John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Sept 2, 2014 18:28:24 GMT -5
This is a gift for my dad who has always wanted a bright red 50's-60's Corvette. As this is the first car on a workbench full of "dirty old armor", any advice from experienced car builders would be appreciated. The body was washed and polished underwater with 400 grit paper, Primed in white, Polished again, underwater, Primed again in white, Finally given 2 layers of red Testors Lacquer (polished wet with steel wool, between layers), Followed with a final layer of Testors Gloss Lacquer. Here's where it stands now:    My local club guy showed me how to use Bare Metal Foil product around windows and trim and that seemed simple enough. The interior looks to be straightforward in terms of painting and building. Any advice on Whitewall tires? The kit included the black rubber/vinyl type of tires. Thanks, John |
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Post by Leon on Sept 2, 2014 19:32:30 GMT -5
John the vette is looking fantastic.Excellent work on the painting.   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 2, 2014 22:55:45 GMT -5
Love the color!!!
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Post by TRM on Sept 3, 2014 7:49:04 GMT -5
That's how its done there John!! Lovely color!! Great gift too!! LOL...my dad is getting an aircraft carrier at some point! Keep the updates coming!!
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 3, 2014 12:05:13 GMT -5
WOW, thats SHINY!!!  Looks great fella! |
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John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Sept 14, 2014 22:58:46 GMT -5
A lot of work done. The body has been given Testors Gloss Laquer and the interior painted in acrylics and oils. Reading of the internets indicated that the front wheel mounts are too high, giving the car a 4 x 4 look. They were correct and the mounting axles were cut and repositioned about 3mm. Too high!      New position:  The under frame will be painted black. Then comes the Chrome and waxing, Lots and lots of waxing. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 15, 2014 3:51:57 GMT -5
Looking sharp John!!!! Nice work on the interior.
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Post by bullardino on Sept 15, 2014 4:09:03 GMT -5
Very nice |
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Post by eastrock on Sept 15, 2014 7:20:19 GMT -5
Nice color in the C1! With regards to the white side wall try using white primer with circular template or try to print out with a white decal paper... just my 2 cents...
Cheers!
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Post by dupes on Sept 15, 2014 8:22:37 GMT -5
I swear I built this one...had to have been a loooooong time ago, though. Looking good!
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Post by mrt51 on Sept 15, 2014 9:04:23 GMT -5
Looking good to me!
Terry
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Post by johnt on Sept 15, 2014 9:52:10 GMT -5
Hi John
That looks lovely so far!
Cheers
JT
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Post by John Everett on Nov 3, 2014 23:08:06 GMT -5
Thanks for following! It's been a few weeks but I think I'm getting around the final bend towards completion. The interior and under frame have been glued to the body. Now the chrome can start. This is my first time using the Bare Metal Foil product. It works a treat! If you've never tried it, you should. I could see this stuff being handy for airplanes and sci-fi alike. The foil comes on a peel and stick sheet. Cut off what you need and the press it down firmly with a toothpick or other non-scratching object. Use tape to guide the tip of a new blade along the edge of where you want to place the chrome effect.  Peel the tape and foil off together.  Oddly shaped areas may require extra care and cutting.   I'm also adding panel depth with a simple oil based wash. Is there something better for this purpose?  |
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Post by Leon on Nov 4, 2014 17:17:42 GMT -5
Awesome work on the BMF and wash John. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2014 19:45:50 GMT -5
Man, it is looking very fine!!! So smooth!!!
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Post by John Everett on Nov 13, 2014 22:28:33 GMT -5
Nearing the end with the car. You can still see spots with the missing windscreen and around the tires. But otherwise, we're almost ready for a final shine and mounting to the base. The base is resin and is available from www.coldbasementmodels.com The base was designed for a 1/35 Sherman tank. But it works just fine with a 1/25 Corvette as well. The figures are vinyl and I'll be doing a complete resculpt of their clothing. But their poses will remain the same.   |
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Post by pantherf on Nov 14, 2014 3:07:29 GMT -5
It has that nice 50's feeling about it... the kit that is. Hey, do they still produce kits with the diecast metal bodies? I had a few but never built them. I thought it would be a great idea to add natural weight to them. A good or bad idea? So what's your Dad think of his new shiny red 'Vette? Looks awesome to me. Jeff |
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Post by TRM on Nov 14, 2014 7:25:00 GMT -5
Looking great John! Nice find on the figures! I'm sure you will make light work of the modifications!! Keep up the solid work brotha!
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Post by John Everett on Nov 14, 2014 10:31:40 GMT -5
Hey, do they still produce kits with the diecast metal bodies? So what's your Dad think of his new shiny red 'Vette? Jeff I know some kits are still done in die-cast because I've seen a few builders working/modifying them. But plastic car kits are easy to find and I've already got a workshop full of paint and glue designed for plastic. I think dad will like it just fine. He used to be on a Mace missile crew back in the early 60's. I built him the old Renwal kit as a Christmas gift two years ago (not an easy build). So a red Corvette would also be a kit he would enjoy.    It makes a nicer gift than a tie or a pair of socks! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 14, 2014 12:43:55 GMT -5
That corvette is looking lovely... looking forward to see it completed. Nice work on the Mace missile... loved it!
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John Everett
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Post by John Everett on Nov 22, 2014 17:49:39 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Nov 22, 2014 18:39:05 GMT -5
Nice sculpting on the figure John! Going to look great next to the Vette.
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 23, 2014 15:00:12 GMT -5
LOL about odd shaped head... for a minute I thought he was Captain Picard. Nice process on the figures... looking forward to see them completed!
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Post by bbd468 on Dec 1, 2014 10:12:10 GMT -5
Excellent works Fella! |
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Looks great fella!
