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Post by mrmike on Feb 22, 2022 10:12:17 GMT -5
After looking at engine colors during my research, a semi gloss green is the most used engine color. I have seen pictures of reds and blacks as well. Some are very glossy and some are very flat.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 22, 2022 22:42:49 GMT -5
I finally got some Tamiya Grey Fine Surface Prime on the Mini chassis and I installed the engine. I painted the interior floor with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black and the body parts got a coat of Tamiya White Fine Surface Primer.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Feb 22, 2022 23:30:45 GMT -5
Excellent!!!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 23, 2022 12:23:49 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I find it amazing just how many small parts go into making this small model car!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 24, 2022 17:56:40 GMT -5
A little time this afternoon at the paintbooth! I painted the body and other pieces with Tamiya TS-86 Pure Red, the roof with Tamiya TS-26 Pure White, A second coat for the interior platform with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black. Now to let this dry and maybe a couple of coats of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear to be added.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Feb 24, 2022 20:17:38 GMT -5
Good spraying buddy!!!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 25, 2022 8:56:25 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I must admit that the body came out very well! No repaints this time around!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 26, 2022 16:59:02 GMT -5
A mockup to check my work. Other than the fit of the hood (bonnet), everything looks good! The hood fit can use some adjustment.    More Mini to come... |
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Post by tubbs on Feb 28, 2022 7:38:23 GMT -5
looking great!! if your not careful, you will loose it on the shelf that thing is so damn small. coming out fantastic.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 28, 2022 9:32:51 GMT -5
Thanks Al! I'll try to place it in a spot on the front of the shelf where I'll see it!
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Post by mrmike on Mar 1, 2022 17:44:26 GMT -5
I clearcoated my Mini Cooper and I am for the most part, not happy! I washed, air-dryed, primered and painted the Mini and when I clearcoated the body, the paint ran away from the door edges. Arrgh!    More Mini to come... |
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Post by Jcon on Mar 1, 2022 20:59:26 GMT -5
Rats!!!
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Post by tubbs on Mar 2, 2022 8:16:55 GMT -5
what the hell would cause that?
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Post by mrmike on Mar 2, 2022 9:00:27 GMT -5
what the hell would cause that? I don't know. Maybe I didn't scrub the door lines as well as I wanted? I found a red Sharpie that is close to the Pure Red I used, sharpened the tip and traced the door lines. When that is good and dry, I'll polish the paint with Novus 2 and hope for the best! |
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Post by Jcon on Mar 2, 2022 14:13:29 GMT -5
It definitely had a reaction with the overcoat...
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