DaveCov's "Starsky & Hutch Striped Tomato" - Revell 1/25 1976 Ford Torino (07038)

[davecov]

More progress to report.

The floorpan and parcel shelf have been painted with H67 Matt Tank Grey. The seats have also been painted with a mix of black and grey:


Door panels were also painted with a mix of black and grey. Door handles and window winders were painted H11 Silver:


Roof and pillars was brush painted with H67 Matt Tank Grey:


Decals were applied to the radiator grille:


Decals were also applied to the dashboard and door panels:


The door panels, front seats, dashboard were glued to the floor:


That is all for now.

Dave

[davecov]

Another update.

It was finally time to start painting the bodywork. As I had already painted the interior, I had to spend quite a bit of time masking off before I could get my airbrush out:


I am applying two or three coats of H60 Matt Scarlet as an undercoat which will be followed by either H19 Gloss Bright Red or H22 Gloss Ferrari Red. I will carry out a test of each colour before making my final decision. The Matt Scarlet hasn't dried yet in this picture:


Bodyshell has got it's first coat too. I will need to apply two more:


That is all for now.

Dave

[Mickc1440]

Coming along really nice Dave

[outrunner]

Looking good Dave.

Andy.

[adt70hk]

Dave

Sorry missed the start of this. It's coming on very nicely indeed

How do you get on with Humbrol paints through an AB. A lot of people including me from what I have found them to very hit and miss..... sometimes fine but often not. If no issues, what's your secret!!

ATB.

Andrew

[davecov]

Hi Andrew adt70hk,

I rarely have an issue using Humbrol enamels with any of my airbrushes irrespective of the Humbrol enamels being ones I have had for almost 20 years or just purchased last week. I find that the latest Humbrol enamels spray beautifully.

I normally mix Humbrol enamels to a 50-50 ratio using their thinners only. I never use different manufacturer's thinners with different paints (e.g. Revell thinners with Humbrol paints) and never use white spirit. Lots of thin coats is better than one thick coat.

I also strip and clean the airbrush after each colour which might sound over the top but it is a routine I am used to now.

Dave

[adt70hk]

Hi Andrew adt70hk,

I rarely have an issue using Humbrol enamels with any of my airbrushes irrespective of the Humbrol enamels being ones I have had for almost 20 years or just purchased last week. I find that the latest Humbrol enamels spray beautifully.

I normally mix Humbrol enamels to a 50-50 ratio using their thinners only. I never use different manufacturer's thinners with different paints (e.g. Revell thinners with Humbrol paints) and never use white spirit. Lots of thin coats is better than one thick coat.

I also strip and clean the airbrush after each colour which might sound over the top but it is a routine I am used to now.

Dave

Got it!! Thought you might have been using their acrylics..... Thanks again.

Andrew

[davecov]

Another update.

The second coat of H60 Matt Scarlet applied to the bonnet:


And to the bodyshell:


The third coat of H60 Matt Scarlet applied to the bonnet:


And the same to the bodyshell:


I will be leaving the bodyshell and bonnet paint to cure for a couple of days before I do anything more with them. In the meantime I hope to get the edges of the window transparencies masked and painted.

That is all for now.

Dave

[davecov]

More painting to report.

Rather than paint the "rubber" on the bumper overriders, I used black stripe decals. Unfortunately, the striping has proved to be prone to damage so I will have to reapply some new ones at the very end of the build:


Windows were masked ready for painting with H21 Satin Black:


Then they were painted:


I hadn't intended to paint the bodyshell and bonnet for another day or so but while testing the H220 Gloss Ferrari Red on the underside of the bonnet I decided that I would use it for the whole car:


First coat of H220 Gloss Ferrari Red applied:


Another view. It looks pretty good but it will get at least one more coat:


That is all for now.

Dave

[Tim Marlow]

Going along well Dave. Becoming more recognisable with every update.

[davecov]

Thanks Tim. :thumb2:

Another quick update.

The bonnet got a second coat of H220 Gloss Ferrari Red:


The bodyshell was also painted and I won't be applying a third coat:


The red paint will be left to cure for a day or two.

That is all for now.

Dave

[Jim R]

Great progress Dave. The red paint job looks good. I don't think you can go far wrong with gloss enamel.

[adt70hk]

No mistaking that colour!

[papa 695]

Just caught up Dave, some cracking work going on, really liking the paintwork.

[davecov]

Thanks everybody. :thumb2:

I gave the bonnet a light sanding and then applied a coat of gloss varnish:


The bodyshell was also done but I will be applying one more coat after I have painted the window and body trim:


That's all for now.

Dave