Andy J Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 Ok so another small update regarding the driver's seat. Although I was happy with the textured look of the seat it was far too clean and neat for a race car. With this in mind I decided to try to add some general wear and tear so it fitted in with the rest of the interior I think it looks much better now Time to start working on the engine now a part im really looking forward to. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pascal Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Nice work Andy. The the textured look on the seat looks very good and weathering is perfect. Sincerely Pascal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Yep, looks really good Andy - think you got that just right! Little anecdote about 'worn' driver's seats. Our motor club when I was in Uni used to put on a road rally every year, part of the Welsh Championship back in the day. On the night of the event I was helping out at scrutineering before the start. A nice looking Vauxhall Firenza pulled in - and the driver got out and no word of a lie the drivers side of the car rose up by about 3 inches - the guy must have weighed at least 25 stone! Well, the 'nice looking' bit didn't stretch to the interior - his 'seat' - honestly - was the metal seat frame covered with sacking...!! Rules and regs weren't quite as strict in those days & he was allowed to start! 🤣 K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 36 minutes ago, Pascal said: Nice work Andy. The the textured look on the seat looks very good and weathering is perfect. Sincerely Pascal Thanks Pascal, I'm trying out a lot of new techniques with this build and learning as I go but I'm enjoying myself which is the most important thing 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 7, 2020 Author Share Posted August 7, 2020 12 minutes ago, keefr22 said: the metal seat frame covered with sacking...!! Now why didn't I think of that 🤔 Nice story Keith and thanks for the comment much appreciated 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 So today's update and I've started working on the engine. Many new techniques, paints,oils etc have been used to create the effect im looking for. So under guidance from the "magician" Mr Ron Clark I've made a start and the pic's below show where I'm at as of 10 minutes ago. By no means is the work on the engine finished there's still plenty to do but I'm very happy with the results so far As I say plenty left to do but pleased so far. As always thanks for looking back soon 🙂 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Very professional and rewarding indeed. Great incentive to continue and a perfect example of 'less is more'. You are vaulting to higher levels despite your previous skills. Now just have the patience to LET IT DRY ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 55 minutes ago, Codger said: Very professional and rewarding indeed. Great incentive to continue and a perfect example of 'less is more'. You are vaulting to higher levels despite your previous skills. Now just have the patience to LET IT DRY ! Thanks Mr C much appreciated and patience is the key word. The pic's of the engine would also have looked better had i used a black background something i will address shortly and something you taught me many moons ago 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Looking really good Just a bit of advise andy, when you get to the tyre decals they are a bit strange in that the glue is on the outside you need to cut closely round them then dunk them and lay the backing paper on the tyre face down then when attached peel the paper off, I dont know if all tamiya tyre decals are the same but it's the first time I've come across it (I nearly ruined the first tyre) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 9, 2020 Author Share Posted August 9, 2020 37 minutes ago, kpnuts said: Looking really good Just a bit of advise andy, when you get to the tyre decals they are a bit strange in that the glue is on the outside you need to cut closely round them then dunk them and lay the backing paper on the tyre face down then when attached peel the paper off, I dont know if all tamiya tyre decals are the same but it's the first time I've come across it (I nearly ruined the first tyre) Thanks for the information but there are no tyre decals supplied with this kit. I have however sourced the correct Dunlop decals but will use them to create stencils so they can be painted on rather than use the decals themselves. I just prefer the "painted look" on the tyres i think it's more realistic 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Incredible work Andy. Lotsa eye candy in these progress photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 27 minutes ago, mustang1989 said: Incredible work Andy. Lotsa eye candy in these progress photos. Thanks mate I appreciate your comment 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 So I thought I would post a few engine pics taken against a black background as the one's above showed more clutter than engine. Here's the results a little different i think. A much better representation in my opinion 🙂 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Much better Andy...starting to come to life now. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 10, 2020 Author Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, silver911 said: Much better Andy...starting to come to life now. Ron Thanks Ron and it certainly is 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Time for an update and more work carried out on the engine. A fair amount of shading, highlighting and blending everything together plus the addition of a few more detailed parts means the pic's below show the current progress made Time consuming yes worth the extra effort absolutely in my opinion I'm very happy with the results so far. That's all for now as always thanks for looking and I'll be back soon 🙂 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Great stuff Andy, you're really getting the hang of this weathering lark! 👍 Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Just now, keefr22 said: Great stuff Andy, you're really getting the hang of this weathering lark! 👍 Keith Thanks Keith like i say it's time consuming but only because it's new to me, given time and experience hopefully these new techniques will become second nature but for now I'm happy plodding along 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Subtle and sophisticated work Andy. You're a good student. Does not need every bolt replaced to capture realism. Correct finishes for in-use parts that were well molded to start with make an outstanding model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 8 minutes ago, Codger said: Subtle and sophisticated work Andy. You're a good student. Does not need every bolt replaced to capture realism. Correct finishes for in-use parts that were well molded to start with make an outstanding model. As always thanks for the comment Mr C much appreciated. Whole new ball game for me but certain things are beginning to register now and I'm just starting to get a feel for the techniques I'm learning. As for adding super fine detail well I know my limits physically and so detail painting is about as far as I can go. However I feel pretty confident that when completed I'll have an engine that looks like the ' real deal ' and that is what I'm looking for 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Your paintjob looks very real to my eyes. It does look like metal and it does look as a cared for but used engine. Well done👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Pouln said: Your paintjob looks very real to my eyes. It does look like metal and it does look as a cared for but used engine. Well done👍 Exactly the finish I'm looking for many thanks mate 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Looking great andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, kpnuts said: Looking great andy Thanks mate I appreciate your comment 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver911 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Your work is improving with each update...and is beginning to come to 'life'...no small accomplishment for someone who is not used to this scale...or the techniques you are using...well done you. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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