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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 14:53:50 GMT -5
Since tutorials or how-tos were mentioned in the '40 Ford Coupe thread, I've got a couple of things I'd like to either have explained or see a tutorial on. Maybe some of you guys can help out.
The first question(s) pertains to the paint used on most, or all, diecast kits. What type paint is it and does anything special need done to it before applying something like a weathering effect?
Next, can factory paint be removed using the Purple Pond?
Lastly, how are the doors, hood, and trunk lid removed? I haven't looked too closely at that task yet. Can everything be removed without causing damage? In the case of repainting or even weathering, it has to be easier to do with everything disassembled.
Any help on any of this will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Post by BUCKY on Dec 31, 2019 22:06:41 GMT -5
I'm interested in knowing about diecast paint, too. I have a Dodge pickup diecast kit that is solid white. I'd like to do a two-tone treatment to it before putting it all together.
As far as weathering goes, I wouldn't do any until after the final assembly. That's the way real cars usually weather...all together! LoL
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Post by 68383 on Dec 31, 2019 22:39:16 GMT -5
I know I’ve had trouble painting over diecast paint in the past. I’m not sure why, but thought I’d mention it. The chassis usually unscrews from the bottom. And you can disassemble everything else from there. A small Phillips screwdriver should do the trick. I like to weather the chassis before assembly. Just dull coat periodically to keep all your weathering intact. I usually do the interior and engine bay before assembly too. The look I’m going for determines if the body weathering starts before or after the car is put together. The ‘55 above was done before reassembly. Diecasts are heavy, and it can be nice to be able to move them around with some agility. This was mostly done before assembly. Including layers of paint that I sanded through.  Obviously a bunch of this was done before assembly, but Rustall was applied to the body once it was put together.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2019 23:00:23 GMT -5
Interesting effects on those two. I like that rusted look.
I know that most diecasts body & chassis are screwed together. How are the doors, hood, and trunk attached? I haven't bothered to even look at that yet since it will be a little while before I tackle one.
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Post by 68383 on Jan 1, 2020 7:18:32 GMT -5
Interesting effects on those two. I like that rusted look. I know that most diecasts body & chassis are screwed together. How are the doors, hood, and trunk attached? I haven't bothered to even look at that yet since it will be a little while before I tackle one. Hinges with screws, or hinged parts held in place with other parts. Like maybe the package tray area has some “extra” plastic that holds in the hinges for the trunk. |
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Post by 68383 on Jan 1, 2020 7:20:31 GMT -5
The inspiration for my Challenger above  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 13:02:29 GMT -5
Hinges with screws, or hinged parts held in place with other parts. Like maybe the package tray area has some “extra” plastic that holds in the hinges for the trunk. OK. I should be able to handle that. Thanks for that info. If the disassembly is all screws, I might very well attempt to modify the '40 Ford before I had planned. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2020 13:05:39 GMT -5
You did a bang up job on weathering the Stars & Stripes! Yours looks remarkably similar to the 1:1 car.  |
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