zwhore

the franklin mint 1/24 scale 240z. they made an orange one a few years ago. it was supposedly painted with origan datsun 918 orange paint. they have a new one out now, but its white, http://www.franklinmint.com/product1.aspx?SID=2&Product_ID=8667 i have an enormus collection of z models, diecast of all sizes and tons of other stuff. what can i say, im a nerd. even my senior pics in high school were with my purple 70 240. as for the paint. its called direct to metal paint. they can match any color. its basically their brand of rustoleum. the orange was about 55 bucks for a gallon.

the orange matches my franklin mint 240. but it looks alittle lighter than 918. but i should look like an orginal paint job from the 70's, just faded. so i dont mind. besides, the flares and fender mirrors will make it look way better when its done. i am still having some bubbles. i may have to wet sand it all and do another 2 coats then wet sand again. it may be xmas before i get it done. damnit.

ok, added more pics to my album. did a 3rd coat on the fenders. i tried using a thicker mix of paint for the brush. it covered well, but bubbled quite abit. i think 5 coats on the exposed surfaces should be the right amount, but since orange is a light color i might need more. stay tuned, another coat tonight or tomorrow, and a first coat on the outside of the hood. as soon as the hood is done i can get the car in to my garage to start on it.

so, i did the 2nd coat on the fenders and cowl panel. turned out pretty nice. i think 4 coats should cover it perfectly. before i do a 3rd coat i may do a light sanding with some 600 grit sandpaper just to help it stick better and perhaps make it more durable once it fully cures. one thing i have noticed, when using the foam brushes, it goes on really thin. so iam going to mix upa differnt ratio of paint/spirits. maybe a 15% or even 10%. one trick i have found out is to keep rollering the paint on. dont get more on the roller, just roller untill its almost tacky. really smoothes it out. i will upload some pics soon. for some reason it wont let me load any right now. more to come, i will start on the body this weekend. tony