VW beetle

Modeling Subjects Autos
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I’m re-building a VW beetle for my wife because it starting falling apart. I’m excited because my modeling skills are much better now than the first time I built it so I can really make it shine. I have a couple questions though:

  1. Would a dark wash over the panel lines(door, window seams, etc…) look wierd? With all my sanding and a wee bit thick coat of primer they look a little shallow. I think a wash would be easier than trying to re-scribe them. When is the best time to apply it, just before the final coat of future?

  2. Since I haven’t modeled anything in about 2 years my bottle of future has yellowed. Is it still good to use?

Sorry to be “that guy” who is too lazy to search for the answers but I really appreciate your help.

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If you are gonna use a wash, use a very light tint. Just slightly under the color of the body. If you do black or dark gray, it will look awful. Also, I wouldn’t use the future. Your floor, yes. a model VW, no. When in doubt, buy a new bottle. Good luck!

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Thanks!

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No prob. I can’t gaurntee it’ll work perfectly but it should.