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SurfTiki In reply to pulsarracerman [2014-01-22 03:46:14 +0000 UTC]

Thanks the clear coat came out well and i fixed the scratched glass with clear coat as well, One of the last full kits i did back in 2006 i believe.

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pulsarracerman In reply to SurfTiki [2014-01-22 09:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's cool.  I didn't even know you could repair the glass.  I always thought if you got anything on it, it's pretty much permanent.  Good to know.

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SurfTiki In reply to pulsarracerman [2014-01-23 04:06:08 +0000 UTC]

Finest grit sandpaper you can get 5000 or higher and a light sanding if its not a deep issue and then clear coat.

Doesnt always work but it seemed to work for this project well.

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pulsarracerman In reply to SurfTiki [2014-01-23 15:27:40 +0000 UTC]

If I have a gloss coat that has orange-peel pretty bad, can I dry sand or do I have to wet sand it to fix it?  Also, what grit should I use?

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SurfTiki In reply to pulsarracerman [2014-01-31 02:43:16 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for the delay, For orange peel paint i would use a fine grit like 1000 or higher(the reason is it might take longer but it removes less paint and leaves smaller valleys in the surface).

A great mag i pick up when i can is called "finescale modler" which the march 2012 issue (vol.30 iss.3) has a article called 'Solving painting problems' with your airbrush and thier is a part on orange peeling.

Cause: Too thick of paint or holding the brush to far from the surface. (also drying time from air gun to the surface, dry climates change this as do wet ones)

Tip or solution:Thin paint to that of 2% milk and test on scrap material see how the airbrush distance effects the flow. When useing gloss paints make sure they are wet and heavy for best results.

Hope these help, make sure to test it all before hand, and if thier are decals under the clear coat be very careful to lightly wet sand it, wet sanding makes the dust less and you can see the surface clearly to dry that is dusty but you can tell the paint you are taking off.

Good luck and happy modeling.

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pulsarracerman In reply to SurfTiki [2014-02-01 23:15:47 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot!  That stuff about the clear coat and the dusty, dry sanding will really come in helpful.  I'm assuming you can resolve almost any imperfection in this manner?

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SurfTiki In reply to pulsarracerman [2014-02-02 04:26:35 +0000 UTC]

Not a problem, Glad to help.

Tho not all issues can be solved this way. 

Happy Modeling.

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SurfTiki In reply to daharid [2011-07-16 19:45:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!
Sunburst Orange was popular for that time.

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SurfTiki In reply to evandrominiaturas [2011-06-07 07:23:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

If you have time please check out my other scale models in my Art Gallery!

Glad you liked it!

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SurfTiki In reply to YourBulletWoundHero [2011-01-08 08:56:42 +0000 UTC]

Hi, i belive i used Model Master SUNBURST ORANGE by Tester.
It was sprayied over a grey primer, i now use white primer as the color glows more, brighter.

And thank you I try to get better on doing the models and the photos are getting better as well.

Any questions ask

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YourBulletWoundHero In reply to SurfTiki [2011-01-08 14:30:25 +0000 UTC]

it came out really nice, I like the shine/color its a great model

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SurfTiki In reply to YourBulletWoundHero [2011-01-08 19:21:27 +0000 UTC]

Mahalo!
(Hawaiian for Thanks!)

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SurfTiki In reply to UJz [2011-01-01 17:26:51 +0000 UTC]

Ita Revell Plastic Model Kit 1:25 in scale.
Paints are Model Master by Testors spraied on with a Aztec Air Brush by Testor.
Decals and lots of time and hard work.

Photo was set up by me, Taken with a Pentax Ortio 750z.

And thank you

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UJz In reply to SurfTiki [2011-01-02 06:27:00 +0000 UTC]

wow great

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SurfTiki In reply to UJz [2011-01-02 07:53:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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SurfTiki In reply to Irrelewantny [2010-09-10 07:01:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, id love to have any models ive done in real life. the car s would be the most amazing thing to own anyof them for real. And thanks agian with a low japanesse style bow for all your comments on my models. I reallylike to hear what others think of my work.

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SurfTiki In reply to MasterTiesel [2010-09-11 21:47:27 +0000 UTC]

Cool, i used the road to try for a better picture as i thought itd be cool. And thier fun to build, i wish i had more time for models as i have so many cool ones to do.
And thanks im glad you liked the car.

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