How to Add Details to Your Model Car

Model cars can be so much fun to assemble. You getit. This will give it a textured look all over.
the box, take out the parts, and put them all together.Another detail you can add to your model car is a
The only problem is that you might not care for thecloth top. Before you paint the top of the car take a
paint job the stock model comes with. It may also bepiece of gauze and unfold it all the way. Cut a piece of
that the decals do not necessarily appeal to your likingthe out to fit the top of the car that you want to
either. If you have wondered what options arecover. Dab a bit of glue to that section of the roof and
available then you may be surprised to hear thepress the gauze into place. Make sure to trim off the
answer. There is no end to the detailing you can do toextra bits that you don't want to keep. Once the glue
your model car. From top to bottom there is nothingdries you will be able to lightly paint that portion of the
you are not able to change if you so desire. While youroof any color you wish and the texture of the gauze
may have to invest a little more into additional partswill show through making it look like a cloth top.
and accessories for it you can nearly redesign theIf you want fuzzy seat covers just take the seats
whole model.before you install them and try this little trick. Gather up
When you decide to paint your model you open asome cotton balls, glue, and whatever spray-in hair
whole world of options. If you are looking to paint it acolor that you want to use. Apply some adhesive to
solid color you should consider whether or not youthe seats and give it time to get tacky but not dry.
need primer. Primer will help the paint to stick properlyTake the cotton balls and press all over the seat. Each
to the model. If it does require primer there are optionstime you pull them loose some of the cotton will be left
that are opened up as well.. By using white or silverbehind. If the bit that is left is longer than you desire just
primer you can create a very light end color. By usingtrim it back a bit to where you want it. You can then
black or gold you will end up with a darker, deeperlightly spray the cotton on the seats with the hair color.
color. You may also use varying shades of grayMake sure you do this very lightly and use a couple
primer depending on what depth of color you want tocoats that way you don't add too much and end up
achieve with your top coat. If you are wanting to addmaking the seats look matted. By adding little details
a bit of extra detail to the outside of the vehicle yousuch as these you will soon have a model car that
can take a very fine grit sand paper and very lightlyyou can call your own.
rough the outside of the car body up before you paint