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Post by harveythedog2 on Jan 16, 2020 8:06:34 GMT -5
Some years ago Carousel 1 produced the 1961 winner in a 1/18th scale diecast. There was much backlash from the diecast IndyCar collectors community because Carousel 1 messed up big time on the correct color red for the car. In fact the color was more maroon than red. No one could quite understand how a mistake of this magnitude, especially representing a four time Indy 500 winners first win could get past pre-production inspection? It has always bugged me so I thought I would do get one, strip it and paint it correctly. I used Indycals decals for everything except the red stripes down the sides. The nose has to be painted but I wanted no mismatch color from the nose to the sides of the car. The process turned out more difficult that I imagined. First I photo copied the decals so I could cut the stripes out and use them as a template. I cut the red portions away, made masks and painted all the red. Then I took the black stripes from the decal sheet and applied them. It was a lot of work but I am really proud of how the car came out in the end.    |
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Post by SWT500 on Jan 16, 2020 8:15:59 GMT -5
This is what C1 should have produced, especially for their initial release. Stu mentioned the red being wrong but the white was also incorrect. Another magnificent job from one of the premier modelers in the business.
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Post by jamesharvey on Jan 16, 2020 8:21:20 GMT -5
Very well done! Your paint job is amazing. I can't get anything straight anymore. Good for you. Thanks for sharing.
Jim
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Post by gwstexas on Jan 16, 2020 9:24:50 GMT -5
Hey Stu,
Great job (as usual) on a tough project!
Gary
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 16, 2020 9:29:10 GMT -5
This is what C1 should have produced, especially for their initial release. Stu mentioned the red being wrong but the white was also incorrect. Another magnificent job from one of the premier modelers in the business. Steve, is this car pearl white, like the 64 Foyt? John |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Jan 16, 2020 9:45:27 GMT -5
This is what C1 should have produced, especially for their initial release. Stu mentioned the red being wrong but the white was also incorrect. Another magnificent job from one of the premier modelers in the business. Steve, is this car pearl white, like the 64 Foyt? John John, the C1 Watson was more of an egg white. I used Tamiya pure white and Tamiya Italian red. No pearl. |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jan 16, 2020 10:10:33 GMT -5
I see, thank you. I didn't think it was pearl, but it's sometimes hard to tell from period photos.
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Post by indy on Jan 16, 2020 15:09:15 GMT -5
I swear that I replied to this this morning.....
The car looks really good, Stu. I am sure it looks even better in the light of day. I am hopeful that you get to keep this one.
Super sweet job, sir!
Jordan
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Post by alterrenner on Jan 17, 2020 5:39:07 GMT -5
Yesterday, the 16th, was AJ"s birthday, and you present his first Indy 500 winner!
Very well done, and very well timed.
--Frank
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Post by racermagic on Jan 17, 2020 10:33:31 GMT -5
And I just thought some had bad exhaust and Firestone markings. Stu is still schooling us. This board schools me all the time. Car is Gorgeous. i knew C 1 released 2 versions. One with a short exhaust and with the wrong Firestone decals. Didn't realize BOTH paints were wrong.
Nice car signed for ANYONE. Don't get me wrong, it's a correct car done by a very talented and experienced modeler.
To have THAT one signed in a collection. Nice peice.
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Post by Art Laski on Jan 17, 2020 11:29:54 GMT -5
That's a stunner, Stu!
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Post by jeffmasengale on Jan 19, 2020 18:16:25 GMT -5
I saw this car in person. The photos do not show how beautiful it really is.
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