David G. Posted October 18, 2024 Share Posted October 18, 2024 I tend to do my multi-tone paint jobs in sections. I use a combination of what I think of as "good tape" for the separation lines and cover the remainder with cheaper 2" painter's tape or plastic wrap. I also use Silly Putty for the complex odd shaped spaces. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the masking I did when I built my version of the kit you're working on. But you may remember the '57 Ford I built earlier this year. It's similar to what I did for my Edsel. Additionally, I tend to put only one coat of paint, usually the primary base coat, on the trim strips. I keep them covered for the following coats to help prevent loss of detail. This method works for me and I hope you find the information helpful Jim. Regards, David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 18, 2024 Author Share Posted October 18, 2024 17 hours ago, slusher said: I will be glad to learn about Edsel history.. Oh heck, Carl, I was just playin'. I'm no authority on pretty much everything. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 18, 2024 Author Share Posted October 18, 2024 10 hours ago, David G. said: I tend to do my multi-tone paint jobs in sections. I use a combination of what I think of as "good tape" for the separation lines and cover the remainder with cheaper 2" painter's tape or plastic wrap. I also use Silly Putty for the complex odd shaped spaces. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of the masking I did when I built my version of the kit you're working on. But you may remember the '57 Ford I built earlier this year. It's similar to what I did for my Edsel. a Additionally, I tend to put only one coat of paint, usually the primary base coat, on the trim strips. I keep them covered for the following coats to help prevent loss of detail. This method works for me and I hope you find the information helpful Jim. Regards, David G. I did and I do, David. Thanks for your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 18, 2024 Author Share Posted October 18, 2024 18 hours ago, slusher said: I always cut my tape stick it on my shirt and put it on the body, just helps it not remove paint. I have seen blue and frog pull paint but who know all the factors. I think a major factor for tape pulling paint would be the surface prep, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 20, 2024 Author Share Posted October 20, 2024 Today brought very good painting weather so I got some paint done. This is Tamiya rattle can paint and it will be clear-coated using the same. Thanks for looking in ? You can see here where my masking guy screwed up. He has since been punished. I've taken away his gummy privileges for one night. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK9300 Posted October 20, 2024 Share Posted October 20, 2024 You’ve done a lot of work on this one - sure looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted October 20, 2024 Share Posted October 20, 2024 Coming along nicely Jim. I like the paint on the wheel covers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 20, 2024 Author Share Posted October 20, 2024 1 hour ago, LennyB said: Coming along nicely Jim. I like the paint on the wheel covers? Yeah....not my idea ?. Thanks, Len. 7 hours ago, BK9300 said: You’ve done a lot of work on this one - sure looking good Thanks, Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted October 20, 2024 Share Posted October 20, 2024 That big yellow lump looks perfectly at home in the engine bay, colours are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 20, 2024 Author Share Posted October 20, 2024 1 hour ago, Bullybeef said: That big yellow lump looks perfectly at home in the engine bay, colours are great! Think I should weather the engine a bit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 20, 2024 Share Posted October 20, 2024 Great looking color combination. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 21, 2024 Share Posted October 21, 2024 Beautiful paint, Jim you don’t have to weather the engine unless you really want to.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 21, 2024 Author Share Posted October 21, 2024 11 hours ago, slusher said: Beautiful paint, Jim you don’t have to weather the engine unless you really want to.. I guess I should wait to see how the paint job turns out before I make that decision. Thanks, Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted October 21, 2024 Share Posted October 21, 2024 6 hours ago, customline said: I guess I should wait to see how the paint job turns out before I make that decision. Thanks, Carl. If you weather the engine, then you have to weather the engine bay, then you have to weather the chassis... ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 21, 2024 Author Share Posted October 21, 2024 3 hours ago, LennyB said: If you weather the engine, then you have to weather the engine bay, then you have to weather the chassis... ? Yeah, I know, I know. I dunno.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 22, 2024 Share Posted October 22, 2024 It looks like the masking worked out pretty well Jim. With a masking project like this there are almost always paint leaks of some kind. Over the years I've become better at spotting potential trouble spots, but they still sneak past me on occasion. Great color choice too, it has a very Fifties feel to it. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 23, 2024 Author Share Posted October 23, 2024 On 10/22/2024 at 7:13 AM, David G. said: It looks like the masking worked out pretty well Jim. With a masking project like this there are almost always paint leaks of some kind. Over the years I've become better at spotting potential trouble spots, but they still sneak past me on occasion. Great color choice too, it has a very Fifties feel to it. David G. Well Dave, I'm getting lots of masking practice on this one. I think I finally have a decent paint job after a half-dozen trips to the paint department. On my second coat of blue, I masked the rear quarter accents with foil because I read somewhere that its a good way to get a precision paint line. Nonsense. The residue had to be removed and alcohol did funny things to the paint earlier so I used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive residue. Then I washed it with Dawn. Twice I had to repaint blue because of rub-through on the front fenders. I finally got the clear on the whole body but it looks like I'm going to need more clear on the roof. I'm getting there but this one won't be super smooth - I just can't deal with the front fenders again. Nope, they're done. Anyway, today it looks like this ?? Woopsie ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 27 minutes ago, customline said: Well Dave, I'm getting lots of masking practice on this one. I think I finally have a decent paint job after a half-dozen trips to the paint department. On my second coat of blue, I masked the rear quarter accents with foil because I read somewhere that its a good way to get a precision paint line. Nonsense. The residue had to be removed and alcohol did funny things to the paint earlier so I used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive residue. Then I washed it with Dawn. Twice I had to repaint blue because of rub-through on the front fenders. I finally got the clear on the whole body but it looks like I'm going to need more clear on the roof. I'm getting there but this one won't be super smooth - I just can't deal with the front fenders again. Nope, they're done. Anyway, today it looks like this ?? Woopsie ? Doesn’t look to bad Jim, I’d sublet out my paint to you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 30 minutes ago, customline said: Well Dave, I'm getting lots of masking practice on this one. I think I finally have a decent paint job after a half-dozen trips to the paint department. On my second coat of blue, I masked the rear quarter accents with foil because I read somewhere that its a good way to get a precision paint line. Nonsense. The residue had to be removed and alcohol did funny things to the paint earlier so I used Goo Gone to remove the adhesive residue. Then I washed it with Dawn. Twice I had to repaint blue because of rub-through on the front fenders. I finally got the clear on the whole body but it looks like I'm going to need more clear on the roof. I'm getting there but this one won't be super smooth - I just can't deal with the front fenders again. Nope, they're done. Anyway, today it looks like this ?? Woopsie ? I think you're good, they won't see it from Dearborn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Darby Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 On 9/11/2024 at 9:35 PM, customline said: The merger with ERTL was a very good thing for AMT. The merger with Racing Champions not so much. It almost ended AMT/MPC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 23, 2024 Share Posted October 23, 2024 Small hiccup Jim might be those raccoons ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 23, 2024 Author Share Posted October 23, 2024 37 minutes ago, Bullybeef said: Doesn’t look to bad Jim, I’d sublet out my paint to you lol Well it's not like I can't use the practice. 35 minutes ago, LennyB said: I think you're good, they won't see it from Dearborn. It's that bad, huh? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 24, 2024 Share Posted October 24, 2024 Maybe it's a thing with Edsels. I had similar problems with mine Jim. Right down to the rub-through on the fenders. On top of that (literally) the coat after the one above didn't want to go on like texture paint. It took some extra work but in the end I got it all sorted. Persistence and Perseverance my friend! David G. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customline Posted October 24, 2024 Author Share Posted October 24, 2024 This is where I'm at today. no more Mr. Nice-guy. Time to get this one off the bench. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted October 25, 2024 Share Posted October 25, 2024 Having fun with BMF I see. How are your fingers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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