1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Thanks again guys!
@Guido: I actually started masking with the intention to paint everything, but it just couldn't get it right. I used that 1mm flex tape to mask the white lines, but some corners were just too sharp.
@Roman: the kit actually contains glow-in-the-dark decals, but they are thick as linoleum so I'll pass on that Btw I do have a sort of a side project, for these moments that I have to put the 917 aside (you might have spotted it in one or two few pics). But there is no question I will finish this one before starting a new major project! I must admit, I'm very much looking forward to work on some perfect-fitting trouble-free "comfort kit" (maybe another side project)...
Minor update today.
Next up: the white line. (sorry, sounds a bit anti-climactic)
Marcus
@Guido: I actually started masking with the intention to paint everything, but it just couldn't get it right. I used that 1mm flex tape to mask the white lines, but some corners were just too sharp.
@Roman: the kit actually contains glow-in-the-dark decals, but they are thick as linoleum so I'll pass on that Btw I do have a sort of a side project, for these moments that I have to put the 917 aside (you might have spotted it in one or two few pics). But there is no question I will finish this one before starting a new major project! I must admit, I'm very much looking forward to work on some perfect-fitting trouble-free "comfort kit" (maybe another side project)...
Minor update today.
Next up: the white line. (sorry, sounds a bit anti-climactic)
Marcus
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Yes, another series of pictures of a door...
Now let's hope the green is not too far off... Yesterday I did some minor tests on the body to check the color, and that looked good when sanded down lightly. But it's hard to compare the new glossy bright green with the sanded down green on the rest of the body. It's tempting to take on the rest too, but the other shapes are much harder to mask and I didn't mix enough paint for the whole thing anyway.
Cheers,
Marcus
Now let's hope the green is not too far off... Yesterday I did some minor tests on the body to check the color, and that looked good when sanded down lightly. But it's hard to compare the new glossy bright green with the sanded down green on the rest of the body. It's tempting to take on the rest too, but the other shapes are much harder to mask and I didn't mix enough paint for the whole thing anyway.
Cheers,
Marcus
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Another great step forward Marcus, i believe that masking and painting is a real pain on that, but you hit the nail again, brilliant job on those fixes!
Take a stand!
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Thanks again mate!
More repair work today.
The plan is now to respray most of the green on the front cowling (that will be the hardest part), because that has the most decal damage. After that I need to improve some white lines here and there, as some were damaged from removing the masking.
More repair work today.
The plan is now to respray most of the green on the front cowling (that will be the hardest part), because that has the most decal damage. After that I need to improve some white lines here and there, as some were damaged from removing the masking.
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Carrying on!
I would like to redo the green parts of the rear cowling, but I'm getting tired of creating new damage by removing the masking (which already happened, not visible in the photos). So next up is repairing some white lines, some blue spots here and there, and then finally clear coating. Finishing in 2022 is not realistic anymore, but I have some free time next week, so I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Any thoughts on what color the inside of the rear cowling should have?
I would like to redo the green parts of the rear cowling, but I'm getting tired of creating new damage by removing the masking (which already happened, not visible in the photos). So next up is repairing some white lines, some blue spots here and there, and then finally clear coating. Finishing in 2022 is not realistic anymore, but I have some free time next week, so I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Any thoughts on what color the inside of the rear cowling should have?
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Marcus,
I cheer you on for sticking with your plan and executing it. I would have stripped the entire thing and masked it by hand and spray painted everything. Seeing you do it like this going from fix to yet another fix like this is giving me anxiety and anger issues. And I'm not even handling the car. It is still sitting in its box after encountering some other anger issues (doors - which you got sorted brilliantly).
I cheer you on for sticking with your plan and executing it. I would have stripped the entire thing and masked it by hand and spray painted everything. Seeing you do it like this going from fix to yet another fix like this is giving me anxiety and anger issues. And I'm not even handling the car. It is still sitting in its box after encountering some other anger issues (doors - which you got sorted brilliantly).
Cheers,
Roman
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
You are much better at this repair and blend work than I am Marcus. I salute you.
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Hi Marcus,
Great repair work.
I forgot to mention a trick that I learned for masking.
To prevent color bleed through the masking, seal around the mask using the same base color. This way, even if there is bleeding, it will not be noticeable as it is the same color. If you don't have the base color (as it may be a mix), use clear instead.
I peel of the mask before the new paint is dry to touch but not completely dry. I use a very shape knife to run around the edge of the mask carefully. This is to prevent the new paint coming off with the mask.
I am eager to see the rest of your work.
Great repair work.
I forgot to mention a trick that I learned for masking.
To prevent color bleed through the masking, seal around the mask using the same base color. This way, even if there is bleeding, it will not be noticeable as it is the same color. If you don't have the base color (as it may be a mix), use clear instead.
I peel of the mask before the new paint is dry to touch but not completely dry. I use a very shape knife to run around the edge of the mask carefully. This is to prevent the new paint coming off with the mask.
I am eager to see the rest of your work.
C K
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Re: 1/12 MFH Porsche 917 LH
Very impressive, you’ve overcome a lot and learned from this model how to handle setbacks and improve the result. Congratulations on not quitting! The results are very impressive!
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