Tips on Getting a Glossy Finish - my first video!

[Faust]

One of the most difficult things to do when building car kits is getting the finish right. I’ve had a lot of tough times trying to get things sanded and polished to make my cars look right. I’ve tried a bunch of stuff and some of it worked, and some of it didn’t. I thought it was just me that was having a hard time, but apparently that’s not the case.



At our local modelling club, we do presentations once a month on different skill sets. I was asked by the club members if I could do a demonstration on how I do car finishes. I was more than glad to share what I’ve found out with my fellow club members. The presentation was even recorded for posting online afterwards!



If you would like to check it out and see how I get my Chevettes and Volares looking like I do, please feel free. Any comments, as always, are welcome!



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[jffj]

Great presentation Adam 👍👍

"....unless it's a Trabant...." 😄
Loved that.

Learned a lot, about the FUTURE, and the subject in general. Thanks.

John

[Faust]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

As for the Trabby crack, I'm pretty sure some of them just came finished in that dull, lifeless beige or some kind of pre-fadded matte blue. Hmmm... good idea for my wagon!

(Yes, of course I have a Trabant in the stash!)

[jffj]

All that I "know" about the Trabants is that the body was supposedly something like paper mache. Never thought about whether it would have, or could have, the capability to have a smooth shiny surface.

Almost bought one of those kits. Thought it would make a cool little gasser 😋

[Faust]

I think the Trabbies were made from some kind of cotton waste impregnated with resin. There's a great video on YouTube (I think) of a Trabby factory. It's some Soviet-era propaganda piece about how great the socialist state is, and how the Trabant is such an accomplishment.

Trabants are "Gassers", if you mean choking people with noxious fumes!