Bertiebob

Thanks Keith I’ll put this on order tonight.

Hi guys these models look awesome and I’m really looking to get to grips with more kits. They really are looking great and fantastic paint jobs I’ve received my second kit Christine by AMT in 1/25 with 3 Zero paints but I’m still working on the Nova. ( so she’s staying in the stash with paints ) I have a question if possible to help. I’ve decanted some car paints satin black and mixed 50/50 with anthracite grey to make my own car paint colour which has sprayed fine on a few plastic spoons testing the colour and have now sprayed first coat on the Nova, however I’m using best cleaning as possible ( flash spray helps clean my airbrush but I’m really looking for the best cellulose thinner/ laquer thinner to clean my airbrush and if need to thin the paints but as of yet the paints are thin enough for light coats. Obviously I need to purchase online as COVID has shut all the shops for now so what sort of cleaners do you use when using laquer, car paints etc I use H and S infinity but have few cheaper airbrushes if this is the better way to go using laquer based paints as I know this paint can destroy seals in airbrushes looking for any help here. still trying to work out the pictures to post some progress pics regards Bertiebob

Hi guys and gals this is my first real attempt at a car model. I recently came back to modelling after a spell away due to family commitments wife’s ill health etc. Used to do military tanks etc planes the usual stuff but I decided to look at cars for a change of pace thinking I’ll never get to do a model car but heh here we go I’ve done some sub assemblies and given a couple of coats of primer to the kit. I’ve used Vallejo surface primer Given the body a good wet and dry 1000 grit sanding and smooth I have some Zero paints on order but this will be for my next model so I have started with rattle cans I have in my stash, I’ve tried to mix my own take on a satin black/gunmetal colour as I don’t want to just copy the box art or someone else’s work. engine detail will be custom metallic blue engine block I have got some progress pics but I can’t seem to post them on here yet ( possibly cause I’m a newbie ) regards Bertiebob68

I could think of a lot of cars I would love to see in kit form maybe from my youth Ford Anglia, Triumph Herald Vitesse, Mk 2 Cortina 1600E, Rover P6 ( I think it was this my neighbour had the estate version but was soo cool, Vauxhall Fienza or was it magnum with droop snoop, the sporty Vauxhall Viva, triumphDolomite sprint 1800 ( in yellow black vinyl roof )and the best car ever was the Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico!! But it is a shame that we cannot get these models in kit form that I’ve seen out there. nice to dream and reminisce

Very nice build indeed and love the look and stance of the vehicle. im building ( starting on a Chevy Nova 66 by AMT 1/25 ) I’m hoping I can get it to this standard great detailing love the colour!! well done bertiebob68

Hi guys and gals better late than never Happy new year I’ve just recently picked up the urge for kits again after having a wee break from the plastic with my wife not being well and work commitments. So decided to clear a lot of display old stuff away some long chats with my Mrs and decided on doing cars in 1/25 scale etc I’ve mainly done WW2 stuff before tanks aircraft etc bug never really tackled a car watched a few you tube videos and thought I could have a bash at this So I’ve started with a simple AMT Chevy nova 66. i have primed everything in flat black and given a once over with the 1000 grit wet and dry Now it comes to the hard stuff painting spraying etc I don’t really want to go down the line of rattle cans as they stink to high doors even with the spray booth. im asking do any of you know much on zero paints and any good reviews of them the other one was mission models paints again views reviews etc im used to using tamiya, Vallejo, model air, humbrol etc Would appreciate any advice I spray with H and S CR infinity plus kind regards Bertiebob68