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what kind of land rover? absolutely everything is available for them. you could even build a brand new series one if you wanted
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not sure what i can build with 17 pe seat buckles but i'll start losing more varied parts to safe
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Fd100 backdated
stitchdup replied to stitchdup's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I decided the rear end needed something else so I'm using an amt parts pack bumper mounted upside down. the mesh area will be the rear lights. I think its maybe lincoln or mopar but i'm not sure. it had pretty big mold lines on the corners so i used them as a guide to chop them down. I'll be continuing the edge from the bumper across the fender which kinda lines up with the running boards. speaking of which, they're getting tuck n roll tops and extended just a hair to smooth them in to the rear fenders. if i can get the interior in with the body fully assembled i may even try molding them into the body too. i also found a left over 50 ford seat to t'n'r to backdate the seat. -
CA-glue-induced severe cracking of polystyrene
stitchdup replied to robdebie's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
is that the archiatectural sheets that have the outer skins shiny? its really bad for this happening and i suspect its due to the inner plastic being a different formula to the outer plastic. if it is these sheets your best option is to use them for mixing filler. the cracking will only spread and get worse. these sheets are meant to be used for flat pieces only. plastruct and evergreen sheets are made to bend but the archiatectural stuff isn't though its cheaper cost makes it tempting -
i build according to my mood at the time. mostly its heavily inspired by something else but rarely is it an actual car. the closest i get to recreating a car is probably box stock and even then i just go for colours i like. in the last few months i've probably built or in the process of building something from each decade since the 1920s (i think that might be the first time i've had to specify the century on that, lol)
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enjoying watching this come together. when i did my 50 i chopped the tops off the tyres to get it lowered
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enough time and an ape could type shakespeare was a recent scientific experiment
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What’s your favorite clear red paint?
stitchdup replied to Monty's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
i just think the humbrol matches older cars better. the old clear plastics weren't as crisp as modern clear plastic -
What would YOU like to see as a model
stitchdup replied to JeroenM3's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
you sent off on a dive Bill, this was a find you might like https://hymanltd.com/vehicles/6610-1951-crosley-lemans-race-car/ -
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stitchdup replied to stitchdup's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I finished up the hood vents this afternoon and then i added fins to the bed. I've done them oversize for now as i want to soften the edges and they wont stick out the back as much or be quite so pointed either. -
the lower item is wile e coyote's early attempts at shoe soles to aid in catching road runner
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What is the best to open
stitchdup replied to slusher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
i'd cut it fairly close then wrap some sandpaper around a tyre or tube to do the last wee bit. i'd probably have the chassis in place too so the body doesn't flex too much as it can alter th shape -
i'll see what i have, i know i have fies for distributors but i might not have a coil
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if you can find files for the items i would be happy to print again for you.
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What’s your favorite clear red paint?
stitchdup replied to Monty's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
also, the humbrol clears are not enamel, they are celulose paints -
What’s your favorite clear red paint?
stitchdup replied to Monty's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
i like the humbrol clears for older cars. their orange has that slight brown tinge like older lenses from the mid 70s back and the red is a little darker. for newer cars i like the tamiya clears. they just look more modern and less dirty -
3D printers - is it worth it?
stitchdup replied to customline's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
most of the slicer programs need at least an 8 gig processor to run. i have an 8 gig and it does the job but it can occaisonally hang so i should have gone bigger. if you can hold on until january you can get better deals than you would now as the computer is the most expensive part of printing -
i'm just going to pre emptively lock this before anybody gets bans. I've been a member long enough to see how it always goes. Please dont start any similar topics,
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Fd100 backdated
stitchdup replied to stitchdup's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
well the saw has been out and its not a foose now. i will do the other side of the hood once this side has set up some. i didn't want to do both sides so i can hopefully save the ford centre. the louvres are from the extra revell merc hood. -
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stitchdup posted a topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I have run out of superglue and i dont like to be without something to putter around with so i've pulled this onto the bench. The plan is swap some parts from the revell merc (wheels and engine) and use an amt parts pack for the front end changes. i might swap the seat for one from the monogram 36 coupe too as it looks more suited to the look i want -
Squarebody Wheels
stitchdup replied to Mike Slapattack's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
would you consider an 18 inch version to use your hubcaps? they seem to be fairly popular in the real world but they only seem to be in 20+ inch rims as prints. also the hot water trick works but on delicate parts its best after alcohol washing but before curing. you need hotter water than you would use for warped styrene. and if your rinsing in the sink, dont forget to put the plug in. i've lost many small parts down the drain -
spam is an original ingredient for spaghetti carbonara which may sound italian but was really made from us army rations in post war italy
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Fastback Pontiac- Concept 1965
stitchdup replied to Falcon Ranchero's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
its pretty cool looking, but leaning the c pillar forward would clean up the look. that one vertical line takes away from the flow of the body and makes it look slower -
theres a few files on cults. dnsvm might be a good designer to start with. they recently started some 70s mustang parts but there are other designers with them too, nahunal custom/detomaso47 would be another designer to look for. they do a lot of small detail parts for older body styles