Ford GPA

[scottie3158]

Things went well did a pre shade, a top coat of VJ OD, then a slightly lighter OD on the larger panels. When this was dry the details and raised ribs were picked out with the slightly lighter OD. Finally the white stripes were masked and painted with VJ off white. Just a little bleed on the front to sort. There is also a little over spray on the front but hopefully I will loose that when the weathering continues.









cheers
Scottie

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Nice looking paintjob.
Jim

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Nice looking paintjob.
Jim

Thanks Jim, glad you sticking with it.

[Steven000]

Nice progress Scottie, white stripes are looking good :thumb2:
Steven

[Steve Jones]

Nice work with the masking tape. Very straight and neat

[scottie3158]

Nice progress Scottie, white stripes are looking good :thumb2:
Steven

Steven, Thanks mate They came out ok.

Nice work with the masking tape. Very straight and neat

Thanks Steve, apart from a little bleed I'm happy.

[Steve Jones]

I have started to add HS to the area I am going to mask so that if it does bleed/seep through I can gently remove it with water. HTH

[scottie3158]

I have started to add HS to the area I am going to mask so that if it does bleed/seep through I can gently remove it with water. HTH

HS ?

[Steve Jones]

Sorry mate :smiling5: Hairspray as in HS chipping

[Guest]

Looking good with some paint on Paul.

I have started to add HS to the area I am going to mask so that if it does bleed/seep through I can gently remove it with water. HTH

That's a good idea.

Another one is to spray a light coat of the "original" colour first. That should seal up any minute gaps in the tape, and if there is any bleed it'll be virtually invisible as it's bleeding over the top of itself (does that even make sense?). I haven't tried it on anything smaller than 1:1 scale lol, but ought to work.

[JR]

Oh don't faff about Steve just burn it off !.

Nice Paul, agree with the guys.

[scottie3158]

Looking good with some paint on Paul.


That's a good idea.

Another one is to spray a light coat of the "original" colour first. That should seal up any minute gaps in the tape, and if there is any bleed it'll be virtually invisible as it's bleeding over the top of itself (does that even make sense?). I haven't tried it on anything smaller than 1:1 scale lol, but ought to work.

Andy, that sounds good to me I will bare that in mind next time.

Oh don't faff about Steve just burn it off !.

Nice Paul, agree with the guys.

Cheers John I'm not allowed matches.

[scottie3158]

Had a bad day today. The kit decals were appalling they wouldn't leave the carrier film and then I just could not get them to sit down. Despite leaving the gloss coat overnight the decal fix softened the paint on the front destroying the white line and the decal that should have been there. So I have repainted the white line to repair the damage and include where the decal would have sat. The remainder of them are on but they don't look good in fact this very nearly went in the bin. The whole lot has now had another coat of clear ready for the next stage of weathering which will hopefully cover the damage.

cheers
Scottie

[scottie3158]

Not happy with this at all in fact it could still end up in the pin. I have done a pin wash and painted the screen cover.









You can see the state of the decals. The lights have just been blocked in they need tidying up yet.


cheers
Scottie

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Paul,

I can see your point, but the finish doesn't look bad at all. The white stripe looks nicely worn and the rest of it too. I would let it dry till the weekend and give her a new go. Shame about the decals though...Please don't bin it....or set it on fire!!!

Bleib Gesund
Allen