Toyota Crown Athlete

[ekha]

Hi everyone!

This is my new work. Aoshima kit + Aoshima P/E parts.

[firun]

Paintjob could be better, if it wasn't prepainted by Aoshima.
Seats are too gloss with black inserts and look too flat without shading.

Good work overall!

[ekha]

Originally Posted by firun

Paintjob could be better, if it wasn't prepainted by Aoshima.

Better? I don't know... This is 2K clear coat whith polishing like mirror

Originally Posted by firun

Seats are too gloss with black inserts and look too flat without shading.

Maybe you're right about shading.
But semi-gloss black paint on the seats looks normal. I have to use matt color? I don't think this is right solution for all cases.

[firun]

[quote=ekha;7205274]This is 2K clear coat whith polishing like mirror.


The problem with paint is glitter – it looks out of scale on 1/24 model. I guess you wanted to get pearl paint job effect?

Originally Posted by ekha

But semi-gloss black paint on the seats looks normal. I have to use matt color?

I usually add a coat of semi-gloss clear on top of semi-gloss paint on interior.

[ekha]

Originally Posted by firun

The problem with paint is glitter – it looks out of scale on 1/24 model. I guess you wanted to get pearl paint job effect?

This is Tamiya's TS. But I don't remember specific number.
Maybe I've made mistake in Photoshop when I increased sharpness.

Originally Posted by firun

I usually add a coat of semi-gloss clear on top of semi-gloss paint on interior.

Over matt? I'm using mat when I want recieve cloth effect.

[firun]

Originally Posted by ekha

Over matt? I'm using mat when I want recieve cloth effect.

Over semi-gloss. As I see the black inserts on seats look glossy and not matt.

But anyway you've done a great job. And your next build should be better.

[ekha]

Originally Posted by firun

Over semi-gloss. As I see the black inserts on seats look glossy and not matt.

Semi-gloss coat will give a little more gloss than only semi-gloss paint.
Maybe you think so because you see brightly lamp reflection?

Originally Posted by firun

But anyway you've done a great job. And your next build should be better.

Thanks!

[stratos75]

Nice discussion, gentlemen!
to ekha: Looks fine! I like the magazine on the passanger seat.

[ekha]

Originally Posted by stratos75

Nice discussion, gentlemen!

/*sarcasm ON*/
Non-russian forum is the best place for this. There are no forums in Russia for discussions.
/*sarcasm OFF*/

Originally Posted by stratos75

to ekha: Looks fine! I like the magazine on the passanger seat.

Thanks!

[nascar49]

Lovely