Steve,
Actually, my E8 went to Aurora for a MAJOR overhaul!
RAY
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> From: sholding@sbcglobal.net
> Date: Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:15:39 -0700
> Subject: Re: [CBQ] E5 and E7 Paint
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> Ray
> So the E-8 is going into CUS not coming out
> Steve
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> Subject: RE: [CBQ] E5 and E7 Paint
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> John, I did an E8 using the following:
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> Model Master GLOSS black (#1147) as a base coat - I beleive that the black is
> used to act as reflective base for the chrome. Let this dry completely (I'm
> from the school that you wait 24 hours before touching the model and adding
> any additional paints, decals etc.)
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> Then use ALCALD II CHROME (#ALC107) to spray over the black. Note the the
> Alclad instructions recommend Alclad gloss black, but I heard from others
> that Model Masters is better.
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> DO not use the water base paints, at least that is what I was told.
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> Now one thing that you have to keep in mind is to NOT paint over the chrome
> once it has been painted on the model.
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> As a rule, for me that is, when painting a model, I always give it a coat of
> gloss before I decal the model. Then when the decals are set, I always give
> the model an overcoat of dull to hide the decal film. This has been the
> practice for most professional painters.
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> However, I made a big mistake on the E8, after decaling it, I thought I would
> run a coat of dull coat over it to hide the decal film once the decals had
> set. BIG MISTAKE. So when your done decaling the model, keep that in mind.
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> I would be interested in knowing how your E5 project comes out and how you
> kitbashed it. I know many others would also be verying interested in it as
> well. Perhaps you can do an article for the Zephyr, take lots of photos.
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> Good luck.
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> Ray Bedard
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> San Jose CA
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> > From: railbass@comcast.net
> > Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2010 12:33:54 -0600
> > Subject: [CBQ] E5 and E7 Paint
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> > I am kitbashing, detailing, and painting Proto 2000 E6s to E5s and Proto
> > 2000 E7s to Q E7s. On both of these models, I intend to have the stainless
> > steel sides as built for the E5s and retrofitted for the E7s. What paint
> > would be best to represent stainless steel on these models?
> > - John Manion
> > Denver, CO
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