jchrisf Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 Mark, this build reminds me of the Model Factory Hiro builds I'm seeing here only yours has even more detail and all scratch built. I'm amazed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 14, 2021 Author Share Posted September 14, 2021 (edited) I made all the switches, more machined aluminum, and got them installed… I haven't decided if I'll add the labels I made for them yet. Edited September 14, 2021 by Scale-Master 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 19, 2021 Author Share Posted September 19, 2021 The painted wheels needed one last machining action to remove the paint build up where the aluminum rims mate to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Finished scratch-built wheels with the kit provided tires installed. The rears have the ends of the axles installed; the front spindles will come later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 24, 2021 Author Share Posted September 24, 2021 I reworked one of the kit knock-offs and used it as a master and cast four new ones. Tamiya lacquers for the color, aluminum powder for the light shading to enhance the anodized effect. The rear axle ends are blackened brass and the front spindle ends are machined aluminum. This is the left rear and right front. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 25, 2021 Author Share Posted September 25, 2021 Fire extinguisher. Turned aluminum. This one has a domed bottom. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Surprised these awesome updates aren’t getting more replies (although I didn’t reply either…) Small machining question, Mark (from a complete noobie at turning parts) - for something like the fire extinguisher are you using a specially shaped cutting bit to make that nice curve (and the dome on the underside) or are you really good at knob-twiddling? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 6 hours ago, CabDriver said: Surprised these awesome updates aren’t getting more replies (although I didn’t reply either…) Small machining question, Mark (from a complete noobie at turning parts) - for something like the fire extinguisher are you using a specially shaped cutting bit to make that nice curve (and the dome on the underside) or are you really good at knob-twiddling? Mark always leaves my "speechless" with his incredible work. So that why I have nothing to says. LOL 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 The cast finish on the knockoffs …. Are you mixing the alu powder with the paint - if so are you doing anything special to clear your air-brush ??? nosey …. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absmiami Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Or are you painting , sprinkling on the powder, and painting again ??? really nosey … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 (edited) On 9/25/2021 at 9:45 PM, CabDriver said: Surprised these awesome updates aren’t getting more replies (although I didn’t reply either…) Small machining question, Mark (from a complete noobie at turning parts) - for something like the fire extinguisher are you using a specially shaped cutting bit to make that nice curve (and the dome on the underside) or are you really good at knob-twiddling? No special cutting tools were used on this, it's more about getting the cutting angles where I want them. I was able to make it with what I had on hand and didn't even use a compound slide. Edited September 27, 2021 by Scale-Master 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 19 hours ago, absmiami said: The cast finish on the knockoffs …. Are you mixing the alu powder with the paint - if so are you doing anything special to clear your air-brush ??? nosey …. I just dry brush the powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 The trigger/handles were freehand machined and then hand carved for more detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 28, 2021 Author Share Posted September 28, 2021 Head, hose & horn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bytownshaker Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Truly remarkable build !!! Edgar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 The band and clip for the hose are made of tin. Red is LP-21 Italian Red. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 43 minutes ago, Scale-Master said: The band and clip for the hose are made of tin. Red is LP-21 Italian Red. Mark, how do you like the new LP paints? It looks like it went down pretty nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 minutes ago, Pete J. said: Mark, how do you like the new LP paints? It looks like it went down pretty nice! They are great Pete. And they brush well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 12 hours ago, Scale-Master said: They are great Pete. And they brush well too. Wow, a lacquer that brushes on? That is a surprise. What ratio do you use to thin it to blow it through an airbrush? Thanks for the information Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 10 hours ago, Pete J. said: Wow, a lacquer that brushes on? That is a surprise. What ratio do you use to thin it to blow it through an airbrush? Thanks for the information Mark. It's about the same as any other paint, but there is no exact ratio. Some colors want more/less reducer than others. You can thin them with hardware store thinner, but for the best flow and gloss the Tamiya brand is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 I drew up and printed a set of decals that match the real counterpart. Including the two different era and company certification tags. As well as the printing on both sides of the hose… Made the gauge too; yes there is a needle and an acrylic lens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete J. Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) 15 hours ago, Scale-Master said: It's about the same as any other paint, but there is no exact ratio. Some colors want more/less reducer than others. You can thin them with hardware store thinner, but for the best flow and gloss the Tamiya brand is the way to go. I had heard that Tamiya recommended starting with 1:1 straight out of the bottle but I have never seen anything directly from Tamiya to confirm that. Just thought you might have some other information. Edited October 1, 2021 by Pete J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 9 hours ago, Pete J. said: I had heard that Tamiya recommended starting with 1:1 straight out of the bottle but I have never seen anything directly from Tamiya to confirm that. Just thought you might have some other information. Most of the colors can be shot without reducing, but they cover so well it makes more sense to reduce and put a thinner layer down plus get more paint from the bottle at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 The last touches were the safety pin wound out of nickel wire and the safety wire wound from .007 fine insulated wire. Total parts count is at least a dozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschercr Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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