discussion possible refirb?

[BBdave]

I found this chap and his ride today he hasn't survived house moves well i built it many years ago but not sure how to tackle a restoration project any ideas or advice


Excuse the pictures for some reason they turn the wrong way on here.


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Dave

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[Alan 45]

Cool I'd stick it all back together and weather it , put some chipping and scrapes on the bike , do some scuff marks on his helmet and dirty him up slightly , then I'd stick him on a simple base with some trees and bushes

 

[monica]

I think Alan has the right idea, on what to do with him,


it looks like a nice model,

 

[Guest]

I agree with Alan.


scott

 

[BBdave]

Thanks I think his armour needs to be a little more shiny so hopefully just a couple of coats of gloss


The bike needs a fair bit of glue there's a lot of loose bits and I need to scratch build some turbine control flaps as they are missing.


I'm not sure how to go about chipping on finished paint the paint generally is good considering I brush painted it, I must have done this about 25 years ago I don't think I can paint it as well now!.


Dave

 

[Alan 45]

Thanks I think his armour needs to be a little more shiny so hopefully just a couple of coats of gloss
The bike needs a fair bit of glue there's a lot of loose bits and I need to scratch build some turbine control flaps as they are missing.


I'm not sure how to go about chipping on finished paint the paint generally is good considering I brush painted it, I must have done this about 25 years ago I don't think I can paint it as well now!.


Dave

All you need to do dave is get a small thin brush dip it in paint wipe most off but not dry then with the side of the brush move it along the edges but break it up so it looks like this


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If the paint is still good just discolour it with a lighter paint like you would with dry brushing
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[BBdave]

Cheers I have been looking online I'm not sure I have the colour right they seem green in movie pictures but khaki in model pictures.


Dave