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Post by johnt on Jul 16, 2013 8:35:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys! It's getting there slowly.
Luigi, yes I think so. But the windex is still pretty strong and will go through to plastic if you're not careful. The dullcote layer is my failsafe, seems to be very resistant to the windex.
Cheers
JT
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 16, 2013 18:01:25 GMT -5
Hiya John! Man. this thing is lookin fantastic! That is some realistic rustification right there!  |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 17, 2013 3:50:02 GMT -5
Is dullcote laquer based?
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Post by macmcconnell. on Jul 17, 2013 4:17:05 GMT -5
Great work John so suttle and pleasing to the eye
Mac
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Post by TRM on Jul 17, 2013 5:57:56 GMT -5
Excellent progression on this John!!! Can't get enough of the rusting and fading!!! Nicely done!
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Post by johnt on Jul 17, 2013 9:27:33 GMT -5
Hi guys, many thanks for your comments. It's a cool technique but Marc Reusser and Bernd Willmer on another forum did it first, though a little differently to this. Is dullcote laquer based? Hi mate, that's a good question. Another guy asked me that on another forum, this was my reply: I just did a quick internet search and still not sure. It's got "Lacquer" on the tin - sometimes the word means acrylic compounds dissolved in a lacquer thinner, sometimes it just means a varnish for wood or other substances. On the Testors website it says: Dullcote is a lacquer-based clear overcoat. But it is found under the enamels sub-menu! www.testors.com/product/0/1160X/_/Dullcote_LacquerWell it doesn't smell like enamel, my guess is no, it's not enamel, but a lacquer based acrylic, but clearly more resistant to windex than Tamiya acrylics. That I've found for sure from my own tests.  Cheers JT |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2013 13:29:36 GMT -5
That's some awesome paint work there John!
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Post by bullardino on Jul 17, 2013 15:32:25 GMT -5
Thanks a lot, John. It's likely you're right, it's the laquer in the formula that makes it so hard to remove for windex. Very interesting technique, I think I will try it  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 17, 2013 19:55:06 GMT -5
Yes, it's lacquer-based. The easiest way to remove it (not sure why you would want to though!) is to use lacquer-thinner or even regular enamel thinner, although the latter may cause some unpleasant issues with the flattening agent depending on how it comes back out of suspension in the process. The stuff that comes in the spray can is also sold in glass bottles for spraying through an airbrush.
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Post by johnt on Jul 19, 2013 19:01:21 GMT -5
Hi folks, here's a quick update. I've added the roof, and started some rust streaks etc using oil paints.  Is it too late for a cut and polish?  Cheers JT |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 19, 2013 19:21:45 GMT -5
Looking even better with the streaks! Another winner coming our way...
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 19, 2013 19:57:28 GMT -5
Very nice work on the roof JT. Also love the contrast of that blue door, very eye-catching!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 20, 2013 5:56:16 GMT -5
Nice RUST!!
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Post by Mence on Jul 23, 2013 0:42:01 GMT -5
Very nice John, like the finish you're achieving.
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Post by Leon on Jul 23, 2013 4:31:44 GMT -5
John,this is looking great.Your rust effects look spot on .Keep up the excellent work. |
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Post by johnt on Jul 23, 2013 8:27:05 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I have a new admiration for car and bike modellers, masking out and painting bits like chrome and the like is a real challenge for me! (mistakes are covered with rust  ) Cheers JT |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 24, 2013 8:36:54 GMT -5
Even more awesome than ever, JT It's already rusted metal, not painted plastic. And I know, from your previous builds, it will get better and better |
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Post by multicam on Jul 25, 2013 16:32:15 GMT -5
Streaking looks superb! Subtle and realistic! Beautiful!
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Post by johnt on Jul 28, 2013 19:02:45 GMT -5
Hi guys and thanks for your great comments! Time for an update. I glued the windows in place with Tamiya clear varnish, clean up of the clear parts was with Tamiya Lacquer Thinner on a fine brush - taking care not to melt the paint with that.  The kits chrome parts were too clean, they were sprayed with dullcote to age them. Then oils were used to add rust. Some masking has been added to the windscreen, which is awaiting a light spray of grime.  Thanks for following along, cheers! JT |
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Post by TRM on Jul 28, 2013 19:11:47 GMT -5
Simply fantastic JT!! Marvelous eye for detail my friend!!
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Post by MOOSE. on Jul 28, 2013 19:19:04 GMT -5
Simply amazing, John! I love building cars and love the "show" look... But I give credit where it is due buddy... The rusting /weathering looks phenomenal... Excellent work
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 28, 2013 19:51:18 GMT -5
Very nice work on the clear parts and other details JT, the rust bucket's looking awful nice.
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Post by multicam on Jul 29, 2013 8:23:25 GMT -5
Echos. Nice work:) You're getting too close to being done, however. I don't want this one to end;)
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Post by bbd468 on Jul 29, 2013 11:15:33 GMT -5
My goodness JT, that is bloody magnificent work right there! Amazing!!!!! |
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Post by bullardino on Jul 30, 2013 9:25:33 GMT -5
Simply awesome...
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Post by johnt on Jul 31, 2013 8:28:18 GMT -5
Big thanks guys! Hi T, I'm thinking that's the trick to it with cars and the like, the little details. Cheers buddy! Hi Moose, your Ferrari is awesome mate! Love that show look. Hi Bill, glad you like it so far! Hi Richard, thanks mate! Hi Nate, yep nearly done. But then there's the next project... Hi Gary, thanks much appreciated! Hi Luigi, thanks for following along, I hope you like it. See you again soon, cheers JT |
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Post by Mence on Jul 31, 2013 9:35:07 GMT -5
Awesome John, superb finish!
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Post by tigrazor on Jul 31, 2013 11:55:05 GMT -5
Ohhhhh man. How could I miss that one? Just incredibly awesome build. Wundervoll!  |
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Post by `Boots` on Jul 31, 2013 16:14:24 GMT -5
Thats simply mind blowingly good John............the appearance is just sooooo bang on, love it |
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Post by johnt on Aug 6, 2013 17:02:44 GMT -5
Hi guys, many thanks for your awesome comments! Time for another update, getting close to finishing now.  The wheels are on, with a fine spray of mud.  As you can see the tail lights and sundry small items have to be painted and added, then some last oil paint effects and a very light filter/dust. Cheers JT |
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