Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR

[Hermanzini]

Hi!

This is my latest build, its a Gunze sangyo Abarth.
I have done a lot of changes with it like scratching the front wheel arches, accurizing the rear wheel arches and the front cooler.
The complete exhaust is also schratch built and I added plug wires/oil breathing tubes with catch tank.
The wheels are way to big(I know), but way better than original....

When i sprayed on the clearcote it got some kind if reaction, destroying the decals/paint......

Anyhow here it is...





I am pretty happy with the colorcombo and overall look, comments are welcome.

[John18d]

Interesting build - I think the front cooler and air-dam is a little big - but overall looks good - what type of paint -clear coat did you use?? - thanks - John

[RonCla]

Thats a interesting color scheme on a rarely seen subject. I always paint a couple of plastic spoons at the same time i'm painting my model and apply a decal that wont be used on to the spoons and then clear coat them first before I spray the model.

The idea being that any issues or reactions that occur will be picked up on before spraying the actual model.

[Hermanzini]

Originally Posted by John18d

Interesting build - I think the front cooler and air-dam is a little big - but overall looks good - what type of paint -clear coat did you use?? - thanks - John

It was tamiya primer, paint and clear.

The Front cooler is trimmed down a lot, but still may be a bit big..?






I think they came in different shapes and sizes.

Here is two pics from an IPMS show earlier today, Its standing next to my R8.




Thanks! Roar

[Hermanzini]

Originally Posted by RonCla

Thats a interesting color scheme on a rarely seen subject. I always paint a couple of plastic spoons at the same time i'm painting my model and apply a decal that wont be used on to the spoons and then clear coat them first before I spray the model.

The idea being that any issues or reactions that occur will be picked up on before spraying the actual model.

Very smart move, thanks for sharing.

[exhaust smoke]

Cool build.

As spray can clears are solvents, they will attack decals. I have found that one of the best measures to prevent this is to mist the clear first, then re-apply the clear in stages.

Your finish looks fine from the photos. I would benefit from a polish out IMO.