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Post by mrversatile on Apr 7, 2024 13:31:55 GMT -5
After a couple of builds of some subpar kits I have decided to ease myself into something a bit builder friendly; The Tamiya McLaren Senna in 1/24 scale. I have acquired the Gravity Colors tricoat set for the McLaren "Trophy Orange" paint. I also will add the Studio 27 carbon fiber decal set. Let's see how this goes.
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Post by sharp on Apr 7, 2024 13:36:55 GMT -5
Looks like a nice project. Can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit.
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Post by project510 on Apr 7, 2024 18:07:55 GMT -5
Oh heck ya, I almost purchased this yesterday haha. Cant wait to see you build it.
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Post by handiabled on Apr 8, 2024 2:24:29 GMT -5
Bookmarked! From the name of the color you are putting on this one it should be amazing!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 8, 2024 2:55:19 GMT -5
Sweet!! Can’t wait to watch this one
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Post by 70 STING on Apr 8, 2024 8:22:34 GMT -5
I hear ya regarding subpar kits. The Senna is a high-end kit, but being a Tamiya I’m sure you're gonna have a good time.
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Post by project510 on Apr 8, 2024 10:12:23 GMT -5
I hear ya regarding subpar kits. The Senna is a high-end kit, but being a Tamiya I’m sure you're gonna have a good time. And you thought adding CF to the hood of my vette was difficult. This one looks impossible haha.
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Post by mrversatile on Apr 15, 2024 12:49:01 GMT -5
Ok, first things first. I isolated the body panels that need to be painted orange, sanded them with a 1500 grit sanding sponge, then cleaned and primed them with Gravity Colors "dark gray" primer which was recommended under this tricoat color. This kit is a bit unorthodox in its design insofar as there is no body "shell," but body panels that attach to the molded carbon fiber shell.
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Post by project510 on Apr 15, 2024 14:15:13 GMT -5
Cant wait to see it. I had not taken a look at the instructions before. I had no idea it was assembled that way. Good luck!
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Post by 70 STING on Apr 16, 2024 8:32:54 GMT -5
Ok, first things first. I isolated the body panels that need to be painted orange, sanded them with a 1500 grit sanding sponge, then cleaned and primed them with Gravity Colors "dark gray" primer which was recommended under this tricoat color. This kit is a bit unorthodox in its design insofar as there is no body "shell," but body panels that attach to the molded carbon fiber shell. Alignment, alignment, alignment.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 17, 2024 4:31:56 GMT -5
Interesting. Looking forward to watching this.
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Post by mrversatile on Apr 17, 2024 6:13:14 GMT -5
Well, an inauspicious start with this one. The Gravity Colors "Dark Primer" lacquer caused some crazing which became more evident when I applied a couple of coats of base color. So I had to do some sanding and repriming with a seal coat of Tamiya fine primer. I will then reapply the dark primer bc it seems to be necessary to get the right tone with the basecoat which is translucent red, and when applied, looks like a lavender color.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 17, 2024 6:20:21 GMT -5
Wow.....this is going to be a great build to watch come together Gil. I dunno about the user-friendly build up with this particular car but am looking forward to your approach to this beauty of a car. Sorry to hear about the paint crazing but know that you'll whip this into some good shape. Looking forward to the recovery efforts pal.
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Post by project510 on Apr 17, 2024 10:25:00 GMT -5
Tough start, but it will be worth it!
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Post by dupes on Apr 17, 2024 15:56:33 GMT -5
That's pretty funky how those panels attach. I was going to make a comment about how masking this looked like a chore! Good save on your parts.
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Post by mrversatile on Apr 18, 2024 20:23:15 GMT -5
Ok, I got this sorted out so to speak. It helps to go to the Gravity Colors website to find out which paint is applied first as I was apparently confused by the labeling. The tricoat paint has an orange metallic pearl and a sort of translucent red, and when I purchased it, it recommended the dark primer. Well, the bottles labeled the translucent red as a "basecoat" so I naturally assumed that this was the first of the three finishes. The orange pearl, which is usually a mid coat, I believe was labeled as an "undercoat." If you recall from the previous pictures, I had sprayed the dark primer and then the translucent red which ended up looking like a lavender color. The crazing then caused me to seal with Tamiya fine gray primer when I decided to check the website for application instructions because it didn't seem like the process was correct, and alas I was right. Gravity paints are from Spain (if I remember correctly) so the lingo might be a bit different. The orange pearl is actually the basecoat and the translucent red is the mid-coat...plus the dark primer isn't mandatory. So I proceeded to apply the paint over the Tamiya primer and finally the clear coat, and WOW, what a color!!. The picture doesn't do it justice and the actual color is called McLaren "Orange Azores."
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Post by handiabled on Apr 19, 2024 1:40:03 GMT -5
The way the light is catching the parts at a distance I think this paint job will be mind blowing
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Post by modelcarjr on Apr 19, 2024 20:57:26 GMT -5
Gil, the paint looks great! That orange really pops!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 20, 2024 17:35:08 GMT -5
That color looks really sweet!!
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Post by project510 on Apr 20, 2024 18:30:36 GMT -5
Happy to hear you worked that out! Looks like a great color!
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Post by BattleScale Collectica Show on Apr 21, 2024 5:26:42 GMT -5
Really curious to see how that body comes together. The paint looks really unique!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 21, 2024 7:53:07 GMT -5
And the magic show starts folks!!
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Post by mrversatile on May 3, 2024 20:20:14 GMT -5
Just a bit of progress here. The first of the over 120 carbon fiber decals were applied to the rear louvers and the first polished panel was added to the shell. Also added were some coolers and radiator assembly, Next is adding the numerous glass panels which is a bit unorthodox in the usual order. This is definitely a uniquely engineered kit for a very unique vehicle.
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Post by 70 STING on May 3, 2024 21:55:15 GMT -5
Too many carbon fibre decals for my blood. Looks awesome so far!
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 3, 2024 23:39:01 GMT -5
I’d go crazy with that much carbon fiber. Really beautiful work so far. It looks great.
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Post by handiabled on May 4, 2024 2:11:42 GMT -5
The color really pops next to the carbon fiber. Sounds like a ton of carbon decals to come!
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Post by mrversatile on May 5, 2024 8:41:40 GMT -5
Thanks guys. I slightly underestimated the amount of carbon fiber decals. There are 147.
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 6, 2024 3:38:03 GMT -5
147?
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Post by mrversatile on May 13, 2024 15:59:14 GMT -5
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Post by keavdog on May 13, 2024 17:18:57 GMT -5
Looks fantastic
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