hammer86 Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hey, I have seen quite a bit of really nice diecast models out there. I was wondering if anyone has ever bought one and changed the scheme on it. I don't know how they're built to see how they're painted or even know if after market decals will work on them. Some of you are probably wondering why anyone would want to do that, well it's a quick way to make a going away gift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hegedus Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Hey, I have seen quite a bit of really nice diecast models out there. I was wondering if anyone has ever bought one and changed the scheme on it. I don't know how they're built to see how they're painted or even know if after market decals will work on them. Some of you are probably wondering why anyone would want to do that, well it's a quick way to make a going away gift. A while back, I refinished a Matchbox F4U diecast. Wasn't much different than normal plastic work-wet-sanded the old markings off (they weren't decals but were some sort of printing/painting), filled the gaps, masked the canopy and engine/prop, hit it with primer then painted as normal. It sits in my office today. Joe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ollie T-Y Posted July 29, 2006 Share Posted July 29, 2006 Check out the 1/48 Gripen in the Gallery, whoever did it, did it well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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