General Model Kit Building Thread

[barryf1fan]

Got to work on some models over the last few days (haven't been able to as our entire floor had to be replaced, again...), and got the interior done on the Subaru WRC, got the blue on the Ford GTLM, and the Mustang GT4 decal'd up. to be fair, only a handful of decals on it.

 

[Apok]

Finished another kit. 1982 Corvette by ARII. This one is an older casting so the shape is a bit off. And the wheels are too big. Oh well, I had fun.

Not much to note about the build itself. Mostly out of box, but I did 3D print a few things. All four indicators, the vents behind the front wheels and the door handles. The side windows are clear acetate since the kit didn't come with any. Also, the decals were useless, so I hand painted the emblems. The rear plate is cut out of white decal paper using a plotter.

 

[Apok]

Bumping the thread with a new build finished!
At a build time of just 32 days, this is my fastest completed car!
Revell's take on the 934 RSR.

 

[Pete05]

Bumping the thread with a new build finished!
At a build time of just 32 days, this is my fastest completed car!
Revell's take on the 934 RSR.

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Nice job 👏

I have the same car but the Tamiya version in my stash. I plan on doing an alternative livery though.

Speaking of Tamiya & Jagermeister, Tamiya have just released a new Jagermeister Porsche 962C in 1:24 if you're interested.

 

[Apok]

Nice job 👏

I have the same car but the Tamiya version in my stash. I plan on doing an alternative livery though.

Speaking of Tamiya & Jagermeister, Tamiya have just released a new Jagermeister Porsche 962C in 1:24 if you're interested.

Thank you!

And thanks for the heads up, but I already have the Tamiya 962C in shell livery waiting for it's time to shine.

 

[barryf1fan]

Worked on the Scooby WRC, Ford GTLM, and the Mustang GT4 a bit...

Started decals on the GTLM

Got the Clear Coat on the Mustang GT4

Painted the wheels, clear coated the body, and then got the window "rubbers" painted on the WRC Scooby...

 

[barryf1fan]

Just about done... couple little decals to finish up and mount the front splitter, and then done. Try and get some better pics once complete.

Gonna wrap this one up and then have a bunch of crap around the house to do... after that will be trying to knock-out the Mustang GT4 and Ford GTLM...

 

[Pete05]

Just about done... couple little decals to finish up and mount the front splitter, and then done. Try and get some better pics once complete.

Gonna wrap this one up and then have a bunch of crap around the house to do... after that will be trying to knock-out the Mustang GT4 and Ford GTLM...

That's ended up looking super professional 👏

Apparently, the decals around the rear door & rear wheel are somewhat difficult, thanks to the bulging bodywork.
Did you have any dramas with it?

 

[barryf1fan]

That's ended up looking super professional 👏

Apparently, the decals around the rear door & rear wheel are somewhat difficult, thanks to the bulging bodywork.
Did you have any dramas with it?

Sure did... they will split on the portion where the fender flare meets the rear door. The decal did that on the drivers side (side I did first), so on the passenger side I put them down without trying to get it to conform to the shape until after I had put some Micro Sol on that part of it. Turned out better on the passenger side. On the drivers side I just pushed them together a little more so the "tear" was mostly hidden. Those two huge decals, one on either side (I believe they're number 1 & 2), are the only real challenge as far as the decals go, though.

And appreciate it, but it is definitely not pro level - definitely a 5-footer. I have a couple of my "usual mistakes" and a couple of new ones as well. Will say this isn't the easiest car to do, and even though it's only one color, Mica Blue I think is the name, it's got plenty of other areas that can be a little difficult. Not horrible, just a challenge. It does buildup nice though, and is a good looking car.

EDIT:

It was on both sides, and I think it was decals #3 & 4... the one with the two stripes. Here's the only real close-up I have of it (and did the pass side first).

And here's the driver side, little bit harder to see, but I was able to push the "tear", or split, portion together some...
This was definitely the most difficult part.

The driver side definitely looks better.

 

[Pete05]

Sure did... they will split on the portion where the fender flare meets the rear door. The decal did that on the drivers side (side I did first), so on the passenger side I put them down without trying to get it to conform to the shape until after I had put some Micro Sol on that part of it. Turned out better on the passenger side. On the drivers side I just pushed them together a little more so the "tear" was mostly hidden. Those two huge decals, one on either side (I believe they're number 1 & 2), are the only real challenge as far as the decals go, though.

And appreciate it, but it is definitely not pro level - definitely a 5-footer. I have a couple of my "usual mistakes" and a couple of new ones as well. Will say this isn't the easiest car to do, and even though it's only one color, Mica Blue I think is the name, it's got plenty of other areas that can be a little difficult. Not horrible, just a challenge. It does buildup nice though, and is a good looking car.

EDIT:

It was on both sides, and I think it was decals #3 & 4... the one with the two stripes. Here's the only real close-up I have of it (and did the pass side first).

And here's the driver side, little bit harder to see, but I was able to push the "tear", or split, portion together some...
This was definitely the most difficult part.

The driver side definitely looks better.

As you did, soaking the decals in Micro Sol, or similar, is the suggested method of getting those decals to hug the curves.

I have to say I was looking closely to see how well you did in that area, and I couldn't see the tears. I wouldn't have known if you didn't tell.

All the best with the Fords.

 

[barryf1fan]

As you did, soaking the decals in Micro Sol, or similar, is the suggested method of getting those decals to hug the curves.

I have to say I was looking closely to see how well you did in that area, and I couldn't see the tears. I wouldn't have known if you didn't tell.

All the best with the Fords.

Yeah, I usually apply the decal with a bunch of Micro-Set brushed on. Apply the decal with plenty of water and just get the decal to conform, not like final laid down position - just in place where I want it, you know? Then I'll apply the Micro-Sol, pretty liberally, and let set in for a few minutes and then start with smoothing down the decal into whatever crevice or curve... These two just tore as soon as I went to fold it over... It was odd because never had Tamiya decals do that, even old ones. Fujimi or Hasegawa sure, but not Tamiya ones. Anyway, something to look out for, and it was just those two, the rest were fine.

 

[barryf1fan]

Got an hour or so to finish up the Scoob, and calling it done. Mistakes and all, pretty pleased with it.

I am pretty proud of the way the wheels turned out as they were molded in a gold that was waaayyy too dark for the real '05 WRC Monte Carlo rally car. I mean, they run different wheels at different events, they're usually even a different design, but the Monaco wheels were a lighter color gold. Took about two hours just to get a mixed paint that looked close'ish.

Anyway, thanks for stopping in and looking.

 

[AerodyManiac]

Got an hour or so to finish up the Scoob, and calling it done. Mistakes and all, pretty pleased with it.

I am pretty proud of the way the wheels turned out as they were molded in a gold that was waaayyy too dark for the real '05 WRC Monte Carlo rally car. I mean, they run different wheels at different events, they're usually even a different design, but the Monaco wheels were a lighter color gold. Took about two hours just to get a mixed paint that looked close'ish.

Anyway, thanks for stopping in and looking.

That’s a very clean build. 👏 Did you do something to the wheel offset? I just looked up that Tamiya kit on the Internet, and yours seem to have the wheels protruding a bit.

BTW, loving the last pic in post #1626. I can only express my solidarity about the wastage that always occurs in a well-done masking job.