Spiny Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 I think if I were you I'd leave the gap - no point messing it up when you're so close and it doesn't look as though it's not meant to be there (unless you're a Cadillac connoisseur). I don't think the Molotow will do much good to be honest, it will probably just settle in but not fill. Can't see anything wrong with the tail light bullet either - think you had the best approach there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 I agree about the gap, it looks like a natural panel line to me. If I were hell bent on filling it I'd use Perfect Plastic Putty as you can wipe off the excess with a damp cotton bud and then Molotow it. Car is looking great though! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 A very lovely model, perfectly build ! Congrats 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I agree with you guys that unless I'm sure of a fix I won't do anything. 40 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I'd use Perfect Plastic Putty Thanks I'll look that up. Cheers Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 6 minutes ago, Fnick said: Thanks I'll look that up. It's made by Deluxe Materials Nick ; https://deluxematerials.co.uk/products/perfect-plastic-putty My favourite putty for non stressed gap filling as it's so easy to clean up Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 25, 2022 Author Share Posted April 25, 2022 So you think everything is going well and then you spot this... Grrr... I think it must have happened when I mated the chassis and the body. The chassis must have dragged the BMF down. Oh well. More BMF work required then! Nick 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 This is outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Cheers KP! Much appreciated. 😊 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/26/2022 at 12:07 AM, Fnick said: So you think everything is going well and then you spot this... Grrr... I think it must have happened when I mated the chassis and the body. The chassis must have dragged the BMF down. Oh well. More BMF work required then! Nick I've recently had bad experiences with BMF Chrome (Ultra Bright)...I found it didn't stick correctly, even after a good buffing, particularly on small reliefs ! So, I've switched with Hasegawa Mirror Finish, far much expensive and difficult to apply, but infinitely more shiny and adhesive. If it may help .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 28, 2022 Author Share Posted April 28, 2022 Thanks Thierry I think you had mentioned the Hagesawa product before 🙂. Yes it certainly does look like it gives a better finish. I think in this instance it was more of a case of me not paying too much attention when I mated the body and chassis. I'm not too worried about this repair... As long as I can get the BMF off without removing some paint...😱🤞🤞 Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 13 hours ago, CrazyCrank said: I've recently had bad experiences with BMF Chrome (Ultra Bright). Me too - a brand new sheet that won't stick at all. And I've heard a few other modellers saying the same. Won't be buying any more. I'd like to get hold of some of the Hasegawa mirror finish but it's not obtainable in the UK and shipping from Japan costs about 3 times the price of the product last time I looked! Spotmodel have been saying they are expecting stock 'soon' for ages now! I've got some similar matt finish stuff from Gunze that is decades old and sticks like superglue! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 Morning all BMF off And BMF on! Iconic rear lights on And side windows and side mirror on There was no way that the side mirror would stay on by itself so it is held with the help of a metal pin. I can all assure you I was not a at all petrified of drilling through a nearly finished model. No sir not me! Not a squeeky bum in sight! 😄 Only thing that is left to do is install the door handles and chrome the locks... Can't believe this is nearly finished! Thanks for looking, Nick 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Morning all The Cadillac is now officially finished! 😁. The door handles went on this morning. I had to trim them down a bit as they looked way oversized in my mind (as in they stuck out of the car far too much). A few final shots I will take some (hopefully!) decent photos with the DSLR at one point but I may wait until a sunny day to get some outside shots. I have to admit I am very pleased with how this has turned out. I personally think this is my best modelling effort to date. This certainly would not have been possible without the advice and encouragement I have received throughout this build so thank you all! The kit itself went together really well apart from the few minor issues that were fairly easily resolved in the end. I highly recommend getting one if you can! Thanks again for looking. I'll post a link to the RFI once that is there. Nick 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 That's an absolute beauty Nick, some stunning modelling there! Love the colour scheme, paint looks perfect and the interior looks really comfortable! Very nice job!! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Incredible! Beautiful paint finish, exquisitely detailed and executed interior. How you manage that level of accuracy and fine detail in 1/25 scale beats me completely. A model to be justly proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Thank you gents. You are far too kind.😊. Very chuffed you like the interior as I tried hard to detail it as best as I could as I knew it would be very visible. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 How can a car that long only be a 2 door? 😆. Top work, its going to be very hard to top this on your next build, but looking forward to watching what you do - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 3, 2022 Author Share Posted May 3, 2022 Thanks Andy!🙂 37 minutes ago, Toftdale said: its going to be very hard to top this on your next build Sounds like a challenge to me! 😋. I'll certainly give it my best shot. My next two builds are going to be the Revell Jaguar E type and the tamiya ford Mustang GT4. I'll start both of them and try and get all spraying, decaling and clear coating done while the weather is warm enough and then concentrate on the Jag first. Cheers, Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Looks really nice. I like this blue shade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, Vesa Jussila said: I like this blue shade Thank you Vesa 🙂. My aim was to have a good contrast between the blue and the pearl white interior and chrome. Nick Edited May 4, 2022 by Fnick Corrected autocorrecting text... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Morning all For those of you who are interested here is a link to the RFI post. Cheers, Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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