WIP Supra with how-to

[jimbob]

Hi all

I have been asked mainly by pm, by many people to show how i do my painting, what products i use etc.

So I have decided to do just that. This is the tamiya supra kit which i have wanted to do for some time.

I hope the people who have asked find this usefull and also those who didnt ask.

Firstly i have removed moulding lines with p400 to p1000
and as you can see the model is still shinny and is not yet ready for primer





The next step is to get the body keyed and clean for primer. I use a product by scaleperfection called key and clean. This product comes with a pad which scuffs the surface whilst the liquid does the cleaning and abasive side.



I wet the body and the pad and as you can see use a small amount of the liquid.



Then i simply scuff/rub lightly the whole body and in this case the bonnet to clean and provide an excellent key for the primer to stick to.

As you can see in these pics once the model is rinsed well in clean water and allowed to dry the surface is perfectly prepared.






I hope this is of use - this thread will be updated right through the stages of paint.

Feel free to ask any questions


JIM

[oregon3]

Thanks for starting this thread, Jim. I'm close to finishing this same model. You should know that there are three holes in front of the winshield for two wiper blades. You will want to check the instructions to see what I am refering to. You may want to putty one of those holes. Also, are you planning on using the wing in the back?

John B

[jimbob]

thanks

will be filling that one tonight - i had noticed but simply hadnt done it yet
i also intend to use the ings wing from the tamiya aftermarket set so i wont be using the standard and have sanded the guides off.

JIM

[oregon3]

Yeah ... I did the same. I'm waiting for the Fujimi wing to come in. The engine on this model is great.

JB

[jimbob]

Ok bit more progress now have body primed


These pictures show one light mist coat




Now we have two further medium coats





Let dry for couple of days and then ill be flatting them ready for the paint.

JIM

[jimbob]

Hi
Got some paining done!

primer has been wet sanded with p2000 and dried off


I use my tak cloth to remove any contaminants and surface dust dirt etc left after sanding. These cloths are invaluable as they remove so much rubish from the surface that the paint can go on smoth with less polishing in the end.


One light mist coat of base coat black




Two further light - medium coats This black is perfect on its own cleared for a really deep black paint job


Again I use the tak cloth before i apply my flip paint - a note the base coat must be matt before you rub lightly across the surface.


Then we have several light mist coats of flip paint applied Cyan to Purple





Oh and im doing a skyline too in Blue - RED


Then i apply my clear after useing the tak cloth - This is one mist then one wet coat as im going to put some decals on and then seal them with more clear.






Same for the skyline.



Sorry for poor pics bit blurry.

I will keep updating as i do the decals etc
Feel free to ask any questions and lmk what u think

JIM

[D_LaMz]

wow, and where can you get a tack cloth?

[daklunk]

I'm wondering the same thing as D_LaMz, I haven't seen them in any hobby shops... Do you get Key and CLean in a hobby shop or online?

You make it look so easy... This is with an airbrush, right? Nice and smooth and no wet sanding in between, I'll definately have to look into some tack cloth. I'm looking forward to seeing the rest of the build.

[KaverL]

That colour is absolutely beautiful! and nice how to too

[Some_Kid]

HOlly cow jimbob you are my hero i have that same purpelene-ish color on my supra in my need for speed most wanted game(xbox360), i love that color so much and you did a fabulous job of painting it. I like how you are keeping it stock too and not ruining a perfect supra body with a body kit( i hate bodykits on supras)

[Merkava]

jimbob, those paintjobs look fantastic! I can't imagine what basic black would look like when painted by your talented hands.

D LaMz & daklunk: I think you can get tack cloth at almost any hardware store. It's usually use for removing sanding dust from woodworking projects right before finishing.

[nugundam93]

wow...that key and clean sure works like a dream.

and the result...soooooo shiny!

[D_LaMz]

Originally Posted by Some_Kid

I like how you are keeping it stock too and not ruining a perfect supra body with a body kit( i hate bodykits on supras)

I put a lip on my Supra, do you hate it?

Originally Posted by Merkava

D LaMz & daklunk: I think you can get tack cloth at almost any hardware store. It's usually use for removing sanding dust from woodworking projects right before finishing.

Off to home depot/ walmart.

[Some_Kid]

lips are ok i mainly was talking about major mods to the body

[ajthomas75]

Beautiful work.....

What fllip paint are you using ?

Adam.