1/12th Alfa 179C

[daves]

Seems like there is a lot of interest in building 12th scale lately. I will add to the mix. My latest build is the Protar Alfa 179C Mario Andretti car. The kit is a little better than typical Protar, which means that it needs a lot of work to make things fit. The tub was no exception. I needed to fill in the gap between the upper and lower half with thin plastic strips. The next challange is the engine which will be moderately detailed.

DS

[PanAmNut]

Hi D,

I like the choice .............. lets see more as you go?

Good luck and ........

Cheers,

-elh-

[Dede]

Very Nice,

Havn't seen this kit built before, I have one to build myself so will watch your WIP with interest for tips..
please keep the updates coming, it looks good so far...

Dede.

[indycals]

I've never seen it built either and look forward to many updates.

[DukeCador]

I agree with Michael.
Looks like you are off to a great start.

G

[daves]

Finished up the engine today. I used various Testors buffing metalizers and dark gray weathering powder. The cam covers are painted with All Clad pale burnt metal I added a few A/N fittings just for show. The intake stacks are S27 for the Ferrari 312. For the injection lines I used .025 silicone tubing. I really like the way it draps. Not stiff like what comes in the kits. I get it from http://www.a-msystems.com. For the plug wires I used black tubing for the boots and fine gauge electrical wire. I thought the orange looked good so that's what I went with. Next I will start on the body work.

I need some advice from you experts. The body is cast in a bright red. The car will be painted in M@r!b*r* livery. I will need to paint everything in white first. How do I keep the red plastic from bleeding through into the white? I tested a small piece first priming with white and then Tamiya pure white. I could see the red. Need to solve this before going any further. I sure wish Protar had used white plastic like Tamiya.

[AJP01]

Dave - I find in that situation it's best to use Tamiya gray primer first to block/obscure the color, then Tamiya white over that in a few coats to set the white base. For some reason the white primer covers better once there are a few coats of gray down rather than white on bare plastic.

Cheers,
AJ

[Dede]

Dave - I find in that situation it's best to use Tamiya gray primer first to block/obscure the color, then Tamiya white over that in a few coats to set the white base. For some reason the white primer covers better once there are a few coats of gray down rather than white on bare plastic.

Cheers,
AJ

Exactly my advice, as AJ says, the gray primer first built up in light coats to avoid bleeding and the same with the white primer and paint coats, "light coats". It also helps block any darker colour inside the cockpit (usually black) effecting the outside paint look...
I Like the engine, it looks great,
Please keep your progress coming.
Thanks.

Dede.

[alexpayne]

Hi, Great work on the engine and I agree,it's best to use gray primer this will also give the white more "depth".
Atb. Alexp.

[vontrips]

You're doing a terrific job on this Dave. I've never seen one properly finished so please keep up the good work. Tempted to get my old kit out now.