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added a new photoalbum.
11 2 August 2024, 04:14

Following this to learn. If possible, please include some pictures of how you make the rear lights and blinkers look realistic. I'm really struggling with it 🙈
25 August 2024, 10:18

1. Lights. You have to paint it using clear paints and rapid thinner. (dry coats high psi 20-25. )Then dip it into floor varnish. It makes clear parts more transparent. The last thing will be to glue a transparent film(foil)on the back of the lights. for example hasegawa mirror finish.
25 August 2024, 13:53

Great work so far! The dash is amazing, the chassis looks like the real one!
25 August 2024, 18:44

@Istvan
Anyway, not my best build. Paint job is not perfect because I experimented with thin coats and unfortunately metallic coat is too thin.
26 August 2024, 06:27

@CasModeler Thank you for your reply and good advice. It's very nice how the community of experienced builders help with knowledge. We don't have the floor varnish available here (Norway, Europe), but I will look for an alternative 👍
26 August 2024, 06:46

I forgot mentiom aboit the glue. Use only rubber-based clear adhesive otherwise clear part will be fogged.
26 August 2024, 08:07

There is a problem with floor varnish. I had to overpay and imported from USA that one.
26 August 2024, 09:29

@CasModeler
Thanks again and also for information about the glue. I'll make sure to get the right stuff
26 August 2024, 16:28

@yngvenett: try the orange Gauzy! It's a shine enhancer for the clear parts.
26 August 2024, 20:06

@István Thanks for the advice. I will make sure to add it to my next order 👍
27 August 2024, 06:45