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Post by Calvin on Aug 6, 2013 18:25:00 GMT -5
Thanks for the WIP! Its nice to know about the screws. I cant wait to see the blue on this!
Someday I'm going try 1/43rd......
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Post by Calvin on Aug 6, 2013 18:27:57 GMT -5
Calvin has a cattle prod, and he knows how to use it. No I wouldn't use it. I dont even know how to rope a cow properly - In FFA I roped myself in front of all the hot cowgirls.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 6, 2013 20:28:22 GMT -5
Don't tell him that, Calvin. We have to keep him motivated. You sound like me, I never miss a chance to humiliate myself in public, usually on the golf course.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 7, 2013 19:57:32 GMT -5
A little more progress today, SMTS gives you a template for mounting the oil tank. Should have done this BEFORE primeing. Duh.  As with any kit, but ESPECIALLY with 'Forty Three's', test fit, Test Fit, TEST FIT,   |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 19, 2013 15:01:40 GMT -5
I got a little more done over the weekend. Tested the Tam French Blue over gray and white base coats and the white gives the best look by far. Suspension parts and the wheels which appear to be highly polished were airbrushed with Alcad. Seat and other small stuff painted as well. Hope to spray the blue this week.  |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 19, 2013 15:39:07 GMT -5
Yeah I kinda figured the white primer would be the winning combo. I cant wait to see the blue on! Its such a beautiful car!
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 27, 2013 16:24:27 GMT -5
I did some painting today using Tamiya French Blue. Without having an actual paint sample this seems a pretty good match.   |
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Post by Calvin on Aug 27, 2013 17:07:17 GMT -5
I think the blue looks beautiful!
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Post by clm1545 on Aug 27, 2013 17:57:54 GMT -5
Looking good, Sandy
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Post by INDY22IAM on Aug 28, 2013 7:19:11 GMT -5
Looks like a match made in heaven. The blue looks stunning. i am sure it will really pop once you get the decals on it.
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Post by indy on Aug 28, 2013 7:20:33 GMT -5
I like the blue, nice work.
Jordan
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Aug 28, 2013 7:50:52 GMT -5
Thanks guys. A few days of drying time and then a little buffing for a couple small glitches and then start the detail painting. Whats the earliest that anyone has buffed Tamiya paint after spraying?
Sandy
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Post by harveythedog2 on Aug 28, 2013 9:10:52 GMT -5
Looks great Sandy. It's certain to be a stunner!
Stu
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Post by Calvin on Aug 28, 2013 11:28:29 GMT -5
Whats the earliest that anyone has buffed Tamiya paint after spraying? After the bugs stop sticking to it.  |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 6, 2013 18:14:21 GMT -5
Racing along like a snail on Red Bull, I've gotten to some detail painting. On small areas I outline them with a small sharp point artist pen (this gives a sharp, clean edge) then fill it in with the larger artist 'brush' pen. They're water color so any slip cleans up easily with a damp q-tip. Then make a simple mask and airbrush a light coat of clear to seal it. Always open to suggestions and comments... Had a very weird thing happen last night, I dreamed I was a young man again, not an old coot... oops, wrong thing, this is it- I cleaned up my work bench (yep, big mistake, never do this!) and put down a clean paper towel- Scott's - this morning it had etched into the Tamiya paint! I kid you not. The Watson chassis had been sitting bottom down on it and I had to sand the bottom and re-paint today. Never, ever had that happen.  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Sept 6, 2013 19:17:21 GMT -5
Coming along nicely. Good tip on the detail painting
John
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Sept 18, 2013 8:22:14 GMT -5
The decals and clear coat are on, but there's a little more touch up to do then start putting it all together. I used Testor's 'Wet Look' clear lacquer that some one here mentioned. It worked really well sprayed out of the can, it dried quick and hard with a nice shine and didn't harm the Indycal decals. I warmed the can like you would do with a Tamiya can and it came out like gangbusters, maybe too much. This is something that I need to experiment with some more. It puddled in a few spots which had to be sanded out, but this was really just first use operator error. I'd say it's pretty good stuff and will use it again. Michael, just a thought, how about some tire decals that are not pure white. How about some that are an off white/dirty white that would look more 'used' than bright white ones.  |
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Post by clm1545 on Sept 18, 2013 11:19:11 GMT -5
Looking real good, Sandy
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Post by indy on Sept 18, 2013 12:10:28 GMT -5
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Post by pntmachine on Sept 18, 2013 14:08:36 GMT -5
Very nicely done. It looks really good and can't wait to see it together. Its great to know about the clear as well. I bought a can of both testor's clears and have yet to try them. I also bought some automotive paint and clear as well to try out for another project. I hope it works out because the cans are alot bigger. Anyway it looks great!
Kevin
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Post by Calvin on Sept 18, 2013 14:47:13 GMT -5
I just absolutely love it!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2013 19:39:12 GMT -5
Looks good Sandy....
Russ
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Post by racerbrown on Sept 18, 2013 21:23:55 GMT -5
I like it!
I like it!
duane:-)
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Post by INDY22IAM on Sept 18, 2013 21:55:51 GMT -5
Looking good. I am thinking about doing this one in 1/18th scale.
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Oct 21, 2013 18:32:00 GMT -5
After side tracking a bit it's back to the Watson. Just put a lot of real small suspension parts on. The 'snaps' on the upholstery are rivet decals from Indycal. Sandy  |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Oct 22, 2013 16:54:53 GMT -5
SWEEEEEEEEET!!!!
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 18, 2014 15:21:58 GMT -5
Well, I'm throwing the flag and calling this one done, hope you guys like it. Michael's decals were great and his suggestion of the Tamiya blue was right on the money. The Testor's "Wet Look" clear is excellent and recommended. The SMTS 1/43 white metal kit was very good, a bit 'stubborn' at times but a fun build. Sandy  I've been trying to upload this second photo for 30 minutes, but Photobucket isn't cooperating today-  |
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Post by indy on Feb 18, 2014 15:30:39 GMT -5
Looks awesome, Sandy. Hard to believe it is 1/43. Way to stick with this one.
Jordan
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 18, 2014 15:51:08 GMT -5
Looks real good, Sandy. My advice, dump Photobucket, and go to IMGUR. Much better IMO.
Craig
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Post by lance on Feb 18, 2014 16:06:38 GMT -5
Beutiful job, I always struggle with 43rd scale kits.
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