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Post by mrmike on Jun 14, 2021 19:56:50 GMT -5
I held off long enough and I started painting today. I painted the wheels with Alclad II Gloss Black and then I painted them with Alclad II Chrome with my Badger 150 airbrush. The wheel centers will be painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black. Then I painted and detailed the disc brakes. I spent some time on the bench seat and added headrests using the tops of the bucket seat headrests.    More Plymouth to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2021 8:40:23 GMT -5
While the paintbooth was up and running, I painted a few more parts including the engine, front and rear bumpers and the body. I noticed some mold lines on the front fenders and I removed those and reprimered the body which produced a large paint run. I used a piece of paper towel to stop the run and in the back of my mind I heard, "Don't!", but it was too late and I made a mess out of the primer. I'll sand the primer and then I'll paint the body later.    More Plymouth to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Jun 15, 2021 10:46:15 GMT -5
I think we have all be guilty of the paper towel disaster... that or a quick swipe with a brush loaded with thinner to get that nasty drip off...
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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2021 13:58:18 GMT -5
That paint run debacle is not the first time I have done something stupid like that. Probably won't be the last either. At least, I'm not alone.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 16, 2021 20:33:28 GMT -5
I finished the chassis this afternoon. I found a set of extended shocks from the Revell '68 Charger kit. I cut them down to fit and painted them red for contrast. The rear wheels and tires are a very tight fit!    More Plymouth to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Jun 16, 2021 23:38:35 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by mrmike on Jun 17, 2021 10:31:31 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! My age is showing with an unsteady hand for painting straight lines. I need to correct this!
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Post by Jcon on Jun 17, 2021 23:56:25 GMT -5
I lay a thick wooden dowel down in front of what I'm painting to rest my hand on sometimes to steady it when doing finer line work...
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Post by tubbs on Jun 18, 2021 6:34:40 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! My age is showing with an unsteady hand for painting straight lines. I need to correct this! AMEN to that brother. you are not alone on that one either. |
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Post by tubbs on Jun 18, 2021 6:40:11 GMT -5
I lay a thick wooden dowel down in front of what I'm painting to rest my hand on sometimes to steady it when doing finer line work... i do something simular. i clamp the part down and either prop my knee up or use my left hand as a resting place to steady my hand. lots of artists use the poll technique when painting on an easel. its called a mahl stick.   |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 18, 2021 8:44:56 GMT -5
Good tips guys! I may have to try something like this!
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Post by sportabout on Jun 18, 2021 13:08:25 GMT -5
Are front and rear tires same size?
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Post by mrmike on Jun 18, 2021 21:52:17 GMT -5
No, they are not. Two different sizes front to rear.
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Post by sportabout on Jun 19, 2021 11:37:18 GMT -5
Chassis looks good. I like your paint choises.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 19, 2021 11:55:00 GMT -5
Thanks sportabout! I prefer this color, Sassy Grass Green over the lighter version called Limelight Poly. My current screensaver has this car and color only.
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