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STEP 5 - DETAILING AND PRIMING THE MODEL
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Several different colour primers are used between fills and fine shaping. When each coat is sanded the high spots show through as colour maps from the previous paint layers. The photograph below shows pink, white and blue coming through the beige topcoat.
Blueplanet BE3 model sanded showing guide coats
Once the paint surface is free of highs and hollows, a thick coat of primer-filler is applied and fine sanded using 400 grit wet and dry paper. The model may now be masked in readiness for painting. Next we have to decide what type of paint to use and what colour to apply - blue of course but how blue ?
Blue Max BE3 model in primer
MODEL MAKING STAGES
Steps 1. Mark out your plywood and cut formers Step 2. Assemble plywood formers Step 3. Fill formers with foam and shape Step 4. Coat foam plug with plaster Step 5. Sand, add detail mouldings and prime Step 6. Paint finished model
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This is the kind of result you can expect from your wind tunnel - a super slippery 350+ mph electric streamliner. This particular car is charged by solar power, making it probably the world's fastest solar powered electric land speed record car. She also has battery cartridge exchange built in, for instant refueling.
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