Revell C- Klasse DTM Mercedes

[dvenn]

Hi Guys, well here is my next model, it will be in the black Thomas Sabo livery (the one with the watch on the roof), and built OOB, as the price of the Revell detail set does not justyfy the cost, will post updates as soon as i have something to show.

Dave

[dvenn]

Hi Guys just thought id post a photo of the car i am building, question would you guys use pure black or metallic black as the top coat, as it looks like a satin finish, will post some update pics later.



Dave

[dvenn]

Okay guys a few update pics of where i am at present,







Hope you like,

Dave

[ptcruiser]

Feb 26, 2012 11:26:57 GMT dvenn said:

question would you guys use pure black or metallic black as the top coat, as it looks like a satin finish,

Hi Dave
I think I'd go for pure black and satin coat?

Rich

[dvenn]

Thanks Rich, what satin coat would you use.
Dave

[ptcruiser]

Hi Dave
I guess the world's your lobster in that regards?

However, just earlier tonight I used some of the Alclad matt and it went on beautifully to cover/tone down some chrome. At SMW they were promoting a range of different satins depending on what degree of shine you're looking for. I'll certainly be reviewing which one to use on my DTM Audi. Your could go down that route or buy or mix your own depending on your preferred medium or manufacturer?

Sorry not to be definative.
Rich

[dvenn]

Hi Guys, here are the latest update photos, chassis nearly complete awaiting seat belts body primered ready for its pure black topcoat, Decals arrived today and they look really good,












Will try and get some decals on by the weekend, hope you enjoy

[jwhalen]

Hi,

I'd second the Alclad satin cote having recently using it on my speedwagon (where it went over the kit decals plus some paint very nicely to give everything the same degree of sheen (there's a few pics of it on this forum if you want a look)). Its prethinned so you can just stick it in your airbrush and away you go.

They do different amounts of sheen so I guess you could also mix the two to get just what you want.

Check them out at hiroboy.com

Cheers,

[dvenn]

Thanks Jim, ill ring Steve monday morning, really like the speedwagon, beautifully built and finished.

Dave

[dvenn]

Okay Guys, just an update of where i am at the moment, the decals have been applied, went on like a dream, awaiting satin coat from hiroboy. Glazing still to do plus wheels and aerowing,
First time i have used Shuco decals and am relly impressed, went on like a dream, hope you enjoy,











Dave

[jwhalen]

Hi,

That's looking good. Make sure you give us an update once that satin varnish is on! It went over the Revell decals no problem on my Speedwagon (thanks for the comments by the way!) so I'm confident you'll be o.k. - have you got any spare decals from that set to check just to make sure? Wouldn't want to ruin the nice work you've done so far.

Cheers,

[spike]

Looks good on this forum to, great work

[dvenn]

Thanks Guys, its okay Jim, ihave some spare decs just to check.

Dave