Okay, so after finishing my latest project I decided to dive back in to some more Hotwheels customs.
Some are all done, others are waiting for glue to dry, and yet other need to be started over after placing a nice thumb print in some not-completely-dry clear coat.
More custom Kool Kombi's, a 65' GTO, a Corvette is in there, 2 different 240zs, and even a Challenger hiding in there.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Shelby GT350-H
So here is another kit that I have had in my "stash" for a while, and decided to get it out, and put it together.
I love the idea of Hertz Rental Cars teaming up with Carroll Shelby, and creating a series of custom GT350s for their rental fleet.
The distinctive black with gold stripes is probably one of the most recognizable of Mustang liveries.
This one however presented a few challenges. The kits went together without much fuss, but I managed to tear one of the large stripe decals while trying to get it on. After many curse words, I decided that I would just have to paint my own stripes.
Should be easy right?
Using Tamiya Masking Tape, I was able to layout the boundaries of the outside of each stripe.
Then using a straight edge, and an un-torn decal I was able to match the stripe that runs down the very center of the body.
Then I used the masked body, and tried to match up the front and rear fascia as best as I could.
Knowing that they wouldn't actually touch, I had a little leeway, but wanted them to be as close as possible.
A light coat of gold (looks almost grey here) and I was ready to pull the tape off.
A couple of coats of clear, some buffing, and then final details of chrome trim, headlights, blacked out grill to accentuate the horizontal bars.. stuff like that, and I had a pretty sharp looking model when all done.
This one went together without any real drama, and has a striking paint scheme that really makes it stand out in the display case.
I love the idea of Hertz Rental Cars teaming up with Carroll Shelby, and creating a series of custom GT350s for their rental fleet.
The distinctive black with gold stripes is probably one of the most recognizable of Mustang liveries.
This one however presented a few challenges. The kits went together without much fuss, but I managed to tear one of the large stripe decals while trying to get it on. After many curse words, I decided that I would just have to paint my own stripes.
Should be easy right?
Using Tamiya Masking Tape, I was able to layout the boundaries of the outside of each stripe.
Then using a straight edge, and an un-torn decal I was able to match the stripe that runs down the very center of the body.
Then I used the masked body, and tried to match up the front and rear fascia as best as I could.
Knowing that they wouldn't actually touch, I had a little leeway, but wanted them to be as close as possible.
A light coat of gold (looks almost grey here) and I was ready to pull the tape off.
A couple of coats of clear, some buffing, and then final details of chrome trim, headlights, blacked out grill to accentuate the horizontal bars.. stuff like that, and I had a pretty sharp looking model when all done.
The view from behind.
This one went together without any real drama, and has a striking paint scheme that really makes it stand out in the display case.
Friday, August 2, 2013
A quick sneak while things dry
While waiting for the last of all the little bits to dry, and set.....
Here's a sneak peak at the latest project.
Here's a sneak peak at the latest project.
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