Revell Integra Type R

[Zachary Zoomy]

Finished my ITR. some rough edges, but I learn with every model!

[psycho raven]

don`t worry you frist 4 models will be like that, frist don`t use all the paint gloss. buy tape, new paint brush and use to paint the body spray or airbrush and you will see the change. always ask for help, here are good people that like to help

[Zubski]

Good work

Looks like you are improving with every model. #1 thing i learned with my models is Patients!!! Keep us posted with each model and see how you improve

Zubski

[Zachary Zoomy]

Originally Posted by psycho raven

don`t worry you frist 4 models will be like that, frist don`t use all the paint gloss. buy tape, new paint brush and use to paint the body spray or airbrush and you will see the change. always ask for help, here are good people that like to help

not my 4th, I've done over 20. I have good ones and bad ones. this one is in the middle.

[xpeed]

Better than my first model which was the same as yours. I didn't even bother painting it. LOL

[drunken monkey]

first of all, you may not want to use gloss black for everything.
in most cases, what you want is a semi-gloss (or they might call it satin) black.

secondly; slow down...

it isn't a race.
take a little time to take care of any mold lines, and sink marks, anything that shouldn't be there.
take a little time to mask areas before paint and do please have a look through some of the inspiring build threads because that's where the best tips are "hidden".

[KevHw]

I think the most useful advice given, as drunken monkey said, is to slow down. It seems you are rushing through everything in order to try and finish it as soon as you can. When you rush you miss details and it's details that help contribute to a realistic model. Slow down your painting and paint carefully, and you'll end up with cleaner lines.

What painting method do you use? From the looks of the hood, it's as if you're brush painting but other parts of the body seem like you spray painted it. Try to invest in a good quality primer and some high-grade wet & dry paper.

I like how the interior looks as though a can of gloss-black was left in the car on a hot day . Last photo looks good.

[jano11]

Buy some IPA and also get lots of patience! The rest will come after it.
Try using different shades of aluminum and silver for the metallic parts, it will hep a lot.

[Zachary Zoomy]

Originally Posted by KevHw

I think the most useful advice given, as drunken monkey said, is to slow down. It seems you are rushing through everything in order to try and finish it as soon as you can. When you rush you miss details and it's details that help contribute to a realistic model. Slow down your painting and paint carefully, and you'll end up with cleaner lines.

What painting method do you use? From the looks of the hood, it's as if you're brush painting but other parts of the body seem like you spray painted it. Try to invest in a good quality primer and some high-grade wet & dry paper.

I like how the interior looks as though a can of gloss-black was left in the car on a hot day . Last photo looks good.

the hood was repainted, but I think I applied too many layers.
I've been using X-1 for the interior and brush painting it in.
I used tamiya masking tape, but even after sealing the edges it still bleeds.

[Mojo_stevo]

Originally Posted by Zachary Zoomy

the hood was repainted, but I think I applied too many layers.
I've been using X-1 for the interior and brush painting it in.
I used tamiya masking tape, but even after sealing the edges it still bleeds.

Try to burnish the edges with a tooth pick. I use this neon green masking tape that I got from an automotive paint place. It's meant for small jobs, so it stretches nice, and burnishes well with out getting "fuzzy" on the edges.

[drunken monkey]

another tip.

Buy some acrylic thinner for the little pots of Tamiya paint.
When hand brushing, I always thin the paint before using for the first time.
I also check the consistency of the paint before I use it again as well because well, thinner evaporates. I've never had a pot of paint that I could use straight from the pot without adding thinner.

[wrexink]

yes i to did this model and all i can say is take ur time because u are new to modeling. and use some flatpaints to along with tape.

http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=658151

[white_R34]

Yes yes to Master drunken monkey you listen one can learn a lot if one slows themselves down a bit. Try not youngling do or do not, (There is no try) you'll get better in time.