'64 Chevy Nova - Resto Mod / Moebius

[C.A. Whitecloud]

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Not this guy. I can't even read my own writing.

 

[urumomo]

Those are aftermarket decals ?
I assume .
Those aren't kit decals are they ?

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Those are aftermarket decals ?
I assume .
Those aren't kit decals are they ?

Nope, from the kit.

 

[urumomo]

Holy chit , no way .
That's pretty bad .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

On that note, these aftermarket decals seem on the large size to use in the windows.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

On that note, these aftermarket decals seem on the large size to use in the windows.

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I'm going for it anyway. I want to add a little color to the bright green. There is an acrylic clear coat on the parts. Should I still use Micro Set? I've never put decals on clear parts.

 

[urumomo]

It's all the same .
Clear styrene is styrene without the colorants ,, and specific plasticizers .
and clear coat is the resin binder without the pigments .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

It's all the same .
Clear styrene is styrene without the colorants ,, and specific plasticizers .
and clear coat is the resin binder without the pigments .

I knew that.

 

[urumomo]

You asked :
" There is an acrylic clear coat on the parts. Should I still use Micro Set? I've never put decals on clear parts. "
You can use it if necessary .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

You asked :
" There is an acrylic clear coat on the parts. Should I still use Micro Set? I've never put decals on clear parts. "

Sorry, I was being sarcastic.

You can use it if necessary .

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Sorry, I was being sarcastic.

I was mostly concerned with clouding and having the edge of the dacal material being visible. Thes decals however don't seem to any visible outer edge.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Wait! I have to cut on the outline of each decal myself?

Not cool.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Wait! I have to cut on the outline of each decal myself?
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Not cool.

And I really wanted to use this one. it says "Cal".

 

[urumomo]

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

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But now the uneven/jagged edges will be really noticeable. I may skip the decals.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

Thanks to everyone for the support and comradery. I'm pretty pleased with this build. Certainly an improvement from my last project, but there's always things you want to do better. Things like a last minute mishap with the windows. I had trouble with the front end. Everything test fit great , but then ended up with a big gap b/w the hood and grille. I manipulated it with a lighter but scarred the chrome plate. I did use foil at the rear, but I used a metallic Sharpie pen and Molotow on the trim. Top of the front window trim crept up the roof a bit. I'll probably leave it. I ordered some aftermarket hood pins from Ebay for decoration and still waiting. I like the window decals for the color, but they just seem a little big to me. Got lazy about seatbelts because it was 1964. Good times.

 

[C.A. Whitecloud]

*I had fun with my first attempt at "diorama" shots. I'm quite interested in the photography side of this hobby which I am also a novice.

 

[Pantherman]

Thanks to everyone for the support and comradery. I'm pretty pleased with this build. Certainly an improvement from my last project, but there's always things you want to do better. Things like a last minute mishap with the windows. I had trouble with the front end. Everything test fit great , but then ended up with a big gap b/w the hood and grille. I manipulated it with a lighter but scarred the chrome plate. I did use foil at the rear, but I used a metallic Sharpie pen and Molotow on the trim. Top of the front window trim crept up the roof a bit. I'll probably leave it. I ordered some aftermarket hood pins from Ebay for decoration and still waiting. I like the window decals for the color, but they just seem a little big to me. Got lazy about seatbelts because it was 1964. Good times.

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Looks great, just love the colour. Pantherman