Enzo Recovery thread...

hirofkd · #1 12-24-2002, 03:20 AM

Twenty years of modeling experience doesn't mean one can always make a good model.
This shows the stage after gray primer.

If you are a beginner, be encouraged, because even experienced modelers do screw up.
These are just after white primer was applied on gray primer.

Gray primer was Gunze Surfacer 1200, and I used Modeler's Base white. Problem was that the Modeler's ran out, so I used Mr. Base White 1000 on the same day.

This could have been prevented, by not using different brands of primer, or wait for a few days between each coat.

So, originally this was meant to be Enzo progress thread, but now it's Enzo recovery thread.

First thing to do is to smooth the surface with 1000 grit sand paper, and that's what I'm doing right now.

srlxy · #2 12-24-2002, 03:28 AM

WOW!!!
YOU GOT YOURS!!!
I am still waiting for mine...
seems that you are going to spend the next few days sanding..

Focus2000 · #3 12-24-2002, 03:37 AM

Oh dear, one of the most eagerly anticipated models of the year and the paint gremlins attack it!

The body looks pretty complicated, but I bet it'll be good fun. Got any more pics of the kit contents?

fastlife · #4 12-24-2002, 09:07 AM

Whoa! I learned something today....Don't mix primers!

I know you'll get it back on track. Can't wait to see more pics

fullbloodchop01 · #5 12-24-2002, 09:34 AM

:sun: God, the model everyone has been waiting for and someone runs into a problem

, hope that you get the primer off without sacrificing any detail:sun:

Forhod · #6 12-25-2002, 12:42 PM

Couldn't wait to see this one.
Good Luck on it!

Guido · #7 12-26-2002, 04:07 AM

Sorry to hear that. Keep it up and it'll come out good.
Good luck with it and keep us posted on the progress.

hirofkd · #8 12-26-2002, 04:28 AM

Now, my Enzo project is back on track.
These are the parts you need to cut for the body color.

And my model looks like this now. I'll wait for a few days and apply the base color.

Guido · #9 12-26-2002, 04:33 AM

wow, that's a lot of body parts to be painted seperately. But that adds to the realism I guess.

Primer looks OK now.

As some of you might know, I'm not a fan of the subject, but am always interested in a good build report! This one included.

Guido

CalsonicR34 · #10 12-26-2002, 04:43 AM

How do you get the primer so white after u spray it on after the grey primer? After i spray the Mr White surfacer on it still is greyish, how many layers must I apply?

hirofkd · #11 12-26-2002, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by CalsonicR34
How do you get the primer so white after u spray it on after the grey primer? After i spray the Mr White surfacer on it still is greyish, how many layers must I apply?

Hint is in the first post. I used Modeler's Base White, and that was the cause of my problem, because it reacted with Mr. Base White. Modeler's base white and pure white are two of the most opaque white in the Japanese market. One short can costs 700 yen or so, and sure, it's very expensive, but it turn black body into pure white with just about three coats or so.

tonioseven · #12 12-26-2002, 10:04 AM

I look forward to your completion of this kit! I'll waitbefore I buy one though!

Vric · #13 12-26-2002, 10:14 AM

I have ordered mine.. should be here in 1 or 2 month

primera man · #14 12-26-2002, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tonioseven
I look forward to your completion of this kit! I'll waitbefore I buy one though!

Ditto....i'm waiting to see what others here think before splashing out some money

Tunero · #15 12-26-2002, 01:50 PM

woooooooooooooooooooooooooou! amazing! wonderfull! fantastic!!! very very pretty model!

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