What Does Oppo Know About Model Kits?

"therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now)" (therevengeofthesaab) 12/13/2014 at 13:17 • Filed to: None

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I just brought a S15 & RSX Model kits, I don't know anything about building them, so some tips would be nice.

55Buick, Oversteer Scientist > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 13:20

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you don't need as much glue as you think you do. A little bit of glue will go a loooong way and hold a lot together.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 13:24

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Rough up the plastic surface slightly before painting with a slightly abrasive sponge or fine wet and dry, gives you a better paint finish

CCC (formerly CyclistCarCoexist) > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 13:49

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hobby paint is weird. Get a range of brushes size wise. Superglue is only to be used when regular bonder doesn't work. Don't overpaint something. follow the instructions. Fingernail clippers work well for cutting off those things that connect to the injection molded frame. Have fun. Those suspension parts might be a bitch but you'll Have a great thing in your room when you finish it.

promoted by the color red > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 13:52

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Prime then spray paint on in thin coats and use toothpicks to apply glue.

d00mZ > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 13:56

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It good to see people still doing these things. I still do as well including gundams and I need a shit load of space for it lol. Anyways here are a couple of things if you want a "perfect" look:
- Sand/Shave/Cut (with a soft-grip razor) off the remaining plastic "nobs" after you remove it from the template for a smoother look
- Spray paint is the way to go unless you have time to brush it. MODEL SPRAY PAINT
- Use basic spray paint technique. Use clear coat after. 3-4 prime coats 2-3 clear coats
- Wet sand (hella fine grain) all the plastic pieces excluding windows before painting
- Tamiya Cement is a great glue. It doesn't lose hold after a really long time
- BE CAREFUL WITH THE GLUE on the windshield. It will permanently damage the look
- Tweezers are your best friend with decals and head/tail light, mirror stickers
- The mesh is Carbon Fiber and use metallic gray spray paint on your wanted "part"

Architect > therevengeofthesaab (really likes pre-2005 hondas right now) 12/13/2014 at 18:47

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I built a ton of model kits when I was younger (like, until I left home for college, tbh). My best resource for auto models was www.automotiveforums.com . They (Used to? Haven't been back in ages) have an excellent and well-moderated modeling sub-forum which is where I learned everything.