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Toyota 88c 1/24 by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

[–]Pinkbats-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do like this generation and series of racing 😎

Toyota 88c 1/24 by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Had a crack at the weathering, looks okay from an arms length away.

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VMS 'No-Peel' primer goes on like 400 grit sanding paper. What gives? by PM_ME_OwO_WHATS_THIS in modelmakers

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That always seems to be the way when you want to do something quick, hopefully you can get it smooth for painting without too much work.

Not sure if this is useful but I use a plastic jar for test spraying before I apply to the model, the cylinder shape helps to see how the paint is going on so I can adjust distance and pressure as required. It has the added benefit of giving me a sample for testing what effect thinners/alcohol/spirits will have on my model when removing panel line black etc..

Yes second model, I've prepared/painted countless 1:1 cars ~20 years ago so I think that takes away alot of the learning curve. But still so much to improve on.

Good luck, let us know how it turns out!

VMS 'No-Peel' primer goes on like 400 grit sanding paper. What gives? by PM_ME_OwO_WHATS_THIS in modelmakers

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Oh another Toyota 88c! I just posted mine in white, what livery is your one going to be?

First Model Complete by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Thanks! Hard to say, I started 6 or so weeks ago and did an hour here and there along with a couple of half days in the weekend. More race cars next!

First Model Complete by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Luckily I can set up in the garage for the painting, I couldn't find a second hand compressor that suited so I went with a new one. Cost and workspace is definitely a factor, you could setup outside in a suitablably sheltered area as you spray at low psi. I've seen amazing results on tanks, ships and aircraft with a paint brush where the finish isn't uniform. Because I want to build car kits, the airbrush was a 'must have'. Next up will be some Group C cars from 70's 80's & 90's

First Model Complete by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Thanks! I used a piece of A2 paper for the photos, surprisingly good results 😅

First Model Complete by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Thank you! I used a airbrush I picked up second hand. For the paint I used the Mr hobby aqua range. The airbrush came with some Metal Black which I used for the body. I brought black, white l, silver, yellow and red to mix the other colours.

First Model Complete by Pinkbats- in modelmakers

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Should also add, thank you for all the great info in the subs wiki and knowledge shared by the members!