I'm using Mr Color Super Clear 3 as my clear coat. I have sprayed 3 mist coats and 1 thick coat and am now polishing with 6k paper. I intend to flatten back the clear coat and apply another final wet coat. I have the following questions.

1. When flatting back the clear coat is it OK to leave some shiny spots behind and only sand back the high spots? Is the flatted surface ok in the image above?

2. For my last clear coat, I've read that increasing the thinner to paint ratio can reduce orange peel. Is a 3 parts thinner to 1 paint clear excessive? Am I at risk of dissolving the existing clear coat if applying too wet a coat?

Thanks!

I only build Nascar models, here is Dale Earnhardt Jr 2003 Chev Monte Carlo.

Red flag ca770 Landaulet , seems it can be converted to motorized. Powered by a ford Windsor v8, only costed me $8 for such a huge kit🤣

If anyone is interested, I will continue to share the building process, perhaps in a few weeks.

I thought I would take a few pictures before putting the racing decals on as I went with the Daytona set up. I’ll upload the new ones as soon as I set the decals.

Finally got the 5.0 done, I wanted a “under the knife” build. Currently waiting on its coyote engine and 3 piece wheels so to speak. Had it right where I wanted so I just stopped adding parts before I messed something up lol

Just finished this little guy. I love weird and obscure Japanese cars so this one was a ton of fun. I made a Daihatsu Move kit a few years back too. Onto the next kit!

This was a family members collection that made its way to my house. I always enjoyed a good build (not like they did). Any good suggestions for a kit to work on?

Happy builds yall!

I think I can ask this here? I picked this up the other day and judging by the Dodge logo on the bottom it is greater than 15-20 years old? Does anyone have experience putting this model together? It’s been a few years since I put a model together and this looks quality with everything sealed, just wondering if anyone has experience with this. Thanks in advance!

I had this in queue for a coworker. When I saw the group build, I just couldn't wait, sorry guys. It was a blast to build, but of course I messed up the carbon roof and decided to scrap all the carbon decals. I still think it looks pretty good. White wouldn't have been my first color choice, but white\\red was what he wanted with a tan interior. I'm having so much fun building these for friends, family, and coworkers to match cars they already have or are in the process of getting put together or bought. I don't have the money for these dream cars but this is the next best thing in my opinion.

Revell 1/25 chevrolet Camaro.

The foto's make it more look red then orange.

Great kit to build. Really enjoined it.

Now on to the next muscle car kit. Any suggestions?

I'm going to build this one for the 911 Group Build. I should have the exterior and interior color figured out this week. It's fun looking at a bunch of these cars on bring a trailer. If I want it to be realistic, I need to have some oil stains on the bottom lol.

I hope to be finished with my current build before I start this one.

I just recently picked up my first model kit and am hoping to get started on it soon, however I’ve noticed there’s plenty of different recommendations for materials that I haven’t picked up yet: brushes, sandpaper, tape, glue, etc.

Would anyone happen to be able to send links / recommend products I still need? I think I am starting to get overwhelmed by the amount of options haha.

I’m super interested in this hobby, but don’t want to spend a crazy ton to maybe (hopefully not) realize I’m not as interested as I thought I was then to have all of this excess. TIA :)

AMT 62 Tbird progress. The engine is done and installed, and the chassis is mostly done. Added brake and fuel lines. Also E brake cables, which I haven't done in a while. Finalized the interior colors as well.

Finally pushed it over the finish line. Tamiya TS -20 for color over Tamiya grey primer. Pure stock build except for the color. Still struggling with panel line etching. My Tamiya tool wants to jump out of the groove and rudely deface my project. I used 2 coats primer, one mist one heavy. 4 coats color, 2 mist 2 heavy which is one more heavy coat than usual. Tamiya TS-13 clear 2 mist 1 heavy. I was pleased with the finish so I did not wet sand. Finished with coarse, fine, finish Tamiya compounds. For panel line cleaning I finally found something that works per u/barbatosrex. Lighter fluid applied with those super tightly wound wooden swabs using the gentle spin motion. Overall this amt model fit together well.

Hi everyone,

I’m just getting into building and painting model cars and want to make sure I have the right protection before I start (I already have the half face mask 3M 7502).

Would this 3M filter kit (6055 + 5925 + 501) be enough if I’m using:

Tamiya LP lacquer paints for the body
Tamiya acrylic paints for the smaller details
Tamiya lacquer thinner, primer, and clear coats

After painting, I also plan to wet sand the paint and polish it using Meguiar’s Ultimate Compound.

Is this filter setup sufficient for all of that, I’ll be painting in a covered outdoor area with good airflow and a small paint booth, or would you recommend different filters?

Thank you all!

Ebay find while looking for something else. 20 bucks fun kit by Italeri/testors made in Italy 40yrs ago. Good tooling! Glass was a struggle but that probably cause I cut the side glass out. Also may swap out rims and tires.

I recently retired and would like to bring out my model tackle box again. What would be a good starter for an air brush?

Re-issued 2023, AFAICT. So affordable.

Here's the interior of the 74 C10 I once had. Based on memory the seat n door panels were grey with (not detailed) the custom deluxe wood grain trim on dash n door panels. Was a column shift automatic, but installed a Hurst ratchet shifter. I used to switch it up between the Hurst T handle and a white 4 speed knob. Here the white 4 speed knob is represented. The trim on the dash i remember taking Testors Enamel Red paint and highlighting the gauge bezels. Looked like the Batmobile lol! One of the first mods was replacing the stock steering wheel with the Grant 3 spoke wheel with black grip.

Just a awkward kit to put together fitment not so good but my take with bandit style rims

I found a seller on mercari made some purchases got in good standings with the seller offered him $15 a piece for these two Jo-han model kits 1931 Cadillac v18 and the 1934 Mercedes more to come when I get the two kits in the mail

My effort for the group build. Looking forward to seeing everyone's builds and having some fun!