Erik Smith Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Diversion build...This is such a nice kit, I couldn't not build it. Box stock... Color is Duplicolor Chamapagne, interior is Tamiya and Krylon semi gloss The whitewall decals really work well on this kit - covered with a couple coats of dullcoat The engineering on this kit is remarkable. Everything fits so nicely and looks spot on.
Mooneyzs Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 That is looking sharp!! and that Chassis looks fantastic, what colors did you use on it since I see a contract between chassis and rear end. I am really digging it.
Erik Smith Posted April 11, 2011 Author Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Had a lot of time this weekend to work away. Interior done. Embossing powder for carpet. Box plus, I guess...added spark plug wires, heater hoses, and fuel line. added the rest under here...Krylon flat, Tamiya semi gloss, exhaust is Metalizer Steel and aluminum. Edited April 11, 2011 by Coyotehybrids
Terror Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 NICE.I love the sheen on the seats,spot on. what kind of black is that?The motor is sweet too.nice everything in scale.
bbowser Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Very clean. Love those old land yachts. And what's the matter with dog dishes?
Dr. Cranky Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 Did you say "embossing powder," which I am very very interested in finding out how you did it, how you got such great results. I have some of that stuff here in different colors and I would love to find out. Didn't you have to use heat to melt the powder? And if so, didn't warp or melt the plastic? It's turning out fabulous.
Brutalform Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 I see a show car being built. Nice detail. I am going to buy this kit next.
58 Impala Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 (edited) Did you say "embossing powder," which I am very very interested in finding out how you did it, how you got such great results. I have some of that stuff here in different colors and I would love to find out. Didn't you have to use heat to melt the powder? And if so, didn't warp or melt the plastic? It's turning out fabulous. Dr Cranky, I just apply the embossing powder the same way you do with regular flocking. It just looks much more realistic and is more forgiving when trying to fill in the occasional bare spot. Edited April 11, 2011 by 58 Impala
Canuk Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 How do you get so much detail in the interiors? Heck I can't even see the gauges on them to even try to do that. Very nice build. Excellent skills.
Erik Smith Posted April 13, 2011 Author Posted April 13, 2011 Spent a couple hours foiling all the trim. Too bad you can barely see it with the body color! Some answers... Embossing powder - it is meant to be heated if you're scrapbooking. It melts together for a smooth, raised detail. Don't do this on the model. Applying is simple - same as flocking. I brush diluted white glue and dump the powder on, let it dry, and shake the loose parts onto a piece of paper to put back in the bottle. To my eye, it looks more like short nap automotive carpet. Details on the interior - color is Tamiya Semi-Gloss Black (seats), Krylon semi-gloss black (door panels), and the dash is body color (Duplicolor Light Champagne Metallic - it's actually an, um, Chrysler color). Dash details are mostly the kits supplied decals. And, yes, I am planning on the dog dish caps. The kits steel wheels are all front wheels for some reason.
Erik Smith Posted April 19, 2011 Author Posted April 19, 2011 (edited) Finished the Impala this evening and posting "under glass". "Under where?" Edited April 19, 2011 by Coyotehybrids
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