Tamiya Eunos Roadster

[andmarsh]

Ok, the first car build - so nothing amazing.   managed to mess up the clear parts with superglue - which i then tried to polish out

Had some meguiars ultimate compound in the garage, which I used on the bodywork along with some wax-  now need to decide whether to go with another car build as I did enjoy this - especially the polishing

 

 

 

[ElectricLightAndy]

Nice build, it's a lovely little kit too. What did you use to paint the body?

 

Andy.

[andmarsh]

Hi
Just tamiya red paint

Went on really well with the airbrush

 

[ElectricLightAndy]

Nice, I use Halfords rattle cans for car builds now, mainly for convenience, I also found that their white/grey plastic primers are great quality and value, I used to use tamiya and Vallejo primers but found Halfords plastic primers just as good. Also another Halfords gem is their soft sanding/polishing pads, sort of like micromesh... but cheaper, I use them on all builds now (aircraft, cars, figures) it's great for 'sanding' between coats or before final polishing! Another little tip which I picked up from the fantastic builds on BM is to use white glue for transparencys  What's next on the bench?

 

Andy.

Edited November 4, 2018 by ElectricLightAndy

[andmarsh]

nice tips thanks!!    I have heard good things about the Halfords Primers.   Because I bought an Airbrush thought i should make use of ready mixed primer and the Tamiya pots once thinned go down really well.

I was in Halfords the other day, but couldn't see those sanding/polishing pads?  will have another look tomorrow i think.

 

have just started this 

 

I had a lot of fun with the car though, and enjoyed the whole polishing process!!    I keep on coming back to wanting to have a go at this kit

 

 

 

Thanks

Andy

 

[ElectricLightAndy]

Ooh nice choices, I've read good things about the charger kit, I built the old amt charger a couple of years ago and would like a crack at this one 

 

 

Be sure to do a wip!

 

Andy.