Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[FiftyBelowZero]

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[AOS-]

Did you redo the paint or is that "just the lighting"?

Thank you for the compliments.

 

[Cano]

Andy, are you sure you're gonna let all that dust in the clear coat on the white cars?

At1, that looks really cool so far but it screams for a black interior.

 

[AOS-]

That series is already done. I'm over it. There's like another 50+ cars to do so I'll improve as I work through that.

I found I'm probably going to need to upgrade my paint booth again because I found room for improvement. The first is to make compartments that will hold any objects with wet paint with a cover so that do dust will catch on. The second is to widen the paint booth's opening so that I won't get paint outside. The third if I get go that far is to install a small fan that will channel fumes up toward the ceiling fan in the washroom because that car paint is going to give me cancer if I keep inhaling as much as I do now. Totally need a respirator.

 

[Cano]

That series is already done. I'm over it. There's like another 50+ cars to do so I'll improve as I work through that.

I found I'm probably going to need to upgrade my paint booth again because I found room for improvement. The first is to make compartments that will hold any objects with wet paint with a cover so that do dust will catch on. The second is to widen the paint booth's opening so that I won't get paint outside. The third if I get go that far is to install a small fan that will channel fumes up toward the ceiling fan in the washroom because that car paint is going to give me cancer if I keep inhaling as much as I do now. Totally need a respirator.

Paint outside.

 

[AOS-]

I can now since its the season, but I rather travel into the basement than change into flip flops, ope nthe garage door, paint a layer, close the door, and take shoes off.

It's honestly less of a hassle overall.

 

[Cano]

It's honestly less of a hassle overall.

Less so than installing a fan and all that?

 

[AOS-]

Less so than installing a fan and all that?

I don't even have access to a fan actually though it would be nice. But I enjoy making stuff more than I do move around for the sake of getting something done.

You need not try to justify anything you're arguing. Plus, cardboard isn't exactly the hardest material to work with.

 

[Spacegoat]

:[3rd EDIT ]

Decided to post a couple of pics anyway, (bit blurry, bad lighting and unfinished).

Looking real good, Mr Nessy. 👍

 

[Cano]

I don't even have access to a fan actually though it would be nice. But I enjoy making stuff more than I do move around for the sake of getting something done.

You need not try to justify anything you're arguing. Plus, cardboard isn't exactly the hardest material to work with.

Well, I place some newspapers against a wall and go to town but I do understand you, because I also do it inside the appartment, I'd have to go to the building's rooftop to "paint outside", and I'm lazy too.

Anyway, custom time. This time it's just a basic wheelswap I did to this:


Ever since I swa it I thought it's make a killer custom with the small black scallops deleted, so I did that. I also wanted to detail the window frames so I masked up the car, because my pulse is absolutely horrible and there was high potential for catastrophic mistakes:


Here is the result:


And here is the finished car, all I did was the wheel swap and general detailing:


Hard to see, but the holes and emblem are detailed:


Rear lamps and black bumper panel were also detailed:


The wheels are Torq-Thrust style in black; no I didn't destroy a $TH Torino for these.



As usual, a bit of work transforms a car completely.

 

[AOS-]

Yummy. That little bit of detailing in the emblem makes it all the better. Every time I look at my M3 keyfob, I smile when I see that M Power 3-colour stripes on the front.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Well, I place some newspapers against a wall and go to town but I do understand you, because I also do it inside the appartment, I'd have to go to the building's rooftop to "paint outside", and I'm lazy too.

I just stand right outside my apartment balcony door, spray the car, and then bring it inside and let it dry on the counter.

 

[Cano]

I just stand right outside my apartment balcony door, spray the car, and then bring it inside and let it dry on the counter.

I'd absolutely do that if I had a balcony, lol.

 

[AOS-]

wouldn't it be ideal to not have it sit near living spaces because that odour will ruin your day.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's really not as bad as you make it out to be. It only seems bad to you because you're doing it in your basement.

 

[AOS-]

Well so long as it's well ventilated. If I had a stronger exhaust fan, I wouldn't have any issues.

Then again, I'm using car paint and that smells stronger than acrylic spray paint.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Ah, well there's your problem.

 

[AOS-]

Hey man, car paint comes out frickin' gorgeous. Sometimes I think adding the acrylic clear isn't even necessary. That or maybe it's time I get enamel clear because acrylic always got a coarse eggshell texture.

 

[CodeRedR51]

So you're worried about the paint quality, but you're ok with dust in the paint?

 

[AOS-]

That white paint was acrylic paint. Wet coats were the result of dust build up. After those cars I painted my PS3 controller and there's no dust on it whatsoever because every coat applied was light.


Anyway, I grabbed another NHRA Morris Wagon simply because Heartland was trying to get rid of them. $3 for a giant engine with a blower, rubber tires and plastic rivets for easy disassembly. Can't complain.

Want the body, Cano?

 

[Cano]

So you're worried about the paint quality, but you're ok with dust in the paint?

This, really o_o

Want the body, Cano?

No dude, thanks. I already have another one already stripped and in need of paint and whatnot.

 

[AOS-]

Darn. I guess I'll just crush all the donor bodies that don't sell, paint it all white, stack them, and then put that in as a diorama backdrop.


EDJT: New spray booth is done and it has new features!

The big changes:

Extended tray to catch any spit from the nozzle.

Lid that folds down from the top to close off the movement of particles; a response to dust on wet paint. I plan to install computer fans on the back panel and those should keep air moving inside and pull any dust out.

Recycling Bonus: Because this used to be a collapsible light box, it too is also collapsible. so storing it away is now easy.

You can look up how I took apart my old photo light box and re-purposed it for this on the blog.

Thank for reading.

 

[dblltke]

What I've been up to. All pics are in order.

The car is not done yett I am currently working on the interior.

Also the car does NOT rub . Rolls nicely.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Just a heads up, try not to triple post.

 

[dblltke]

What does that mean? And why can't I ? Lol

 

[AOS-]

Because you make the place look messy by doing that. Use the edit function to add content next time.

What kind of clear coat are you using?

 

[CodeRedR51]

What does that mean? And why can't I ? Lol

Not allowed here, we have an edit button for a reason.

Nice Camaro, did you see the one I did?

 

[dblltke]

Oh! Okay sorry guys. Makes sence to me now. Won't happen again no bro I havnt seen it?

 

[AOS-]

Figures you wouldn't have. Also try not to use chat speak (i.e. "havnt", "whatevz", "lrn", etc.) as that too is not allowed here. Stuff like "lol", "fyi", "afaik" is okay though. Lastly, it's sense, not sence.





Anyway, I got this green polishing compound and it ain't polishing my plastic. I dipped the felt tip and ran the dremel in there and all it did was smear the surface. Maybe I need to buff it after I'm guessing. Anybody got a clue?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Oh! Okay sorry guys. Makes sence to me now. Won't happen again no bro I havnt seen it?

Custom driveshaft and front sway bar.