From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 2: Dry Fitting & Surface Preparation

This chapter covers the dry fitting & surface preparation phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 4-5 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Dry fitting test for fit accuracy

Topic 2. Joint gaps ≤ 0.1mm on this kit

Topic 3. No additional sanding needed

Topic 4. Surface cleaning to remove release agents

Topic 5. Dust, fingerprint removal

Topic 6. Why clean surface matters: paint adhesion

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 干装配时不涂胶水，发现问题立刻记录，避免后面正式装配出错。

⚠️ 清洗剂不要用含丙酮的，会腐蚀树脂。

💡 Builder's Tip

干装配前先拍照记录每个零件的位置和方向，后面正式装配时有参考。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the dry fitting & surface preparation phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

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A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 3: Painting Process

This chapter covers the painting process phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 6 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Primer → Base Coat → Clear Coat workflow

Topic 2. Two-component epoxy primer for resin

Topic 3. 1.0mm airbrush, 2-3 light coats

Topic 4. 24h cure time

Topic 5. Factory-matched base coat

Topic 6. 3-4 thin overlapping layers

Topic 7. High-solids clear coat (mist + wet)

Topic 8. 72h full cure

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 底漆未完全固化前不要喷主色，否则容易起皱。

⚠️ 清漆固化需 72 小时，期间不要触碰或装配。

⚠️ Gurze C1 哑光白色作为底色非常好用，干燥后表面光滑均匀。

💡 Builder's Tip

三层喷涂法（Primer → Base → Clear）是树脂模型的黄金流程。1.0mm 喷笔 + 2-3 遍薄喷是底漆的标准做法。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the painting process phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 4: Decals & Carbon Fiber

This chapter covers the decals & carbon fiber phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 7 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Carbon fiber decal set included

Topic 2. Decal softener technique

Topic 3. Working decals into contours

Topic 4. Heat application

Topic 5. Clear coat sealing

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 碳纤维贴纸不要用过热风枪，否则会与漆面永久粘死无法调整。

⚠️ 贴入缝隙前一定要确认缝隙是干净的，否则气泡无法排出。

💡 Builder's Tip

碳纤维贴附时使用 Magic Decal Solution 软化效果最好。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the decals & carbon fiber phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 6: Wheel Manufacturing

This chapter covers the wheel manufacturing phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 9 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Wheel surface sanding

Topic 2. Multi-step coating process

Topic 3. Brake disc PE assembly

Topic 4. Brake caliper decals

Topic 5. Wheel center cap logo application

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 轮毂银色喷涂前一定要打磨到位，否则银色会显脏。

⚠️ PE 刹车盘折弯时顺着纹理方向，不要硬折。

💡 Builder's Tip

轮毂银色建议用 Tamiya TS-83，金属感强且干燥快。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the wheel manufacturing phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 7: Body Polishing & Detail Assembly

This chapter covers the body polishing & detail assembly phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 10-11 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Tamiya Coarse Polishing Paste rough grinding

Topic 2. Progressive mirror polishing stages

Topic 3. Headlight lens installation

Topic 4. Rear wing assembly

Topic 5. Final detail parts installation

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 镜面抛光一定要循序渐进，每一步都擦干净再做下一步。

⚠️ 最终装配前用手套操作，避免指纹留在清漆层。

💡 Builder's Tip

镜面抛光不要用太粗的研磨膏，否则抛光纹路很难修复。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the body polishing & detail assembly phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 8: Final Assembly & Showcase

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin ONE-77 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 12-14 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Body-chassis final assembly

Topic 2. Wheel installation

Topic 3. Mirror and antenna final fit

Topic 4. Quality control gap check

Topic 5. Display preparation

Topic 6. Final showcase photography

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 车身合件前确保所有零部件都装好了，避免最后返工。

⚠️ 展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

⚠️ F1 模型合件后不能再单独喷漆，所以展示前的最后修饰一定要到位。

💡 Builder's Tip

展示底座上的铭牌位置提前规划好，贴歪了很难撕下来。

Chapter Summary

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin ONE-77 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

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📚 Build Guide — AM02-0078 Aston Martin DB12 (By Orange Peel Little)

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Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin ONE-77 Build — Chapter 5: Interior Detailing

This chapter covers the interior detailing phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

1/24 scale · AM02-0086 · Pages Page 8 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Interior color separation

Topic 2. Hand-stitched Bridge of Weir-style leather

Topic 3. Carbon fiber dashboard trim

Topic 4. Alcantara roof lining

Topic 5. Center console controls

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 内饰颜色繁多，建议事先做好分色表，避免重复喷涂浪费时间。

⚠️ PE 件极小，使用镊子时手要稳，掉到地上几乎找不回来。

💡 Builder's Tip

内饰分色前先在脑中规划好哪些颜色一起喷，避免漏喷返工。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the interior detailing phase of building the Aston Martin ONE-77 (AM02-0086).

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0078 Aston Martin DB12 (By Orange Peel Little)

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Orange Peel Little