Want to learn how to build scale model cars better? Follow along as I build my favorite models. I'll share tips and tricks that I have learned in my 20 years of building.
This was WenBin doing this video. I use Tamiya acrylic gloss white cut 1:1 with Mr hobby leveling thinner and airbrushed with 2 light coats to get the body white.
Since I created that video I’ve learned that by using a hair dryer you can manipulate the decal to conform without the use of solvents. My sponsor and owner of a decal company put together a video showing this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4JZqkFnR45s.htmlsi=n_u1BvTvo9Hqy3eX
i never use a air spray gun always use spray can dam now i see you a spray gun i want to learn how to use a air gun is it hard to learn how to use one and is it alot of money to get into it man i want to use one since i see you use one what dose it take to get into one i have to know please reply thank you so much for this video
Using an airbrush is not hard, it just takes practice. The one that I use costs $80 and you’ll need a compressor as well. The one I use was around $200. You’ll also need a spray booth which can be bought for around $100. Once you have all of that equipment, you can buy bottles of paint instead of cans and thin the paint to use very little paint to cover your models. I recommend watching more of my videos to see more of me using the airbrush.
Wonderful build sir, and well-done video! Enjoyed every minute. At 7:14, you say that you used “steel colored paint” on the wheels. Would you mind sharing what brand? The wheels look terrific!
Hi Ken, thanks for watching. Model Car World MCW has a line of lacquer paints I use often. I use their bare metal, steel and 20% flat clear. The wheels are that steel.
Wow that mpc 72 road runner is very rare looked like the johan 69 road runner was pricy cool stuff though yeah normally I always have my eye out for dodge and Plymouth models I collect them and have heart for old step side trucks thanks for sharing your tour I enjoy looking at those
Hi again James, do you not have issues with Tamiya extra thin not creating a good bond or taking paint off? I find myself scraping paint off most of the time and marring my finish
Describe a good bond to me. Tamiya extra thin joins two painted parts by melting the paint and the plastic into goo at the application point. That’s why I apply it at places that you don’t see. You don’t paint that glue on, just a dab at the joint and it’s done. The models rarely see any abuse so the delicate glue is fine with me.
@ScaleModelExperiment more often than not, if I have two painted parts and let capillary action seep into the join, the parts end up not bonding and fall apart with the slightest touch.
@scale_model_apprentice I found a very old video that shows my body painting technique. My intent for the video was to not use clear but I ended up clearing it later. If I were to do it again, I would have stopped at the third coat when the car was 100% black. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pbxBq0o0fKo.htmlsi=-6Xu71epRlO4A2HK I hope this helps.
I like to start with the highest grit possible sanding sponge. I usually start with a 4000 grit and work my way up to 10,000 then fine compound then wax.
Hi, I had to rewatch the final assembly video to figure it out. The Machine badges were decals. I used bare metal foil for the door handles. Thanks for watching, you might enjoy the final assembly video…
I have one in EV2 Hemi orange acrylic enamel white stripe white interior I did same used good year poly glass tires white lettering yours looks good even not painted thanks
@@ScaleModelExperiment that be very neat and cool color if your like me might have more than one that be great color you guys are inspiring me to get back to building cars I’ve Ben building and flying rc nitro planes lol
Didn't notice when this vid released.the future is now. I order a 1 liter of standered resin for $16.00. Files cost some money and it's worth it for the designer's time. I mostly use free files online. The time for prints is counted for what? You don't stand at the printer and pump it or something. Go work on another model or better yet, learn to design. Also when you buy a file, you can print as many copies as you like. Share with friends. Yes there are failures but more experience printing equals less failures.
You did make that look easy. But it also helps when you have a great set of decals! I've done some heavily decaled NASCARs where the decals were absolute crap
Watched the whole show, very very good!! Questions was spot on and Randy's answers was the best. One of the top shows so far enjoyed very much. Great job guys!!
@@ScaleModelExperiment lol. I’m not saying that I didn’t ever throw the kit decals in the trash and by Slixx decals or some other quality decals but I will tell you I did the M&Ms NASCAR that I did use the kit decals. If you know that car the decals wrapped over and around every body curve of the car and I persevered and made the kit decals work. Just as with anything it’s taking your time and a huge amount of patience.
When I do decals I first put in the water and use tweezers to get the decal and I put it on there and get a brush and get some decal set and brush it and use a Q-tip
I’m trying to not use solvents any more as heat seems to work better. I also stopped using qtips because the fibers left behind. Heat and a silicon brush to adhere the decal work well.
I do mine the same way. I lay my decals down using the Red solution and set it in place.. I tap it with a paper towel and then apply the Blue setting solution and walk away. I check on it once or twice. And I may have to use a little more settings solution just to a spot or two . And I've never had a problem with any of my decals. When I have , it's been due to the quality of the decal... But this is still a pretty cool video. 👍
I disagree. Revell did a F&F car with slicks, blown engine and roll bar and a stock version afterwards. They are reusing the stock version like the kit I built in white glue.
@@ScaleModelExperiment yeah… I disagree with you… I know you get kits donated to you or whatever… you’re one of the best builders I’ve seen… well let’s not lie to the people. All of these kits are almost the same. the Fast and the Furious charger kit… the MPC kit countryside… that kit you just showed with the hot pink body color … the 68 Dodge Challenger from AMT with the tin box… they’re all the same besides a couple parts… a couple chrome parts ..and box art… it’s like selling a big Mac in five variations… the sandwiches is the same but the box they put the sandwich in is different.. and instead of ketchup, they put mustard on it.. seriously… what these model car companies are doing should be considered false advertisement.
@@ScaleModelExperiment I’m subscribed and watch your videos/channel religiously …let’s agree that you cant speak the truth and give your true thoughts about these new kits… because they have been “donated”…these kits are almost always identical except a few parts.. yet different brands and different years of a car always have the same exact parts in the box…the brand of model is different and the Box art is different… yet it’s always the same… all across the board… it’s not your fault… yet we look to you for your opinion and thoughts… I have purchased 4 different Dodge charger models from 4 different manufacturers and they’re 98% the same kit. Can you pass the word on that things need to change… you’re one of the best builders… I mean no disrespect towards you… but this company’s need to step up their game… they’ll listen to you… please help us… 🙏.
If you have a 3d file in STL format you have to put it into a slicer program like Lychee to “slice “ the art into layers. The slicer program will save the file into a format your printer will recognize and it will print the art one layer at a time.
That is an amazing job! Have you been trying to use any of the techniques from the video of your Asian buddy? That was an interesting video. Im trying to adopt some of those methods from his video.
Yes, I try not to use any solutions with decals any more and rely on heat to mold the decals into place. This video was just for fun to show the journey.
@@ScaleModelExperiment yeah I got ya. 🙂 I liked this video, showing how many decals you had to put on. I never realized how many went into some of these kits! This was pretty cool to watch!
Thank you Larry, this was 100% box stock. I challenged myself to not add any parts from other kits and just work with what was there. I appreciate you watching and leaving me a comment👍
Welcome to the channel Sam, if you liked this video I’ve done other white glue reviews, lots of full builds and attended lots of swap meets. I hope that you enjoy the channel👍