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kyonpalm | Posted: Feb 20 2009, 01:29 AM |
Professional Amateur Group: ADMINISTRATOR Posts: 10,568 Member No.: 30,882 Joined: Oct 16th 2008 Location: Laniakea | Lemme see... I have some models not-neccesarily-related-to-Initial-D... First of all: I... FAIL... AT... PAPERCRAFT... Now, I DO have some die-casts but not all of them are in the best of condition... Maserati 3200GT: Lamborghini Diablo SV: Ferrari Enzo: Porsche 911 GT1 '98: NOOOOOOOSSSSSS!!!!!!! |
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admiralhonshu | Posted: Feb 20 2009, 06:13 AM |
IDW Prime Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,004 Member No.: 3,739 Joined: Oct 18th 2004 Location: Update Profile | Why did you tape it, together I mean, the paper models, they look so jank. LoL! |
kyonpalm | Posted: Feb 20 2009, 09:10 AM | ||
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I didn't have any glue on hand, and really, I just didn't give a damn... This post has been edited by ryosuke63 on Feb 20 2009, 09:10 AM | ||
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lester7c | Posted: Feb 20 2009, 04:07 PM | ||
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i am usig a paint can,... not a tamiya sprayer | ||
marcopreto | Posted: Feb 21 2009, 07:25 AM | ||
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Well, I told you how I did it! I'm sure there are similar paints in spray cans! The primer should protect the plastic body, and you should be able to even use automotive spray paints to paint it. I believe that if you skip the silver base coat and use either an iridescent purple color or a metallic purple color, you can get a similar effect. And after this is well dried and cured, 2 coats of clear should give you a nice surface to polish. I hope it helps. Cheers Marco Preto | ||
lester7c | Posted: Feb 21 2009, 01:32 PM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Member No.: 27,932 Joined: Dec 25th 2007 Location: here... in my house..... | o i see. so i need 2 coats of clear and not 1.. i see my mistake in my 2nd model |
marcopreto | Posted: Feb 22 2009, 11:46 AM | ||
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There's not any rule! I like to use at least 2 coats of clear, because I find it easier to polish (but some time I use more coats). I try to avoid very heavy coats because I usually mess up either with the paint (clear in this case) running down or "eating" the color coat. So I try to use lighter coats of clear and usually use 2, 3 or even 4 coats of clear. Like I've said I have no rule, just keep adding light coats until I get a almost smooth surface that is perfect for polishing (and this is done only after the paint is completly dry). If you don't know what to expect from certain paints, try it on a piece of scrap plastic, like you would do on a model (that way you can see if the paints are compatibly and preview the finish you'll get without risking a model with many hours of work already spent on it)! Cheers and best of luck on your future models Marco Preto | ||
yujioh | Posted: Mar 9 2009, 07:45 PM |
IDW Member Group: Members Posts: 13 Member No.: 32,103 Joined: Mar 9th 2009 Location: Update Profile | I didn't have any glue on hand, and really, I just didn't give a damn... |
samtftse | Posted: Mar 11 2009, 02:39 AM |
IDW Member Group: Members Posts: 25 Member No.: 31,868 Joined: Feb 11th 2009 Location: Update Profile | wow all youre model kits are amazing wish i could do that |
Twister1 | Posted: Mar 12 2009, 03:52 AM |
IDW Member Group: Members Posts: 25 Member No.: 32,134 Joined: Mar 11th 2009 Location: Paris | are all too beautiful, I have to get someone sooner or later |
lester7c | Posted: Mar 18 2009, 06:58 PM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Member No.: 27,932 Joined: Dec 25th 2007 Location: here... in my house..... | i have this video of decal application http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyl8gfnLMWQ&feature=related and my question is what was the transparengt things that he painted and he sprayed after applying the decals?. are those clear gloss? |
marcopreto | Posted: Mar 20 2009, 09:16 AM |
IDW Expert Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Member No.: 6,599 Joined: Apr 11th 2005 Location: Portugal | Although I don't understand Japanese, I believe that he used a decal setting solution after applying the decals. There are several brands available, but basically all are a soft adhesive with a chemical to soften the decal film. The stuff he sprays is urethane clear, a high gloss clear. Very toxic stuff to be used without convenient protective gear. I've never used it, and even when spraying the lacquer based gloss clear that I usually use, I use a respirator with a filter for organic solvents (like this one: http://www.queenslandsafety.com.au/images/...rs_halfmask.jpg ). Here is the warning label of this kind of product from a European brand: "This product contains Isocyanates. The possible dangers are, Vapor and spray mists are harmful. Over spray may cause lung damage. May cause allergic skin and respiratory reaction, May affect the brain or nervous system causing dizziness, headache, or nausea. May cause eye, skin, nose, and throat irritation. So please download the Safe Working with Isocyanate PDF, before purchasing/using and read it fully. " The guy in the video is risking his health, and this should be a rewarding hobby, not the source of any problems. Cheers Marco Preto This post has been edited by marcopreto on Mar 20 2009, 09:39 AM |
lester7c | Posted: Mar 20 2009, 03:12 PM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Member No.: 27,932 Joined: Dec 25th 2007 Location: here... in my house..... | can i just use acrylic clear spray for substitute? |
ArEa51 | Posted: Mar 21 2009, 01:56 AM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 45 Member No.: 32,268 Joined: Mar 19th 2009 Location: Singapore | yea, most likely you can use the acrylic clear spray |
gunmonic | Posted: Mar 21 2009, 10:18 PM |
IDW Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Member No.: 32,292 Joined: Mar 21st 2009 Location: Update Profile | WOW nice sprays bro...... |
marcopreto | Posted: Mar 23 2009, 04:45 PM | ||
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As ArEa51 said, most likely, but I suggest you test if that clear is compatible with the base color on a scrap piece of plastic. That way, if the clear and the color coat aren't compatible, you didn't ruin your model (I've messed up some models this way). Cheers and best of luck with your models Marco Preto | ||
lester7c | Posted: Mar 31 2009, 03:43 AM |
IDW God Member Group: Members Posts: 188 Member No.: 27,932 Joined: Dec 25th 2007 Location: here... in my house..... | here's my latest, sorry it's dark the original model of this is Arai's but I made it custom. as always This post has been edited by lester7c on Mar 31 2009, 03:46 AM |
marcopreto | Posted: Apr 28 2009, 11:16 AM |
IDW Expert Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Member No.: 6,599 Joined: Apr 11th 2005 Location: Portugal | I finally completed the Proj D FD3S model. There are several problems with it (namely the rear light cluster, other little problems with part fitting and I got severe problems with clear coat application - this last one was completely solved). Here are some photos: Cheers Marco Preto |
lance | Posted: Apr 28 2009, 12:50 PM |
This is my Destiny Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,173 Member No.: 2,330 Joined: Jul 22nd 2004 Location: UK | wow.. looks amazing O_O |
Bladeoz | Posted: May 1 2009, 11:49 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Member No.: 13,312 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia | The model looks fantastic, you did a nice clean job I think! Was this out of a Kit box? Looking at the model though, I remember how weird the body kit is at the back of the front wheel arches. |
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marcopreto | Posted: May 2 2009, 12:19 PM | ||
IDW Expert Member Group: Members Posts: 149 Member No.: 6,599 Joined: Apr 11th 2005 Location: Portugal | Thank you for your kind words!
I used Fujimi's Initial D model (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10049243). I didn't detailed it a lot, but both in the interior and exterior I added or changed some parts. Most of those parts are visible on the previous photos of the model. I also used some photo etched parts for the screen wipers and for the hood clamps. Cheers Marco Preto This post has been edited by marcopreto on May 2 2009, 12:24 PM | ||
Möbius | Posted: May 3 2009, 10:27 AM | ||
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Thanks for sharing those links, that is some seriously nice stuff. | ||
Bladeoz | Posted: May 3 2009, 06:12 PM |
IDW Regular Member Group: Members Posts: 248 Member No.: 13,312 Joined: Oct 4th 2005 Location: Adelaide, Australia | Thats pretty sweet you can mod the model like that Marco! Thanks for the link as well |
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MattW | Posted: May 5 2009, 02:39 PM |
VOLVO For Life. Group: Advanced Members Posts: 6,069 Member No.: 23,273 Joined: Feb 17th 2007 Location: Southington Connecticut, USA | Lookin good as always. However, curbside models are fail, haha. Also, you should have found a way to pus the real wheels out a few mm, they look to far sunk into the wheel wells. |
cham2020 | Posted: Jun 8 2009, 10:49 PM |
IDW Full Member Group: Members Posts: 36 Member No.: 27,279 Joined: Nov 2nd 2007 Location: Malaysia | This is a build for friend. Fujimi instructions are totally wrong for the dashboard so I found some Autoart AE86 as reference. I manage to find the 'Mahagony' color for the interior too because it's industrial color and shock when I manage to locate it.Completed early last month and passed to him already. Stock OOB car. Cost for building : RM XXX.XX Enjoy... Interior + Chassis Completed! The masking is done by one shot masking and I didn't bother to trace the fenders circle. Just cut through... Almost perfect for one time try..... |
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