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here's my 88" all original even the 62k miles on the 305 chevy. The caravan is for the girls (one jus celebrated her 3 month birthday)
and the chevy's for the boys . Also i dont break the law im only parked their for the roofers tearing off next door( i moved it that same night) HA HA Keep on with the keepin onpeace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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Ajulia,
Bill is correct and furthermore there are some details do not reduce well at all! There are tiny details on cars that would virtually disappear when reduced to 1/25th. So we usually will "fake" it by giving the illusion that all the details are present. For instance, the coil usually has two wires screwed to the top along with the thick power wire to the distributor. Very few modelers will bother adding those wires because they would be about as thin as a human hair in all reality.
Yes, I started on the Martini-Porsche! Cleaned and sanded the body, mounted it on the chassis and vacuum formed an interior yesterday. Today I hope to prime and get a coat of silver on it so it can cure for a few days before decaling.
Actually building three of those cars by the way! Besides the Porsche there is also a 1970 Ferrari 512S Coda Lunga and a Ford GT40 MkII at the same time!
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Hello! jus wanted to write back and say thanks for replying.( im soaking this all up). Also im sure youll post the latest projects. im curious because i havent seen alot of formula builds. I want to complete my ferrari collection i have on my bench which includes the F430 (2) and an Enzo. trying to get a hold of any 60'- 69' model to complete it. Then my formula collection will begin.Well I will mos-def keep in touch.
Also must have been all the noise outside but vacuum formed the interior... HOW....
HaHa no really peace
AJulia
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I'm not sure what I was seeing other either 'cept to say that might be more suited for a heater hose or something NOT spark plug wires.
As Bill mentioned, Detail Master wiring is great, but in case you can't find it where you are..............go to an electronics shop and look for wiring wrapped on a spool. They come in various colors and sizes but I like to go for basic black in my replica stock builds.
Barring that, if your local hobby shop is a good one that can order things, you can buy wiring that is already wired into the distributor. All you need to do is drill the holes in your engine block with a pin vise and wire away!
Here are pics of some of the work that I've done to give you an idea of the size of wire and whatnot you would need for a scale appearance.................
You can see some of the various sizes I use for vacuum, heater, and ignition wires, etc...............I mostly eyeball what "looks" right for my builds, scale appearance is what I count on most, not always the exact size for everything.
Hope this helps!
Hello! I jus wanted to say thanks for replying and the in-depth feedback. This has proven to be very useful information. You have an excellent collection and would enjoy seeing more in the future. will mos-def keep in touch
peace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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THIS IT IS OF MY SON
I have to agree this is a very clean build-up mos-def. Im feelin the detail on the front signals
ive been lookin for this model are those your choice of rims and are they 19''(very nice )peace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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jairus i think that was back east for "thanks for the tips now if you can give me some advice on wiring..."
so ajulia, im not sure what i am seeing in that photo but it looks like the wire youre thinking about using for wiring, what, spark plugs? if so and if youre talking about 1:24 or 1:25 scale, those look way too big. dig into that dell (hey good thinking on that one!) and look around for some thinner wires or go to your hobby shop and get detail master ignition wires in the color you want. but you should be able to find something in that computer to use,
remember, and i dont mean to be too elementary, but in 1:24 scale everything should be 1/24 size of real life. a spark plug wire in real life is what, about 1/4 inch so the wire you need is 1/24 of 1/4 and my head already hurts...point is, you shouldnt even be able to see it in a photo like you posted.
anyway hope that helps and keep on buildin!
Mornin Jus wanted to write back and say thanx for the 411. you nailed on the nose for me and no it wasnt elementary. I checked the engine and tranny work on your post and thats pretty much what Im leanin to.
O the dell had a wire that looked pretty good for the positive wire you can use on a build for the battery. will mos def keep in touch.
peace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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Must been the rare air in Oregon... but what?
Mornin' my bad about that im pretty much trying to ask wht JBWelda wrote.
Also this site rock 's So that means u rock I was also curious to know if you started on that formula car u ask about the spray job. Im askin cause ive never seen that before well Ill holla back soon
peace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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Whats up everyone
Jus wanted to drop in and ask for opinions suggestions or any replies concerning. This is my first build that i will begin this particular part of a build. First I have to say thanks to all posts showing all their different styles, designs and fabs. I would not have gotten this extreme with my cars if it hadnt been for this site. I have a 70' Chevelle and the engine is so beefy that adding the detail would jus rock the house. It would mean alot because its for my brother. i posted a couple shots showing the spark plug cables and my question was if the wiring im using is to thick of a wire. Here were my materials
- Guitar hero cable had a short so i used the inside wiring ( Had to buy a new one!!!!..........FAST
- Power supply zapped out in an old DELL opened it and used the wire jackets.
Im going to have to send a new post to show the wire with the engine to give an idea of it all because i dont have that much attachment space.
Its been real everybody will keep in touch
Peace
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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wow! thats what im talkin i have one of these on my bench minus many of parts. i was going to discard the project but what the heck' im very interested in showing more detail to the engine due to the fact i dont have the hood ? would you let the job go or keep goin. I appreciate any help and will mos-def keep in touch.
AJulia knu_lanz@yahoo.com
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Im probably so late seeing this however this has to be the baddest scale scene i had ever seen or could imagine my hats off and great job.
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Looks like you did a great job on it!..I think is the first "built" one of these I've seen posted
Whatz up Thanx for showing support i also see the car you selected for pic im having trouble finding that model i usually run into the roadster. i will mos def keep in touch thanx again
aj
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Wow, a totally clean looking build. I'll take that over super detailed any day. Very nice.
what'z up! Thanx for showin support Im gonna hit everybody back with a message and then start checkin everyones spotlights so i will mos-def keep in touch. peace and thanx again
aj
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Your pics, arent showing up.
Welcome!!
Whats' up! sorry about that im just getting the tuning up part. When i started they really werent on the computer much. So this is just blowin my mind. anyway this site threw my motivation sky high. theres some bad cars out there well enjoy the pics hopefully their posted now peace.
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my last car was a 59' chevy impala (gold w white top). That was when i was 18 yrs old. im now 31 and the feelings came right back out. My brother gave me the shelby in a half torn box and im missing parts. If not obvious". Enough of that. I just wanted to say being a newbie it feels great again and with the support everyone throws down in these forums its whatz up. I hope to hear about the shelby so please help out in any way. Im a visual artist and have been since elementary. Long ways of critique. thanx and i hope you enjoy the matching exterior and interior as much as i did. I didnt want to go stock since its been some time throwin down.
Peace,
AJulia
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my last car was a 59' chevy impala (gold w white top). That was when i was 18 yrs old. im now 31 and the feelings came right back out. My brother gave me the shelby in a half torn box and im missing parts. If not obvious". Enough of that. I just wanted to say being a newbie it feels great again and with the support everyone throws down in these forums its whatz up. I hope to hear about the shelby so please help out in any way. Im a visual artist and have been since elementary. Long ways of critique. thanx and i hope you enjoy the matching exterior and interior as much as i did. I didnt want to go stock since its been some time throwin down.
Peace,
AJulia
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whats up, i recently went to a antique co-op store where i live and i bought this same riviera. i havent opened the box yet but for a month ive aching to get at her because of the long body. i jus hope it comes out as clean as this one. nice
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I just joined today after extensive researching in forums this has been the best one. Thanx for the advise. well you sent it to Chris on recessing the grill of the ambulance and i have to say i thought about but never tried the fl. blk. instead i would use a scalpel and go to work on my chrome fittings for hours. thanx a mill again
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Really nice job, Chris!
I have just a bit of constructive criticism to offer ... as Harry mentioned regarding your other ambulance, it would really add to the realism of your model if you'd black-wash the grill. It's very easy to do; just thin some Testors Arcyl flat black paint, brush it on and let it flow into the recessed ares of the grill. Use a paper towel to carefully blot the paint away from the high spots until you get the look you want. You'll be amazed at the difference!
Also, painting the headlights silver, then coating them with a thin layer of either Testors Window Cement or 5-minute epoxy would improve their realism greatly.
Please don't take my comments the wrong way; as I said, I think you did an outstanding job on your model! I'm just trying to share with you a couple techniques you can use to make it (along with your future builds) look even better!
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looks like a very clean build cant wait to see the final product
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jus wanted to say those vette's show a great deal of fabrication most importantly he still lives on every time people see his work. i did not know him however had to been a great car enthu. hope to see more work thanx for showing
and the chevy's for the boys 
. Also i dont break the law im only parked their for the roofers tearing off next door( i moved it that same night) 
HaHa no really 
Looking For A Particular 60,s Mustang
in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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Evnin' folks! Its been some time since ive posted
however my 3 month old keeps me on the up and up. I writting because the in-laws were over for my 3year old's birthday. I had mentioned to my wife that i wanted to build her fathers teenage street roller which was a 66 chevelle ss (Chevelles are my fav). so i that kit. The reason why im posting is because my wife mother said she had a 60's mustang that the stock color was teal or turquoise and it was also a drop top. Since she told me ive been trying to figure it out. I DONT KNOW ! 
I would like to found out what model and if any comp. even makes the kit and have the kit ready for X-MAS.Thank you for taking the time and lookin".will mos-def keep in touch. 
Peace,
AJulia
knu_lanz@yahoo.com