AMG Mercedes DTM Sonax 94

Ok, here is the second body I will finish before the decals totally ruin.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/SonaxPrimer1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/SonaxPrimer2.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/SonaxPrimer3.jpg
First black coat
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/FisrtBlackCoat1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/FisrtBlackCoat2.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/FisrtBlackCoat3.jpg

cant wait to see this with the Allclad on it. by the way....how is your zakspeed c class coming? I just started mine!

cant wait to see this with the allclad on it.

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Lets do it AAlmeida!!!love your work.

Can't wait to see this with the Allclad on it too... never used before, so this will be my first time, hope everything go well.

Here is the body finish and shining
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/Shine1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/Shine3.jpg

finally the sunshine... alclad applied.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/paint_scarabeus.jpg
real car color, alclad looks almost perfect the green could be a little dark.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/sonax1.jpg

looks good!

Gorgeous!!! I can't wait to see the model finished!!

Your getting no complaints or criticism from me,excellent paint job!

Thank you all. So, moving on here is some new pictures. It was the first time that I applied decals on varnish and it was a breathlessness. First that the surface didn't hold the water, second that the decal almost glued that immediately in the varnish, I had to be exactly when putting the decal and pull the paper already in the right position, if it was not a new battle to put back on the position. Did anybody already go by that? The result was good, but no as I wanted. I am thinking about doing as if the car finished of run, with dirt, peeled, scratches, etc... As I will do over the varnish, if it is not good I will clean everything.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal1-1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal3.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal5.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal2-1.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal4.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/decal6.jpg

The color looks spot on! Very nice! And the decaling is very clean, too! No need to complain...

Fantastic work here! Like the color! Yours are much better than mine!
Anyway I have all three Tamiya C-Class, but the decal of the D2 is ruined; Sonax's almost ruined; and now working on the ProMarkt. I am just wondering how you would polish/sand the intake at the rear (the part with the BBS decal).

Cheers!
TT

I figure out what happened, the hardener label says "good thru nov/09" and I think it's dead. So I bought a new bottle and I will clear coat again, hope everything go well.

hueb s the color is great and the decals are good, the problem was the hardener and the surface is a little sticky.
ttwk thank you. try to sunbath for a couple of days and it will vanish the yellowish, if they are cracked try using microscale micro liquid decal film to hold everything together. this was one of the reasons that I decided to conclude all of the body of the kits that I have stocked first. talking about the intake, first I glued the piece than I fill the gaps with putty and sanded. I made a sand tool with the waribashi (the Japanese wood fork :)) ) cut one in the middle and glue a stripe of sandpaper on it, very ease to use and fit the intake entry as well.

there are 2 great videos here :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCS7CBcHxtA&feature=related[/URL]
[URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-AxiVqihM&NR=1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw-AxiVqihM&NR=1)

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Great work so far, love the colour. Cant wait to see more!!

vince-92 thank you I have these videos downloaded already and books for reference.
da_ashman the color is great.
new clear coat finish
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/pes1.jpg
and add some PE's
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/pes2a.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/pes3.jpg http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b144/aalmeida/pes4-1.jpg

I figure out what happened, the hardener label says "good thru nov/09" and I think it's dead. So I bought a new bottle and I will clear coat again, hope everything go well.

hueb s the color is great and the decals are good, the problem was the hardener and the surface is a little sticky.
ttwk thank you. try to sunbath for a couple of days and it will vanish the yellowish, if they are cracked try using microscale micro liquid decal film to hold everything together. this was one of the reasons that I decided to conclude all of the body of the kits that I have stocked first. talking about the intake, first I glued the piece than I fill the gaps with putty and sanded. I made a sand tool with the waribashi (the Japanese wood fork :)) ) cut one in the middle and glue a stripe of sandpaper on it, very ease to use and fit the intake entry as well.

Thanks for the advice! Nice color there!

Sorry for asking one more question about old decal: I have the experience that no matter how long I soak the decal into the water, the decal film just do not detach from the backing paper. What can I do to solve this? Many thanks and good luck for your progress!

Cheers!

The body is looking outstanding, excellent work! The paint is great!

ttwk no problem, try to dip in hot water, hot water means you can put your finger for a minute without cook :)
tuned.by.twenty thank you! more to come very soon.

ttwk no problem, try to dip in hot water, hot water means you can put your finger for a minute without cook :)
tuned.by.twenty thank you! more to come very soon.

Thanks! Is that meant to dissolve the old glue that stick the film and the backing paper together? I should have thought of that! Thanks again!

Cheers!

Really awesome paint job!!!. What clearcoat did you use on all of your models???. All of them are outstanding!!!.

ttwk It should works.
ScorpionFB Wanda PU (http://redirectingat.com/?id=252X400&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwandarefinish.com%2Fproducts.shtm l) automotive clearcoat. Thank you!