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I'm more then impressed that you're moving into the custom decal printing realm of the hobby. I believe that Michael from IndyCal doesn't always make his own drawings, but scans in the kit decals, then makes size, color corrections, and corrects any registration issues. A lot of work, but the results are far superior to the kit decals. Will be closely following your progress as you report your efforts. How about starting a thread so that we can follow your progress?

Joel

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The sand / tan color background test I can make it when I catch some extra bench time - hopefully this week-end - on plastic spoons. Probably I'll be staring my Porche 959 for Porsche Campaign by then and the setup will come in handy.

I didn't meant I open a decal printing business - I just expanded my work bench. But, of course, I will let you know with examples if the effort pays off. Yes, I might open a separate thread but before anything else I need to pick up my shipment which is still in the shipper's warehouse, set up the printer and figure out how it works. It will be fantastic if I can synchronize it with my plotter to pre-cut the decal's contour (which I doubt).

Gabriel

No rush on the primer test, so you can concentrate on the decals for now.

Richard,
It's the closest I could come to a Japanese camo paint scheme.

Right now my mojo level is at absolute max, and loving every min of it.

Any chance that you'll be starting your bike build sooner then later?




Joel

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Richard,
It's the closest I could come to a Japanese camo paint scheme.

Right now my mojo level is at absolute max, and loving every min of it.

Any chance that you'll be starting your bike build sooner then later?




Joel

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Joel - It is taking all my willpower to keep from tearing into the RC 166 - I am waiting for the MFH reference book which I purchased on EBay from BNA in Australia. I am working away on my 1/1 scale bike right now getting some chassis components ready for powder coat . Once I take them to the Powder coat shop It may take up to six weeks so I may get some modeling in then .
Cheers - Richard

Where's my sunglasses? Looks great Joel.

Looks great Joel!

Very nice progress for this week

Joel, that is soooo beautiful!!

About the the "3 part Gravity polishing system" - I aleady received my 3 part system from "Novus" and am curious how it will work whenever I plan to build a "shiny" subject.

Maybe I missede it somewhere but let me ask about the so often discussed "paint-scale effect". Does anyone care about that on automotive or motorbike builds with a fresh look?

Th mas

Joel! No doubt that's a Ferrari after you got that red paint on ! That rear end design with the louvres behind the rear wheels looks really modern, don't they look like this even today more or less?

Back to the rivet wheel now ...



Magnus

Hi Joel

That's beautiful, the way it's polishing up! The depth to the shine is superb.

That's a great tip about using an airbrush with water to clean out polishing residue! I've hit a similar problem when polishing a clear coat ahead of applying decals on an aircraft kit - particularly when wet-polishing (the result can be really stubborn to shift!) - but I've never thought of trying a "power wash". I now know what to try next time.

All the best

Rowan

Wow Joel!
If that's effect of the Gravity system that is fantastic, though I am more sure it was down to your skills.

cheers
Michael

Great job, Joel! Very red and very glossy ! Well done!

Cheers!
Gabriel

Joel -

Beautiful ! I am very envious of your painting skills . I am going to pester you a bit when it comes time to paint the tank and fairing on the RC 166.

What's next on your build list ?

Keep at it ! Richard

Not enough superlatives available for this one

Fantastic work Joel.

cheers
Michael