Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Thu May 28, 2026 8:40 am
Happy to see you back on this one. I'm looking forward to seeing more work on it.
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Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 6:35 pm
Nice work on the chassis and coach work, Tom! I’d be tempted to dip and strip the whole exterior piece, just take it down far enough and redo it. I know that’s the nuclear option. I’d be slightly concerned about sanding at this stage, though.
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2026 8:15 pm
The reason I dont want to go that route is I have very little left of Model Master Guards Red and the blue.
I have a plan to fix the trunk top surface.
I have a plan to fix the trunk top surface.
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 11:39 am
Of course, Tom! Forgive me. It’s a pity so many wonderful Testors colors are gone now. I think I can match the red but I have no idea about the blue.
The trick will be in the masking. One thing I would definitely consider is “de-tacking” the Tamiya tape to avoid more peeling. Another recommendation is to avoid keeping tape on any surface for too long; I usually tape then paint then remove. You probably do too, since you build so fast!
With all the invasion stripes you’ve painted you don’t need advice from me anyway! Lol
The trick will be in the masking. One thing I would definitely consider is “de-tacking” the Tamiya tape to avoid more peeling. Another recommendation is to avoid keeping tape on any surface for too long; I usually tape then paint then remove. You probably do too, since you build so fast!
With all the invasion stripes you’ve painted you don’t need advice from me anyway! Lol
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 3:35 pm
Detacking tape only result in paint bleeds. My go-ro masking tape has been Frog Yellow painter tape. I also have Frog green painter tape I don't use too often. Probably because its a thicker tape than the yellow type.
Car kits do tend to get done quicker. That's why in my youth & teen years I end up buying a new car kit every week
Car kits do tend to get done quicker. That's why in my youth & teen years I end up buying a new car kit every week
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Tue Jun 02, 2026 4:09 pm
Amazing progress so far!
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Thu Jun 04, 2026 7:49 pm
Finished removing the problem botched white paint job from the trunk area. Used those green Scotch-Brite pads cut in small squares dipped in lacquer thinner. Worked on a little section at a time getting it down to bare plastic. I say it came out better than I thought. I will go over it with a little alcohol prior to another coat of paint.
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 4:22 pm
White is back on! Next is Guards Red on the sides.
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 7:20 pm
First light coat of red is on....
Re: Revell's Sox and Martin '67 Plymouth GTX
Posted: Fri Jun 05, 2026 7:37 pm
Oh yeah... she is gorgeous!!! 
And the Frog yellow painter tape stayed on for 3 years. Not. One. Single. Paint pulled.
She's starting to look like a proper Sox & Martin racer.
And the Frog yellow painter tape stayed on for 3 years. Not. One. Single. Paint pulled.
She's starting to look like a proper Sox & Martin racer.