89AKurt

because of software

This is only an opinion guess shot-in-the-dark. It's not that you want some of the carbon color to show through the paint (yellow?), but the texture seen from light reflection? I would think, that if the decal is not totally snug down, you will have creases, and the edges will show more obviously when painted. I've painted seats using a brass screen as a mask, to get a fabric pattern. I suggest spraying the color through a screen, and then a light mist with the same color. I'm willing to bet that will create more of the texture, than a decal with a very thin silkscreened layer. It shouldn't be a big deal the sheet of "carbon-fiber" is accurate, would have a few screen pieces prepared for the curves, and of course flat sections are duh flat. But what do I know, I have a Porsche GT1 that I've wanted to do the prototype of, before it was painted, but am afraid to.

LMAO I would go for that!

in gold-plated parts

All I want is a windshield squirter aimed backwards on my spoiler, filled with WD40, for tailgaters.

Thanks for the update. Its not as spectacular of a failure as when Flickr did their "awesomeness" update, that was legendary.

pictures, maybe not

Drag and drop not working for me now. Notice says it's downloading, waited much longer than before, never uploaded.

Seen you before. Another word for crazy. Thank you!

*edit* Hey, this worked for me! Thanks Russell.

This reminds me of when Flickr decided "more awesomeness" was needed, and they so trashed their website that people bailed. They made it like a firetruck had a garden hose. It was legendary to tech geeks, simply annoying to everyone else. If we are forced into using another site to host photos, that's about a dozen more steps. If cost is an issue, I would be willing to subscribe for using this forum. Let's see if this works.....

There was a problem processing the uploaded file. -200 So, the forum has been "improved".

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Yea, server changes eh? I've appreciated being able to post pictures directly. I can go through the extra effort using Flickr..... expect less activity.

Figures, after I said I've been able to post pictures, ain't working today!

I'm wondering why it took so long to try it. I have another project that will require one. It's a tool that is intended for cutting rigid polystyrene insulation, which model railroad layout builders use for making mountains. I make supports for taking finished models to shows inside the box. The hobby shop that is called Hobby Bench carried it, but I think any legit hobby shop has it. It has a spring loaded trigger, nicrhrome wire heats up in a couple of seconds.

I thought cyberspace was limited here, but have been posting a ton of photos. Nevertheless, I checked out your dioramas! Green stamps, that's something that brings back vague memories. You make glass boxes for them?

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Welcome! Think we all have similar stories, all or nothing regarding our hobby. One of my daughters lives in Homer, which must be like Florida to you.

I've overlooked responding...... Oh good, how many stories about cars have you heard/read about, makes it fun. Thanks. Thank you. Thank you for saying so. Thanks. It's based on the owner of the first Ferrari who lives in my town, he found his engine in South America. Glad you like it! Thank you! Thank you too! BTW: I owned a '57 4 door station wagon last century, repainted the similar green as your icon (which is the blue turquoise). Someday project is a model of that car.

I have some gears in my stash, this is a great idea!

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Some of you are way too tidy and organized! I'm usually good at not losing parts, despite the black hole an inch away on all sides. I'm using a homemade wood jig for the first time. I'm also using the hot-wire more, instead of a swap or blade.

It has made a HUGE difference! Thank you for looking! Today was a marathon, it was sort of bad weather to go for a mountain bike ride (that's my excuse and sticking with it). First off was the most major cut, using the hot-wire, against the steel ruler. If I ever want to do weld lines, this could be doable. Porsche Baja bug: Cut a 5 mm strip from Indy body, all gluing was super glue and baking soda. I made a block for the back end before I cut it off, glued to the base. To give it a chance to set up completely, I modified the dash, by putting the Indy gauge cluster in, used the top part of the body for the support, radio antenna tube for the column, parts box steering wheel (Italeri Ferrari California). Next step was filling in the wheel wells. Happened to have appropriate shapes, but cut larger and then Dremeled down. Next was making the flares. I decided to keep with the Porsche trademark Turbo style, starting with the Indy sidepod shape, then using smaller pieces all roughly glued together. Then I ground out close to the tire diameter. I have not modified the front suspension yet, but know how much it will be narrowed. Just thick flat body parts used, and some of the cowling along the top of the front arch. The front needed to be dropped, to prevent taking off at speed. Really wanted a big radiator opening. I used up small pieces to fabricate, lots o superglue and baking soda used. Shaped with the Dremel, filed, some sanding. This is the last time I saw one of the light lenses, the body sort of dropped on the floor, and that ticked me off when I realized had not saved them before moving the body. You can see I modified the interior so there is legroom. Wing is very temporarily tacked on, the support is going to be slightly longer, and of course level the plane. The pop-off valve will show through the grill, and you can see the turbo really good. This reminds me of the Moslier, a really ugly but very fast car.