Hot Wheels and Matchbox Customizing Thread

[Johnny1996]

What happened to the window?

It was like that when I got it, so I'm not sure.

 

[mustang fanatic]

It was like that when I got it, so I'm not sure.

Hmm. You could paint it silver. It needs detail anyways.

 

[Johnny1996]

Hmm. You could paint it silver. It needs detail anyways.

My final plan involves a new coat of paint, in a really deep blue. I'll just detail it then.

 

[mustang fanatic]

My final plan involves a new coat of paint, in a really deep blue. I'll just detail it then.

Oooh. Sounds awesome. 👍

Edit: @Cano I saw the Porches on Custom Diecast Mexico. They look awesome. 👍

And the Mustang at the end is just .

 

[Daniel008]

 

[Daniel008]

i think better to use those Tamiya spray which is more refine.

 

[Sonygamer455]

Well finished putting the 5SP's on my Civic last night and spoiler has been successfully deleted! Thought I would make this shot before it gets stripped.



Unfortunately the axle's from the Catapult was a touch too short so I had to snap it and use the tubing. I try to refrain from using the tubing, I highly prefer using the axles as they come rather going through the trouble to make them fit.

As for the spoiler, I did the same thing I did with the Hamada to remove it despite it being much more different and it turned out to be a success! May be a while before I get it painted since I am out of paint stripper. You guys are going to like the design I have in mind for this.

 

[southSide_]

Recently finished this 55. Went with light passes of gun metal grey to give the body a warn, flat effect. Detailed throughout and a set of skinnies up front.

Cheers!

@southsidesleepers

 

[mustang fanatic]

That looks pretty sweet. Good job on the detail. 👍

 

[Johnny1996]

@southSide_: Awesome detail job.

@Sonygamer455: I'm liking the EF so far.

👍

 

[Sonygamer455]

Thank you Johnny! It's going to be a JDM by the way, one you might recognize.

By the way, I like that idea you posted earlier of making a convertible of it, do you mind if I make one myself? Just thought I would ask since you came up with the idea.

 

[Johnny1996]

Thank you Johnny! It's going to be a JDM by the way, one you might recognize.

By the way, I like that idea you posted earlier of making a convertible of it, do you mind if I make one myself? Just thought I would ask since you came up with the idea.

You're welcome. Sorry about screwing up the tag. I'll let you make a convertible as long as you don't copy my design idea.

 

[Daniel008]

I have a couple of busted wheel axles (Hotwheels & Tomica) . How do I go about fixing them? Thanks.

 

[AOS-]

Can you describe how they're busted exactly?

 

[Daniel008]

Can you describe how they're busted exactly?

Bended, the "hub" of the wheels became enlarged. Hence, I am replacing them. Wanna find out more on the piano wires and how to create the end cap and such.

 

[Daniel008]

Beat up state



After



The hotwheels axles are too long for Tomica hence need to trim it.

 

[yabiggoose]

@Daniel008 that sure looks really neat and clean! 👍

 

[AOS-]

I'm going to share one with y'all. How do you get chrome-like finish?

Blue Magic. Apply small amount, rub it on. Applicator doesn't matter too much. Some use cotton-terry towels, some use microfiber, some use their fingers! Me? I used tissue paper. Rub until a black film appears, and buff it with a clean cloth or buffer. Doesn't take long to do. Also has an awful smell. Meant to be used on bare metals. fine imperfections may be cleared up, but anything more noticeable probably cannot be cleared up with this unless (maybe) you go at it for hours.

Doesn't really do anything on painted metal nor plastic. (I know it's not meant for it, but I shared it anyway to answer anyone who may be curious).

Blue Magic is not the only brand out there. It happened to be one of the two available at my local automotive store.

This would probably be the precursor to making spectraflame-like paint jobs. Just gotta use translucent paints.

 

[Daniel008]

 

[Johnny1996]

Nice cars, guys. Keep up the great work. 👍

 

[mustang fanatic]

I got some testors paint for my airbrush today.

I have a few questions:
-Do I need hardner mixed in with the paint?
-Do I still need to apply primer?
-Can I wash the cars with dish soap before I paint them?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Apok]

I got some testors paint for my airbrush today.

I have a few questions:
-Do I need hardner mixed in with the paint?
-Do I still need to apply primer?
-Can I wash the cars with dish soap before I paint them?

Thanks in advance.

No, yes, yes (but make sure you wash it all off afterwards!)
Have fun and good luck. 👍

 

[mustang fanatic]

No, yes, yes (but make sure you wash it all off afterwards!)
Have fun and good luck. 👍

Thanks.

Also, how do I connect my airbrush to an air compressor? Do I need any extra accessories or anything?

 

[AOS-]

Didn't your airbrush kit come with an adaptor? Mine did.

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WIP (almost done though):

 

[mustang fanatic]

Adapter? No. I don't think so.

 

[Daniel008]

Honda NSX - 2 tone attempt

 

[mustang fanatic]

Dude. That is really good. 👍

 

[Johnny1996]

Alright guys, I'm going to see if I can go out and get some paint, but not without knowing what to get first. Is Krylon spray paint a good paint to use for customizing HWs?

 

[AOS-]

Krylon is standard. Any spray paint that says it can go on metal will do fine.

 

[Johnny1996]

Krylon is standard. Any spray paint that says it can go on metal will do fine.

Alrighty then. Work might start as early as next weekend. Thanks for the help.