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Post by Calvin on Oct 2, 2010 2:13:51 GMT -5
I just got this FW19 the other day.... I've always liked the Rothmans cars from the mid 90's. At this point Im really not to sure which decal layout Im doing? But I know one thing is Im not going to be using those dumb ? marks! A lot of people dont care about the 1/24 Revell kits but they dont bother me, I kinda like to build something easy once in a while to take a break from the hard ones. ;D   The only thing a person has to worry about with these Revell's is the body work. 80% of the time will be doing body work.   So the first thing I did was tossed the instructions out of the way and start gluing the body together. Why? To get rid of those seams.   Then use that good old body filler to solve the seam problem.  More later...... |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 2, 2010 9:34:50 GMT -5
Calvin,
What body filler do you use? Thanks.
John
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Post by Calvin on Oct 2, 2010 10:24:29 GMT -5
Calvin, What body filler do you use? Thanks. John Bondo that comes in a tube, which I shouldn't use. Because it will sink if you dont give it enough prep work. Its best to get stuff you have to add the hardener to. Dont use air dry stuff. ( I set a good example now do I?) LOL ;D |
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 2, 2010 13:12:01 GMT -5
Alright Calvin!
Back at it again! I thought the model machine was slowing down, but as my wife always points out to me, I'm wrong again!
The best filler I've found is Milliput fine. It's a two part filler that you knead together. It takes on a whitish-gray color. What's nice about it is that it is like clay. You can shape it, sand it and it is water soluable for up to about an hour to two hours. Which means you can smooth it in with a little water on your finger so that there is not as much sanding. You can paint it without any problems and it does not shrink over time.
Jim
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Post by Calvin on Oct 3, 2010 1:38:15 GMT -5
Alright Calvin! Back at it again! I thought the model machine was slowing down, but as my wife always points out to me, I'm wrong again! The best filler I've found is Milliput fine. Yep, trying...I got busy with some side jobs and other non model things and I should be able to get something done here in the near future. I'll have to get some of that Milliput. Thanks for the tip. The way I'm currently doing it is slowing me down. But I'm still learning... |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 4, 2010 1:43:59 GMT -5
Next: I sanded down the body filler.  Then primed.... After that dried I spayed some Tamiya white on the air box....then taped it off to get it ready for some TS-15 Blue.  After that I cleared it with Tamiya clear. While that was drying I already had the wings painted and ready for decals.  Then I wet sanded body....  Up next is decal time! |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 5, 2010 23:46:01 GMT -5
Decal time.....These revel decals are very.....very time consuming! But they look good! and... I'm using Indycals for my Rothmans fill in's   This front cockpit white decal will be a tough one! I'll keep at it. (Which is soaking in decal solution.) BTW after I get this front decal on I'm covering over that dumb ? mark with a white decal. |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 7, 2010 1:16:51 GMT -5
More decals on...... the small decals are not hard to do...    Now this is what the car actually looks like at this time, all the other threads were done days later of were I actually was. I thought I would mention that before someone thought I was a machine or something! LOL ;D |
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 7, 2010 7:12:18 GMT -5
I thought I would mention that before someone thought I was a machine or something! LOL ;D Aaawwww Calvin! You're ruining my expectations of you! I always thought of you as the modeling machine man. It's like finding out that Santa Clause isn't real and that there's really no Easter Bunny. What's a person to do! ;D |
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2010 14:50:41 GMT -5
WAIT....You mean Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny arent REAL??? Another thing my parents forgot to tell Me!!!! Calvin, nice work, I'm glad to see this WIP as its another project I have been thinkin' about doing soon, I have to say, Not many people show the decal process and what it looks like when you put on the Solvaset..Its scary isnt it??...Chris  |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 7, 2010 16:02:39 GMT -5
, I have to say, Not many people show the decal process and what it looks like when you put on the Solvaset..Its scary isnt it??...Chris I usally dont show the decal process because it usually takes me no longer than 3hrs to do. But on this one I had to because, just to do the first white decals on the thread above this one took alllllll day last Sunday  and yes the Solvaset can scare the hell out of a person! LOL |
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Post by indycals on Oct 7, 2010 20:33:36 GMT -5
Calvin, you are really making that turd of a kit look good!
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Post by indy on Oct 7, 2010 21:13:39 GMT -5
This pic looks great!! Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 7, 2010 22:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks!  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Oct 8, 2010 8:57:05 GMT -5
This is looking super!
Sandy
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Post by Calvin on Oct 8, 2010 16:38:03 GMT -5
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 8, 2010 18:36:11 GMT -5
[/quote] Would this be the right stuff? [/quote] I prefer the superfine the best. It's a little more expensive but I believe it's worth it. cgi.ebay.com/Milliput-Superfine-White-Two-Part-Putty-8-10-/270626778494?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f029ced7eA little bit goes a long way. I always mix up too much. I ususally end up searching out a resin kit in my inventory and fill in the small bubble holes, that most resin kits have, with what I have overmixed! If you check out the WIP of the Budweiser Lola you can see some of the small places I used it. It fills nicely and once set, about 24 hrs., sands and shapes easily. As you can also see it paints nicely and doesn't shrink over time. Jim |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2010 4:49:31 GMT -5
I've looked at the Milliput before, but never knew anyone who used it, so I never screwed up the courage to buy it. I was a devotee to Tamiya's polyester putty for years, but no shop in my area carries it now.
Great work!!
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Post by Calvin on Oct 18, 2010 22:00:26 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Oct 18, 2010 22:12:23 GMT -5
Wow, makes me remember how I loved watching all the races and cheering for Jack to win it all!! Great model, I have this one in the closet.... er I guess "storage" now and I just hope mine turns out as good! Nice work Calvin!
Jordan
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Post by Chris on Oct 18, 2010 23:17:13 GMT -5
Nice Build, great result...Chris |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2010 0:18:31 GMT -5
Calvin,
Looks race ready!!! Looks great!
Best to you!
Russ
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Post by illeagle10 on Oct 19, 2010 11:29:02 GMT -5
Great job Calvin! If I ever get around to doing mine, I'm going to have to tap into you for some tips.
Jim
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Post by bigevilmodels on Oct 19, 2010 13:33:28 GMT -5
Great job
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Post by alwaysindy on Oct 19, 2010 17:05:38 GMT -5
Calvin:
I'm singin' "Back in the Saddle Again" for you...THE MACHINE is in the house!
You like to build something "easy?" I'm like Michael, those Rev/Germ kits are a "beeatch!" What did you do, WELD the rear wing on? Did you use a GALLON of decal solvent to make them lay down? Those kits are tough, and as usual, you make it look easy...Beautiful work, my friend...makes me want to light up a Rothman's (even though I've never seen one)...
Tim
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2011 20:03:52 GMT -5
Really sweet job! Beautiful!
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Post by Calvin on Dec 7, 2015 0:16:04 GMT -5
I fixed all of the image links in this thread as this is one my favorite F1 builds....which might puzzle some people, but I really had a wonderful time building this! I also took a current HD picture! New Picture  Old Picture  Point and shoot picture... HAHAHAHAH! and I thought it was good! isn't that sad? LOL |
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Post by mrpeters on Dec 9, 2015 9:33:20 GMT -5
wow! great photo!
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 9, 2015 13:34:39 GMT -5
Nice looking model, Calvin!
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Post by Patrick on Dec 9, 2015 16:32:16 GMT -5
Great job for an Indy fan! LOL!!!!!!!!! No, really excellent model and photography!
Patrick
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