discussion Outrunner's 1/24 Revell Lightning McQeen.

[outrunner]

You also have the choice of using stickers or decals.

Lightning McQueen was the star of the Disney/Pixar series of films of which I thought the first one was the best.
For those that have not seen it here is a link to a Youtube short.

Andy.

 

[Jim R]

Something different Andy. I had to Google this to educate myself. Looks a fun kit.

 

[Valeron]

I have a friend who has a ten year old. A few years ago, he was obsessed with this.

Should be a fun model.

 

[Guest]

These movies are not my cup of tea, but the model has more parts than I expected, so I guess the question is: which of the two sets of markings are you going to use?

 

[outrunner]

These movies are not my cup of tea, but the model has more parts than I expected, so I guess the question is: which of the two sets of markings are you going to use?

Well, as far as I am concerned you know where they can stick the stickers! :smiling5:

Andy.

 

[papa 695]

Nice one Andy.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Great stuff. A real fun build. My favourite character was Doc Hudson…..got a Hudson Hornet in the stash….must build it someday…..

 

[adt70hk]

Very different and very funny!!

 

[Mickc1440]

Nice one Andy, great films too, yes I’m a big kid

 

[outrunner]

While waiting for materials to complete my truck model I figured I had better get on with this one so I primed a few bits.

After priming I notice a couple of mold lines I have missed on the body so a bit more sanding required.

Andy.

 

[outrunner]

Engine done and chassis almost finished.

I know the colours are a bit out there, but it's a cartoon car so why not have some fun?

Andy.

 

[Mickc1440]

Why not indeed Andy, great progress

 

[outrunner]

I have the running chassis all done now.

And I painted the body which was still drying when I took the picture but I think it's way too dark.

The Tamiya X7 is not as bright as I would like, but with a gloss coat and a load of decals it may be OK but I will see how I feel tomorrow.

Andy.

 

[Andy T]

I don't think that dark grey primer will be helping you Andy. On the full size stuff I deal with reds can often need 2-3 times as many coats to cover a dark surface than a lighter one and I'm sure model paints will be similar.

The lightest grey primer you can find, even white, would give the red a more vivid appearance. One of the paint schemes I've used even recommended a pink undercoat which worked brilliantly.

 

[outrunner]

Thanks for the advice Andy but I don't think I have enough paint to give it another coat so that would mean waiting about 3 days for more, I may nip in to Halfords tomorrow and get a rattle can of the brightest red I can find. :smiling2:

Andy.

 

[Andy T]

Ford Race Red is a good one, or their Colorado if you want it a bit more orange.

Just don't melt it with the rattle can :smiling5:

 

[Guest]

On the full size stuff I deal with reds can often need 2-3 times as many coats to cover a dark surface than a lighter one and I'm sure model paints will be similar.

Red and yellow paints usually cover very poorly regardless of what type of paint it is, yes. Model paints certainly are no different from ones for full-sized subjects.

TBH, with this model I’m kind of wondering why Andy (non-T ) put primer on the body at all … With that bright red plastic, I might even have tried just clear over all of it. Probably testing it on the inside of the bonnet first

 

[outrunner]

Red and yellow paints usually cover very poorly regardless of what type of paint it is, yes. Model paints certainly are no different from ones for full-sized subjects.

TBH, with this model I’m kind of wondering why Andy (non-T :smiling3: ) put primer on the body at all … With that bright red plastic, I might even have tried just clear over all of it. Probably testing it on the inside of the bonnet first :smiling3:

The reason for priming was because of all the mold lines I had to sand off.

Andy.

 

[papa 695]

Coming along very nicely Andy. As for the paint, I used Tamiya X7 on my fire engine builds and needed to spray a couple of coats.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Playing ketchup, Andy and the chassis on its wheels is looking great Sir!!! As for the body, maybe just shoot a good coat of gloss on her and do the decals. I would think that after 100 laps in a 500 lap race, the oil, dirt, rubber chunks and dust would coat the finish and it wouldn't have a showroom shine anyway...Just a thought..........

Prost
Allen