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[Romell R]

I figured while im waiting on the trans kit id start painting some parts.

I was able to get the textured look of the vavle covers by spraying at about 16 inches away from the parts they were sprayed with Testors Itailian red.


these are the exhaust heat shields sprayed with a light coating of alclad pale burnt metal, i'll spray them once more to get em a lil darker...


And heres the tranny with a lil alclad white aluminum.....


I may be jumping the gun here so these colors may change. I hope you enjoyed.....

Edited by Romell R, 29 July 2012 - 05:43 PM.

[Romell R]

Looks like my trans kit is held up in customs so i busyed myself with a few small details , i made a engine stand, drilled some holes, removed some bolt heads painted a few parts...... heres what i have. i hope you enjoy




i made the header end pipes from steel rod all of this will get repainted later..


thanks for looking in......

[Interceptor]

I like what I see so far Rom. Nice and clean work.
Hope you get your transkit soon.

Mark

P.S. you might want to take a look here : http://modelbrouwers...9/#.UBMhdqPN6So
This guy has done the same build (I think) that you are planning. The language is Dutch, but if you need any help, I'll be glad to do my best to translate for you.

[Romell R]

Hey thanks Mark i'll check it out!!

[Romell R]

I like what I see so far Rom. Nice and clean work.
Hope you get your transkit soon.

Mark

P.S. you might want to take a look here : http://modelbrouwers...9/#.UBMhdqPN6So
This guy has done the same build (I think) that you are planning. The language is Dutch, but if you need any help, I'll be glad to do my best to translate for you.

Thanks mark I checked it out and ive actually seen this guys build before on an english site, i talk to him on another forum and he's provided me with some excellent wiring reference. thanks again buddy for the heads up!

[Roadkill2525]

Porcher, never heard of that brand. Anything like Pocher?

[Romell R]

Porcher, never heard of that brand. Anything like Pocher?

wow guess i did spell that wrong (didnt even realize i put that "r" there) thanks for pointing that out. i'll be sure to fix it.

[Romell R]

Ok so here's some pics of the paint stripped off a couple of the body parts hope you enjoy....


As you can see im not tottally done stripping but im on my way


i bought this to go on my display once the build is completed, its all metal and is has a bunch of tools for the drawers and stuff


Hopefully the trans kit will be here soon and we can get down to business....

Edited by Romell R, 31 July 2012 - 08:01 AM.

[Old Sprinter]

That's cool! A metal body, wow. This will be interesting to follow.

[Romell R]

Heres some pics of the stripped body oh and my bird "Sassy"








Sassy says hello!

Edited by Romell R, 13 August 2012 - 07:42 PM.

[Romell R]

I came home for lunch today to find my kit had finally arrived I breezed through it real fast and I must say I'm impressed. I don't have time to take pics right now but I'll take some as soon as i get home after work. Soo glad I only have a couple hours left.

[Romell R]

Ok so i'm home now and would like to share some pics of the trans kit with you....

It arrived in this beautiful wooden box just stuffed with all sorts of goodies


Only 200 of these kits were made and each one is numbered in series mine is # 147/200


I laid out the parts from the box on the floor and took this pic, keep in mind there are parts bags in the parts bags that i didnt take out.....


I got my kit for a very special price and Uli (the designer of the kit) even threw in some of his new fittings and hose clamps and such. he even told me if I need more to just let him know.


Just look at all this photo etch....


Well that's enough i have a few more pics but ill just save the rest for later.....I have a meeting tonight so I'll get started tomorrow after work (or maybe I'll burn the midnight oil tonight LOL!) thanks for viewing

[cobraman]

Wow ! I'm speachless.

[Foxer]

I'm getting more excited after seeing all those parts!

I see your bird came in white primer!

[Romell R]

I see your bird came in white primer!

I had to go take another look... now thats funny

[Romell R]

i just want to share a few detail pics these are of the motor and tranny with a lil added detail hope you enjoy!







see ya real soon....

[W-409]

Wow, that TransKit can't be very cheap, but it sure is worth it. Looking very good so far. You do always great work, and here's another build to enjoy.

[hvymtl]

Rommell that is one impressive and intimidating transkit . but with your skills you are gonna
blow it way outta the park.
will be keeping an eye on this tho it isn't my normal thing , Something about an F40 .....


Michael

[Mooneyzs]

Rom... Man this build is gonna be awesome. Looks like you are gonna have tons of fun with this transkit and all of the photo-Etch parts. She is gonna be a beauty. I am going to enjoy seeing this one come together. You are gonna knock it out of the park like the rest of your builds.

[vintagedragfan]

very nice Rom, let the fun begin!!