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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 14, 2005 3:49:05 GMT 1
Great work on the 1956 Dodge. It's a nice model, but you've painted and built it perfectly. I know the ad you've based your model on. Good idea, the "montage". What do you use for the chromed parts? It looks much better that what I use. By the way, I've seen you've added other pictures to your gallery. Alloys Forms 1953 Chevrolet, and the 1955 "refreshed" Chevrolet look fine. And interesting modification of a 1966 Ford Pick-up into a 1964 one. Congratulations! Please, post more pictures of your models! Thank-you Sylvain. Actually, I have wondered what you use for painted chrome as your chrome looks brilliant. The 56 Dodge has BMF for the bumpers, the major bars of the grille, and the hood ornament. The remainder is Testors Modelmaster Chrome enamel. It went onto this model with especially nice luster. Lately I have wondered if the chrome enamel loses some brilliance over time. I should compare this fresh model with one I painted a few months ago. Building the model gave me an appreciation for the bold design of the 56 Dodge. I started with virtually no memory of this auto. So thanks to you and Joe for providing the inspiration. For the 64 Ford pickup the grille backdating was kept simple and is not entirely accurate. Fine wire fills the gap near the top of the 66 version of the grille. The funny thing is that I do not have a second copy of the Walthers model. I am glad that you discovered and enjoyed the new model photos added to my Yahoo gallery. Only a handful of completed models are still waiting for photographs. So I will need to build more models. best regards, Dave
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 14, 2005 5:05:50 GMT 1
What a terrific idea Dave. I really like the model presented that way. And a very nice model it is. I too would like to know what you use to chrome. Great shine and an even finish. I think you'll find the steel wheels on the Chevy pick up would have been the color of the body. with a white center cap. They did offer a full hubcap but that would have been part of an option package. Now I'm going to go paw through my old automobile advertisements. Thank-you Chester. The photo idea was inspired by what Lee is doing, as in the current front page photo. I also really have enjoyed your dioramas. My guess is that the steel wheels of the pickup would be either the body color or black. If you happen to find a photo my hope is for body color.
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Post by stanhas87 on Sept 14, 2005 5:17:43 GMT 1
Dear David:
Since no one mentioned it, excellent jpb on the Citation. I was told that this model,besides its toy-ish looks could be converted to a nice model. I gather the interior is scratchbuit -or is from another vehicle?
Nick K
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Post by DavidJohnson on Sept 14, 2005 5:34:30 GMT 1
Dear David: Since no one mentioned it, excellent jpb on the Citation. I was told that this model,besides its toy-ish looks could be converted to a nice model. I gather the interior is scratchbuit -or is from another vehicle? Nick K Thanks, Nick. In my opinion someone did a nice job with the tooling of for the bodies of the Citation and the Ford pickup, but choices made for manufacturing made them toy like. These were also offered as auto rack sets for some toy-like auto racks. The interior is scratchbuilt from styrene. Seats are 1/4" Plastruct angle. This has a thicker profile at the bend than at the edges. I drove a GM car of similar color and style for over 225,000 miles. ( RWD 1979 Lemans) My kids do not have such an appreciation for frugality and refer to it as the "peanut butter car", and best not to be seen riding in. Even those born too late to see that car recognize this model instantly as that car. I remember driving Citations and Skylarks as rentals, and they seem like good cars in their time.
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Post by Sylvain on Sept 14, 2005 14:15:09 GMT 1
[ Actually, I have wondered what you use for painted chrome as your chrome looks brilliant For my part, I use Humbrol Metal Cote, ref 27002.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Nov 16, 2005 22:33:48 GMT 1
[ Actually, I have wondered what you use for painted chrome as your chrome looks brilliant For my part, I use Humbrol Metal Cote, ref 27002. Hi Sylvain, In our prior conversation the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; or should we say the chrome paint is more brilliant. I hoped to try Humbrol 27002 to compare to Testors Modelmaster 2734. My local shop has Humbor 011 and 191, but they do not know of the Metal Cote series. Have you found 27002 to be better than 011 and 191? www.ipmsstockholm.org/colorcharts/stuff_eng_colorcharts_humbrol.htmbest regards, Dave
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 17, 2005 7:47:51 GMT 1
Have you found 27002 to be better than 011 and 191? Hi Dave, I know only the 011, which I've used for many years. But the 27002 is much better. When I found it, I was so happy with the results that I've re-painted all the bumpers and hubcaps of all my collection, which I had painted with the 011 before. I found myself silly, because I knew the metal-cote series, and never tryed it before. The problem with the metal-cote series is that there are not so easy to find. Sylvain
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Post by DavidJohnson on Nov 17, 2005 19:40:50 GMT 1
Have you found 27002 to be better than 011 and 191? Hi Dave, I know only the 011, which I've used for many years. But the 27002 is much better. When I found it, I was so happy with the results that I've re-painted all the bumpers and hubcaps of all my collection, which I had painted with the 011 before. I found myself silly, because I knew the metal-cote series, and never tryed it before. The problem with the metal-cote series is that there are not so easy to find. Sylvain Sylvain, Thankyou. Then I need to ask again at my local hobby shop about the metal-cote series. The web link provided lists Testors Modelmaster 2734 which I use as similar to Humbrol 011. I have used bare metal foil for bumpers and some grilles, and MM 2734 for smaller trim and hub caps. Recently I have repainted trim on several older models with 2734, so if I repaint yet again I will be the silly one. Dave
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 17, 2005 23:58:05 GMT 1
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Post by skunk on Nov 18, 2005 2:38:39 GMT 1
And you do get amazing effects. Do you do any surface preparation besides painting the body color? I ask, because I know that Alcad works best on a glossy black surface, but I always thought that three (body color, black, then chrome) layers of paint would hide all the detailed engravings in 87th scale.
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Post by cfesmire on Nov 18, 2005 4:18:50 GMT 1
On this particular piece I used the Alcad directly over the body color since it was dark and glossy. On a lighter color body I would paint the chrome black first and then the Alcad without having to change the mask. I find even doing the two coats over the body color with the airbrush, I get less paint on the model than had I done it by hand. My hand just isn't as steady as most (at least Dave's and Sylvain's).
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Post by DavidJohnson on Dec 3, 2005 8:42:56 GMT 1
Ok, sooner or later I was bound to finish a model other than an automobile. I'll take a chance that other members will see this vehicle as in-scope for this messageboard even though the content is R__-rated. The model resembles a Model 12 from 1958 to mid-60's at least. The Next> button will bring up a comparison photo to the unmodified model. pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/autorail87/detail?.dir=b139&.dnm=ec5bre2.jpgDave
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stanhas87
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Post by stanhas87 on Dec 3, 2005 8:52:38 GMT 1
Dear David:
Great photos in there! So,I can give the news here: It was decided that Jack's MR displays (S and HO gauge will take form at the next summer;lots of vehicles and trains (the S gauge will have all kind of vehicles,and weathered and a museum was suggested as well) plus the necessary parts to do these as realistic as possible (such as wheels,rims,signs,lights and many more).
Your photos encouraged me even further,I also liked Chester's layout. It is very encouraging to see all of these creations.
Best Regards,
Nick K
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Post by skunk on Dec 3, 2005 12:24:11 GMT 1
Sweet! I love seeing pics of finished vs untouched models. It makes one able to appreciate your labors that much more. Maybe we should have some kind of contest; "identify the 324 modifications"?
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Post by DavidJohnson on Dec 5, 2005 4:45:43 GMT 1
"All done" this time refers to my Yahoo photo site. About 30 model photos have been added and it has been reorganized to several smaller albums. Here is a link to one of the photos. The model itself is fifteen years old. Virtually all of my completed vehicle models are now included in the photos. pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/autorail87/detail?.dir=33a1&.dnm=ba53re2.jpg enjoy, Dave
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