Lee Chambers Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Hi all, here are the final pictures of the Mistress of the dark's cool ride. For such an old kit I was surprised how well it went together, once I had got the Leopard skin effect sorted out, I relaxed and really enjoyed getting this kit built. The purple flecks in the paintwork are not easy to photograph as it's very subtle, but really adds to the macabre theme I think. It's not a paint but a salt crystal sized powder that is added to the lacquer and sprayed over a black base, never seen the product for sale as I have to admit I have had the tub on my shelf for 30 years! As for the Leopard skin effect, well it was bought off eBay in small sheets; it’s decals for ladies finger nail art. I bought enough sheets to cut the shapes out and they bedded down nicely with some Tamiya X20A thinner, as they are a little thicker than normal decals, the random pattern helped conceal the joins, once all dry I gave the decals a flat coat of clear and a wash with some AK enamel engine grease to pick out some details in the seats. I hope you all enjoy the pictures. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 She's a beauty. What car? Oh, there it is. Yes, that's very nice too. Great paint and seats. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 That's a cool build! I like all the strange effects and you've certainly done the Mistress justice too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Congrats on a great job. You pulled this off very well. That black bird would be a treat totally stock. And so would she. Miss them both... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 Wise colorchoice and magnificient effect with the large metallic flakes. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamevender Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Check this out for the real thing. https://www.history.com/shows/counting-cars/season-1/episode-7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Love that - fabulous models. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Chambers Posted October 19, 2019 Author Share Posted October 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Nick Belbin said: Love that - fabulous models. Nick Cheers Nick ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 Lovely job on this one, and a great finish to the paint too - even more so when you consider how much of a pig black usually is to get right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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