chrisrope Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 A new thread for the numerous builds I’ve started rather than starting many WIPs I’ll keep this updated with all the kits I’ve started and more than likely add more as we go along. So currently in the workshop are— 2 Orange Dodge Chargers and a Signal Green Mk2 Escort. The Chargers are both VW Brilliant Orange but one had white primer, the other grey, just to see the difference Top Grey, Bottom White The brighter orange one will be a full General Lee, the darker one will have black steelies and no decals ( as I don’t have any more) Escort will be an unmarked green rally car. OOB except for sone Motobitz Minilites 68 Mustang GT390. This was going to be a Bullitt car but I couldn’t get hold of the correct green. I decided to go with a gunmetal grey. I’ve opened up the bonnet scoops and removed the side markers as they were a bit too chunky, nice and smooth now. Chrome stripped from the wheels and resprayed a suitable silver. I may paint the spokes black but not sure yet. Engine started, interior next up More bodging and dodgy repairs to come 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Good stuff. Zero Paints do a Highland Green, probably meant for the recent Mustangs, but still closer than anything else. https://www.hiroboy.com/Ford_Mustang_Dark_Highland_Green_Paint_60ml--product--14995.html The Mustang looks good with the five spokes. Much better with period 14"/15" wheels than the fugly modern ones. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Kermit Green suits the Escort a treat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Ranger Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 Nice paint work! I've NEVER been able to get a good paint job from a spray can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted June 12, 2020 Share Posted June 12, 2020 8 hours ago, chrisrope said: I may paint the spokes black but not sure yet. Or matt grey as a Bullitt tribute? Nice paintwork, Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Space Ranger said: Nice paint work! I've NEVER been able to get a good paint job from a spray can. I’ve needed to acquire some of that patience thing Base prime to check the body for imperfections and mould lines. Then another primer coat but wet cut it back super smooth with some 5k or 7k fine grit. Then it’s the boring bit of many fine coats from a warm well shaken can of topcoat with often days between coats. Going to work and British weather usually help with this bit 2 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Or matt grey as a Bullitt tribute? Nice paintwork, Chris. It will be Bullit-esque so that’s not a bad idea Edited June 12, 2020 by chrisrope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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