Harry Joy Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 This is my second ever completed car model. My first was about 40 years ago when I was 8 or 9. This started as something of an experiment in car techniques, so parts of it are not up to par. The finish however looks better under real light than under the desk lamp I used for these pics. Disappointing to me since that was what I struggled with the most. After ten coats of paint were down, I screwed up the eleventh and had to strip. The second time around, I used Duplicolor. This was also my first go at Bare Metal Foil, and I did not prep the surface thoroughly enough, but I'm still danged happy with how the whole thing came out: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Great looking model.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The dood Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Good job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Foiling looks darn good to me, great color! Welcome back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedotwo Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Hey, not bad at all for only your second build! You could've fooled me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagercr Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Nicely done ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Joy Posted August 22, 2015 Author Share Posted August 22, 2015 Thanks folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIPTROIT 71 Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 An all around Nice Build!! Good Work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 That's a super job for the first model you've built as an adult! In fact, it's up there quality wise above some of the guys who have been at it for years! Can't wait to see what you build once you get fully warmed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Super nice job on your model! Hope you continue building and enjoying the hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks pretty good to me, especially since it has been awhile for you! Keep at it and you will turn out better looking models as you gain confidence and experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perspective Customs Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Not bad at all. Cool color combo.Hopefully you keep building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge Rider Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 That's a super job for the first model you've built as an adult! In fact, it's up there quality wise above some of the guys who have been at it for years! Can't wait to see what you build once you get fully warmed up! Dittos!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Very nice build on a very nice kit. That color is just about perfect for this body style and that combined with your flawless BMF work make this stand out from the rest. Engine looks very good too.I built this kit years ago as well and it was a lot of fun. Gotta get me another one some time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Nice work!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 sweet looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Absolutely nothing to be ashamed of there. Very nice work, especially considering your time "out of practice."Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Joy Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Thanks guys, much appreciated. My next build is almost done. Not much left but final chrome and bits, but work took me off to Cincinnati for a week and then my lovely wife took ill and I started playing nurse. She's back on her feet, and I may be able to finish this weekend. Car modeling has it's difficulties - and it turns out my fear of gloss finishes was justified! - but I am finding this so much more fun than anything I've done in a long while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atmobil Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 This looks good, I built on of those back in the 90s but my never turned out so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Wow...I would have never, ever guessed that is only your second completed model. Excellent fidelity to scale...I think you have a real talent here. Thanks for building and posting those pictures! TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 1017 Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Great looking 442. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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