花火 Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) I just won the bid of a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T on yahoo japan. I just like the engine intake right above driver. Cost me about 5000 Japanese currentcy which about 300RMB, plus trans maybe together 500 RMB , but to a rare model it worth that much But the problem is, through so many years this model's decal is totally fade yellow. I did the search on ebay, about 500RMB one sheet of decal, and seems no other like studio27.. So...guess i have to scan it and PS it and print it... Edited March 13, 2016 by 花火 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CometMan Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Picked this up at the 1:1 car parts swap meet, box is a little damaged, but still sealed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Eh? Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 (edited) I just won the bid of a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T on yahoo japan. I just like the engine intake right above driver. Cost me about 5000 Japanese currentcy which about 300RMB, plus trans maybe together 500 RMB , but to a rare model it worth that much But the problem is, through so many years this model's decal is totally fade yellow. I did the search on ebay, about 500RMB one sheet of decal, and seems no other like studio27.. So...guess i have to scan it and PS it and print it... Nie, IndyCals sells high quality replacements for almost all Tamiya F-1 cars. About 125 RMB plus shipping. :-) http://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/75ferrari312t.html Edited March 13, 2016 by Bill Eh? more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Yes Kevin this high gloss clear works well over the lacquer paint. I don't always use it but I have several times without any issues. It does however take a longer time to dry. The paint in the photo was bought for a different project and not this Ford. I'm like yourself, I may buy ten different items at once, but they may or may not be related to any one specific project. I guess I was more curious why you'd use clear enamel over lacquer, instead of lacquer, but you answered that question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
935k3 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) I just won the bid of a Tamiya 1/12 Ferrari 312T on yahoo japan. I just like the engine intake right above driver. Cost me about 5000 Japanese currentcy which about 300RMB, plus trans maybe together 500 RMB , but to a rare model it worth that much But the problem is, through so many years this model's decal is totally fade yellow. I did the search on ebay, about 500RMB one sheet of decal, and seems no other like studio27.. So...guess i have to scan it and PS it and print it... Try this link for new good quality decals http://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/75ferrari312t.html Edited March 14, 2016 by 935k3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I'm headed to Hobby Lobby Saturday, so hopefully I'll be adding something new to the stash then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 (edited) Nie, IndyCals sells high quality replacements for almost all Tamiya F-1 cars. About 125 RMB plus shipping. :-) http://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/75ferrari312t.html thank you Bill！！ Edited March 14, 2016 by 花火 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
花火 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Try this link for new good quality decals http://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/75ferrari312t.html thank you sir！！ and I love 935K3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Junkman Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Went to NNL West yesterday. Couldn't find a C-6R Corvette kit or any interesting resin bodies BUT I'm OK with what I did get. A Revell '98 Saleen Mustang kit to use with the resin Saleen coupe body I have had for a while. It has a short-shot tire but with a bit of strategic placement it should be useful. ($5). Photo-etch sheet for the Tamiya Turbo Capri (impulse purchase). Aoshima Mclaren F1-GTR that I've seen for $60 and up ($40). And for once I won a door prize. Unopened Monogram 94-95 Nascar Thunderbird. The decals are uninteresting but the parts may be useful for other kits. And the price was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 I have used krylon paint before with no issues which is why I didn't test it first. I just sprayed it on the bare styrene. Within a minute or so it reacted badly with the plastic. It crazed it like the paint was too hot for the plastic. I was surprised and may have said a few bad words. Maybe I got a bad can. This was a couple of years ago.No you did not say anything wrong but I am curious what might have happened. Not your fault, had to be the paint... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XJ6 Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 The Meng Kit of Truck will build stock comes with option of chrome roll bar kit has P/E parts The Benz 500 will make a nice shelf model ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Got a couple of the things I ordered on ebay today. A die cast Cobra from the Czech Republic. Also a Johan S/Rambler kit. Kit is nice but hood scoop is glued on and trunk is also glued. Rest looks great. Not sure if I will build it or trade it. It was a 17.00 buy it now and I could not pass it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Forgot the model pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Got my first resin cast piece from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland. I ordered and received their 1/25 Hot Curl w/Surfboard & Hot Curl's New Best Friend Hot Spot!!For those who don't know, Hot Curl was caricature of a surfing dude from the early 1960's. A full size statue of him appeared on a famous surfing beach in San Deigo at the time. Much to the displeasure of the authorities. Some compromising was done, and Hot Curl got to stay on the beach until a storm took him out. He kind of got a cult following, and MPC decided to release a model of him with their first release of their '29 Ford Woody/Pickup kit in the mid 60's. This kit has been released several times over the years. The last time as an AMT kit about ten years ago. But, never again with Hot Curl.Well, I wanted a Hot Curl. And someone here told me that Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland made a resin copy. So I got a hold of them a ordered one. For my money I got very nice, clean resin model of Hot Curl, his surf board, and a dog they call Hot Spot. 13 pieces in all. Hot Curl includes a spring to place in his body on top of his legs. So he can wiggle.All in all, very kool! And I'm very happy! The casting is good. The price was right. And shipping was fast. What more can one ask for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 How about a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Yes, a pic would be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Sorry guys. I have no way of posting pictures here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 I'm really doing a sterling job downsizing my plastic kit collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Oooo TR3...Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 It's lovely, honest.I'll do a review on that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclescott58 Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 This afternoon I got the Monogram Paddy Wagon w/figures. They state one figure is Sean Fogerty. And The other Patrick O'Reilly. What they don't say, is which figure is Fogerty and which one is O'Reilly. Does anybody out their know? Which is which? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Mail man dropped this off today! It's a mixture of newer & vintage parts from the original annual & the "USA Oldies" kits. I bought it mostly because it included the up-top. Got it fairly cheap anyway. The chrome is all from the newer kit which means it won't need re-chroming, so this one may jump the line a bit & get built soon. I already have colors & engine picked out. It will be "Luminous Brown" with a black top, the cross ram 413 wedge engine from the AMT '49 Merc kit, and a set of Torq Thrust wheels. Not completely stock, but not too far off. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Mail man dropped this off today! It's a mixture of newer & vintage parts from the original annual & the "USA Oldies" kits. I bought it mostly because it included the up-top. Got it fairly cheap anyway. The chrome is all from the newer kit which means it won't need re-chroming, so this one may jump the line a bit & get built soon. I already have colors & engine picked out. It will be "Luminous Brown" with a black top, the cross ram 413 wedge engine from the AMT '49 Merc kit, and a set of Torq Thrust wheels. Not completely stock, but not too far off. Steve COOL..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted March 17, 2016 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Got my first resin cast piece from Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland. I ordered and received their 1/25 Hot Curl w/Surfboard & Hot Curl's New Best Friend Hot Spot!! For those who don't know, Hot Curl was caricature of a surfing dude from the early 1960's. A full size statue of him appeared on a famous surfing beach in San Deigo at the time. Much to the displeasure of the authorities. Some compromising was done, and Hot Curl got to stay on the beach until a storm took him out. He kind of got a cult following, and MPC decided to release a model of him with their first release of their '29 Ford Woody/Pickup kit in the mid 60's. This kit has been released several times over the years. The last time as an AMT kit about ten years ago. But, never again with Hot Curl. Well, I wanted a Hot Curl. And someone here told me that Replicas & Miniatures of Maryland made a resin copy. So I got a hold of them a ordered one. For my money I got very nice, clean resin model of Hot Curl, his surf board, and a dog they call Hot Spot. 13 pieces in all. Hot Curl includes a spring to place in his body on top of his legs. So he can wiggle. All in all, very kool! And I'm very happy! The casting is good. The price was right. And shipping was fast. What more can one ask for? Hot Curl even has a page in Wiki. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Curl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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