lmagna Posted May 14, 2020 Share #31 Posted May 14, 2020 I think it looks great. You should have seen my first Porsche 904 made from the old Monogram kit! It ended up in a box somewhere and has never seen the light of day since! Silver is NOT an easy color to work with on ANY car. popeye the sailor, mtaylor, Egilman and 2 others 5 Quote Lou Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence Currant builds: Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold) Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral) 1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin) Currant research/scratchbuild: Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes Non ship build log: 1/35th UH-1H Huey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.Field Posted May 14, 2020 Share #32 Posted May 14, 2020 Hell, CDW, I used to sell those kits in the model shop where I worked on Saturdays when I was 14. I turn 67 this year! Martin lmagna, popeye the sailor, Canute and 1 other 4 Quote Earlier builds:-M.V. Peterna- sand barge made from a Galipoli landings Galeas (first commission) Miss America X, 1/8th scale-scratchbuilt Baby Horace III, 1/8th scale- " Miss Britain III, 1/12th scale- " Riva Aquarama Specials x 2, 1/12th scale-scratchbuilt Lapstrake Freebody electric canoe, 1/12th scale-" Albatross speedboat, 1/6th scale, all aluminium, " Current builds:- Victorian Racing Cutter Vanity by M.R.Field - scale 1:16 - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share #33 Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks for all the comments and the thumbs up!🙂 Appreciate it. Pictures always highlight flaws. It's not that bad in real life!😄 This hobby is all about learning and enjoying it and I certainly did both on this model. And like I said it's good experience for my next car model (build log coming soon to a model ship forum near you!😋) Nick Egilman, CDW, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.Field Posted May 15, 2020 Share #34 Posted May 15, 2020 Nope, I tell a lie....68, dammit! Martin Attached...wire wheels from Mitoos and BRM/Racer. The latter are absolutely gorgeous where you need dished wires (250 GTO, TR4 SLR, etc.) and the Mitoos are fine for all the rest (Astons, ACs, Healeys, etc.) popeye the sailor, Canute, Old Collingwood and 3 others 6 Quote Earlier builds:-M.V. Peterna- sand barge made from a Galipoli landings Galeas (first commission) Miss America X, 1/8th scale-scratchbuilt Baby Horace III, 1/8th scale- " Miss Britain III, 1/12th scale- " Riva Aquarama Specials x 2, 1/12th scale-scratchbuilt Lapstrake Freebody electric canoe, 1/12th scale-" Albatross speedboat, 1/6th scale, all aluminium, " Current builds:- Victorian Racing Cutter Vanity by M.R.Field - scale 1:16 - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye the sailor Posted May 15, 2020 Share #35 Posted May 15, 2020 the A.M. came out super.........I never can get the frames looking that good, no matter what I use nice job mtaylor, Old Collingwood, fnick and 2 others 5 Quote I yam wot I yam! finished builds: Billings Nordkap 476 / Billings Cux 87 / Billings Mary Ann / Billings AmericA - reissue Billings Regina - bashed into the Susan A / Andrea Gail 1:20 - semi scratch w/ Billing instructions M&M Fun Ship - semi scratch build / Gundalow - scratch build / Jeanne D'Arc - Heller Phylly C & Denny-Zen - the Lobsie twins - bashed & semi scratch dual build Billing T78 Norden in dry dock: Billing's Gothenborg 1:100 / Billing's Boulogne Etaples 1:20 Billing's Half Moon 1:40 - some scratch required Revell U.S.S. United States 1:96 - plastic/ wood modified / Academy Titanic 1:400 Trawler Syborn - semi scratch / Holiday Harbor dual build - semi scratch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted May 16, 2020 Share #36 Posted May 16, 2020 glad you finished her, she looks great popeye the sailor, Canute, Egilman and 3 others 6 Quote Its all part of Kev's journey, bit like going to the dark side, but with the lights on All the best Kevin SAY NO TO PIRACY. SUPPORT ORIGINAL IDEAS AND MANUFACTURERS. KEEP IT REAL! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ On the build table HMS Indefatigable 1794 by Kevin - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Feb 2023 HMHS Britannic by Kevin SD 14 - Marcle Models - 1/70 - March 2022 - Bluebell - Flower Class - Revel - 1/72 U552 German U Boat - Trumpeter - 1/48 Amerigo Vespucci 1/84 - Panart- HMS Enterprise -CAF - 1/48 Finished St-Nectan-Mountfleet-models-steam-trawler-1/32 - Completed June 2020 HMS Victory - Caldercraft/Jotika - 1/72 - Finished Dorade renamed Dora by Kevin - Amati - 1/20 - Completed March 2021 Stage Coach 1848 - Artesania Latina - 1/10 -Finished Lady Eleanor by Kevin - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1/64 - Fifie fishing boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share #37 Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks Kevin (and everyone else who commented)! I just can't wait to get the satin varnish I ordered just to see if it will make her pop a bit more. Nick popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, Canute and 2 others 5 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.Field Posted May 17, 2020 Share #38 Posted May 17, 2020 Satin varnish? Why? A car like an Aston, especially, would have been beautifully finished in gloss and contrary to some views that WOULD be reflected (pun intended) in a scale model of that size. All our slot cars are finished in a gloss clear and look right accordingly. Martin Old Collingwood, Edwardkenway, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Earlier builds:-M.V. Peterna- sand barge made from a Galipoli landings Galeas (first commission) Miss America X, 1/8th scale-scratchbuilt Baby Horace III, 1/8th scale- " Miss Britain III, 1/12th scale- " Riva Aquarama Specials x 2, 1/12th scale-scratchbuilt Lapstrake Freebody electric canoe, 1/12th scale-" Albatross speedboat, 1/6th scale, all aluminium, " Current builds:- Victorian Racing Cutter Vanity by M.R.Field - scale 1:16 - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted May 17, 2020 No need to worry Martin I also have gloss on order!🙂 Edwardkenway, Canute, Old Collingwood and 2 others 5 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted May 17, 2020 Share #40 Posted May 17, 2020 (edited) Nick, Clear isn't going to fix the problem of Monochromatic Photography, it's a silver car it's going to look kinda plain against the chrome trim.... It's not your building skills, which are great btw, A beautiful job in fact, it's the nature of the color itself...... I have been unable to find a resolution to it myself in all my years... Silver cars just do not "Pop" to the camera... that's why you seldom see one used in the movies or television... It's just the nature of the beast... but we as modelers can see what the color/camera tries to hide and it's beautiful... EG Edited May 17, 2020 by Egilman Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor, fnick and 3 others 6 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #41 Posted May 17, 2020 Cheers EG didn't know that silver was such a difficult colour to work with. I will still put some varnish (type TBD) just to protect the paint work. Nick Edwardkenway, lmagna, mtaylor and 4 others 7 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted May 17, 2020 Share #42 Posted May 17, 2020 Some model RR passenger car builders use Alclad for the stainless look of "lightweight" cars. They put down a gloss dark gray primer, let it dry, then shoot their stainless, chrome, what ever color metallic. It's a lacquer system. And some aircraft modelers use it, too, for replicating the panels on early jets. Just sayin'. Edwardkenway, Egilman, mtaylor and 3 others 6 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #43 Posted May 17, 2020 Cheers for info Canute. I'm guessing they use an airbrush which I don't have and not quite ready... For that type of investment. Besides which if I do that my Le Mirage is going to give me some really dirty looks (think it's feeling a bit neglected at the mo...)! Nick lmagna, Old Collingwood, popeye the sailor and 3 others 6 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canute Posted May 17, 2020 Share #44 Posted May 17, 2020 Nick, yeah, the Alclad must be sprayed. Not sure about brush painting large areas in silver. Too bad, you did some nice work there.👍 lmagna, Old Collingwood, fnick and 4 others 7 Quote Ken Started: MS Bounty Longboat, On Hold: Heinkel USS Choctaw paper Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1 Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section Member Nautical Research Guild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnick Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share #45 Posted May 17, 2020 Thanks! 40 minutes ago, Canute said: Not sure about brush painting large areas in silver Yeah neither am I now!😄 Edwardkenway, Egilman, Canute and 4 others 7 Quote Le Mirage by fnick - Corel - 1:75 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.R.Field Posted May 17, 2020 Share #46 Posted May 17, 2020 Oddly, when I was a clay modeller for the German car industry, all prototype cars were sprayed (or Dynocked) silver, on the principle that if it could look good in silver, it'd look good in anything. Martin Canute, lmagna, Edwardkenway and 6 others 9 Quote Earlier builds:-M.V. Peterna- sand barge made from a Galipoli landings Galeas (first commission) Miss America X, 1/8th scale-scratchbuilt Baby Horace III, 1/8th scale- " Miss Britain III, 1/12th scale- " Riva Aquarama Specials x 2, 1/12th scale-scratchbuilt Lapstrake Freebody electric canoe, 1/12th scale-" Albatross speedboat, 1/6th scale, all aluminium, " Current builds:- Victorian Racing Cutter Vanity by M.R.Field - scale 1:16 - Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDW Posted May 17, 2020 Share #47 Posted May 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, M.R.Field said: Oddly, when I was a clay modeller for the German car industry, all prototype cars were sprayed (or Dynocked) silver, on the principle that if it could look good in silver, it'd look good in anything. Martin Very true. Nothing shows a blemish like silver. mtaylor, lmagna, Egilman and 4 others 7 Quote Completed Projects: USS Fletcher 1:144 Scharnhorst 1:350 USS Independence LCS-2 1:350 1:32 J7W1 Shinden Interceptor/Fighter Fairey Swordfish Mk. II 1:48 Harbor Tug Box Scale Albatros D.V 1:32 Ala-Kart 1:25 Ferrari 250 GT California Spyder 1:24 S-100 Schnellboot 1:72 Mercury Capsule and Atlas Booster BR-52 Steam Locomotive 1:35 Triumph 3 HW Motorcycle 1:9 Scale F-16XL-2 Experimental Fighter Bomber 1:48 Rafale 1:48 F-15E Strike Eagle 1:48 Petlyakov PE-2 Soviet Dive Bomber 1:48 TBM3 Avenger 1:32 1931 Cadillac 1:25 Scammell Pioneer SV2S Heavy Breakdown Tractor 1:35 M-50 Israeli Sherman 1:35 Military Wrecker 1:32 Delahaye 135 1:24 Toyota Sard Supra GT 1:24 Enzo Ferrari 1:24 1970 Baldwin Motion Camaro 1:25 1966 Ford Galaxie 500 Stock Car 1:25 American LaFrance Eagle Fire Pumper 1:25 1940 Ford Standard Coupe 1:25 VolksWagen Dragster/Dune Buggy/Street Rod 1:25 Kawasaki Ninja H2 Carbon 1:12 Porsche GT-1 Evo 1:24 Scharnhorst 1940 1:700 IJN Akitsushima Seaplane Tender 1:700 HMS Hood 1941 1:700 Prinz Eugen 1942 1:700 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egilman Posted May 19, 2020 Share #48 Posted May 19, 2020 On 5/17/2020 at 4:04 PM, M.R.Field said: Oddly, when I was a clay modeller for the German car industry, all prototype cars were sprayed (or Dynocked) silver, on the principle that if it could look good in silver, it'd look good in anything. Martin Yep, if it looks good in monochrome it will look good in anything.... popeye the sailor, Old Collingwood, mtaylor and 2 others 5 Quote Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale Completed: M8A1 HST 1930 Packard Boattail Speedster M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433 F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote: "Relish Today, Ketchup Tomorrow" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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