HPR 010 Mono: Very Slow Build

[boredom.is.me]

I'm a little on the fence. I'm hoping it comes together better once the white bottom is exposed. It looked a bit better when I walked by it this morning.

One thing that really surprised me was the paint itself. When I peeled the masking tape, the from points on the grey actually completely lifted away like it was vinyl. It even peeled the grey-blue under rather away. I simply pressed it back down and kept going. Maybe I peeled too soon, but no other section did that.

[srislash]

I like that striping, thumbs up!!

[boredom.is.me]

Slight misunderstanding (I think), when I said blue, I meant the greyish-blue that is already on it. I'm using Tamiya 6mm where I need to make curves and 12mm for the near straights. Tamiya also makes an 18mm. I would like to take it to a body shop for a proper automotive clear.

Slight hiccup due to a bit of negligence. I didn't realize that I put one heavy coat too many on the transom until it was too late. I got some runs to deal with, but that's no biggie. I'll sand on Friday with 500, 1000, and 2500. Hopefully the 2500 will get it smooth enough to not need a respray. If that doesn't work, then Ill just put the entire boat in a trash bag and spray just the transom.

The color I used is called "Black Metallic" but it's more of a darker gunmetal with a touch of bronze. It also has a metric fudge ton of glitter. It's dark but not as dark as the picture makes it. I'll get some better pics when the sun comes out.

[TheShaddix]

It'll look great with a blue painted nose then. I have the same gray metallic paint you used, I really like it. I am guessing you grabbed blue metallic of the same type too? If that's the case, that is awesome paint. Are you using vinyl tape for those curved areas? if not, I would suggest you try it. That's all I use for mine.

Also, what are your plans for the clearcoat?

[boredom.is.me]

Thank you sir. That first piece of tape should not be there. That was the line I was originally going to use, but realized that it wasn't nearly enough. Everything in front of the second strip will be blue.

I did finish the masking, except the transom area, but forgot to take pics. I'll post when I get home from work. The tape I was using is too wide to make a the required inside curve for the rear. The slanted stripe on the side is an even 42mm wide. I was thinking about having the same with in dark grey directly in front of the transom.

[TheShaddix]

Wow, that looks so good! The paint came out perfect. I really like that side view. Not sure about the striping on the nose, but that's personal preference.

[boredom.is.me]

The actual line is the second string of tape. The nose will remain blue. There will essentially be two giant blocks of dark grey with a thick blue stripe between them. The blue center stripe will end where the hatch starts, so there will be a slight band of grey just in front of the tear drop. The tear drop along with most of the rear will remain mostly blue. The canopy decal as well as the latch "vent" area decal are carbon black vinyl. I'm still working out something for that massive blue area in front of the transom. I also have to decide whether the transom will be dark grey or white.

[Tamelesstgr]

I like it

[boredom.is.me]

It's really hard to get an actual idea of the color from a picture so I did do a little editing. The blue is a lot stronger than I wanted, but I do like it. If I absolutely had to leave it this color, I definitely wouldn't be disappointed.

[boredom.is.me]

The temps are just barely there. I actually have a heater in the garage to make sure every sets properly.

Although the body lines are completely different, I may try an adaptation of the this xsmg scheme. I've been eyeing it from the start of the build.

[785boats]

Good to see that the weather has turned for you.
I hate it when the weather holds up a project. It happens a lot here in the sub tropics too.
Looking forward to seeing the final livery.

[boredom.is.me]

Finally!!! I've been waiting for a solid two months to do this. I started with Rust-Oleum sandable primer. The entire hull and canopy took just under two 12oz cans. I followed up with a 500 grit wet sand. I'm using Dupli-Color Perfect Match for the color. The bottom is getting a good coat of "universal white" right now. This will consume both 8oz cans. Once that is done, I'll give it a 1000 grit wet sand. The side and top will be the lightest shade of blueish silver I can find. I will try to get it professionally cleared.

[srislash]

I was about to order the remaining prop, then I realized that OSE has counter rotating detongued CNC props in 46x1.6. I guess I'll grab both.

I should also start painting later today.

Paint!! Nice!!!

[boredom.is.me]

I was about to order the remaining prop, then I realized that OSE has counter rotating detongued CNC props in 46x1.6. I guess I'll grab both.

I should also start painting later today.

[boredom.is.me]

Thank you! I haven't gotten her wet yet. Since I have the holes in the sides for lights, I chose to not run until I can seal. Since the light buckets are threaded, I can't use o-rings, so I figured I'd just get the painting out of the way first. I do have everything, just waiting for time and weather to cooperate with each other.