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1/35 Early Greyhound bus coming from Roden
peteski replied to Can-Con's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Thanks for the link. That looks like a nice little kit. Lots of parts! But I'm not sure how well it will sell here, being in a 1:35 (military) scale model. Automotive scale is 1:32. I'm also puzzled why they produced a model of civilian American bus in a military scale. Having said all that, I'm thinking of buying it when it becomes more widely available. I guess I could look on eBay, but I'm ticked off at eBay. -
And the academy award for best soundtrack goes to…
peteski replied to PowerPlant's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
What you are likely hearing is the "real" sound of the electric motors spinning, and the gears meshing. Kind of a higher frequency hum. It is a sound you don't expect to hear from an automobile. -
Threads like this WIP (featuring scratchbuilds like this) are the best feature of this forum. It is amazing to a decal artwork, and few flat pieces of styrene rapidly turning into a unique model, not ever offered as a kit. Awesome!
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I used the term "scale model" vs. just a "model" (along with explanation of what each is to me) to try to demonstrate the difference. It is not some official definition. The photos I posted very clearly show the difference. If you don't see the difference, then these is no point of me trying to explain it any further.
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CV19 Flat Black paint scarcity
peteski replied to 89AKurt's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
After 2 years of you-know-what, I expect shortages of pretty much any type of merchandise. If it is not meat, or toilet paper, it might as well be hobby or even regular paints. If it's not manufacturing shortages, it is problems with transportation. Take your pick. Even in the grocery stores, there are sill holes in the inventory. -
Airfix 1/16 Cobra 427
peteski replied to kpnuts's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I built the AMT version about 30 years ago. I don't recall anything specific about the kit. I think it was one of the first kits I ever entered in a model contrast. I built it and sold it to a gentleman who owned a real Cobra. I have few 4" x 6" photos if it (this was before digital cameras). I should scan them and post them someday. -
I also have a bit of a problem with LEGO "models". Sure, I can call them models, but they are not true "scale models". Due to the materials they use (plastic blocks), the are mere representation of the 1:1 object. Even the 1:200 scale Titanic is just rough representation of the ship in 1:200 scale. To me a scale model is an object that accurately represent some 1:1 scale item. The details, it surface appearance and colors should very closely resemble the 1:1 item. LEGO models have surface that looks like it is made from bricks, and many details are out of scale or not very accurate. It is just the nature of LEGO blocks. Compare the appearance of a LEGO model 1:200 Titanic with Trumpeter 1:200 scale model Titanic and decide for yourself. Yes both are models of Titanic, but that is where the similarity ends. However both types of models require skill and patience to complete. There is nothing wrong with a LEGO creation of someone is into LEGO hobby.
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I remember these trucks, with a garbage truck body, picking up our trash (back when I was a kid, living behind the Iron Curtain).
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People like that assclown could your a close encounter with a "clue bat"! Yes, it seems that every year drivers are becoming less and less courteous, and also seem to ignore traffic laws. It seems that it is all about them and how fast they can get to their destination. It is probably combination of true cluelessness, entitlement, playing with their smart devices while driving, or even fumbling with their very complicated touch-panel dashboard controls. Some of those dashes are a huge driving distraction when operating them while driving. So much for ergonomics. i It is all about how flashy and complicated the manufacturers can make them. Thanks you all for unleashing this rant from me. I feel better now (well, until the next time I get in my car and go anywhere).
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To have a wide variety of sizes (for things like gauges) I make my own punches by sharpening the ends of K&S Metals telescoping brass tubing I chuck a piece (that has a square-cut end) in a Dremel (or larger drill for larger diameter tubing) and using a file, file an edge while the tubing is spinning. I sometimes follow up with fine grit sandpaper to make the edge sharper. I then us them by hand on thin material like paper. I just place the tubing over the item I want to cut, then spin it with my fingers while also putting downward pressure on it. That results in clean cuts.
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Maybe something bad happened when they reshuffled tens of thousands of posts after reworking forum's categories? Oops!
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GM wrecker Snap kit
peteski replied to Vince66's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
They sure are! Smallest ones made! Footprint of 0.020" x 0.040". That scales out to 0.5" x 1" in 1:25 scale. A size of a typical small 1:1 automotive light bulb, like #194. Did you get them pre-wired, or will you solder your own wires? -
GM wrecker Snap kit
peteski replied to Vince66's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
You piqued my curiosity! Do you mean SMD 0201 or 0402? Back over 20 years ago I built the Revell Peterbuilt wrecker and I lit it up. At that time those tiny LEDs did not exist yet. I used tiny bulbs in the light bar, and built a circuit which sequentially ramped up and down their brightens to simulate rotation. Things are bit easier today. I hid the electronics in the wrecker body. -
GM wrecker Snap kit
peteski replied to Vince66's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I'll be watching this one. This kit seems to be priced pretty high on eBay. It will be nice to see one built. Doesn't that light bar have 4 rotating reflectors on each side? That will be quite feat to make them all rotating. Maybe you can simulate the rotation by having several LEDs cycling in sequence at each light bulb location. -
Thanks for the confirmation on the grease gun. I recall an old fashion "clicky" oiler mounted in the engine compartment of a V16 Cadillac from the '30s. Back then lots of things required frequent manual oiling. But what was the purpose of a grease gun in a Cobra? What was the driver supposed to grease "on the fly". Why not keep the grease gun in the garage to be used after riding the car?
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I was not berating Helmut's model. I think the model looks good. It wasn't even criticism - just a question. Plus, if I was posting photos of my model, I would welcome questions, or even constructive criticism. Not sure why it that is not "Kosher" here. Should we all only state "nice model" when someone posts their build, but we see something that we might like to get more info about? I'm glad that Helmut didn't think there was anything wrong with my question. Also thanks to you both for answering my questions.
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Very well done! That MB van is not something we see often featured on this American forum, but IMO quite welcome. Actually I didn't even know this model existed.
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I noticed someone tagged my earlier post with a "confused" tag. I wonder why? What is so confusing there? When I build a model, I try to make it as realistic looking as possible. Real car does not have a large number embossed on the inside of the engine cover, so I would have ground it off, just like I grind off other things that do not belong on a model (like the copyright text on many plastic model kit floors). I mostly hang around plastic model sections of this forum. Maybe with diecast metal models this is not usually done? I'm confused as to what the confusion is.
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Welcome to the forum Harry! Lets see some of your models. There are sections of the forum for pretty much any type of models.