68 VW, Revell ... first car model in almost 50 yrs (Finally finished)

Thanks, Lee! Appreicate your stopping by.

Looks like a bug. Needs a Community College Parking Permit decal on the windshield.

I'm new to using BMF as well. I don't want to show pictures, but I used it to make a metal trim around the bottom of the wind screen.

On my first try, I cut a series of strips the correct width about 2" in scale, and put them down end-to-end. And it looked pretty bad. For my second try, I did the fairing halves with a bigger piece that could cover the area needed all at once, curves and all. It created a lot of wasted foil once I trimmed it, but it looks so much better.

GMorrison

Looks like a bug. Needs a Community College Parking Permit decal on the windshield.

Man, that'd be perfect!

You make me feel less alone on being a BMF newbie. I think I bought a pack of the stuff, or something similar as a kid and then didn't know what to do with it. Probably got tossed unopened.

I've watched a couple utube BMF tutes, one showed doing it in one big piece with lots of waste with great results, as you said.

Glad you are past your first attempt and it looks ok. I presume you mean your bike windscreen and I'll look forward to seeing it over in the motocyle GB.

Hey Greggie, it looks good! Well done, sir.

Thanks for dropping by, Steve!

Greg

I admit I don't know what I am doing with the Mission Models yet, but I am so far unimpressed. This red went on extremely opaque and wet (likely explaining the bleed under). Not good at all for this application, and slap my wrists for trying something new on such a complex mask.

Hey Greg, I have been meaning to ask. Are you having any better luck with Mission Model paints? Just curious if you figured the stuff out yet.  The reason I ask is because a few reviews I read tout the stuff like it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Just curious what you think it about.

Bakster

 

 

Greg

I admit I don't know what I am doing with the Mission Models yet, but I am so far unimpressed. This red went on extremely opaque and wet (likely explaining the bleed under). Not good at all for this application, and slap my wrists for trying something new on such a complex mask.

 

 

Hey Greg, I have been meaning to ask. Are you having any better luck with Mission Model paints? Just curious if you figured the stuff out yet.  The reason I ask is because a few reviews I read tout the stuff like it's the best thing since sliced bread.

Just curious what you think it about.

 

 

I sprayed a part fromthis kit with Mission Models black some weeks back because I wanted a satin finish. I sprayed it neat.

It sprayed great, went on smoothly, fantastic detail accentuation, satin smooth finish, and it dried reasonably fast.

I haven't retried any of the metal colors yet though.

Steve, I haven't heard one single negative thing about Mission Models, I hear what you are saying.

Greg

I sprayed a part fromthis kit with Mission Models black some weeks back because I wanted a satin finish. I sprayed it neat. It sprayed great, went on smoothly, fantastic detail accentuation, satin smooth finish, and it dried reasonably fast. I haven't retried any of the metal colors yet though. Steve, I haven't heard one single negative thing about Mission Models, I hear what you are saying.

Hey Greg, thanks for advising. That is good to hear! You are pretty much confirming what others have said about it. I might have to try their paint sometime... 

I just tried Testors Turn Signal Amber enamel for, well, for turn signals.

I not very happy with it. After two coats it is way too thick and hardly see-able.

Advice? I've never been a fan of the so called clear paints. Maybe I'm doing something wrong.

Well, don't have experince with tstors. I've used Tamiya clear colors for some projects and they seem to work well. I would say that in general they tend to look more opaque that I'd like.

Is the turn signal part clear? You might consider painting it silver first, then applying the amber as a tint over it.

I just looked at Scale Auto forum for this. The opinion seems to be that testors isn't very good, prefer Tamiya (over silver, no less).

Another idea there. Go down to the corner and find some debris of tail lights, then make parts out of that.

GMorrison

Well, don't have experince with tstors. I've used Tamiya clear colors for some projects and they seem to work well. I would say that in general they tend to look more opaque that I'd like.

Is the turn signal part clear? You might consider painting it silver first, then applying the amber as a tint over it.

 

 

Bill, Steve, I guess when a product like Testors has been around for so long, I stupidly just assume it's gotta be good.

I'm with you, Bill. Too opaque is the problem I've always had with the so-called 'clear' paint too. I can't figure out an application where this Testors Turn Signal Amber would work.

I'll get my hands on some Tamiya. I'm not ambitious enough for the junkyard idea. I'll post a pic of the application when I can.

Thanks, gents.

Replying to an earlier post:

I have always thought masking is an art in itself.  I struggle with it myself and usually have to touch up some areas after removing the masking.

I think the Alclad black base is enamel based.  Might be wrong, though.

Sounds like the Mission paints are very runny like Tamiya spray can paint.  When sprayed, it has to be moved very quickly across the surface being painted to get a good base layer of paint down.  Best to put on a light, dry coat and let dry at least partially before putting on a heavy wet coat.

Anyway, I hope my $0.02 can help you.

Thanks for your ideas, Kensar.

Though masking isn't my favorite thing, it ususally goes pretty well. But when I mess it up, I mess it up real good.

You might be right about Alclad clear base. I thought it was lacquer but who knows.

I feel bad bashing Mission Models in this thread. I'm pretty sure it is very good and I did somthing very stupid. You are right, it went on very wet but I either mixed it with something very stupid or way over-thinned or overused the poly additive.

I'm with GM, with a slight difference.  If clear, I'll use the Tamiya clear colors (might ry a mix of clear yellow and orange to get the tint you want) and paint the backside.  After completely dry then overcoat with a chrome or silver on the back.  Then glue in with a clear canopy glue.

Did this on the wingtip nav lights on a Mosquito and they looked great, and had the shine of a glass lens.

I've never had a problem with the Testors Turn Signal Amber myself. I might've had to apply two coats but that's about it. Still............I may try the Tamiya stuff if it's better like you guys are sayin'.

Front turn signals and front side markers are Testors Turn Signal Amber

It works well for me too. I find the trick is to not brush but drip it onto the part.

Goldhammer,

When painting the so-called 'clear' paints on the inside of clear styrene, it never occurred to me to finish it off with a coat of silver. That's just brilliant. Thank you.

You caught me in time to try this on the bug's taillights! Now, to remember.....

Joe, those amber position lights look perfect. And I hear you, Lee.

I think the color hue of the Testors is perfect, maybe I'm just not used to the thickness required, hence Lee's comment.

Just checking in on you and the project, lookin' good of course! Merry Christmas my friend. Max

Hey Greg, It's been too long since I checked  in on your VW. Appears that with a bit of creativity and tips from folks here that you are doing some righteous work on the VW. It's looking fantastic.

I know you won't be getting back to this for awhile but, I still want to keep the foot on the encouragement pedal.

Since were on the topic of VW's I thought I'd share this with you. My brother called me and asked we should hang on to a red '68 Baja we have in the yard rather than sell it some interested parties and maybe get it up and running. I was thrilled with the idea. This was especially appealling to me as my father and I had just about finished this same Baja up when I was home from college one year. We had built up a totally boss motor with oversized pistons and cylinders and chrome galore. We never got the motor in it and father eventually sold the engine. So, for me, it's got some sentimental value as it will be wonderful to finish something that my father and I had started. so, nothing over the top, just put a tricked out engine in it, some nice wheels that we have and some interior work. We just figured it would be fun to have something to get out in the desert with. Here is the Baja as she sits now.

Max!

Thanks for checking in, and on Christmas even!!!

It'll be a while 'til I get back to the VW, but I'll be ready when the time comes.

Merry Christmas to you too, Max!

Joe,

Two messages on Christmas so far from two great guys. It's a good day!

That looks like a great project. I missed working on cars. I liked to install radios and stuff like that, but the real stuff evaded me. Not sure why as my dad used to, and also he used to build motocycles from scratch I hear when he was a kid (hear that, Max??)

Will you buy an engine block and build it up or shop for a mostly complete motor?

Keep us appraised, this thread would be an appropriate place, I'd think.

Merry Christmas, Joe!

Great looking model. Really well done!! Brings back memories of college in the 60's/70's.

I use paper stumps to burnish BMF. It works great. Best thing ever. Nothing else even comes close. These can be found at any craft store.

JohnnyK

Great looking model. Really well done!! Brings back memories of college in the 60's/70's.

I use paper stumps to burnish BMF. It works great. Best thing ever. Nothing else even comes close. These can be found at any craft store.

 

Those are new to me. I love finding new stuff at craft stores, and I can easily imagine how well these would work.

Thanks, and also thanks for your kind words, Johnny.

Greg

Will you buy an engine block and build it up or shop for a mostly complete motor?

We've already have an engine ready to go. Although, we think we will add some chromed parts such as the cooling shroud. We also still have the original white spoked wheels to go on it.

JOE RIX

 

 

Greg

Will you buy an engine block and build it up or shop for a mostly complete motor?

 

 

We've already have an engine ready to go. Although, we think we will add some chromed parts such as the cooling shroud. We also still have the original white spoked wheels to go on it.

 

Cool!

Looks real good there Greg still trying to catch up on these builds ! Lol

Still wailin' away at 'er Greg. Sorry to be late with the holiday wishes fella. Hope you're holidays are going well at your new location pal.