WIP: JTCC accord(restore project)

hi, this is my 2nd post in AF, 1st time post WIP thread, C & C are welcome:naughty:
and sorry about my poor english...maybe got lot grammar mistake:loser:

last year i bought this 3 built JTCC race car from ebay , seller selling as junk
this 3 kit poison me into plamo world:evillol:
http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/373/p7170178xo4.jpg


this is the kit i gonna restore. my favorite car , 5th gen Accord

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6060/p2080117wd1.jpg

this is JACCS accord, i think last builder don't want challenge the JACCS decal, so made it like this

the paint job...no comment...:2cents:

so after 1 year, i got some skill already:lol2:, so i gonna restore this accord
ah.....long time din touch my JGTC R34 and AE86 already:crying:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/416/pa290144awc5.jpg


i using sandpaper(400) sand in water...
i learn this skill from japanese modeller website

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/13/pb070187ea2.jpg


1st time using primer

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/6940/pb080190bo5.jpg

spray with crystal blue

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/8318/pb100203lm2.jpg


assemble for take pic 1st

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2315/pb140211kg4.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/552/pb140212cv7.jpg


confusing now...:confused:
should i keep in this color or spray the SPOON SPORTS race car style?

http://www.gtchannel.com/files/spoon_at_speed.JPG

This is a COOL project!!!! :smile:

Mmmm...I like the SPOON SPORTS scheme, but I think you would have to strip the paint. The yellow should have been applied before the blue.

This is a COOL project!!!! :smile:

Mmmm...I like the SPOON SPORTS scheme, but I think you would have to strip the paint. The yellow should have been applied before the blue.


Or you can rough the blue up slightly with some 1000 grit (where you want it yellow) prime it with light grey primer, then hit it with yellow paint. The primer is less opaque than yellow paint so it will cover the shadowing effect the blue would normally have under the yellow. Once it's dried and cured polish it so it's uniform. I like the Spoon idea a lot! I think you should go for it :naughty:

FYI. Next time you want to get rid of a paint job, don't sand it off. Use automotive brake fluid. Take a tub or a zip-lock bag, fill it with the brake fluid and let the body sit in it for a few days. The paint should pretty much wash right off. It will help preserve the contours and details of the model and save you some work. Don't worry the brake fluid wont ruin the plastic. :wink:

Or you can use Mr.Muscle oven cleaner to strip the paint,does the same as brakefluid with no loss of detail and i think you don't have to leave ir in the bag as long,only for a few hours.
I restore alot of my old kits normally my big rigs.Looks good though i'd go with the Spoons colours.

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sam01contact (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=173625): thank for comment:biggrin:, but still wonder where can get the spoon decal set...hmm...

Mojo_stevo (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=72370):thank to solve my problem...i'll try that :naughty:
compare with brake fluid, using sand paper is cheaper for me :rofl:
because i'm the newbie in modeling, still need to learn more

gasdriverca (http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/member.php?u=561667):thank for the info and comment:biggrin:

Great model! I did one i Castrol painting scheme. Be carefull with roll cage as it is a bit to high so troublesome when mounting body.

As for removing paint you may try isopropyl alcohol for pains like TS or Gunze C