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Post by imatanker on Nov 2, 2013 15:31:56 GMT -5
How did you keep it on the table Prof? It's so smooth. The lines on this auto are just outstanding.
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Post by danb on Nov 2, 2013 15:43:26 GMT -5
Jeeeeez Prof that is amazing this will be another top shelf model from the master  Dan B |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 2, 2013 16:23:21 GMT -5
Great bodywork  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 2, 2013 18:11:00 GMT -5
Looking good... can't wait to see it painted next!
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Post by noname on Nov 5, 2013 6:50:12 GMT -5
I always find a nice body looks sexy in primer.
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Post by robbo on Nov 5, 2013 7:14:08 GMT -5
Red going on soon eh? can't wait to see this in it's colour
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Post by Mence on Nov 5, 2013 10:32:21 GMT -5
Very kind chaps, thank you.
Update as soon as the camera has charged but be warned, Lion Red is, err.. Brown!
It's a sort of brick red with a fine gold fleck in it but you need to view it in bright natural light to get the full effect, something that the UK in Autumn is seriously lacking!
Back later...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 5, 2013 14:16:33 GMT -5
Looking forward to it!
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Post by Mence on Nov 6, 2013 5:33:43 GMT -5
Chaps. Sorry for the delay, other things got in the way as usual. Quick update. Colour coat on.  Followed by the BMF and clear coat.  That's it, told you it was quick! |
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Post by imatanker on Nov 6, 2013 8:40:32 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 6, 2013 9:58:23 GMT -5
Dig it!!!
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Post by Mence on Nov 6, 2013 10:21:33 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I'm kinda warming to it too. Even though it's an official Aston Martin colour, bet you don't see many painted in it!
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Post by bullardino on Nov 6, 2013 12:12:21 GMT -5
Ohhhh... Shiny red... What a nice color I will never get another red car in my life, but I still like it when it's so shiny |
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Post by Mence on Nov 6, 2013 12:17:45 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi, it's a sort of red, more brown really. I can assure you it looks much better in bright natural light.
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 6, 2013 18:24:10 GMT -5
Nice looking red there Mence!
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Post by noll on Nov 6, 2013 19:17:42 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 6, 2013 19:19:14 GMT -5
Gorgeous paint job Mence! Che is so Chiny!  |
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Post by imatanker on Nov 6, 2013 20:21:26 GMT -5
Thanks guys, I'm kinda warming to it too. Even though it's an official Aston Martin colour, bet you don't see many painted in it! So much the better Mence. And I think you're right about not seeing many that shade |
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Post by Mence on Nov 7, 2013 11:52:28 GMT -5
Many thanks chaps.
Bit of under bonnet detailing going on at the moment then hopefully another update will appear.
Back soon...
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Post by Keith Christie on Nov 7, 2013 14:16:24 GMT -5
Hi Mence,
Really nice job on the paint work mate. The clear coat looks very smooth, it doesn't look like it will need much polishing.
I'm not sure if I would order a DBS in that colour though.
Looking forward to the next update.
Best Regards
Keith.
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Post by Mence on Nov 7, 2013 15:14:08 GMT -5
Hey chaps, cheers. I think it's fair to say it's an acquired taste and to be honest, not what I planned. I now have a jar full of paint I will probably never use if anyone is interested?  Made a little progress this evening so will probably post an update Saturday. Need to get a crack on as Tamiya have now given an official release date for the new 1/6 Harley, 30th November. |
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Post by robbo on Nov 7, 2013 15:21:17 GMT -5
Wowzer, love that colour, wasn't too sure in the bottle but looks the bees knees on the car mate, nice and glossy too
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2013 16:08:30 GMT -5
Even though it's an official Aston Martin colour, bet you don't see many painted in it! If my numbers come up this weekend you'll see mine in it Great paintwork Mence  how do you keep the dust away? |
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Post by Mence on Nov 8, 2013 1:32:36 GMT -5
Chaps
Robbo, thanks buddy, as I said before it does look better in good light, ever so slightly metallic which helps!
Steve, cheers matey, as for dust, well, if you build shiny things tis a problem. You can minimise the issue though.
1. Always clean your spraying area best you can, a damp cloth picks up most specs of dust, loose overspray etc.
2. Have a clean tack cloth handy, you can get these from online model shops or auto stores like Halfords, wipe it over you moggle just before spraying, all the crud sticks to it but it doesn't harm the the part or leave a residue on what you are spraying.
3. After laying on your paint and especially clear coat, place the painted part in a large, clean plastic box with a lid, big sandwich boxes you can pick up from a general store like Wilkinsons for a couple of quid are great, leave it there until the coat is properly cured, after that, any tiny specs you may have overlooked can be swiftly sorted with Micromesh or similar.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2013 3:15:20 GMT -5
Cheers for the info buddy 'Av a Korma on me |
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2013 3:34:58 GMT -5
Prof,just catching up and i have to say the color looks stunning mate.Very nicely done. |
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Post by Mence on Nov 8, 2013 15:08:58 GMT -5
My pleasure Steve, many thanks mate, I love a good Korma! Hey Leon, thanks for the positives mate, appreciated. Update tomorrow due to far too much red wine tonight... |
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Post by Mence on Nov 8, 2013 16:03:59 GMT -5
The post din dins ones always do me in, must be me age. Not had much tonight but it's gone straight to me head!
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Post by imatanker on Nov 8, 2013 17:43:09 GMT -5
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Post by wetsellery on Nov 9, 2013 12:35:20 GMT -5
Oh yes, she's a real stunner in red.
Nice paintjob, exterior as well as interior.
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how do you keep the dust away? 
