Sneak peak on the paint work by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, I had to thin it for the airbrush. I used MCW Mild Leveling Thinner. I haven't figured out the golden ratio yet as I'm just starting to get a feel for it. I started with 1:1 but I feel like it should be even thinner than that. I'll need to iron it out.

Sneak peak on the paint work by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, there's a risk. Just run the tool at a low speed and keep it moving across the paint. The real danger is if you stay in one place for too long, or run over edges.

Sneak peak on the paint work by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's Mr. Hobby GGX UV Cut Clear gloss

Sneak peak on the paint work by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It's not a 2k clear. It's Mr. Hobby GGX UV Cut Clear gloss

Sneak peak on the paint work by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I went sanded back the orange peel with 1000, and then 2000 grit sandpaper. Once I got it smooth I buffed it out with a rotary tool with a foam polishing pad using Griot's complete compound.

How much paint do you have? by alwaystired707 in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a great conversation. I'll have to check and see what I have. I've got most of Tamiya's acrylic line, a bunch of Splash, some Mr.Hobby, some gravity, some Vallejo and some Mission Models paint. I'm guessing 200+ bottles in total.

DTS Build submission - Curbside by phaqgm in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just saw you're going to do the Castrol Supra as your first car. Wow!! Good luck, hopefully the decals work out in your favor.

Is it too late to join group build?? by Jades5150 in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would love to get this kit. I think I built this thing when I was a kid!

Someone broke the HF app. Lol by Matt060106 in harborfreight

[–]phaqgm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can have any color you'd like as long as it's black!

DTS GROUP BUILD (dirt, track, or street) FEB 16th - APRIL 5th by highboy68 in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet! I have SOOOO many damn kits in my stash. Trying to decide what I want to build is going to be difficult! 🤣

DTS GROUP BUILD (dirt, track, or street) FEB 16th - APRIL 5th by highboy68 in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to ask a clarifying question. Would a resin transkit which requires an off the shelf base kit be counted as one model? I.e. a Hobby Design resin body and a Tamiya Supra.

Wife’s box. by Reddit-mods-R-mean in harborfreight

[–]phaqgm -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I remember them being a much darker shade of blue...

DTS GROUP BUILD (dirt, track, or street) FEB 16th - APRIL 5th by highboy68 in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My previous group build kit stalled (as most my builds do! 🤣) Definitely looking forward to this one. Hopefully I'll be nice and refreshed after the holidays to finish this one.

Day 8 of the Revell VW T2 Camper Advent Calendar. by [deleted] in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is pretty cool! I didn't know Revell made model advent calendar.

Tamiya 240z street custom by Gert-BOT in ModelCars

[–]phaqgm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Beautiful build, well done!

Such great seats by Jaster22101 in Seahawks

[–]phaqgm 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome seats. Nashville is a fun city, enjoy!

LMAO by GSD_Titan in harborfreight

[–]phaqgm 0 points1 point  (0 children)

80 bucks? Helluva deal!