From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 2: Unboxing & Parts Inspection

This chapter covers the unboxing & parts inspection phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 4 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Package overview

Topic 2. Resin body shell inspection

Topic 3. PE photo-etched parts inventory

Topic 4. Decal sheet inspection

Topic 5. Tool preparation for premium resin build

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 树脂件易碎，开箱时务必在软垫上操作，避免丢失小零件。

⚠️ 蚀刻片和水贴单独存放，避免弯折和沾水。

⚠️ Alpha Model 提供的丰富 PE 蚀刻件（如方向盘、换挡拨片等）极易弯折，拆卸时务必小心。

💡 Builder's Tip

开箱时把所有零件按 R 编号分装到小盒子里，后面查找会节省大量时间。AlphaModel 提供的丰富碳纤维水贴纸（方向盘+换挡拨片+中控台+仪表台等）在套件中已经预裁切好。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the unboxing & parts inspection phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

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From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 3: Painting Process: Primer → Base → Clear

This chapter covers the painting process: primer → base → clear phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 5 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Two-component epoxy primer for resin

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

Topic 3. Sealing micro-porosity, enhancing adhesion

Topic 4. 24h curing at 25°C

Topic 5. Factory-matched base coat application

Topic 6. 3-4 thin overlapping layers

Topic 7. 45° spray angle for curved surfaces

Topic 8. 48h drying before clear coat

Topic 9. High-solids clear coat: mist coat + wet coat

Topic 10. 72h full cure for durable finish

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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。

⚠️ 主色分层喷涂时每层之间间隔 10 分钟让溶剂挥发，比长时间等待更高效。

💡 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。主色分层喷涂时每层之间间隔 10 分钟让溶剂挥发，比长时间等待更高效。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the painting process: primer → base → clear phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

Thanks,
Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 4: Decals & Carbon Fiber Application

This chapter covers the decals & carbon fiber application phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 6 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Carbon fiber decal application

Topic 2. Decal softener use

Topic 3. Working decals into panel lines

Topic 4. Heat application technique

Topic 5. Clear coat sealing after decals

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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 application phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

Thanks,
Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 5: Interior Detailing Part 1

This chapter covers the interior detailing part 1 phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 7 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Interior color separation

Topic 2. Color-coding seats, dashboard, console

Topic 3. Carbon fiber interior trim

Topic 4. Alcantara-style surface treatment

Topic 5. PE seat belt hardware

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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 part 1 phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

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📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

Thanks,
Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 6: Interior Detailing Part 2

This chapter covers the interior detailing part 2 phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 8 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Door panel color separation

Topic 2. Carbon fiber door card

Topic 3. Speaker grille detailing

Topic 4. Door handle PE installation

Topic 5. Interior tub final assembly

Topic 6. Fit and gap check before mounting into body

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⚠️ Important Notes & Warnings

⚠️ 门板上的碳纤维贴附后一定要等完全干才能合件，否则易起皱。

⚠️ 内饰总成最后再装到车壳，提前装入会卡住其他工序。

💡 Builder's Tip

门板和内饰总成最后再装配，提前装入车壳会卡住涂装工具。

Chapter Summary

This chapter covers the interior detailing part 2 phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

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Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 7: Wheels & Final Body Details

This chapter covers the wheels & final body details phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 9-10 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Wheel hub silver painting

Topic 2. Tire sidewall detailing

Topic 3. Brake caliper decal application

Topic 4. Headlight clear lens installation

Topic 5. Front grille PE mesh

Topic 6. Rear wing assembly

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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 格栅安装时不要用太多胶水，否则会渗出影响外观。

💡 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 wheels & final body details phase of building the Aston Martin DB12 (AM02-0078).

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

Thanks,
Orange Peel Little

From Box to Beauty

A Aston Martin DB12 Build — Chapter 8: Polishing, Final Assembly & Showcase

This final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin DB12 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

1/24 scale · AM02-0078 · Pages Page 11-16 · By Orange Peel Little

What We'll Cover in This Chapter:

Topic 1. Rough grinding with Tamiya Coarse Polishing Paste

Topic 2. Pre-grinding preparation

Topic 3. Mirror polishing progressive steps

Topic 4. Final assembly preparation

Topic 5. Mounting body on chassis

Topic 6. Wheel and detail installation

Topic 7. Final showcase presentation

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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 final chapter brings together everything we've built — the Aston Martin DB12 comes together as a showcase-ready scale model.

Related Build Guides in the Series

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0086 Aston Martin ONE-77 (By Orange Peel Little)

📚 Build Guide — AM02-0090 Aston Martin DBX 707 AMR23 (By M-model design)

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Orange Peel Little