeard]

more updates...

Air intake finished. and weathered the suspension system just a little.







Front wing finished; Studio27 photoetch airvanes both on the sides and underneat the front wing. CF underneat, on the air vanes and inside of the walls. topped with tamiya X-22 gloss...









What next:

- CF on the engine cover (small area on both sides)
- Exhausts
- Engine wiring and plumbing
- Air intake cover

[RallyRaider]

Both front and rear ends looking great. Looking forward to seeing more work on the bits in the middle.

[StephenDeli]

Excellent job on the front wing. It looks very good and realistic except for the Tamiya carrier film on the decal.

[Toughbeard]

yeah I know. The fedex logos just refused to hide under the gloss paint. And the wing started to look ugly a very heavy coat of clear so stopped spraying and finished the wing as it is.

The three project I have done so far has been total disasters from the start up on the paint works... NR, GT3 and this. I am just making myself feel good by thinking that, it is my first motorcycle, first car and first race car... I may build a truck next just in case so I can say it is my first Truck