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AirborneDeth · 08-28-2013, 11:01 AM

You sir, have inspired me. My attention to detail will not be near your level, though.

heptoman · 08-28-2013, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AirborneDeth

You sir, have inspired me. My attention to detail will not be near your level, though.

Thanks for the kind words, glad to inspire. I'm sure you could be more detailed than I am. To be honest I think some of my stuff is kind of sloppy. You should see some of the models made by the hard core guys - VERY intricate and LOTS of fabrication and paint effects.

heptoman · 08-29-2013, 11:34 AM

An update.

Sorry for the blurry pictures - I'm now using an actual camera and trying to figure out settings. The camera also doesn't give a review of the picture once you take it, and I didn't notice it was blurred until I had moved on. Oh well.

So I researched a bit for window tinting, and just decided to use Tamiya Smoke spray on the tint. I tested it on an old Countach model that I'm planning on redo-ing and it came out better than I thought.

So, step one for windows, masking. Here is the rear window masked and ready to go.

After painting and removing the mask. A couple of bleed through spots but that's easy to clean up.

Cleaned up:

Another shot (better):

Front/side windows masked part one:

Complete masking:

Painted, mask removed. A couple more bleed throughs but it was better than the back window - until I noticed that the mask covered the top too much. I'll have to do some fine touch ups tonight.

I thought I took more pictures but apparently that was it. I'll take more this afternoon.

On the docket for today: finish window trim edging and then first light coat of smoke (of a great many).

heptoman · 09-01-2013, 11:59 AM

Hey everyone, sorry about the lack of updates. I wasn't able to pull pictures off the camera on my laptop for some reason. Problem resolved, for now. So this update is a few days worth of work.

Here is the exterior, masked for painting the weatherstripping trim.

Windshield and side windows, after painting and masking the rearview mirror connection.

Both windows, masked for tint job.

Interior.

Windows after coat one of tint:

More updates after church.

RehabJeff86 · 09-01-2013, 02:28 PM

U r awesome!!!!

heptoman · 09-01-2013, 03:06 PM

As promised...

Rear view mirror. Small and blurry, sorry...but painted, ready for metal transfer for the mirror.

After metal transfer:

Same process for side mirrors:

And after:

Body with mirrors:

Rear view:

Top of body masked for more trim painting:

Tonight: painting headlights and rearlights, detailing engine bay, touching up body. Tomorrow: possibly final assembly!

1stGenBRZ86 · 09-03-2013, 12:07 AM

nice work! does the kit come with LHD option too? I have this on my hlj cart, but I havent decided if I want this kit or the Aoshima ones.

Re~Mix · 09-03-2013, 02:20 PM

Great build so far! I just dug this kit out after receiving it 6 months ago and it has been a fun build.

One question, how would you recommend achieving the DGM color? I bought some paint that looked to be a good match but i think brushing it on will kill the final product. Would you recommend a base and finishing coat with spray paint instead?

Kimsey47 · 09-03-2013, 02:26 PM

Wow, still amazed by the detail you're putting into this!

Chuck Norris approves!

Turbowned · 09-03-2013, 04:37 PM

Un. Real. I used to build model kits, and I can say I definitely don't have enough patience to put the detail you're putting in!

heptoman · 09-03-2013, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 1stGenBRZ86

nice work! does the kit come with LHD option too? I have this on my hlj cart, but I havent decided if I want this kit or the Aoshima ones.

Unfortunately, no left hand. I wish though. I don't know about Aoshima, but that kit is a curbside. If you have the cash, you might want to kitbash both together and get what you want.

heptoman · 09-03-2013, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Re~Mix

Great build so far! I just dug this kit out after receiving it 6 months ago and it has been a fun build.

One question, how would you recommend achieving the DGM color? I bought some paint that looked to be a good match but i think brushing it on will kill the final product. Would you recommend a base and finishing coat with spray paint instead?

A member on my modelling forum suggested (after I had figured out the Dark Blue Mica doesn't quite work) to prime, then coat with gloss aluminum (TS-17) and then do the body paint. I'll try that the next go-round.

Once the dark blue mica finally toned down the blue, it looks pretty good, just a bit too dark and not glossy enough.

heptoman · 09-03-2013, 09:24 PM

Thanks for all the comments, guys!

phloozy · 09-03-2013, 09:25 PM

I love reading this

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