How to Paint Engine For an Old Model Car Kit (AIBMC Part7)

Getting back on the engine. We get it painted and put together with some added realism with some simple paint tricks. Prepping it for the detailing that we will cover in Part 8.
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[@botman9391]

The info you provide needs no apology! Anybody that needs their hand held for a full build only needs to view your channel for the info on how to accomplish the various aspects of modeling. You just keep pushing our skill level forward and thanks for what you do!

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

I appreciate that!

[@georgegladden5523]

You do you LUKA you don’t need to explain yourself your videos are the best on u tube keep it going👍👍👍

[@kenmorris2858]

Great series. Cheers from Nova Scotia...

[@adriengadson3544]

Yep my drill bits are in that same container just lying at the bottom. Also drill bit holes and razor cuts or pokes is part of the hobby. Good video

[@smithgroove945]

Oh i am at the Luka Cee channel. 🤔

[@MileHighScaleModeler]

Love seeing these How-to videos! Glad to see a channel not just doing builds all the time!

[@johnnymayo8534]

Enjoying this series. Tks for the tip on 'aging' aluminum. I'll also be doing the freeze plug detail on my next build. Back in the late 60's and 70's, when I built an engine, I would install the plugs and then paint the block. Never crossed my mind to detail them on my models. Everyone, stay safe out there!

[@brucegibbins3792]

Making videos showing how you deal with various individual components is a good thing. Better than a bumper to bumper build right out of the box. Like, you're showing us a SB Chevy, but this could eaquely apply to most any kit sourced engine.

[@brianlewis6926]

I sometimes paint the inside edge of mating surface a gasket material color or silicone color to make it look like it has gasket

[@jeffyoung2890]

You know Luka, THIS is YOUR channel. I think you do GREAT videos! There are always going to be certain viewers who tend to take things wrong or out of context? Let the chips fall as they may. People like that have issues beyond the control that anyone can do anything about. It is always one's right to scroll past or just not tune in if such content is unsuitable for them. Please keep doing what you do! I ALWAYS learn something from your videos, and appreciate the experience. People are stupid about some things, and with the internet being the way it is they suddenly put themselves in a position of being experts at whatever! Silly, silly, silly I say. Carry on Luka, we like these videos & enjoy the content. Whatever you decide to post is something to watch or something to learn from!

[@garyparker2969]

Love It Luka, thanks for Sharing n God Bless All

[@markforster6457]

Great video! The purists will come at me with torches and pitchforks, but after I paint the engine, I put dullcoat on it. I think it looks more realistic. That's my taste.

[@haroldseaman4243]

I totally get it!!! Hey you just made me a fan!!!! I have been looking for this kind of tips and info!!! I got the building part...

[@tonydola3232]

So glad I found your channel. I’ve learned a lot over the last 6 or 7 videos I’ve watched. Big fan. Really appreciate the time you put in to help people like me. Can’t wait to catch up on all the videos.

[@davidcusick5993]

I just started on a model of Jeff Gordon’s Du Pont Monte Carlo. Haven’t done one of these in forever so I made the mistake of not painting the individual engine pieces first. Timing cover, intake, carb, heads, and distributor are on before I realized wait a minute, I’m gonna have a heck of a time painting these their appropriate color. So a lesson learned, take my time and do it right the first time. Lol.

[@glennsloggett1876]

Love the VHT engine paint on the intake manifold great idea.A lot of builders use one or two Metalizer colours for the entire build. Just small changes in paint colours makes a vast difference to the overall look of a model kit.Use any paint that works on styrene to get the look your after.Don't be afraid of experimenting thats how new technics are discovered.

[@brianbennett4246]

Thanks Luka happy that your back with this series, on the edge of my seat for the newest episode.

[@billvanderhoof1187]

Great show, variety is fabulous, tips are very helpful and all the information is TOP Shelf.......Thanks Lucka

[@rapscallion3506]

Hey. I like your filing system in the background. Stack ‘em high; stack ‘em deep!

[@jerryjohanan1940]

I have learned so much from you and can't wait until I start up Do I model car's again

[@elliottmcintyre5938]

Great channel Luke

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Thanks!

[@zapper302]

I almost bought that style tunnel ram for my 69 Malibu. But decided to get a crossram after I got a 69 Z.

[@johnkatona4544]

Looking forward to the next episode. I am building the blown version.Keep them coming!

[@deepjunkgarage]

As usual, very well done ! 🍻

[@jerryjohanan1940]

You are the best on KZbin

[@johnhopkins6565]

31:20… Rockets, beer, safety!

[@carlosgarzon6906]

super y gracias por el video un saludo

[@haroldseaman4243]

It's cool to see you use regular spray paint!!! Im not found of little cans from hobby store!!! So going to make the switch!!!

[@jamiesale9460]

easy to follow - great video work too.

[@Allessio777]

I've never laughed at you until you mentioned that you don't like it! lol...love your vids...so real

[@michaelcooke2559]

Keep up with this series. I love your detailing.

[@joshuaglaude1549]

Coming out great.

[@todwarrington9494]

I’m learning a lot. Thanx

[@user-ThomReec8587]

Try titanium gold on the carbs, I (like you) use my engine paint (always end up with about a 1/4 can) to paint my model engines

[@jamesfranczak4831]

What was there that people did NOT get??? I was into those tips....like that Dip STICK I've been building and detailing for a long time and I learned I've been forgetting about the dang DIP STICK DUUUH All those cars I detailed didn't have dip sticks. 😂😂

[@modelman8139]

You can still buy that old-school acrylic lacquer krylon spray paint that dries really fast. It's in their industrial line and it's labeled as krylon "acryli-quik".

[@Davidsmodelshop8021]

I love this videos.

[@daveelliott6230]

The phrase in the 70s was A tunnel ram and two fours where I'm from!!

[@johntriglia3947]

Cool video.. Thanks......

[@kaydenp.277]

Am I the only one with post notifications on???

[@garyparker2969]

No,,, Y ??

[@markdesantis6325]

Luka - great detailing series! Quick question where do you go and what do you use for your detail information and pictorials when doing any and all of your historical work on models? Any favorites they rely heavily on?

[@dougwood6387]

I hear ya, Luka. If ya don't like, don't watch!

[@jerryrichards8172]

Hello I'm a first time watcher here. I'm enjoying your show. Myself started modeling at the age of 8 and I'm now 58. I'm to the point where your painting the oil pan. So you may still answer my questions elsewhere in the video. Wich model master paint line are you using oil/acrylic and do also use testors oil.? I have used testors model master almost exclusively try tamiya a couple of times. Within the last yr or so I have purchased. AMMO. AK INTERACTIVE . VALLEJO but yet to try them.? Thank you for putting your skills up for us to learn from.

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

First. Welcome to the channel. The answer is in the video. But there is another part that is more about the painting. It's on the transmission right before this part. The trick it lacquers. It won't work with the paints you mentioned. Problem. This line of paints has been discontinued. BUT There is something new coming. If you are in the U.S.A. if you are elsewhere. You can get it. Tamiya new lacquers. They have Metallizers paints that are perfect. I have found them on line.

[@jamesmerryweather4109]

Have you built that 1975 Datsun behind you? If so could we see it!

[@proudnavyveteran]

Have you ever built amt 1/25 freightliner? Did you detail the engine beyond instructions? Any pics would be great from anyone

[@gottagoride7889]

Iam trying to figure out what do about gluing painted parts. when I glue painted parts the glue removes the paint on the painted surface and it turns out to be a messy glue job. Is there an answer for this?

[@matthewwears7610]

The little vice that you use to Hold parts where did you get that?

[@guglegulag]

Hello thanks for the video!. First time watcher. I'm curious, why don't you remove paint before gluing surfaces together? It seems like you are depending on the integrity of the paint to keep parts together. Thank you!! Good video! Lots of useful dialogue!

[@machetekillslopez2367]

It is possible to sandpaper it? You sandpaper it?

[@charlespalavros6952]

Great tips .... so what’s under the car cover

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

I can't remember

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

Oh, Its the black Foxbody thats in a few of my other videos.

[@thomasseifried4445]

Hello,I just have to ask now-does there not be the risk of painting with spray cans? Or are these colors that do not exist in Germany? But as always also applies to this post-well done and very instructive-thank you.

[@briansmodelcarhobbyists9763]

Hey Luka wounding if you'd think of selling some of them Mustang 2 kits

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

My kits are not for sale.

[@stevoboat5605]

Hi is this a plastic engine ? Cheers Steve

[@blakehill8682]

Anyone know where I can get a 76 camaro model.

[@kaydenp.277]

Hi

[@bigd-1-channel514]

You go to the swap meet? Or did it get cancelled out?

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

It was on. I had to work.

[@rickmoreno6858]

Damn it where is that car build at? I'm going to unsubscribe! Lol. Kidding.

[@randyjennie2381]

Just wanted to say. I enjoy your channel, and builds. Thank you for ruining the hobby. :p And you and yours stay heathy during this crap.

[@phillippebowles1955]

I love what your trying to do. But! Jesus! What makes you think we want to hear all the cosmic junk you talk about. Show us how to build better models. All that other mess, keep it to yourself.

[@michaelpitcock5445]

Who cares.

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YO dude, I just found your channel. I love the premise. No need to explain it - just do it!! To hell with them! Best of luck , signed a new subscriber (to what you do)

[@Mid-Life_Toy-Crisis]

I have to sit through this message every video? 🫤

[@TheLukaCeeChannel]

I got tired of the complaints. I don't get them anymore. And as you can see. The video still gets mega amounts of views. So the answer to your question is, "Yes".