Want a MIRROR shine on your model car? Watch this!

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The Alpha Models resin Audi RS7 body came out amazing! Watch as I prep, prime, paint, trim, clear coat and polish the body to a mirror shine. If you follow these steps you can make your paint jobs look just as nice. I'm always willing to answer any questions you may have, please feel free to leave me a question in the comment section below.
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@12345682900 3 ай бұрын

I've painted more models than I can count, even had some of my work featured in magazines....I can tell you... I'm impressed! This is a very well done video, thanks for all the info & tips! That's an amazing finish.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I’ll do more in depth explanations later. This was an overview.

@travisweeks7819 3 ай бұрын

Wow that looks amazing

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Travis 👍

@rickzinck9326 3 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Great tips.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Rick👍

@FranksModelWorks 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work James!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Frank 👍

@michaelhintzmikesminiature1812 3 ай бұрын

Great video James!!! Thanks for sharing

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Brother! I appreciate you man!

@thomastims9583 3 ай бұрын

Great video, love the speed of it .

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Thomas, original video was 45 mins, I sped up all of the painting parts and had 26 mins then trimmed down the painting footage to make the video 11 mins.

@joemoore4027 3 ай бұрын

Great video ! Nice and simple !

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, I’m glad you liked it. I’ll do more in depth videos soon.

@willyct207 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Mr. James for another great lecture video from you!!! 👌👌👌

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Willy 👍

@kdkustoms 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work James !! Very cool tips!!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I appreciate your support 👍

@stfnMDQ 3 ай бұрын

Wow what a nice color...and crisp finish too !

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you 👍

@kevinsmith7697 3 ай бұрын

Spot on JT! Love that color!🤔🫡🇺🇸

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Kevin👍

@thescalemodelcarguychannel8681 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial James ❤😊

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother ❤️

@woodchoppershollowcustompa993 3 ай бұрын

Love the tip on ceramic coating. I need to try that

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely, it’s good stuff. Thanks for watching 👍

@seamybmw 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic work James real rich color 👍👍

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching 👍 I appreciate your kind words!

@michaelcooke2559 3 ай бұрын

Nice tutorial on how to paint. Thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Michael, I’m glad that you enjoyed it 👍

@donaldwoodward7221 3 ай бұрын

Really nice work. Always good to see how others perform this task.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Don👍

@LeftCoastModelCarBuilds 2 ай бұрын

Nice video and clean work!

@ScaleModelExperiment 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment👍

@jeffyoung8726 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for this cool video James. Your videos are always informative, I always get something out of them. Now I'm inspired to step up my game! See ya next time... 👋

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your support Jeff! I appreciate you man!👍

@lindseytufts2968 3 ай бұрын

SSSSMOOOTH job my friend

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Lindsay, I appreciate your support sir😁

@goforitpainting 3 ай бұрын

Really cool tutorial 👍

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks so much GFIP! I appreciate your support 👍

@grooveholmes79 3 ай бұрын

That's looking killer! Can't wait to see finished result. Really enjoyed building this kit.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’ll have the final video in about a week.

@dish8690 3 ай бұрын

WoW Very Nice, Thank You.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching👍

@michaelricks1618 3 ай бұрын

Great instructional video. Nice, clear images and very easy to understand and follow.Thanks so much for sharing!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment. I appreciate it 👍

@erix5184 3 ай бұрын

Seeing this car in person at the show earlier today was great! The flawless clear is why it took 1st in class.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It was a good show and I’m humbled to be recognized.

@TerryWilsonModels 3 ай бұрын

Very nice work James….i should do one of those alpha models…thanks for sharing.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Terry, they are nice kits. Pricey but not crazy if you compare it to say a Nunu kit with the detail up set. Fit is better with an alpha in my opinion. The windows are a PITA but look amazing when finished.

@chucktaylor2772 3 ай бұрын

Very informative, I need to check out that brush. Have been using a old school tack rag for the dust bunnies.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

It’s worth buying Chuck, thanks for watching 👍

@bigeddie1231 20 күн бұрын

What a awesome shine sir very very cool thank you for sharing your process

@ScaleModelExperiment 18 күн бұрын

Of course Eddie, I’ll do more in depth videos on how I did each step later. Thanks for watching 👍

@davidparsleyscustomscaleemerge 3 ай бұрын

That Tamiya pink primer is all I use on a red color, really makes them pop. Very nice James.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you David, I’ve found that in most cases you can tint your primer with some base coat to get you almost to your final color. For instance when I did the 50 Ford convertible, I tinted the white primer to cream.

@timstuper 3 ай бұрын

Wow!! I for sure need that tamyia brush!! Nice job james!!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks brother!

@proracermotorsports 3 ай бұрын

Me too. Looking now.

@arthurscott8583 3 ай бұрын

This is the "how to get a great finish" video I've been looking for! Thanks for doing such a fantastic job setting everything out so clearly and logically step by step.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

You’re so welcome Arthur, my pleasure. Thanks for watching 👍

@KarlScaleModeling 3 ай бұрын

Lovely update on the Audi there James, really nice and deep shine 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing all the info with us all 😊

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Karl and good luck with your Supra👍

@KarlScaleModeling 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thank you James 😊👍🏼

@lynngolubic2654 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!!!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Auntie Lynn ❤️

@seanh2390 3 ай бұрын

thanks for the video!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Sean!

@MY_SCALEMODELING_CORNER 3 ай бұрын

Yep. Agreed. Very nice shine! Absolute perfect. thank you very much for this Video! ;)

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate your support 👍

@BrennoLeal 3 ай бұрын

Hey James! As a beginner, I was looking some tips how to improve my painting, and this video, instead others, were very clear and straight forward. Thank you! You got a new subscriber.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! This video has taught me more of what you the viewing audience wants to see. I will do more like this.

@hortonshotrodshop2003 3 ай бұрын

Great tutorial I'm more of a rattle can builder but do own a few air brushes need to spend time learning how to use them.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

You’ll find that once you perfect your airbrush skills you’ll never go back to rattle can. Keep practicing and thanks for watching 👍

@terryburton2238 3 ай бұрын

Nice job James. Love the shade of red. I have a makeup brush, very soft, most of the time I forget to use it. LOL

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks Terry, I have a makeup brush too but it seems to cause static. The Tamiya one is anti static. I recommend getting one.

@erickbkny28 3 ай бұрын

Hello James. Just found your page…. and I gotta say, thank you. Finally, someone posted videos that make sense. Keep up the great work. It’s cool to see someone still using Cobra Colors. I have 4 or 5 color left from an order I made over 25 years ago.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Welcome to the channel Erick, thank you so much for watching and leaving me a comment. I’m really trying to make this channel the go to place for all things model car related whether it be shows, reviews, tutorials and builds. Something for everyone.

@kregskorner8851 3 ай бұрын

Turned out great, looks like a great paint, I need to start using some higher grit papers. Lass polish time.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

This was an experiment. I usually start with 4000 but I thought I might try 6000 first. Less deep scratches.

@geoffhipwell2198 3 ай бұрын

Top job James. One of my favorite 'shades'! You may need some subtitles with the drum roll, had to 'pause' to get the name! I've also gotta get one of those brushes!! All the best buddy and thank you.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

I’m so glad that you enjoyed the video. Unfortunately that paint hue is now long gone. The other two colors were oriental red which is a Porsche color and Rosso Fioranto which is a Ferrari color. Get yourself a brush, money well spent.

@marsgarage8217 3 ай бұрын

Very nice.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Marcelo👍

@lawrencebassett2787 Ай бұрын

Beautiful, love the result. What 2k did you use? I’ve started to get into car kits and trying to achieve that mirror shine “showroom” look

@ScaleModelExperiment Ай бұрын

Hello Lawrence, for this project I use No-Name brand 2k from SprayGunner.com it worked well and is pretty cheap. Thanks for watching and good luck with your builds.

@smiddysmidton8313 2 ай бұрын

Looks great .What are the times you wait between coats?

@ScaleModelExperiment 2 ай бұрын

Hi Smiddy, I have my own way of painting. I over thin my paint and shoot very light mist coats for lacquer. They are dry immediately. For most people 10-15 mins between medium wet coats is sufficient for flash off if lacquer and 2k clears. When it comes to clear, I shoot medium wet and allow 5 mins between coats.

@Jimmy-sb3fc 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this demo! Hey, are you also decanting the 2K clear from spray paint cans?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmy, no the 2k clear is from No-name brand at SprayGunner.com. It’s pretty cheap and you get a lot for the money.

@Jimmy-sb3fc 3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much,@@ScaleModelExperiment !

@alanblackwell9011 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely beautiful !! Question...what paints (spray cans) do you recommend for painting fluorescent colors on metal ? I'm taking a jab at doing a 1/18 scale Tide car of Waltrip or Rudd. I'm just not sure what would be the best primer on metal. Any info is greatly appreciated.

@ScaleModelExperiment 2 ай бұрын

Hi Alan, the primer would depend on the paint you plan to use over it. I suggest a white primer under florescent colors. You don’t have to worry about the paint attacking the metal so Tamiya primer should be fine. I hope this helped.

@clydelourensz4077 3 ай бұрын

Nice concise tutorial. Picked up quite a number of tips. A question, if I may…… What colour primer would you recommend for a lime green (Verde Mantis) finish?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Clyde, thanks for watching. if you want to have an exact match for the Color I would use a white base.

@clydelourensz4077 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for that. My next build is the Aoshima Aventador.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

@clydelourensz4077 I’ve had the roadster in my stash for a long time. Someday….

@hhaste 3 ай бұрын

Look's great! What brand 2K clear did you use? Looking to try my first 2K, soon.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thank you. For this one I used no-name brand 2k clear from SprayGunner.com it’s cheap but good quality.

@hhaste 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment Thanks! Says out of stock, guess I'll keep looking. I was considering an automotive band, for the size to cost ratio.

@lloydcooper8138 8 күн бұрын

Ihave enjoyed all of your various vids. I have a question. What type of paints can be used on ABS like resin 3D printed model bodies? Been building models for 62 years, this is my first printed body. I don't want o to mess my first one up. Thanks

@ScaleModelExperiment 8 күн бұрын

Hi Lloyd, resin is easier than plastic because you don’t have to worry about crazing or attacking the surface. Make sure to use a good lacquer primer after smoothing the body and use a lacquer that is compatible with the primer you used. You didn’t say if you airbrush or rattle can, but I like to thin my acrylics with Mr Hobby Leveling thinner. It’s easier to mix shades that way. Good luck and let me know how your first project goes.

@deputy3690 3 ай бұрын

Great video. What size needle was used to airbrush the 2k clear and at what p.s.i?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. I used a .05 needle for the primer base and clear. The trim was done with my other airbrush at .02. I leave my compressor set for 20 psi at all times.

@fashionsenseforthewiseands2023 3 ай бұрын

Very good video. How much time do you allow between coats? Thank you

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Approximately 5-10 mins between coats.

@fashionsenseforthewiseands2023 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you sir!

@janvanrenselaar5998 3 ай бұрын

Hi James about that gas in the paint with the bubbles after decanting. When you mix it and you put a toothpick slowly in it,the gas will be out of it faster. Move it a few times around will even speed up things. But i use a glass bottle,fill that up at 7 pm,putt the toothpick in. Then when i go to sleep put the lid on very light so that the rest of the gas can escape. Next morning,ready to use . Ball bearing in the bottle and pre thinned ready to use.And that Red looks awesome on that audi.Thoso Alpha kits are very nice, but to less parts for the money they are costing. For the same money i got a full detailled 1-12 Tamiya porshe kit with paints and all the needs to build it. Or that Big Blue Skyline you build before. Prefer those kits, I cannot justify the price of the Alpha kits,but the body,s are awesome.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I totally understand your point about value of the Alpha Models. I felt the same way before I built a few. They are nice packages with the PE, carbon and precise fit and delicate castings. If you like the car, buy the kit.

@janvanrenselaar5998 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment Correct with that. But when you buy a Tamiya Senna McLaren with extra carbon and details sets you are going fast to the same price tag as the Alpha kits. The big advantage is that Alpha kits have newer models of cars now. The Honda Civic,The Audi A7 and i have bought my daily driver the Audi Rs 6 stationcar,i got a normal A6 s-line. And the kits are a absolute joy to build after sanding and painting. They really fall into place. No struggling or whatever.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

@@janvanrenselaar5998 I agree with you 100%

@Redbox013 3 ай бұрын

Great paintjob! Can I ask what is your airbrush setup?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Redbox, thanks for watching. I use a Master Brand trigger airbrush G37 with a .35 needle and spray at 20 psi. I leave the settings alone and manipulate the speed and flow rate to get a mist or high flow rate.

@Redbox013 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment thank you!!

@telescopereplicator 3 ай бұрын

If you would use a much larger airbrush and somewhat thicker paint, you will get an awesome result. Much easier than with a small airbrush. I suggest you use an Iwata LPH 80. Always spray with a fan pattern, never with a circle pattern.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 👍

@mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 ай бұрын

I _need_ one of those brushes.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Now that I use one, I wish I had bought one years ago. Get one!

@scooterdoughmas3012 3 ай бұрын

great vid love this stuff waxed my 69 chevy11 20 coats of black lacquer w/poly glass coat that was the start fo ceramic coat wax lots of elbow grease but worth the effort for shur 😁🤩😎ps still puul my cars down almost bi weekly and clean then wax 🤣

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Awesome Scooter, thanks for watching👍

@jamesdubois6450 3 ай бұрын

Nice what Is type of 2 k clear you use ? Where do you get the sanding Sponge.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

I’m currently using no-name 2k from Spray gunner dot com. The sanding sponge is from Tamiya 3k grit. Thanks for watching 👍

@timemachinesscalemodels 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, James. What brand is that ceramic compound you used?

@janvanrenselaar5998 3 ай бұрын

That was Hasegawa ceramic to see on the bottle. But Tamiya ceramic is also very good.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

I bought the Hasegawa ceramic compound in Japan but it is available from Amazon USA. It isn’t cheap but you don’t need much..

@charlesmcclure5994 3 ай бұрын

What's your air compression sitting at, and what's the flash time between your coats

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Charles, I use 20psi. Flash time is irrelevant because I shoot very thin layers for primer and base coats. Less than 5 mins? Clear on the other hand is a couple mins between coats. I overthin all of my paints so it doesn’t pool up and is dry almost immediately. I’ll do a video on it soon.

@DavidSchmidt-yi2ni 3 ай бұрын

What is the brand of pin vice you use in preparing the car body?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi David, I use a Tamiya brand pin vice. It’s not fancy but it works fine.

@galfigolf1 3 ай бұрын

Very nice tutorial but i'm confused, i know if you must paint the window trim first you do this after clearcoat is fully cured and polishing the body, not after, beacuse they shine and that's wrong,the window trim is semi-gloss black, If am i wrong please correct me! Thank u!

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

You are correct for most cars. For this one, the windows fit flush to the body so there is no window seal black. For this car, I didn’t want any red to show under the windows therefore I painted the trim black and put the windows over it.

@Mstom178 3 ай бұрын

what is your airbrush setup?? than kyou

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tom, I use a Master g37 with a .05 needle and shoot at 20 psi. The trim black was my other master at .02 needle same pressure.

@johnathan133 3 ай бұрын

How long do you let the 2k harden before wet sanding?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Johnathan, I like to let 2k cure for 2 days minimum before wet sanding. I was working on the interior while I waited.

@timstuper 3 ай бұрын

Do you use that brush in-between every paint step?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Tim, I could use the anti static brush between every coat but I only did before and after primer and before base and then again before clear. I’m suprised you don’t have one yet. 😁

@timstuper 3 ай бұрын

I never even heard of it till now! The trick I was using was misting water on the walls from a spray bottle in my paint booth. Then, wiping body with rubbing alcohol.

@user-rf7mg1sx3e 3 ай бұрын

Tamiya spray can primers are so good I don't bother to decant it.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi Chad, I like to thin them and airbrush for even finer control. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project.

@jonr6680 3 ай бұрын

So this airbrush is emulating the passes of the full size tool used by Kindig (etc)... especially the clearcoat. And then buff buff buff... kinda shocked there's no micro sized D/A polisher powered by the air line, but just a finger - surely not scale-appropriate haha.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

I do have a micro buffer. I didn’t use it this time. 😁

@dvdw_graphics_crafts 3 ай бұрын

this mirror shine part is the biggest challenge to me 😂

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Mirror shine is all about absolute flatness of the surface. That’s why I showed the inspection bit. I had about 2 hours of time using the 6k grit before I moved on to 8k.

@dvdw_graphics_crafts 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment 2 hours? I was doubtful if I was supposed to go over 2 hours for the sanding and polishing process. X)

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Time well spent with decals and polishing. When I hurry doing either i regret it.

@garykelly8812 3 ай бұрын

I always thought you had to let it degas overnight. Guess I’m wrong.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

You can shoot the paint ASAP if you want to in thin coats. Problem is that it likes to overflow the cup 😁

@garykelly8812 3 ай бұрын

You’ve definitely opened up my colour choices because I’m a very big spontaneous painter. I don’t always get 2 days in a row to build so i felt like decanting wasn’t for me.

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

@garykelly8812 awesome!

@bigchef2112 3 ай бұрын

Great looking paint work James👍👍 where might one acquire those Cobra Colors paint?

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

Hi BigChef, Cobra Colors is a line that has been off the market for 20+ years. It’s lacquer and I still have some left. Rosso Fiorante is a close match and was one of the spoons I shot.

@bigchef2112 3 ай бұрын

@@ScaleModelExperiment those were some good looking colors. I kinda collect paint lines 😱

@ScaleModelExperiment 3 ай бұрын

@bigchef2112 I’ve slowed down on buying paint. I used to buy a lot!