Erik Smith

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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic GMC Chevy Rally Wheels    22 April

   Fireball Modelworks
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic otaki dodge challenger swat value    17 April

   One (looked to be in excellent condition) sold March 5th on eBay for $38 with two bidders. The kit's value is to Mopar and/or model kit collectors - as it is quite crude as far as details go. $18 dollars for a local sale is probably good. EBay has millions of shoppers - locally, you're probably looking at a few people. 
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic Best Citroen 2cv 1:24 kit?    3 March

   That's what I thought. 
   Here is the actual hood, if anybody is interested:
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   The other resin parts are Clarisse's body. The rear window block outs are actually styrene. 
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic Best Citroen 2cv 1:24 kit?    3 March

   Does the other Gunze Sangyo/Airfix kit have the earlier model resin parts like the Lupin III version?
   I have actually seen the The Castle of Cagliostro movie a number of times - the model is from that specific movie, I don't know if Clarisse was running from the Count in the 2CV in the series. The car is destroyed very quickly as it goes off a cliff. 
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic Tenn. State Trooper VW (Litter Bug)    26 February

   Yes!
    
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic Duplicolor Perfect Match Primer question?    23 February

   I've used both the scratch filler and sandable quite a bit. The scratch filler isn't really that thick - unless you spray it on really...thick. The scratch filler, however, in my experience, is not as "hot" as the sandable and does not ghost nearly as much as the sandable...but, I also have experienced some adhesion issues with the scratch filler. After priming, sanding, priming, painting, I have had masking tape peel paint - primer and all - when I used the scratch filler as a base. Could be random - but the sandable definitely does not peel. So the sandable is my go to. 
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic Datsun B210 Hatchback    23 February

   Doyusha has a few early 70s Nissan Sunny models, close...?
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   The Doyusha kits are pretty crude and, well, they suck...but, starting point I guess
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic What did you get rid off today?    22 February

   Funny - within the last year, I parted ways with almost this exact collection. No regrets. 
   
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   Erik Smith added a post in a topic HVLP Mini Spray Gun    16 February

   I thought HVLP was High VOLUME, Low Pressure?
   
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    Erik Smith added a post in a topic Recaster Alert    15 February

    Weird guy. Crook. He's selling recast Hobby Design turbos on one of Fireball Modelworks Holley carb bases! 
    I see a lot of resin garbage on eBay and wonder who buys it - and more interestingly, who leaves a favorable review?
    
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    Erik Smith added a topic in General    12 February

    Crystal Palace 1971 Saloon Race

    This race had a smile on my face the whole time - great little Escort fighting it out with a Camaro! 1.6 liters v 5.7  
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    The Camaro has a "winking turn indicator" on most of the race. 
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    Erik Smith added a post in a topic Calling All Units    12 February

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    Erik Smith added a post in a topic 1990 Nissan 580ZX    12 February

    Pretty cool. Looks like something from a movie or tv show. I like it. 
    
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    Erik Smith added a post in a topic CANNONBALL 2017    12 February

    That Supra kit looks pretty cool - be a great x-country run. 
    Still hacking on the Challenger wheels - the toy like spindle on the Pegasus wheel is too long, so I made a quick jig to cut the appropriate amount of material off and have each wheel with the same amount removed. 
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    then I just glued the separated ring back to the main wheel
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    I also managed to find a possible tire - from the Revell Porsche 918 (which look too thick on that car) - original Pegasus on left, Porsche 918 on right - ends up same height as original Challenger tire combo
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    Erik Smith added a post in a topic AMT's Horizon TC3- Loser from the past, out of box!    11 February

    The engraving and overall crispness of the AMT kit far better than the MPC dodge Omni. The MPC engine has more separate parts. I haven't actually built either one, just looked at the parts.