Thats a nice finish, Iv heard people talking about polishing model cars paint to get a better effect what's the best way to go about it? As im thinking of doing a 69 dodge and want to get a good finish, any tips would be appreciated
Polishing does make a big difference in the final look of the kit, but it comes with some challenges as well. You need to be sure you have a decent and thick enough clear coat so you don't sand and polish right into the paint. This means your panel lines and details need to be clear as well so they don't get lost in the thicker paint. It does take a little practice to get it all down so you know the thicknesses that still work. I still go through the clear on many of my builds and this lambo is no different. I went through in a few spots but they are super hard to see. Once you have your clear down and dried for a few days to be sure it is solid you then need to wet sand out imperfections. Depending on your gloss, this could mean starting with 1000 grit if you have orange peal or a really rough surface. I usually start with a 3000 grit sponge from Tamiya and then go to a 5000 and a 7000 basic wet sandpaper from my local hardware store. Once done those I use Tamiya's coarse, fine and finish polishes. One you are done the finish it should have a nice deep shine to it. For even more protection you can add a layer of wax as well. Hope that helps. Good luck with your build!
@@ScaleAutoGarage Thank you for your in depth response Im going to give this a go when my dodge comes in the post thank you again for your advice on polishing and clear coats.Wishing you the best on your future builds
@@scalestuff1066 check out scale model experiment. Looks like he just posted a video about sanding and polishing and his work is award winning. I think you will be able to relate to much of his work.
@@henryeschleman6046 ahhh icic. V1 is the polycap that goes on the inside of the rim. Fujimi and Aoshima kits have the polycap fit to the back of the rim and most Tamiya kits use the same polycap inside the brake disk or drum. This holds the wheel in place and will still allow it to turn if you desire.
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Which Murcelago do you like better? The full roof or the roadster?
Full roof SV for me.
@@insomniahobbies Nice.... Good call.
Every time you put out a new video, I am even more impressed at your creativity and ingenuity at crafting those tiny parts.
Thanks so much, I hope to get to doing one of those Fujimi Enthusiast kits soon and then you will see a lot of little pieces. haha. They are insane!
Another amazing build from you! 👍
Glad you like it!
Superb video and fantastic finish. Great to see my friend
Thanks for saying, appreciate your view.
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. 👌
Thank you! Cheers!
Great video and awesome build!
Thanks a bunch!
very nice !!!
Thank you very much for saying!!
Thats a nice finish, Iv heard people talking about polishing model cars paint to get a better effect what's the best way to go about it? As im thinking of doing a 69 dodge and want to get a good finish, any tips would be appreciated
Polishing does make a big difference in the final look of the kit, but it comes with some challenges as well. You need to be sure you have a decent and thick enough clear coat so you don't sand and polish right into the paint. This means your panel lines and details need to be clear as well so they don't get lost in the thicker paint. It does take a little practice to get it all down so you know the thicknesses that still work. I still go through the clear on many of my builds and this lambo is no different. I went through in a few spots but they are super hard to see.
Once you have your clear down and dried for a few days to be sure it is solid you then need to wet sand out imperfections. Depending on your gloss, this could mean starting with 1000 grit if you have orange peal or a really rough surface. I usually start with a 3000 grit sponge from Tamiya and then go to a 5000 and a 7000 basic wet sandpaper from my local hardware store. Once done those I use Tamiya's coarse, fine and finish polishes. One you are done the finish it should have a nice deep shine to it. For even more protection you can add a layer of wax as well. Hope that helps. Good luck with your build!
@@ScaleAutoGarage Thank you for your in depth response Im going to give this a go when my dodge comes in the post thank you again for your advice on polishing and clear coats.Wishing you the best on your future builds
@@scalestuff1066 check out scale model experiment. Looks like he just posted a video about sanding and polishing and his work is award winning. I think you will be able to relate to much of his work.
where is part "V1"
Sorry? What do you mean by V1?
the part number, it goes in the wheels
@@henryeschleman6046 ahhh icic. V1 is the polycap that goes on the inside of the rim. Fujimi and Aoshima kits have the polycap fit to the back of the rim and most Tamiya kits use the same polycap inside the brake disk or drum. This holds the wheel in place and will still allow it to turn if you desire.