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Post by Guest Sat 15 Sep 2018, 1:00 pm

I have had an interest in model making for a short time but i have never constructed a successful model. The previous models I have attempted to build have been mid World War 2 aircraft or modern aircraft. That is one of multiple reasons I have chosen to build a 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop.
So far to the model I have removed flash and other imperfections from the body. Once I had completed that I added a layer of primer with the help of Skid.

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Post by RetiredMike Sat 15 Sep 2018, 1:40 pm

Looks good so far. Keep up the good work. popcorn
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Post by Guest Sat 15 Sep 2018, 1:43 pm

Good start Aaron. How much is Al charging you to use his bench, or does he have you mucking out the stalls. Lol

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Post by GaryDainton Sat 15 Sep 2018, 2:04 pm

Looks good, final colour choice? popcorn
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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 15 Sep 2018, 5:55 pm

Great start! Looking forward to watching this develop. 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop (My First Model) 1817768433
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Post by Guest Sat 15 Sep 2018, 6:01 pm

After along time of thinking i decided that my colour scheme of choice would be a metallic green with a solid white roof. the Paints used were Zero-Paints metallic green and Zero-Paints pure brilliant white.


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Post by KatsZenJammer Sat 15 Sep 2018, 6:52 pm

Great job with the paint! That green is gorgeous and the white roof really gives it a California cruiser feel. 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop (My First Model) 1705482731
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Post by beowulf Sat 15 Sep 2018, 7:44 pm

nice colour!
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Post by GaryDainton Sat 15 Sep 2018, 8:01 pm

Zero paints a brilliant, mask needed!
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Post by Speed Racer 65 Sun 16 Sep 2018, 4:00 am

That looks sharp, with Skid as your Jedi Master you will do fine young padowan.
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Post by Skid Sun 16 Sep 2018, 9:47 am

I have to add that Aaron did everything himself. Body cleanup, body prep, primer, colour coat (airbrushed too) and clear coats. The only thing I did was the rather tricky masking, which I screwed up a bit.

When we removed the Tamiya masking tape, for some reason it left glue residue all over the roof. Now this has happened before and I've always had to strip and start again. However, MCG had a brainwave. As he'd applied two coats of clear to the white roof, prior to masking, why not try sanding off the residue with very fine abrasive.

You know what............. IT WORKED brilliantly. So new technique noted for future use.

Thank MCG


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Post by Guest Sun 16 Sep 2018, 1:12 pm

Great looking finish, the colours look fantastic.
As for the residue, are you sure it's not an impression of the tape in the paint? This has happened to me and is usually cause from the paint not being completely cured/hardened. It would explain that the sanding would get rid of it. If it was tape residue the sanding would make a mess of the paint as it is dragged through the paint surface. If it is tape residue a simple wipe with alcohol or varsole will remove it from the surface, as long as you are not using acrylics. Again I have had this happen more then once on a rushed paint job. I usually just shoot more clear over it not even bothering with sanding. Hope this helps.

Looking forward to more updates.

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Post by Skid Mon 17 Sep 2018, 12:45 am

That's a good point Curt as we did kinda rush through the process and the roof may not of been as dry as it could be. Thanks for pointing that out. 1966 Ford Mustang Hardtop (My First Model) 1705482731

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Post by Guest Mon 17 Sep 2018, 1:36 am

All good Al.

What's the old saying, 'we learn from our mistakes.' At the rate I have gone through life I should be considered a genius with all the things I have learned from all my mix ups. Lol

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Post by RetiredMike Mon 17 Sep 2018, 10:34 pm

Nice color combo. Remembering back to those days, there were a lot more white vinyl tops and white interiors than you'd think today.
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Post by webby Tue 18 Sep 2018, 10:11 am

Great paint! I should subcontract my paint jobs to you blokes! Postage might be a killer though.
And welcome from Australia too

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Post by dublin boy Tue 18 Sep 2018, 7:03 pm

Excellent colour choice and finish young man, I'd never have thought of it.

The Wizard of Lipwood Well is a great mentor Aaron, he just needs a longer beard.
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Post by Skid Tue 18 Sep 2018, 10:12 pm

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Post by harron68 Tue 18 Sep 2018, 11:46 pm

It is a nice color (American English). Key to enjoying models is to have a good time. Sometimes things don't work out well, so what?! Chalk it up to experience when problems arise. We're thankful you're here. Thanx for sharing your project!

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Post by Dirkpitt289 Tue 25 Sep 2018, 9:52 pm

That color is awesome!
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Post by Geezerman Sat 29 Sep 2018, 11:42 am

Coming from the other end of the age bracket on this forum, Aaron, you have a lifetime to enjoy this hobby. And, that'e the key enjoy, learn, and, EXPLORE ! So much can be done beyond the mere assembly of a kit.
Keep on truckin'.
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