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Post by The Hooded Claw on Oct 25, 2007 19:36:33 GMT
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Oct 25, 2007 22:26:00 GMT
I spent ages and ages polishing out the primer as I really wanted this one to be a bit special. I ended up with an absolutely pristine primer finish right down to 12000 grade Micromesh. Shiny was the word. Cleaned it up let it dry and sprayed it with a couple of good coats of Zero Nissan Cherry Red. AS the basecoat dried I began to notice a strange effect. where there had been badges moulded on the original plastic their outlines appeared through the paint. They were NOT visible before I applied the Basecoat.  Now I'm going to have to sand them back and probably refill and prime. Has anyone seen this effect before? Comments, suggestions and plain old help accepted. H |
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Oct 28, 2007 19:00:27 GMT
Got another coat of base colour on it over the resanded areas. You can still see the surface imperfections so I'll just repeat the process again.  The Bonnet will be Gloss Black and the stripes will be decal. H |
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Post by ptcruiser on Oct 29, 2007 20:35:38 GMT
Has anyone seen this effect before? Comments, suggestions and plain old help accepted. H Looks to me like recessed detail as opposed to raised but obviously you sanded them back? v odd |
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Oct 29, 2007 21:45:45 GMT
Looks like the paint was too hot for the filler under the primer. I had to sand back and refill then prime up again. Seems to be sorted now.
First clear coat on tomorrow will be make or break I think.
H
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Nov 5, 2007 19:49:50 GMT
Here's a picture of the model as per the start of tonight. I cleared it a few days ago and polished it out Saturday night. Decals were added Sunday and in my impatience I sort of fluffed them so had to modify the scheme late on.  Needs a good wash to remove the decal solution residue and then another clear coat before the detail paint work and bits and bobs can be added. H |
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Post by fatfingers on Nov 5, 2007 19:52:40 GMT
Nice colour, what is it?
Cheers,
Steve
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Nov 5, 2007 19:57:08 GMT
Nissan Cherry Red
H
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Nov 8, 2007 14:16:22 GMT
Finally finished it. Had a few fingerprint issues which I've resolved today and the poor fit of the glazings is evident in the gap on the A posts.    Hope you like. H |
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Post by spike on Nov 8, 2007 15:09:51 GMT
Looking good, will she be at Telford?
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Post by napoleon on Nov 8, 2007 16:49:56 GMT
Looking good H. can't wait to see it in the flesh.
Statler
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Post by fatfingers on Nov 8, 2007 17:56:21 GMT
Oooooo, now thats nice! ;D
Cheers,
Waldorf
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Post by cosmosman on Nov 8, 2007 19:42:55 GMT
Very nice, like the colour. What happened to the rear wing?
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Nov 8, 2007 19:59:19 GMT
What happened to the rear wing? binned it! |
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Post by The Hooded Claw on Nov 30, 2007 0:27:30 GMT
Displayed at Telford, apparently as a result now got a cash offer!
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