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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2010 13:42:39 GMT -5
Ready to Complete - The Finishing TouchesTires and exhaust pipe Now I hate the chrome plated on model parts, but is some cases, they are needed. Like on the Watson Roadster, the Nerf Bar and exhaust pipe are two that were polished beyond belief, so leave them alone. One thing is, how do you cover up the brilliant white plastic when you trim the chrome parts off the sprue? Easy...Bare Metal Foil does the trick! Also, as far as resin tires and wheels in one piece. I do like the options they allow while painting. First, paint the tread on the tire. Flat black or Floquil Railroad Colors "Grimy Black." It looks good. Then paint the side walls any semi-gloss black or polish or buff out flat black, to have a smooth surface for the decals to fit on. Mask off the black, and paint the wheels next. I always first use a lite dusting coat of any silver, then use Model Master Metalizer Magnesium and bras combination to get the proper realistic rim look. Now, I could chicken out and paint the wheels a gold color, but that wasn't on the car on race day. Now, the decals I used came from my spare decals sheets. Always save unused decals, you'll never know when you'll need one! Best to you & almost there! Russ
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Post by Calvin on Feb 26, 2010 14:00:14 GMT -5
Good info on the tires. They look real.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2010 17:00:27 GMT -5
Finishing touches - proper exhaust opening One thing, a little thing can make a huge difference. When I used to judge model contests, the one thing that I always looked for was the ends of machine gun barrels and the exhaust on car models. It used to pain me to see how a great build would be wasted by neglecting one little part....the ends of gun barrels and exhaust pipes were left solid. On Watson Roadsters, I try to take the time to use brass pipe or to at least hollow out the plastic exhaust. One simple, little touch can add a great deal. Why spend the time doing a great build on a model not to do the little things that make a good build to a great one? My 2 cents worth. Best to you! Russ
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2010 17:31:57 GMT -5
Finishing touches - back of cockpit/headrest areaWhen you do a Watson Build like I have done, doing the paint job on the body first then adding things like the front a rear suspension to later.....that leave little details to go back and fix, like the headrest area of the cockpit. One thing AMT blew royally.  I first take, bare metal foil and fill the gap between the headrest and body.  Once that is done, I get Humbrol Semi-Gloss Black paint, the same as the cockpit interior. Then I'll add the silver paint snaps to complete the area...then I'll install the drivers seat and exhaust pipe.  Almost done and best to you! Russ
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2010 14:52:41 GMT -5
CHECKERED FLAG!!!!.... so to speakWell, after fighting me tooth and nail, it's almost finished. Lacking a few decals, especially on the other side, (Ouch!) and with a miss-mash of two good decals manufacturers, both Indycals and Fred Cady, these pictures could be taken.  I put the vac-form windscreen on and added the small extension to the top because Parnelli was a big diver for the time.  After I get all of the decals on I'll feel it's finally completed. Until then, it is what it is.....a sort of accurate Old Calhoun.... One final piece of trivia....Why were all of J.C. Agajainin's car numbered 98? J.C. Agajainian entered cars in the Indianapolis 500 for 27 years. 27 of them, his primary cars all carried eh number 98 due to his affection for Michigan College Football Star, Tom Harmon, who Aggie admired. Agajainian also entered 17 other cars over the years....14 with the number 97, one with the number 96 and one with the number 2 for Walt Falkner in 1950. Number 98 were driven by Johnny Mantz, Walt Falkener, Troy Ruttman (who won in 1952), Tony Bettenhausen, Chuck Stephenson, Duane Carter, Lloyd Ruby, Parnelli Jones (Who won in 1963), Billy Vukovich II, Mike Mosley, Gary Bettenhausen, San Sessions, and the ever homely Steve Krisloff. Best to you! Russ
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Post by Calvin on Mar 1, 2010 15:11:15 GMT -5
Congratulations, It looks race ready! Attachments:
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Post by herk56 on Mar 1, 2010 15:23:36 GMT -5
Way to persevere, Russ! This one fought you all the way, but it was worth it, now, wasn't it?
Any luck on those Grant King parts?
Brian
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2010 23:10:20 GMT -5
Way to persevere, Russ! This one fought you all the way, but it was worth it, now, wasn't it? Any luck on those Grant King parts? Brian Brain....I've got them, I just have to get them. I'll get them in a day or two. Thanks for the compliment about Old Calhoun too. Best to you! Russ |
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Post by indy on Mar 3, 2010 15:47:06 GMT -5
Okay, back on topic  Russ, this is really coming together well. The tires look great - the way you paint them and the way the big tires look 1,000x better than the kit ones LOL I agree about the ends of exhaust pipes - it is not usual for me to cut out an exhaust pipe part after opening a kit and grabbing the pin vise! Jordan |
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