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I have not seen any. You can contact Ed Cervo at islandcollectibles.net or Kevin at StradaSports.com If it exists, they should know about it and can get it for you. Thanks,
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After reading this, since I'm in Chicago this week, I went to Venture Hobbies and they have it! I bought one and opened it at the hotel room. WHAT A GREAT KIT! Thanks Randy for letting us know it was out. I actually think I may get more than one.......... Thanks,
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No. What you describe is a mold line. You need to sand them down to get them to disappear. A sink mark is a place where the material didn't fill the mold completely. In that case you need to fill or add material to it. Here is a picture of sink marks in wheels. The spokes are supposed to be smooth. Thanks,
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Simply multiply by the actual and divide by the new one. In this case 43/25... Edit: I started writing it and walked away. By the time I posted it Andy had already answered
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For a stuck cap I put it upside down and pour a very small amount of thinner under the cap lip. That softens some of the paint and makes it easier to open. Thanks,
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Resin Paint Question? Can Someone Help
ismaelg replied to 82notch's topic in Car Aftermarket / Resin / 3D Printed
As others have said, make sure it is squeaky clean. After cleaning it, I usually wet sand it with 1000 grit. I use Plastikote T-235 primer for resin bodies (and everything else for that matter) with great results, especially if you are using lacquers. HTH. Thanks, -
The Revell one is out! Hurray! Now I have a chance of building this car and finally set the AMT one on fire!!! WOHOO!!! Thanks,
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Very nice Marcos! Darn it! Now I want to do one Thanks,
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Nice build! You can get the later steering wheel from the Z06 and send me the rest of the kit
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If an Enzo runs in IMSA ALMS it would be in GT1 category like the MC12 that ran in Atlanta, which is based on the Enzo. GTS would be the older category 2005 and before. So those are C6R decals. (The show car still had GTS decals on it) Also the ALMS logo changed for 2006/2007. That's a 2005 ALMS logo. But don't get me wrong, it looks GREAT! Thanks,
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Model. An IMSA spec antenna that long would be VHF which is thinner. UHF would be that thick but way much shorter. If it's real, that's either a special lower freq antenna (maybe for testing or telemetry tests) or a non working show unit. Thanks,
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That's a cool build. I love the trunk hinges! Thanks,
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I hereby declare myself officially crazy: Yes, the sway bar has a kink. It WILL be addressed. Prototype done, at least 3 more to go... Thanks,
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Congratulations Lee! After all you have been through in the last 2 years, from Afghanistan to the poor paying job, I'm really glad things are looking better now and the future is brighter. And by the way, THANKS for serving the country. Thanks,
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I have used masking tape as well as other materials, but now I use 3M surgical tape. I got an almost empty roll from a Doctor at the E.R. It handles like regular masking tape but it has a nice slight texture to it. Thanks,
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I Got My First Builds As A Kid!!!
ismaelg replied to Mike's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
WOW! Those are so cool to look at! Even if not mine, they bring a lot of memories! Especially that Chevy Bison truck. Somewhere, I must still have parts left from the one I built. Would you be interested if I find them? Thanks, -
Hi, Like Mike said, I paint them separately and attach them at the end. Usually that's the last thing I put on a model. If there is enough contact surface I scrape a bit of paint off at the contact point and glue them in place. If not, I drill a small hole in both the mirror and the door or pillar and use a small wire as a dowel. Of course you want to do the drilling and test fitting before painting. Another alternative is using white glue. The joint will be weak and it can be easily knocked down, but it's safer than superglue or plastic cement on painted surfaces. HTH. Thanks,
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Finished: 1956 Porsche 356 1500gs Carrera Speedster
ismaelg replied to The Creative Explorer's topic in Model Cars
Very nice model of an early Porsche. Those cars laid the foundation for them to become an automotive powerhouse in the world. Thanks, -
Ferrari F40 Competizione Monte Shell
ismaelg replied to The Creative Explorer's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Looking good so far! The F40 is one of my favorite Ferraris. I have one patiently waiting its turn at the bench. Thanks, -
Cool project. I hope you find the clear sprue. On another note, was it you that was doing a Kraco Indy car? If so, was that ever finished? Thanks,
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machined and plastic 3 piece shifter Thanks,
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Model Cars Opinion Poll
ismaelg replied to Jairus's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
What I like the most is the personal touch. I mean, what other mag can you say you have met the editor and graphics artist and consider them your friends? That creates a sense of "ownership". Whatever you do I know it will be carefully thought and from the heart. One possible change for the G&J section is to change it to "Ask the experts" so others can chip in on the answers. Something I would address is not the content itself, but the distribution model (pun intended) both retail and subscription. Mail the subscriber's copies first. Get it out to the masses! Get it to big stores like Borders, Barnes and Noble, WalMarts, Airport news stands etc. Write to your congressman! ehh no, not that one. I'm amazed that even some Hobby Shops I visit on my trips don't even know about it. Let's spread the word! That is not a job for the editor alone, we are all responsible for that. Thanks, -
Very cool! I built the same model in the same colors back in the day! There are still parts of it laying around somewhere..... Thanks,
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Very nice execution of a not so popular subject. Love the color. I didn't know the engine was VW. Did the 2.2 also evolved fom the VW 1.7? Thanks,
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Cool racer! That body kit really transforms the GT3 into a mean racer. Thanks,