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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 21, 2015 22:12:37 GMT -5
Johnson donor kit. Reystdawgs nose conversion. Following some tow from the forum on adding your own side skirts. Think I'm about done sanding and ready for primer.   |
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Post by bigdaddy on Apr 22, 2015 6:52:16 GMT -5
Looking good buddy!!!
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Post by Reyst on Apr 22, 2015 7:00:06 GMT -5
Awesome! Keep it coming
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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 22, 2015 17:07:16 GMT -5
Thanks guys- appreciate your help thus far! Overall I'm happy with the white. Just Rustoleum Gloss White. Figured it's cheaper than buying smaller cans, especially since I have a couple white cars coming up. Think I can get away with a little sanding on the nose to get it fixed without stripping it. Anybody else have thoughts on whether to paint the red or use the JWTBM red decals?   |
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Post by Stoney on Apr 22, 2015 18:32:55 GMT -5
Paint the red. I tried using the red when I did mine (diecast) and they didn't fit right, and wrinkled really bad even after using lots of solvaset. Painting ended up being so much easier and looked a lot better.
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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 23, 2015 16:51:28 GMT -5
Thanks. Had to strip it. Primer and paint came off resin but struggling with body even after Easy Off and Goof Off. Suggestions?
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Post by Stoney on Apr 23, 2015 19:02:07 GMT -5
Purple power.
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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 24, 2015 11:29:18 GMT -5
Dunked 'er this morning. Crossing my fingers a 24 hour bath does the trick. Unfortunately there's re-puttying to be done and skirts to be fixed
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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 25, 2015 12:51:14 GMT -5
No luck. Think the Goof Off was too strong. Etched the plastic but didn't help with paint. May just start with a new body
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Post by jtmurp02 on Apr 25, 2015 15:57:00 GMT -5
Stoney, I've seeN some of your elite diecast and read the how-to on disassembly. Is it fairly easy? Debating going that rout- working on a diecast for the 2014 winner anyway
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Post by Stoney on Apr 25, 2015 21:54:43 GMT -5
Diecast is the only way to go, especially for new cars because it ends up cheaper than getting a donor chassis, resin body, and decals. Just go with diecast. Diecast is also a lot more forgiving if you screw up.
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Post by bigryan18 on May 13, 2015 22:55:26 GMT -5
Give LA'S Totally Awesome a try, you can find it at Family Dollar around $3, it has worked pretty good for me on some paints...
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Post by jtmurp02 on May 14, 2015 15:42:20 GMT -5
Thanks, will check it out. Purple Power and several coats of Easy Off Heavy Duty did the trick on the 2001. Think something etched the plastic on this build. Haven't started back on this one yet.
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Post by jtmurp02 on May 26, 2015 21:38:42 GMT -5
 Well, after severa coats of Easy Off, some Goof Off (which etched the plastic), a 24 hour bath in Purple Power, who knows how much putty and sanding, I've salvaged the same body I started with. Lots of primer and more sanding. One coat of Testors Gloss White so far. Little sanding to be done but all things considered, I'm pleased. The most suspect areas are the skirts that will end up black and the areas that will be red. Hopefully I can wrap it up this week. Haven't decided if I'll detail the seat with padding and belts or just add the driver.  |
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Post by jtmurp02 on May 27, 2015 11:11:03 GMT -5
 Opted to try the decals rather than paint the red since I ran into issues last time around, didn't want to risk messing up a good paint job so far. Will have a little touch up work to do but I'm pleased. |
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