-=And so it begins: 350Z streetDRAGON=-

[EMAXX]

Progress looks good.
I've never scrubbed off the paint from the body lines, and my kits have been fine. I think thats just paranioa(sp) if you do that.

[Artem1985il]

Originally Posted by nis.k.a.

What lines are you referring too?

You should think about getting the Detail Master poilshing kit. It has 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000 and 12000 grit. It's a good kit, I recommend it. Make sure to follow the instructions.

The body lines, as EMAXX calls them. I'm gonna pass on that polishing kit since this is my last model; I've already spent about $140 on this one.

[EMAXX]

Once you buy the polish though, you can polish about 20+ cars with it. Its really a nice little bottle to have around, to make your car look awesome.

[Artem1985il]

Originally Posted by EMAXX

Once you buy the polish though, you can polish about 20+ cars with it. Its really a nice little bottle to have around, to make your car look awesome.

Can you read?

[nis.k.a.]

Well, it's up to you but it's not expensive and if used properly the paint will be a mirror.

Your last model you say? Go out with a bang.

IMO (again...this is just my opinion) but if you spent all that money on the model and had these custom decals made up etc.etc. why scrimp on the most important part? That's just the way I feel though.

[slk320]

Originally Posted by Artem1985il

Can you read?

Please stop being rude to people. We are just trying to give you suggestions, otherwise why post ina public forum? So that everyone can praise you??

[EMAXX]

Originally Posted by Artem1985il

Can you read?

Why do you have to be so rude? I was just giving you a suggestion. It makes you car look nice, and only costs $7.

[chrismcgee]

personaly i dont care how well this project comes out as im fed up of this guy already. its not clever to snap at people.
basicaly you can throw as much money as you want at a model but in the end if you cant make it properly then its gonna be crap!
look be nice or dont bother, we all help each other here. and we are not here to make gods of people. so play fair

[Artem1985il]

Originally Posted by EMAXX

Why do you have to be so rude? I was just giving you a suggestion. It makes you car look nice, and only costs $7.

Yeah alright, my bad. I was in a really bad mood at the moment - I lost my wallet with all the stuff in it.

I've used the 8000 grit and the polishing compound on my Enzo and it turned out great, I could read small text from the reflection, like that other guy's pic. So it's going to look great.

I ran into one problem this morning - the headlights and headlight 'glass' covers did not fit the SAS kit's hoo and bumper. I had to do some adjustemnts to both, the body and the parts to fit them. Fits perfectly now, except for a tiny gap.

As for the paint, I couldn't wait so I put the second 2 coats of primer late last night, and the first 2 coats of paint just an hour ago. I'll post pics a little later.

[gunluvS14]

I read all 8 pages.. sweet project man. can't wait to see the finish product.

[Artem1985il]

Here are some pics after 2 coats. Looks good except for the places where the SAS kit has been glued (last 2 pics). I didn't use primer after the last sanding...I know I should have Now, the body is visible through the paint. How can I fix this?? Will the second 2 coats cover it? That's my only hope because I don't have much paint left in that can and I can't do it over.
Thx in advance.

[86_SR5]

I don't know what to say, except, buy another can at LHS and do several more, light coats, and then apply decals, then clear or dullcoat it.

[nis.k.a.]

Dude.....you have to take your time. Patience pays out divedends when the model is finally complete.

I personally would strip the paint, work the putty or glue (or whatever is on the hood and fenders) level, re-scribe the hood line and then prime. Good body prep. is a must if you want it to look good. One thing to always know is that paint won't hide things.

[BaNe]

When I cut up a body I use sewing thread back and forth like a saw it makes a much finer line to cut and takes alot less time.

[willimo]

If you keep adding new coats of paint, it will end up losing all the detail and the panel lines will get washed out if you're not careful. If it were me, I'd strip it and start over. But then, if it were me, I'd strip it and start over just so I could clean up the spots where the resin meets the styrene and rescribe the panel lines around the hood and betweent headlamps and wheel wells. Transkits are very ambitious and no matter how good they are take quite a bit of work to fit perfectly. I think most people here would agree (it's been said a few times) that you are rushing this project. Something with this scope should be tackled with great patience. Doing something perfect the first time will prevent you from having to undo and redo things a second time.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this is your second model. Just becuase it is your last and because you threw a lot of money at it you've won awards in design doesn't guarantee you a perfect model. I've built close to 20 and mine are still far from how good I want them to be, and I'm sure everyone here, no matter their level of skill, feels the same. Everyone is aspiring to a greater level. I'm not trying to flame you or fuss you or be rude at all, but the impression I've gotten from all your posts is that you think you've got incredible skill and ability. Granted, your first and second models are coming along much better than most of our first and second (unpainted, almost solid glue bombs from me at age 10), but you are still a beginner. I don't care how much natural skill you have, nothin replaces practice and experience. What we do here on this forum is try to help out new modellers with our collected experience. Posting your progress like you are doing can help highlight errors a modeller encounters, and share skills with others looking to learn. At the same time, people watching your progress can offer advice and help. What aggrevates me is that we've given you plenty of advice that you've ignored. Why? I don't know. But we don't give out advice for our health, we do it because we want modellers to get better. Models aren't a competition... ok well sometimes they can be, but it's friendly competition to raise the bar and help drive up the level of skill and amount of knowledge in the community. We wouldn't check in and watch the progress of this car if we didn't think it had potential, but if all the great, FREE information is going to waste, what's the point of coming here to show your build? You've had very little to say about the construction beyond the cost of the build and misinformation.

Anyway, I'm going to continue to check in on this model becuase I was promised the best 350Z ever. I'll be sorely dissappointed if this is not the case. I hate to say it, but so far I'm not really all that impressed.