keefr22 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Nice work Nick, great looking first airbrush job! 👍 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 That looks a very nice job. I've only done the airbrush once before and didn't get as good a coat as that one. Should look good with the clear. What I find really amazing is just how differnt the car looks without any black grilles on, it never occurred to me until I saw this just how much all that black grillage gives shape and character to the Testarossa. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 For a moment I thought you were doing "Barbie's dream Testarossa" when I saw the pink primer 22 hours ago, Spiny said: What I find really amazing is just how differnt the car looks without any black grilles on, it never occurred to me until I saw this just how much all that black grillage gives shape and character to the Testarossa. Agreed, it looks really odd without the black bits. But this is shaping up to be a cracking model, I'm enjoying the build. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anteater Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Looked better in pink 😉 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, johnlambert said: Barbie's dream Testarossa" when I saw the pink primer 50 minutes ago, Anteater said: Looked better in pink 😉 Haha! Well I do have a spare nearly complete tr kit with wheels missing and this one has spare wheels! So what's it going to be? Pink with flower decals or chihuahua decals? 🤔🤣 Nick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 Yes I do agree that it does look weird without the black grills,etc. There's a few decals I need to put on before clear coating (I couldnt get metal decals or 3d decal replacements for those) Once the clear coat is on the next job will be to do all the black trim/grills/etc. And before I forget thank you all for the kind comments. Always appreciated. Nick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Fnick said: So what's it going to be? Pink with flower decals or chihuahua decals? How about these? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted April 21, 2023 Author Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 hours ago, psdavidson said: How about these? Cracking set of decals with a very apt name! 😄 Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 That just has to be done Nick....!!! 🤣 Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 2, 2023 Author Share Posted May 2, 2023 Morning all I've not been able to take advantage of the weather to start on the clear coat. Hopefully I'll be able to do that tomorrow lunchtime... So I've been cracking on with trying to make the engine bay a bit more realistic. First step was to try and replicate this The kit has the connection box but no wires so here they are. Next up was this little connector. I had to scratch build it Here are the results I also drilled out the exhausts And replaced the gear shift lever So lots of little fiddly bits. Still a way to go as I keep finding cables and details that I am very tempted to try and replicate! 😄 Thanks for looking, Nick 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbourne124 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Nice detail work @Fnick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 Far too fiddly for me to face trying, keep up the good work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted May 2, 2023 Share Posted May 2, 2023 12 hours ago, Fnick said: I am very tempted to try and replicate! 😄 Go on, go on, go on....!! 🤣 Seriously that is some great detailing Nick, all looking very tidy! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 3, 2023 Author Share Posted May 3, 2023 Thanks all! Much appreciated. 8 hours ago, keefr22 said: Go on, go on, go on....!! 🤣 Don't worry Keith I will! 🙂 Down the rabbit hole I go! Cheers, Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Cool build so far... I like your scratched details! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) Afternoon all Progress still continues. The connectors were wired up and glued in place. Fiddly little so and sos...😋 Think some slow drying super glue might be required to give myself a bit of time to position them. I also added another cable on the right hand side of the engine next to the air filter box. You can't see where it starts and finishes but it is just a bit more detail that is added very easily! Next step is to start making these connectors And another set of merciless close up photos! And with some colour. They are deliberately long so I can cut them to size once I have a better idea of how they are going to fit. The colours don't match exactly but they will do I'm hoping they will blend in a bit more in situ and with some braided line attached to them! Thanks for looking, Nick Edited May 8, 2023 by Fnick 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted May 12, 2023 Share Posted May 12, 2023 Great work on the engine, all those little details end up making a huge difference - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 12, 2023 Author Share Posted May 12, 2023 Thanks Andy! ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyChiken Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 Cool added details, the engine bay is going to look amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Morning all Clear coat is on. First time I used mr colour gx III super clear. I put down 5 coats. It's not very glossy but I am guessing that is more my technique/thinning mix rather than any issues with the clear itself. I thinned it down 1 part clear and 5 parts thinner. The last couple of coats were glossy when sprayed on but dried with a sheen. I'm hoping to get a bit more shine when I polish it up. Here's the result I'm pressing ahead with the next step which is masking for all the black trim. The front grill was fun as the lip of the grill is body colour so I had to do that in two stages. The rear should be easier but the side fins are going to be a challenge. I'd rather not try and paint them by hand of I can avoid it Thanks for looking, Nick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Looking very nice so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 With the clear coat, if you thin it to much it dries off before it has a chance to level out and be glossy. I find with these types of acrylic clear coats (Tamiya and Mr Color) it is best to thin them 1:1 i.e. 10ml of thinner and 10ml of clear coat. then spray a couple of "mist" coats, then build up the gloss with heavier wet coats. also a larger needle size gives better results. I always use a 0.5mm for clear coat. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Thanks Keith for the advice. As much as I hate to do it... Think I'm going to have to remove all the masking... 😭 and try a couple of less diluted coats... Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpfiend Posted May 28, 2023 Share Posted May 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Fnick said: Thanks Keith for the advice. As much as I hate to do it... Think I'm going to have to remove all the masking... 😭 and try a couple of less diluted coats... Nick I forgot to add that I use Lacquer thinner Tamiya or mister color levelling thinner. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted May 28, 2023 Author Share Posted May 28, 2023 Thanks Keith i use Mr colour levelling thinner. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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