MPC 1932 Chrysler Imperial 8 (Gangbusters)

[70 Sting]

Photographed my most recent model this afternoon and though I'd share it here. This is the 7th kit I've built since returning to the hobby and chose this particular model after watching a build video by a YouTuber. It was painted with Tamiya X-34 Metallic Brown, X-1 Gloss Black and clear coated with Pledge. It's certainly not perfect and looks better in the photos, however I'm learning new things and trying to get better each time.

What I learned from this build:

1. Should take reviews/opinions with a grain of salt.

2. I am new to airbrushing but found Pledge went on quite well - just don't lay it on too heavy.

3. Covering larger chromed parts with panel liner requires extra care so that it goes on evenly, and that it can smudge days after drying with too much handling. Going forward I would choose to strip the chrome and repaint it or perhaps cover it with a couple, light coats of Tamiya Smoke.

Thanks for looking!

 

[larman]

Great job! Nice color combination!

[Zippi]

I'm telling you Harry.....that's a looker.  What Is the interior color?  Looks great.  Nice job.

[89AKurt]

You're strong with the return to the hobby!  I haven't tried Pledge yet, very impressed.

[bisc63]

Absolutely agree that your color choices here are just perfect; that is a classy ride! Well done.

[carbuilder1950]

@70 Sting

Your color combination is just stunning on the body,

and the interior color contrast is perfect.

The entire build is so clean and crisp and well detailed.

I'm using those colors some day. So, so nice ?.

[grodudulle77]

Very nice build, clean job !! ??

[Classicgas]

One of the nicest buildups of that kit I've seen. 

[alan barton]

Just have to add my compliments on this superb build.  I have one of these but it is a long way down the list so I will enjoy yours for the time being.  Like everyone said, your colour choices are exceptional.

Cheers

Alan

[70 Sting]

Thanks very much, fellas. ?

@Zippi I didn't have brown paint on hand for the interior so I mixed Tamiya flat red + blue @1:1 then toned it with white. The parts were then coated with Tamiya X-35 Semi Gloss Clear.

Something else I learned through a little testing: Tamiya X-86 Flat Clear is very flat over flat paint and you can't really tell it has been applied. I wonder how it would look over gloss paint?

[Hi-Po]

I agree with everyone else, great color choice and nice clean build.

[Intmd8r]

Nice color choice!

[ChrisR]

Looks great!

[espo]

Nice looking finish and like everyone else I also like the colors. Nice chrome details on this classic, 

[bbowser]

Great job!  I know from experience that this kit isn't easy.

[Dragonhawk1066]

Very nice, love the color!

[bh1701]

This looks great!

What color primer did you use under the Metallic Brown? I have a Chrysler Turbine car to build some day and had been thinking of using the Metallic Brown.  Based on your pictures, it sure seems like it would work for the Turbine Car, too!

Thanks,

Bart

[Monty]

I'm gonna jump in with the others and congratulate you on a great build.  As most have said, your color choices really work well on this car, and I thank you for listing them as I didn't know Tamiya made a metallic brown, let alone what it looked like. 

I had one of the cars from this series years ago and remember wondering why MPC couldn't put that kind of effort into their other cars.

Would you care to elaborate on which mfr's panel liner let you down when used on chrome parts?  

Anyway, welcome back to the hobby. Looks like your skills are still intact.

[chris chabre]

not my usual topic of interest, but that CAME OUT KILLER! like everyone else it seems, Im diging the color choices!

[70 Sting]

You said it @bbowser. A number of finicky parts for sure including the flimsy front steering and suspension. The worst fitting were the white wall inserts and tire rims.

@bh1701 I used Tamiya Surface Primer Grey - it's a little darker than their Fine Surface Primer Grey. I had to look up the Chrysler Tubine, X-34 does look like a close match.

@Monty I used Tamiya's Panel Line Accent Color (Black) on the chrome pieces. I got back into the hobby because of the pandemic - after a 30 year hiatus. So much has changed since the Testors tube glue days. The wealth of information on the net has been a real eye opener.

@chris chabre Nor was it mine. I thought it would be cool to try something different.

Additional paint info: The soft top was painted with Tamiya X-18 Semi Gloss Black and coated with X-35 Semi Gloss Clear. White walls were painted with Tamiya XF-2 Flat White. Engine block is a 1:1 mix of Tamiya X-4 Gloss Blue and X-5 Gloss Green and toned with X-2 Gloss White.

 

Edited October 1, 2021 by 70 Sting

[mchook]

Beautiful car! Amazing work! Thanks for sharing it.

[stavanzer]

Wow!

Simply Awesome Build. You nailed the period Colour on the car. It looks real.

[Dominik]

Beautiful! Not only i like that color a lot. Suits him well. Very clean build.

[doorsovdoon]

wow, that looks good!

[slusher]

Outstanding!