Evil Appetite
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That occurred to me a while ago. I’ll take a look when i get back home. If it doesn’t look any better I’ll warm it up with a hair dryer a little bit then let it cool off. See how it looks after the chassis is removed.
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Is this warped? There’s a slight curve as you can see but I’m not sure if that’s how it’s supposed to be
edit; here is a slightly better picture
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So I've been out of building for a few years. I just found out that Testors has discontinued ther Metalizers! Thats so stupid. Anyway, is there an alternative to the Metalizers? Aside from Alclad that is.
Mike
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Thats just wicked. Your builds never cease to impress. Question though. You don't have to answer but I've been dying to know for years. When it's all completed, how much money have you spent on the aluminum and after market details.
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It didnt come tearing out of there, but i probably would have lost it had i not used the bag.
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5 minutes ago, NOBLNG said:
I haven’t taken mine apart, but if you are worried about it, try this. Once you have cracked the screw (A-23A) loose, put the airbrush and your hand onto a clear plastic bag (like a bread bag?) and secure it around your wrist with a rubber band. Then unscrew it completely and if it gets away it will stay inside the bag. Good luck.
Sound silly but hell I'm gonna do it anyway! Thanks! I'll let ya know how it works out!
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My plunger has jammed. I haven't used it in a few years. So i'm going to disassemble it and clean it out. Maybe use a little needle juice on it. The question I have for anyone who's done this before is this. Part A-23A is holding back a spring. Is there so much tension on this little thing that it'll go shooting across the room? I'm a little hesitant because of this. lol I haven't touched anything model related ina few years, so i'm a little gun shy i guess
Mike
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...tires for the Revell 57 Chevy Pro Mod SB series? I moved 4 or so years ago and I'm just now getting back into it. Seems I've misplaced those tires. Or sold them when I sold 95% of my hobby. If anyone has a set of front and back I'd appreciate it. However you'd like to complete the transaction is up to you. I've never bought or sold online before.
--- Mike
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Beautiful. Fantastic work as usual! \m/
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I love my touch n flow...until i found this.
https://www.greathobbies.com/productinfo/?prod_id=DXMAC11
I find it works a little better than the touch n flow.
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Have you found that chassis how to? It's by Thumper. I have it on my computer somewhere if you still need it
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Also dont pull the tape off vertically...pull it back on itself, more or less parallel to the body.
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The issue with the engines is the mating edge on part 2 is narrower at the front than it is at the rear. I'd rather replace it than work it and make it fit.
--- Mike
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I just started building these kits, and noticed an issue with both engines. Does anyone know where I can get aftermarket engine replacements for these 2 kits?
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Looks great!
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Nice build! \m/
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i LOVE IT! I've always loved the look of Hot Wheels cars...especially the rims. You've nailed the look!
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Thats too bad. I may be wrong, but they hobby seems to be as strong as it ever was, retailers are just not carrying the products any more. Our LHS closed down a few years ago after the owner had a heart attack. His son didnt want to keep the store open, he said it's a dead hobby. Meanwhile there were always customers and i know it was making money. A few months ago an RC shop opened up, they carry models but their prices start at $50 for a kit. At those prices, I'll be shopping online more.
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Wait..Michaels isnt going to be selling kits any more?
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8 hours ago, peteski said:
True, but when you do get one you can find thousand uses for your hobby, and another thousand uses for your household projects. For example you can scratch-build lots of round shapes for your car models. Lathes are not just for drilling center holes.
I've always wanted to make my own aluminum rims.hmm
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17 hours ago, BigTallDad said:
A scaled down version (fewer pieces of tube) also works well for drilling distributor nipples. The holes for the wires are always centered.
Like the picture above, nestling lengths of styrene or aluminum rod would probably be the best way to do it. Any idea of the size from smallest to largest I'd need to achieve this?
If my LHS was still open all I'd have to do is take a walk down there and slide the smallest piece of rod into the next size and so on. But these days I have to order online, and since I'm bad with sizes that are displayed with the numbers on the right hand size of the decimal point I'll need a little guidance. It may save me from ordering a bunch of stock I just dont need.
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17 hours ago, Pete J. said:
It was said in jest and I know that there are only a few of us with the budget for such things. However, it still remains the best option for center drilling. I can and have drilled our pieces with a #80 wire gage drill bit with walls as thin as .003" . I will also say that once you have a lathe, you find all kinds of handy things to do with it. I use mine frequently for repairs around the house and on cars. Very handy tool.
It's ok, I was genuinely amused. Spending all that money just to drill a hole in a .75 cent piece of styrene
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15 minutes ago, Kit Basher said:
Took me a while to find this, but it might work for you:
BTW...I love your Sig. Hilarious!
Harry Canyon's cab
in WIP: Model Cars
Posted
Looks awesome
“ my name is harry canyon. I drive a cab. “
” hey you free?”
” Ya get in”
” where to pal”
” the UN building “
” UN building what a joke. They turned it into low rent housing. “
” ok sucker hand over your cash. Now!”
zzzzzzzzzppppppp
* screams in agonizing pain “
sigh “ stupid asshole, nobody touches harry canyon unless I want them to “
I was 13 when i saw that first time in 81. Never saw cartoon sex before that movie. lol I’ve watched it literally 1000s of times since. Owned it on every format it’s been released on. I know every single line. It’s my favourite movie ever.
Excellent choice for a build 🤘