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ok, cool thanks.
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Heya Bill. I used Novus 2 . Just be careful of the highpoints and corners or you'lll taker 'er down to primer. Dispensing the Wet Look Gloss and airbrushing took care of the bubbling problem I had and I feel decently confident now about using it.
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mustang1989 Folks I have mixed feelings about the Wet Look Gloss. It does produce a gloss that is unrivaled compared to any I've used so far but it has a serious draw back of bubbling due to the immense aeriation characteristic it has. From now on I'll be dispensing it into a paint bottle to allow time for the air to work itself out and then airbrushing it on. Lesson learned. I am, however, working past it. It took about three hours of wet sanding and polishing to get this stuff to behave but once I tamed it-it produced a gloss that I never thought would end.
Folks I have mixed feelings about the Wet Look Gloss. It does produce a gloss that is unrivaled compared to any I've used so far but it has a serious draw back of bubbling due to the immense aeriation characteristic it has. From now on I'll be dispensing it into a paint bottle to allow time for the air to work itself out and then airbrushing it on. Lesson learned. I am, however, working past it. It took about three hours of wet sanding and polishing to get this stuff to behave but once I tamed it-it produced a gloss that I never thought would end.
What do you use for polish? I'm going to use the same gloss coat product on my car build.
Thanks alot Steve. Always like reading your humorous and encouraging posts.
WOW! a great a finish as befits you mighty efforts.
Oh and did I mention I like it? Lots of insperation & ideas for me to mull over as I try out new things I've seen here.
Steve
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Thanks mississippi, Greg and Trini!
Thanks mississippi, Greg and Trini.
Wow! That is some spectacular work right there man! Loving the mobile man cave! Saweet!
She turned out as exceptionally as I'd anticipated. You worked on this a long time, and worked through both some kit and life hiccups along the way. I agree with the gang, it's rewarding even as an observer/fan to watch this one be done, Joe.
As always, your little add-on details (and some not so little) set this apart.
Thanks for an entertaining and educational WIP.
Wow! Ain't nuthin wrong with that, brother!
Thanks Eric, Rocky , Nick and Joe!
Well..........lol.............it seems the saga continues.................
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Huzzah, Joe! So happy to see you get this completed. It is flat out outstanding. You never cease to amaze me with your attention to detail. It is really fantastic. And your efforts with the Testor's Wet Look clear coat really paid off. It is a gorgeous finish. Give yourself one hardy pat on the back because you have certainly pulled off some master quality workmanship. Thanks for the awesome ride my friend.
"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin
stunning simply stunning
Nick.
I have been following this one....absolutly flawless
It's great to see this one come across that finish line Joe. You have done an amazing job with all the detail you have added. It's been a pleasure watching you work as always!
Eric
LOL. Thanks Lee. I dunno about "the master" and all but I'm glad you like it.
Joe, do you really think it's fair to use photos of a real car to simulate a modell? Seriously, superb! You are the master!Ma
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Thanks Joe.
Superb Joe!
Greg: Thanks and it's only a single piece............thankfully.
T.B.: Thank you for your comments as well.
I had to do a little trimming to the back of the grille to get the hood to fit into place ok this morning. With that done, the only thing left to do right now is to wait another couple of days for the hood to fully cure out so I can wet sand and polish it out.
Pre-glamour shot from the back............
Hmmm;
I don't remember if I've said anything . I have been following this and have to say .Dayumned fyne werk ! T.B.
Is it one of those 2-sided PE pcs that need to be "folded" together? (I dread those, btw)
If so, it must be tiny. If not, it must be tiny.
Thanks Joe , Greg and Lee.
Greg: Yes sir it's a PE part. Had a blast researching color and emblem placement on it and then making it all come to life.
Folks I've only got the radiator hose and the gloss on the hood left and this one will be "Under Glass". The next photos posted will be glamour shots in a few days.
It is a photo etched part. I've used them myself. Good one Joe.
You have GOT to be kidding me.
How in the world did you fabricate that? Let alone, paint it???
Whatever the case, it's awesome, even if it's a shake-n-bake tree of some sort.
Now that there is choice. I love it.
I've now got everything done but the radiator hoses and clamps and the hood glossed. I'm going to save the progress on the body till the "glamour/finishing" shots but will share the "Little Tree" air freshener hanging from the mirror here. This is like really teeny so I had to zoom in a little. The boo-boos will NOT be visible to the naked eye.
Thank you Lee, Joe, Bob and Nick.
There are some areas that I need to touch up on this thing as far as the body goes but I'm at the point to where some of it I'm almost afraid to do anything with. At this stage things can get very unforgiving for me and it's either don't do anything about it or take the chance to correct it and risk starting all over again with the body. After what I've been through with this thing, starting over with the body would result in at least a 2 month set back and another set of decals that I'd have to get printed and shipped to me.Anyways here's what's left out of that list I had a couple of pages back. I'm almost there...........1. Rearview Mirror and “Tree”2. Install Rear Bumper3. Install Radiator Hoses and clamps4. Install Body Onto Chassis5. Install Door Handles6. Gloss Coat Hood Assembly 7. Install filler placard for area below rear door
Oh yeah .
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