Andy J Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking forward to seeing those, are you doing black spokes and chrome rims ? Chris Sort of Chris they will have some black sections added 🤔. There's probably a correct name for this type of wheel but I don't happen to know it 🙄👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Andy J said: There's probably a correct name for this type of wheel Round? on & gone.... K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted June 30, 2021 Author Share Posted June 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Round? on & gone.... K Already got ya....you just ain't read it yet 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Andy J said: you just ain't read it yet Dunno what I've missed mate, just read the last page again - must be not able to see for looking - again....!! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, keefr22 said: Dunno what I've missed mate, just read the last page again - must be not able to see for looking - again....!! K I was referring to my comment on the modelworks thread mate 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy J said: I was referring to my comment on the modelworks thread mate 🙂👍 Old age I'm afraid Andy - I'm losing track all the time.....!! 🤣 K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 So today's update is all about the wheels. I've removed the kit chrome with good old household bleach applied a coat of mr surfacer black and then 1 light coat of molotow chrome followed by a second wet coat of molotow chrome. The whole process took no more than 20 minutes from start to finish and I think this is a valuable weapon for all modellers to have in their arsenal. I'm genuinely impressed with the results and as it's so simple to achieve a decent chrome finish it's a no brainer imo. Here's a few pic's of the results Wheels after kit chrome removal Wheels after primer and molotow chrome applied Like I say I think they look very acceptable and a vast improvement on the kit chrome. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 I've now applied a seal for the molotow chrome by using Gauzy shine enhancer and I'm pleased to say that the varnish hasn't effected the finish at all. I'll leave these alone now to thourghly dry and then after a bit of detail painting I can fit them to the Mustang. I'm happy with the results 🙂👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 Well I weren't gonna touch these again today but I couldn't resist adding the black sections to the wheels. Having tried them against the side of the car I think they look cool. I will molotow the wheel nuts once the wheels are in place on the car as a finishing touch. I'm happy with the way the wheels have turned out and look forward to seeing them in place. Right I'm off to prepare for a shopping trip later on today 😉. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 That's a great looking build Andy. I think the name for the wheels is Rostyle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostyle_wheel Nice trick on the chrome too, did you thin the paint down before spraying? James 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 I read someplace, think on here, Future thinned with a bit of water is also safe on alclad at least. Not sure on Molotow. Haven't seen Gauzy agent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, 81-er said: That's a great looking build Andy. I think the name for the wheels is Rostyle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostyle_wheel Nice trick on the chrome too, did you thin the paint down before spraying? James Thanks for the information James i really ought to do more research on my builds but I just want to get on and build them 🙂. I sprayed the molotow chrome straight from the bottle at about 15psi from a distance of about 12 inches and it lays down perfectly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, busnproplinerfan said: I read someplace, think on here, Future thinned with a bit of water is also safe on alclad at least. Not sure on Molotow. Haven't seen Gauzy agent. Well all I can say is that the Gauzy product i used works great no problems at all 🙂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 43 minutes ago, 81-er said: I think the name for the wheels is Rostyle That's interesting, I wondered about them being Rostyle but thought they were a British brand and only did a 4 spoke style. So thanks for the link James, learnt something new again today! Keith 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That's interesting, I wondered about them being Rostyle but thought they were a British brand and only did a 4 spoke style. So thanks for the link James, learnt something new again today! Keith I'm glad you find my build threads educational Keith 😏👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 31 minutes ago, Andy J said: I'm glad you find my build threads educational Keith 😏👍 Always Andy, everyday's a school day in all your builds.... K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 11 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Always Andy, everyday's a school day in all your builds.... K So Keith how about a Land Rover finished in molotow chrome 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: So Keith how about a Land Rover finished in molotow chrome 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 8 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I take it you're not impressed then 😂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 39 minutes ago, Andy J said: I take it you're not impressed then 😂👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 That is interesting re the wheels they look like a wheel called South African Sprintstars in VW circles for the pre 1967 VWs with the wide 5 stud pattern, but with ribs along the spokes for added pleasure!!! Great job on those Andy Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: That is interesting re the wheels they look like a wheel called South African Sprintstars in VW circles for the pre 1967 VWs with the wide 5 stud pattern, but with ribs along the spokes for added pleasure!!! Great job on those Andy Chris Well Chris whatever wheels they are im happy with how they look 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 23 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I've just been shopping Keith and I think you'll be happier with my latest addition to the stash 😉 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Full size Kayman???😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 1, 2021 Author Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: Full size Kayman???😉 Not yet mate I'm afraid but the search goes on 😉👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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