panzerace007
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Hey Guys,
The Admiral Opel was in production from 1938-'39. It also saw some action in th WWII, as some of these were "requisitioned" by th German Army & given to the Officers in th Wehrmacht & Luftwaffe . This is a Pre-War example. I did a Build review for AMPS & you can check that out - http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=1863&Type=FB
It was finished with AlClad. I shot the Body with AlClad Black Primer , Gloss Black Base , misted 2 coats of Chrome ( taped off the pieces that would stay - Body Chrome , Grill ) Misted 2 coats of AlClad Aqua Gloss Clear to protect th Chrome & Then Shot AlClad Transparent Red . The Same treatment was given to the Wheels. In hindsight , I would have painted the Rims off of th Car, as the White Walled Tires were a P.I.A. especially around th rims , but Live & Learn !
The Interior was painted with Vallejo Burnt Cad. Red & German Camo Beige - Off of the Car & covered in 2 misted coats of Future . The lil Chrome bits are AlClad
To make the Convertible Boot, I used a wrapper from a Klondike Bar ( Heath Toffee flavor- as it's th only one that has th texture in it ! ) It was then painted with Vallejo Canvas , dry brushed with Vallejo German Camo Dark Green , Dry brushed with Vallejo German Camo Beige .
The inclusion of the Decals for the Hub Caps was a Great touch for ICM in this kit !!
The Admiral Opel was in production from 1938-'39. It also saw some action in th WWII, as some of these were "requisitioned" by th German Army & given to the Officers in th Wehrmacht & Luftwaffe . This is a Pre-War example. I did a Build review for AMPS & you can check that out - http://www.amps-armor.org/ampssite/reviews/showReview.aspx?ID=1863&Type=FB
It was finished with AlClad. I shot the Body with AlClad Black Primer , Gloss Black Base , misted 2 coats of Chrome ( taped off the pieces that would stay - Body Chrome , Grill ) Misted 2 coats of AlClad Aqua Gloss Clear to protect th Chrome & Then Shot AlClad Transparent Red . The Same treatment was given to the Wheels. In hindsight , I would have painted the Rims off of th Car, as the White Walled Tires were a P.I.A. especially around th rims , but Live & Learn !
The Interior was painted with Vallejo Burnt Cad. Red & German Camo Beige - Off of the Car & covered in 2 misted coats of Future . The lil Chrome bits are AlClad
To make the Convertible Boot, I used a wrapper from a Klondike Bar ( Heath Toffee flavor- as it's th only one that has th texture in it ! ) It was then painted with Vallejo Canvas , dry brushed with Vallejo German Camo Dark Green , Dry brushed with Vallejo German Camo Beige .
The inclusion of the Decals for the Hub Caps was a Great touch for ICM in this kit !!
and an excellent finish . I like what you did with the Alclads ,must try that sometime , bit of a candy effect yes !
