Cool Hand Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 So I collected/purchased the magazine parts for near on two years and had it all stored away waiting for the last issue. Well that was over two years ago. Now its all taking up valuable space in the hobby room. So I need to get it built and thought do a wip thread to share something different and hopefully keep me motivated. Wont be straying from far the instructions and what's provided. Just some paint detail and maybe some small added details. Dont want to get carried away, just get it built. Im sure most are aware of what this is and have seen it before, so il just show a pic of what issue im working from and pic's of progress as it gets built. Over view of all the parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 3, 2021 Author Share Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) Issue 1 has the lower grille which il paint matt black. And the main grill is in issue 4 Issue 4 parts. So got both grille's out of each issue. Gave them a quick scuff with some sanding sponge. And etched primed. Edited October 5, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyser Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 What scale? 1/12? Looks huge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 1/8 scale. Here is a comparison to 1/25 body 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Issue 1 complete, with added grille from issue 4. Used decanted Tamiya TS-6 Matt black on the grille's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 I've always been curious about the quality and construction of these serial mail-order kits. I'll definitely be following along. What you've done so far looks great. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted October 5, 2021 Share Posted October 5, 2021 1 hour ago, David G. said: I've always been curious about the quality and construction of these serial mail-order kits. I'll definitely be following along. What you've done so far looks great. David G. There is a post on this forum of Mr. obsessive and he describes all the good aspects of this kit and what he improved or corrected along the way. One thing for sure it is a heavy model when completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilrathy10 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 That is going to be quite impressive once built... I'll be watching this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) On 10/5/2021 at 9:11 PM, David G. said: I've always been curious about the quality and construction of these serial mail-order kits. I'll definitely be following along. What you've done so far looks great. David G. At the moment I can only say the quality of the parts is very good and I did thoroughly inspect all after getting each issue. I guess fitment and construction will be determined along the way of the build. On 10/5/2021 at 11:13 PM, vamach1 said: There is a post on this forum of Mr. obsessive and he describes all the good aspects of this kit and what he improved or corrected along the way. One thing for sure it is a heavy model when completed. Yeah followed Bill Geary's build and will be using some of the things I learnt from his wip thread. Yep its going to very weighty for sure. 10 hours ago, kilrathy10 said: That is going to be quite impressive once built... I'll be watching this one... Going to be a monster compared to everything else ive built. Edited October 6, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 6, 2021 Author Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) Issue 2 Issue 2 parts After seeing Mr Obsessive's build , I liked what he did with wheels to make them look more like the 1:1's. So I thought id use the spare wheel to practice on before doing the 4 roller's. That way if I mess up and it dont work I can hide it in the boot/trunk. So dug out the parts from issue 64 which is the spare wheel. Dunked the wheel in some GP thinners, to strip the paint. Worked a treat and was easily removed. Then used a steelo pad to clean it up to this stage. Next will give it a polish. Edited October 6, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Polished with some Autosol Comparison so far. Dug out the all the rims and removed the valves as it will make polishing easier and will scratch build some new better detailed valves. Drilled 1.5mm holes for replacement valves to locate into, all 4 are currently in the GP thinners overnight and will be stripped and cleaned tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 All polished ready for a coat clear lacquer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 So finally after a bit of messing around got the wheels done. Applied some of this clear lacquer after washing the polished rims. Made a masking shield. For blacked out area's used this acrylic primer as it was the just the right sheen. And main reason was to easily remove the excess and not effect the clear coat. Read that the tyre's were difficult to put on the rim, 100% agree it was quite a challenge. Also flat spotted the four rollers. Building at this rate its going to probably take me another two years to complete LOL! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 (edited) Nice build and nice touches to improve on a good kit! These kits looks good, and they are realy huge! Edited December 29, 2021 by Mattilacken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geno Posted December 29, 2021 Share Posted December 29, 2021 Luke, you are knockin' it outta the park so far. I can't wait to see this one dome. Absolutely amazing.😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 Love the detailed wheels. Following. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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