Hobbies Model Car 1/24 Plastic Kits

Beerz · Nov 22 2011, 7:13 AM #521

I'd go with Alclad too, best thing you can use to do fake chrome in my opinion. Just don't forget to prime everything nicely, as it will screw up your parts if it's in direct contact with them.
And yeah, you'd need an airbrush. But they're found cheap on many places, and pay for themselves in work quality as well as in paint and time saved.

Here's a linky:
http://www.snmstuff.co.uk/faq/alclad

As for the decals, Apokalipse said basically what there is to know. Be thorough and accurate with them, it will worth it.

Camaroyenko · Nov 22 2011, 8:20 AM #522

Alclad FTW! Although I've never used it (can't afford an airbrush), I've seen it and it looks awesome.

Slick Rick · Nov 22 2011, 4:20 PM #523

Good news everyone!!

Found some decal softner on the internet i may order if the model shop doesnt have it. I went to my local halfords and bought some chrome enamel paint. Not completely chrome but the best im going to get it without an airbrush it seems..

Looks better in person, one less problem

TB · Nov 22 2011, 4:37 PM #524

^ Is Krylon spray paint like this (or an equivalent) not available there? It's been a long while since I've done a model but I'm pretty sure it's readily available here.

Slick Rick · Nov 22 2011, 5:13 PM #525

Not that particular brand but definately similar stuff, its okay the finish from my spray is pretty good you can kinda see a reflection on the cardboard to give you an idea of the finish...

Beerz · Nov 22 2011, 7:28 PM #526

Slick Rick

Good news everyone!!

Why did I just read that in the Professor's voice?...

Slick Rick · Dec 01 2011, 4:15 AM #527

Hahaha! That was the desired effect

Rear assembly done and a little sneaky peak on the body...

The model shop only had decal fix so I bought it anyway, not very effective just seems like water lol that said though the stickers are going on fine this time, maybe the other mclaren was just an old model...

Camaroyenko · Dec 01 2011, 8:31 AM #528

TB

^ Is Krylon spray paint like this (or an equivalent) not available there? It's been a long while since I've done a model but I'm pretty sure it's readily available here.

I've used that, had to strip it. I don't know if it was because I had no primer under it, but it kept leaving black spots O_o

Slick Rick · Dec 01 2011, 2:54 PM #529

I think thats when theres grease or something on the bit your painting and it doesnt stick properly, priming it will fix it and so will cleaning it or keying it very lightly with sandpaper....

Slick Rick · Dec 08 2011, 6:50 PM #530

I cant believe i have to say this but... its...its over

Looks good so far??

But then..

Because... and a tea break...

R1600Turbo · Dec 08 2011, 6:52 PM #531

Well that was smart.

Sorry dude.

Edit: Make it look crashed!

Camaroyenko · Dec 08 2011, 7:15 PM #532

ALWAYS keep models away from heat sources.

Slick Rick · Dec 09 2011, 4:38 AM #533

you have NO idea how stupid I felt when I came back and saw it. I literally just forgot it was there haha. Anyways I salvaged the wheels, front and rear wings and a few others. I want to buy the model again and start over as it was looking good before i fudged it...

Apok · Dec 09 2011, 6:42 AM #534

That's a shame. These things happen though and now you know not to do that anymore.

Prince.M5 · Dec 09 2011, 6:57 AM #535

After all the hard work you put on the McLaren only to be ruined by that simple single mistake.

Take that as a lesson. Never put your model next to a heating source...

Robin. · Dec 09 2011, 7:49 AM #536

Man thats tragic, sorry to see it get so far and then melt in seconds! You could make some sort of crash diorama out of it which would look pretty neat.

This is why I don't model stuff in winter, its too dark and cold which means accidents happen! (I've learnt the hard way a couple of times).

SRV2LOW4ME · Dec 09 2011, 5:21 PM #537

Ouch. I think I'd cry, especially after all that work. Time to get creative and see what kind of crash diorama you can come up with.

dhandeh · Dec 16 2011, 3:02 PM #538

Was expecting that model to be almost finished! Whoops!

daft biker · Dec 16 2011, 3:26 PM #539

eddieturner2002

Does anyon else make these, if so post your images here.

OK.....

Ferrari 250 GTO (1:24 scale) by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

612 5 by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

430 by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

The-Ultimate-Enzo by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

F2007 by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

FXX by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

I've also done a racing F40, a F50 and an F60 (although that one was a slightly larger scale...1/20th I think) but don't have pics online.

An American car....

Shelby GT500 by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

....complete with hacked up body in the boot....

Hacked up dead body in the boot by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

And a couple of others.....

R8 by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

Nissan GT-R by Andrew Robertson, on Flickr

Cheers,
Andy

RTSolvalou · Dec 16 2011, 4:18 PM #540

I've been meaning to buy a model kit for about 4 years, I'm missing out.
One things for sure, those fake tattoos that come wrapped around a piece of chewing gum make great decals, except you won't have a mirrored variant for the other side of the car.

Looking on ebay now. Will probably get a non-racecar.

Indiana 1,246	Nov 22 2011, 8:20 AM #522 Camaroyenko The name's Andy. Online Now! Alclad FTW! Although I've never used it (can't afford an airbrush), I've seen it and it looks awesome.

London 3,519	Nov 22 2011, 4:20 PM #523 Slick Rick _ Good news everyone!! Found some decal softner on the internet i may order if the model shop doesnt have it. I went to my local halfords and bought some chrome enamel paint. Not completely chrome but the best im going to get it without an airbrush it seems.. Looks better in person, one less problem

Super Moderator NoDak 17,379	Nov 22 2011, 4:37 PM #524 TB Unhuman Online Now! ^ Is Krylon spray paint like this (or an equivalent) not available there? It's been a long while since I've done a model but I'm pretty sure it's readily available here.

London 3,519	Nov 22 2011, 5:13 PM #525 Slick Rick _ Not that particular brand but definately similar stuff, its okay the finish from my spray is pretty good you can kinda see a reflection on the cardboard to give you an idea of the finish...

London 3,519	Dec 01 2011, 4:15 AM #527 Slick Rick _ Hahaha! That was the desired effect Rear assembly done and a little sneaky peak on the body... The model shop only had decal fix so I bought it anyway, not very effective just seems like water lol that said though the stickers are going on fine this time, maybe the other mclaren was just an old model...

London 3,519	Dec 01 2011, 2:54 PM #529 Slick Rick _ I think thats when theres grease or something on the bit your painting and it doesnt stick properly, priming it will fix it and so will cleaning it or keying it very lightly with sandpaper....

London 3,519	Dec 08 2011, 6:50 PM #530 Slick Rick _ I cant believe i have to say this but... its...its over Looks good so far?? But then.. Because... and a tea break...

Arizona 28,719	Dec 08 2011, 6:52 PM #531 R1600Turbo Austin: Trip Complete Online Now! Well that was smart. Sorry dude. Edit: Make it look crashed!

Indiana 1,246	Dec 08 2011, 7:15 PM #532 Camaroyenko The name's Andy. Online Now! ALWAYS keep models away from heat sources.

London 3,519	Dec 09 2011, 4:38 AM #533 Slick Rick _ you have NO idea how stupid I felt when I came back and saw it. I literally just forgot it was there haha. Anyways I salvaged the wheels, front and rear wings and a few others. I want to buy the model again and start over as it was looking good before i fudged it...

Premium Slovenia 2,389	Dec 09 2011, 6:42 AM #534 Apok Spam 'nades! That's a shame. These things happen though and now you know not to do that anymore.

Kuala Lumpur 4,710	Dec 09 2011, 6:57 AM #535 Prince.M5 Formerly InvincibleM5 After all the hard work you put on the McLaren only to be ruined by that simple single mistake. Take that as a lesson. Never put your model next to a heating source...

Premium United Kingdom 10,394	Dec 09 2011, 7:49 AM #536 Robin. Beyond The Neighbourhood Man thats tragic, sorry to see it get so far and then melt in seconds! You could make some sort of crash diorama out of it which would look pretty neat. This is why I don't model stuff in winter, its too dark and cold which means accidents happen! (I've learnt the hard way a couple of times).

Premium Somewhere Being Jay By Day, And An Intergalactic Time Travelling Sex Machine By Night 5,581	Dec 09 2011, 5:21 PM #537 SRV2LOW4ME Jumped Ship Ouch. I think I'd cry, especially after all that work. Time to get creative and see what kind of crash diorama you can come up with.

England 9,247	Dec 16 2011, 3:02 PM #538 dhandeh Was expecting that model to be almost finished! Whoops!

1,188	Dec 16 2011, 4:18 PM #540 RTSolvalou Banned I've been meaning to buy a model kit for about 4 years, I'm missing out. One things for sure, those fake tattoos that come wrapped around a piece of chewing gum make great decals, except you won't have a mirrored variant for the other side of the car. Looking on ebay now. Will probably get a non-racecar.