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Working Rear Shocks and Driveshaft with articulated U-joints
ismaelg replied to Scale-Master's topic in WIP: Model Cars
AWESOME as usual. Question from a newbee to machining: How did you make the radius in the transition from narrow to wide? Any special trick? Thanks, -
Beautiful as a work of art and a sculpture. But, when it comes to not only as a beautiful car but also as one to be driven and kick everybody else's butt, you know where I lean to.... :wink: I've always had a soft spot for Ferraris and other exotics as well (Miura, Countach, Esprit, early Astons, Maseratis etc) in general from their beautiful design point of view. And then there is Porsche, which I love as well, but more for the driving and performance point of view than for design, which I like as well. Of course this is all a matter of personal taste. Your mileage may vary Thanks,
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How old are you??
ismaelg replied to KT EASTMAN's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
If I recall correctly, Hawai'i became the 50th state in 1959. JFK was elected in 1960. Gregg: I'd be very interested in such a book, since we have a similar situation... Thanks, -
Looking good! In my opinion the Modena is probably the most beautiful car design in history. Thanks,
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need help finding a color
ismaelg replied to gasman's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Hello, Here are some options from Cobra Colors: I think this one is close: Verde Scandale This is a Ferrari color Ferrari Verde Chiaro These are all Lamborghini colors Verde Miura Metallic Verde Miura Verde Ithaca Pearl Verde Aries I think you can get close enough with these options. Contact Leon from Cobra Colors. He can help you get either the correct formula or as close as possible. Hope this helps. By the way, I'm working on a Monogram 308 GTB as well. Mine will be California Azzurro Metalic. (Light blue) Thanks, -
What I have on the bench. Same pics as on HHMB yesterday.
ismaelg replied to Terry Love's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That Lola is beautiful. I'd love to get my hands into a Ferrari 330P3 or P4... Thanks, -
Va muy bien... Yo monte ese carro hace como 25 años. Me gustaria hacerlo de nuevo algun dia.... :wink: Saludos,
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Hello, Although I've heard about this for a long time, it was not until recently I got interested in doing this. Steve and Peter both inspired me to try it. This is the Monogram simple but good looking Ferrari 308 GTB. No, Magnum's car was a GTS. I was afraid about this emblem because it is not available in photoetch (as far as I know). I foiled it, trimmed it as close as possible and applied primer. Then polished the primer away. It needs at least one more coat of primer but you get the idea. By the way, this car will be California Azzurro Metallic (light blue) Thanks,
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Hello, My elbow hurts. Can I stop polishing now? This is as good as it will get. But it will probably get one final wax job after all body details are done, maybe after final assembly. Something I've learned from previous builds is to remove residue as much as possible, because it is hard to remove afterwards. Hope you like it. Thanks,
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Lamborghini question
ismaelg replied to Tuffy's Garage's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Depending on what information you already have, I'd search current kits in HLJ and model express. From there I'd check eBay for a few days / weeks. That should give you a heads up of most of them. These are also good sources for boxart as well. Hope this helps. Thanks, -
Finally finished - Chevelle Z/28 wagon
ismaelg replied to CarModDave's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Very nice! That color scheme is a natural. -
Simon, Silver is to german cars like red to italian cars... a natural! Se ve bien........ Te llamo... Thanks, Ismael
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(Nearly) Completed 1962 Willys Jeep PU replica
ismaelg replied to Zoom Zoom's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Very nice! Love the accesories in the back. That rake is different to the Arter's rake A distant relative of my wife has one in very VERY bad shape in a farm under a tree, and somebody just paid a lot of money for it for a restoration project. Thanks, -
Back at the workbench after 2 weeks out! (Z06) (UPDATE)
ismaelg replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
That color is very hard to photograph. Mine looks red in almost all pictures as well. Only on a direct sunlight and/or slightly overexposed pic it will look orange. That's my favorite color for a C6 coupe. Thanks, -
Back at the workbench after 2 weeks out! (Z06) (UPDATE)
ismaelg replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Len, that is gorgeously beautiful. Is that Monterey red? I use Moon mud primer on all my Cobra Colors jobs. Before Moon mud, I used Plastikote T-235 with excellent results. Unfortunately, Plastikote disappeared from the face of the earth, at least here. I liked to use it as a "coarse" primer for general use and sanding, and then moon mud as a fine primer before color. But now is Moon mud only. Thanks, -
Back at the workbench after 2 weeks out! (Z06) (UPDATE)
ismaelg replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Update: OK, repaint idea is off. I was able to get most imperfections out with a little more elbow grease. There are still a few spots to take care of, but nothing major. Biggest "problem" so far is this: easy to fix with an airbrush pass. Thanks, -
Back at the workbench after 2 weeks out! (Z06) (UPDATE)
ismaelg replied to ismaelg's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Len, That color is yellow That is Cobra Colors Velocity Yellow, a factory correct finish. It is a bit more "lemony" than Millenium yellow, which is a little bit more "orangy". Thanks, -
New Member Checking in
ismaelg replied to Italianhorses's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
As another Ferrari enthusiast myself, welcome! -
Hello, Here we go again, picking up where we left 2 weeks ago. I continued polishing the Z06 body. There are a few spots that may need some additional care but PLEASE help me get away from the stupid idea of a repaint. I'll try to take some pics in natural daylight tomorrow. That's it for now. It's good to be back, even if it's only for a few minutes Thanks,
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Lettering, emblems and ornaments pre-chromium-plating
ismaelg replied to PeterLepold's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
Thanks Peter! I had a vague idea but you made it clear. I'm trying that on my current build. Thanks, -
How old are you??
ismaelg replied to KT EASTMAN's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
We are the same age: (1970) These are my kids, and no that is not forced labor.... Thanks, -
1960 Pontiac Bonneville Sports Coupe - Trumpeters kit
ismaelg replied to PeterLepold's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Wow That is GREAT information. I have no interest on the subject, but it was so interesting and your attention to detail is so intense I went thru it completely. Don't worry about the language. It was clear enough. Thanks, -
Mr. Tom Carter: You are such a class act my friend! Whenever I've been asked why I'm no longer active on the HHMB I always make the note that I support H/H and I have a great deal of admiration for you, what you have done, for what you are doing and for working so hard to keep it clean. Cheers,