Old diecast toys - Dinky etc.
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A few of mine, have far too many and having to sell a few at the moment to make a little extra money. But keeping the favourites!
For those interested in restoration, unsurprisingly there are some really good videos on YouTube. I cringe when I come across some of the models I 'enhanced' when I was a child, but I guess they were ultimately toys so I can't be too upset.
For those interested in restoration, unsurprisingly there are some really good videos on YouTube. I cringe when I come across some of the models I 'enhanced' when I was a child, but I guess they were ultimately toys so I can't be too upset.
Yes the ones that are still in their original finish seem to have a charm that repaints lack somehow. I often wonder if one could duplicate that by just spraying paint straight on without a primer.
(I once read an article on guitar restoration, in which I was told that the only reason for using primer, is to reduce the number of coats of paint you need.)
(I once read an article on guitar restoration, in which I was told that the only reason for using primer, is to reduce the number of coats of paint you need.)
Modern paints are very glossy and when you combine that with the memories of time, then the original are always going to look better. One way is to use a reducer in the paint to reduce the gloss somewhat (or paint in the cold!). With regards to not using primer, I rather like to use it as it makes the paint actually stick to the metal rather than stripping off when you mask up for another colour.
"20 million parts each week have 3,000 gallons of safe, lead-free paint sprayed on them... Each model has as many as three coats of paint then baked for eight minutes at 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 6000 car bodies can be progressed at any one time"
Mike and the Modelmakers
That's how Matchbox did it anyway.
I just can't seem to get a decent gloss, very frustrating and I'm sure down to the ancient Badger diaphragm compressor I'm using. Fine for airbrush ink and guache but useless for enamels. The colour isn't spot on either but it's close enough for this exercise. I'll get it spot on next time.
Mike and the Modelmakers
That's how Matchbox did it anyway.
I just can't seem to get a decent gloss, very frustrating and I'm sure down to the ancient Badger diaphragm compressor I'm using. Fine for airbrush ink and guache but useless for enamels. The colour isn't spot on either but it's close enough for this exercise. I'll get it spot on next time.
This site is very helpful for matching up different paints;
http://www.paint4models.com/
You should be able to find something that matches RAL3001
http://www.paint4models.com/
You should be able to find something that matches RAL3001
Perseverant said:
I'm also in a slight quandary about another notion - I have a very decrepit Commer fire engine and a ditto Bedford "S" type tractor unit by Corgi. It looks as if I could make something very like a "Green Goddess" with some surgery, Any thoughts?
I had considered making a Green Goddess out of a BBC extending mast vehicle, there were always plenty without the mast so I thought about sticking a ladder on top instead.
That looks great 52classic! I have some time on my hands now so may take your pics as a bit of inspiration for a project of my own.
A handy video for thos interested in restoration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G4PyibedPg
A handy video for thos interested in restoration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G4PyibedPg
Here's another good video (click on the subtitles symbol for the translation).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSDiq_Xr4vE&t=...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSDiq_Xr4vE&t=...
Evangelion said:
Leave the body for about ten days after the last coat of paint to let it get really hard. Then a drop of T-cut on a duster and a bit of elbow grease will give you as much gloss as you like.
.. aaand take all the paint off the raised panel lines. 
Oh well, I'll squirt on some more paint tomorrow.
Our car is a Zodiac, Chris. 1958 High Line. I love period extras but this one was previously one family ownership and so original that it would be a shame to compromise it with extras. Not even a radio fitted (although strangely there is an ariel, either factory or at least period.)
Always a very good car, our work has been limited to fettling, cleaning and painting.
I find it surprising how good a drive such an early car as this can be. Ride, comfort and performance well up to modern standards but it is a bit low geared so if minded to alter it, an Overdrive gearbox would be first choice.
Always a very good car, our work has been limited to fettling, cleaning and painting.
I find it surprising how good a drive such an early car as this can be. Ride, comfort and performance well up to modern standards but it is a bit low geared so if minded to alter it, an Overdrive gearbox would be first choice.
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