Porsche Boxster SP **PIC**

Vric · #1 07-09-2002, 06:01 PM

Here is my lastest project. It's a Tamiya 24249 Porsche Boxster Special Edition. This is a basic, but very well done kit. It was suposed to be done in Yellow, but the paint wouldn't stick on the body even with a primer ! so an other hour of sanding, nother coat of primer and I painted it red.. but there's a lot of small bubble on the car.. I will try to polish this later. Let me know what you think !

Forhod · #2 07-09-2002, 06:16 PM

The interior is ok except the exterior but overall still pass..

daggerlee · #3 07-09-2002, 06:27 PM

Good job...can't see the paint bubble! Paint job is a little rough, but very nice!

Vric · #4 07-09-2002, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by daggerlee
Paint job is a little rough, but very nice!

this is the problem.. I sanded a couple of time but the clear coat look to make a reaction with the Paint (Primer, paint and clear are from Testor... why is it a reaction ??? ;-))

anyway thanks for comments

YellowMaranello · #5 07-09-2002, 07:20 PM

Looks great! Are those gauges upside-down or am I just retarded?

Vric · #6 07-09-2002, 07:26 PM

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Originally posted by YellowMaranello
Looks great! Are those gauges upside-down or am I just retarded?

Incredible.... We can't hide nothing on this forum hehe

hirofkd · #7 07-09-2002, 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by Vric

this is the problem.. I sanded a couple of time but the clear coat look to make a reaction with the Paint (Primer, paint and clear are from Testor... why is it a reaction ??? ;-))

anyway thanks for comments

Not sure about current line of Testor products, but if the clear is Testor Gloss Coat with orange label, then that's a lacquer base paint, which affects any other types, such as enamel and water base acrylics.

When using an incompatible paint, first the body paint has to be thoroughly dry, then the first few coats of clear has to be mist, so that the solvent evaporates before it starts eating the body color. After several coats of clear is applied, increase the amount a bit, but still be easy on it.
I say five coats of mist should be enough before going for a full blast of clear, but it's always recommended to keep each layer thin and allow each coat to dry before adding another.

(still, I don't recommend using Testor Gloss Coat on any paint other than synthetic lacquer, such as Tamiya Spray or Mr. Color.)

daggerlee · #8 07-09-2002, 08:56 PM

Good advice...I always thought Tamiya and Testors made "cold" lacquers compared to the "hot" automotive lacquers...but I guess one can't be too careful. Sure beats a repaint!

Vric · #9 07-09-2002, 09:05 PM

thanks for advice... i will try on my GT1....

kicker1_solo · #10 07-10-2002, 01:01 AM

looks good :thumbup:

Sob · #11 07-10-2002, 02:49 AM

Man, I don't care what these guys say, that's a great job.

Oh, by the way, I've been thinking about getting that kit. Do you have any other comments about it?

Jay! · #12 07-10-2002, 02:56 AM

Looks fine to me... just needs a good polishin'

BTW, doesn't this kit come with the BBS wheels like p-man's 911?

twoninety · #13 07-10-2002, 04:24 AM

Nice job.

Sorry for asking a stupid question, but what's the difference between the special edition model and the regular model? Besides being molded in yellow.

primera man · #14 07-10-2002, 06:16 AM

The paint does look a little to thick....but overall a good job on a nice model.
Keep up the good work

Snooker · #15 07-10-2002, 07:24 AM

Looks great! Which colors did you choose for the interior?

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