ajwebb Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Hello all, I started this build about 3 weeks ago, and it's coming along nicely. I started making car models because I wanted to model my car, but I only wanted to use an airbrush. So alongside that model, I got this GT350 model as well to practice on off of eBay. It was open box, and I thought everything was there, but it wasn't complete as I thought it was. The only missing part was the two taillights. I have two options; buy the taillights off of eBay for 7 USD (not including shipping, which is about 1/3 of what I paid for the open box kit itself), or download a free GT350 model and 3D print just the lights. I plan on 3d printing the missing part and using the money to get the paints. I also realize the tires that came with the kit are somewhat contradictory to the instructions. The tires should have been open on both ends, but instead I got... I'm going to have to figure out how to get the wheels mounted. Also, what is the best way to remove rubber flash? So far, I have the chassis and engine completed, as well as the basic construction of the body. The interior parts are about to be primed right now. My plan is to paint the body Acapulco Blue, and using all the stripes that came with the kit. The body before primer. Going to need a bit of modeling putty. I plan on using Vallejo paints for everything but the body. I will be using Splash Paints for the exterior. If anyone has a problem viewing these images, let me know. It's my first time embedding images on a forum. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 I've had a few AMT kits with those tyres. You have to cut out the centre section, but IIRC there's a groove to follow, only takes a minute with a #11 blade. If you sand the tyre treads with something like 180 grit, that takes care of mould lines or flash and gives the tread a more realistic dull grey appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted July 14, 2023 Author Share Posted July 14, 2023 38 minutes ago, Six97s said: I've had a few AMT kits with those tyres. You have to cut out the centre section, but IIRC there's a groove to follow, only takes a minute with a #11 blade. If you sand the tyre treads with something like 180 grit, that takes care of mould lines or flash and gives the tread a more realistic dull grey appearance. Thanks, I'll have to give that a try. This is my first model with rubber tires, so I just wanted to be sure not to mess it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted August 12, 2023 Author Share Posted August 12, 2023 After spending a few weeks painting all engine and interior parts for this kit and another one I also started, I decided to start work on the wheels. The rims are not complete yet, still trying to figure out how to paint in between the spokes. The tires have been painted using a toothpick and white paint. Here is the wheel dry fitted. An update for the car body will be later, I still need to scribe a few panel lines 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Wow, this steering wheel looks so good! Wish I could say the same for the interior. (I really should have airbrushed the silver on the door panels.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted September 6, 2023 Author Share Posted September 6, 2023 Finished work on the interior, all that is left are the wheels and the body. I have primed the body, but I have found a few imperfections where I used putty. I'd much rather fix the sanding errors than leave it and have it haunt me the night before Christmas. Some interior shots before the car body encases it (I really should have masked the dash and door panels to paint the silver. Live and learn.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busnproplinerfan Posted September 6, 2023 Share Posted September 6, 2023 You could use a black wash on the spokes, weather you make some or buy it. Could also use a tiny dab of black paint and just wipe the excess off quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted October 3, 2023 Author Share Posted October 3, 2023 Good news and bad news. I got the body painted (finally). Unfortunately, I decided to use the decals that came with the kit. I started at the front, and worked my way to the back. It wasn't until I got to the rear facia that I realized the kit stripe decals weren't going to work. I peeled the stickers off with a blade, and scratched the paint in a few places on the hood. Now I need to repaint the hood, and order some white paint. The body is fine, but it looks like it needs another coat of paint anyway. And I also lost the Shelby logo sticker on the trunk lid in the process. So apparently this car will not be getting any rear badging. What did I learn? NEVER USE STRIPES THAT YOU CAN PAINT YOURSELF!!! Now to paint the C4 Vette in the meantime... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted October 3, 2023 Share Posted October 3, 2023 I agree that painting is often more better idea. Sad to hear the result. One advice is scan a copy of decals if you need to reprint them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 I finally masked off the body and painted the stripes... And I neglected to use good quality tape. Tamiya tape was used to outline the stripes, frog tape for everything else. BAD IDEA. I should have gotten some wide Tamiya tape. I can keep the stripes and order some 23 or 24 mm tape to cover the stripes only (each stripe is 10mm wide with a 2mm gap) and re spray the body. Much better than doing the masking nightmare again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Shame about the overspray, sounds like you have a plan to rectify it though. Generally speaking, wherever possible, it is best to paint light colours before darker ones. It may have been easier to paint the white, mask it up (also a smaller area) then spray the blue. You have already learned that, masking made for modelling is far better for the job than the stuff made for decorating houses. Valuable lesson 😉 The 67 GT is a great looking car and the colour scheme you chose is a classic. Good luck with the rest of the build 👍 Atb, Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 5 hours ago, triumphfan said: It may have been easier to paint the white, mask it up (also a smaller area) then spray the blue. That idea came to me after I sprayed the body blue, but I didn't want to waste the large amount of paint already used. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Le Mans stripes weren't standard on '67s - I'd be tempted to omit them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 6 hours ago, Six97s said: Le Mans stripes weren't standard on '67s - I'd be tempted to omit them. They weren't standard, but based on my research, some dealers added the stripes. I am a purist (unless I'm intentionally building a custom), but if the dealers added it, I'm good with it. Personally, I like the stripes. It breaks up the ocean of blue on the top of the car. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 And besides, I don't want to sand down those stripes after all the work it took me to get them on there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwebb Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 I masked off the stripes, resprayed the body, and sprayed the stripes onto the hood. I also added the decals. Next is to clearcloat it... about 5-7 days later. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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