|
|
Post by stitchdup on Jul 3, 2020 6:34:04 GMT -7
wow jaw dropping customising going on here
|
|
|
|
Post by poet on Jul 3, 2020 8:01:39 GMT -7
Awesome! How do you keep your perspective on that thing! Down is up, up is down.  |
|
|
|
Post by pete on Jul 3, 2020 12:30:11 GMT -7
Just floored!! Amazing work here sir...Love the tangent you have gone on with this build.  |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 13, 2020 3:58:25 GMT -7
Thankyou guys, much appreciated ! Sorry its slow progress, but im busy with my new airbrush... experimenting !  So far, so good ! Im liking these acrylic colours, and spraying indoors ! They actually smell slightly floral, which is weird ? Chassis and engine block has a white primer then a couple of coats of electric blue. BUT i have a surprise coming up as this is a base coat for the next layer ! Hopefully it works out ok, a crazy car needs a crazy colour and i love this new stuff i bought.. think your gonna like it ! More soon...  |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 13, 2020 4:58:08 GMT -7
Just adding a post, it's my 1000th on this forum !  |
|
|
|
Post by poet on Jul 13, 2020 18:57:35 GMT -7
Beautiful color! I bought some satin finish acrylic paint that I've used for weathering but I want to try it on a whole body.
Congrats on your 1000th post!
|
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 14, 2020 2:14:07 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis,
These acrylics don't seem to react with anything, I've tried Tamiya clear on top, future floor polish and acrylic clear varnish, all work great ! As long as they have dried for a few days, no problems !
Just can't decide which is best now !
|
|
|
|
Post by leon on Jul 14, 2020 2:49:22 GMT -7
Paint looks really good!
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Jul 14, 2020 5:01:22 GMT -7
AWESOME to see more progress mate, love that color man.
|
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 22, 2020 3:18:23 GMT -7
Thank you guys ! PROGRESS ! Finally !  Just got the chassis and engine in paint, and i swear its un-photographable ! ! EVERY picture looks like a different colour, its driving me crazy ! Sooo.. ive tried a video instead, and it still looks dark ( the paint is more similar to the above blue ! ) But i love it ! A couple of coats of white primer, 3 of electric blue, 8/9 coats of flake and around 6 coats of clear ! Luckily im thinning most paints, so its not that thick a coat on it ! Hopefully this comes out ok, let me know if you cant see it.... 
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Jul 22, 2020 5:01:01 GMT -7
Sounds like the chassis will be twice the size now with all that paint, body will sit high, might need to lower it again  Looking forward to that video or pics Martin. |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Jul 22, 2020 7:25:41 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis, These acrylics don't seem to react with anything, I've tried Tamiya clear on top, future floor polish and acrylic clear varnish, all work great ! As long as they have dried for a few days, no problems ! Just can't decide which is best now ! Those are all acrylics too mate, i wouldn't risk it over enamel though. |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 22, 2020 9:55:23 GMT -7
Can you see the video if i post it this way ?
|
|
|
|
Post by leon on Jul 22, 2020 13:05:59 GMT -7
Chassis and engine look great Martin! Video looks good.
|
|
|
|
Post by moramarth on Jul 22, 2020 14:14:34 GMT -7
|
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Jul 22, 2020 14:18:52 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis, These acrylics don't seem to react with anything, I've tried Tamiya clear on top, future floor polish and acrylic clear varnish, all work great ! As long as they have dried for a few days, no problems ! Just can't decide which is best now ! Those are all acrylics too mate, i wouldn't risk it over enamel though. Yes true mate, maybe not over an enamel base ! The Tamiya spray cans are a synthetic laquer and I was concerned they might go crazy ! Leon, moramorth, thanks guys, can't work out how to post vids so I cheated ! ! |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Aug 7, 2020 7:17:42 GMT -7
Quick update.. Yes i know i havent added much to this lately, been busy spraying mostly.. But ive lately been parts chasing for this, everything chrome i can find to add ! Engine has new front cover, sump, water pump, starter, fan and front pulleys in chrome. Need to wire it soon too. Ive also been tryng to produce scale engraving for a while and think ive got it ! New chrome card from a hobby shop works, some tear or rip the surface but this works ! Im using a tiny pointed file to `engrave` and the dots are just wooden tooth picks ! What do you think ?  |
|
|
|
Post by poet on Aug 7, 2020 9:06:55 GMT -7
Awesome stuff! I've been looking into some engraving as well but you've scored big. Beautiful!
|
|
|
|
Post by leon on Aug 7, 2020 13:11:11 GMT -7
That looks really awesome Martin! Never seen that done before.  |
|
|
|
Post by pete on Aug 7, 2020 13:39:51 GMT -7
Get your self a set of embossing tools. (should be able to find em at a craft store) If they sell embossing metal they will have the tools. That's awesome looking Martin! Adds a whole new level to your build.  |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Aug 8, 2020 5:34:14 GMT -7
Thanks guys, its nice to develop new ideas ! And cheers for the link Pete, i`ll look out for some as they look idea to use !  |
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Aug 8, 2020 7:25:29 GMT -7
You can find the embossing tools in the nail art stuff on amazon. I've got a set with 12 embossing tools and 12 tiny brushes for about 6 quid
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Aug 10, 2020 2:43:11 GMT -7
OH WOW !!!
That engraving is just masterful Martin.
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Aug 14, 2020 8:17:21 GMT -7
Totally missed this one! Man I am SUPER impressed with the progress on this car so far. WOW!!
|
|
|
|
Post by mmthrax on Aug 15, 2020 14:16:41 GMT -7
This project is out of this world. Talk about outside the box!! Lots of great scratchbuilding and problem solving. Great job with the engraving too. Proper crazy mate. Doing my nut in!!  |
|
|
|
Post by lowlife on Aug 16, 2020 16:00:59 GMT -7
Thanks guys, appreciate the comments !
I laughed at yours Mark, yeah it's not to everyone's taste, but I like to be different !
No excuses with progress, but I'm back in hospital again. My hernia returned so I'm in for another fix... Looking forward to continuing with this in a couple of weeks, but I'll still be following all your builds on here so keep building guys !
|
|
|
|
Post by stitchdup on Aug 16, 2020 16:16:42 GMT -7
get well soon Martin
|
|
|
|
Post by mmthrax on Aug 17, 2020 9:01:24 GMT -7
Ugh sorry to hear that mate.
I had a crash on my bicycle July 1st, and that kept me "occupied" till about a week ago, so I feel for you.
Hope you feel better real soon.
|
|
|
|
Post by mustang1989 on Aug 21, 2020 5:11:46 GMT -7
Hope all goes well for you Martin. Looking forward to seeing you back around building this awesome model again soon. Take care bro.
|
|
|
|
Post by DeeCee on Aug 21, 2020 5:43:15 GMT -7
All the best mate, i would never get a Hernia, you got to do something to get those.. |
|
