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Something new, this was announced in a Spot Model email, link to their website: Tamiya - Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing - 24 Hours Le Mans 2018

getting trained for

I gave Shapeways a shot. When they had a sale recently, got the car bodies. I got the figures previously. I'm not that impressed, really depends on the file resolution, and the type of plastic. The figures are really rough, no face features to speak of, except the sexy woman is well done but it costs much more for those. So if they want to jack up the costs that much, they will be shooting themselves in the proverbial foot.

This is funny, I had thought about getting one of these, glad to see the Airfix is the better kit. But I couldn't bring myself to get one. To show how old I am, remember seeing it in Road & Track, thought it was cool but odd. Same with the Maserati Boomerang.

Wait, shows what little I know, that was converted from a two door? Awesome work, and I love the color choice! You even put chrome protectors on the door edges.

Nice job on the paint. Did you polish it? I noticed the door window is down a little, I've done that a few times. Wheels are such a subjective opinion, won't go there.

GRRrrrr.... A little embarrassed to show this, but here goes. I know if putty isn't treated first with either superglue (not this time) or paint, it absorbs paint and shows up. So I brush painted primer, then sanded before airbrushing. No matter what, it's difficult to see how bad it is, until I spray primer, then it jumps out at me. But I did narrow the skis, and varnished, so far so good there. Not happy with this! Thinking about making special tiny sanding blocks with new sandpaper.

Take a look at the link to the Spotters Guide in a previous post. There were many subtle changes over the decades. Or ask Scott. Thanks. But only if I pull it off (read below). Thanks! But.... see below. I knew they were manufactured in Brasil (not Brazil?) long after they stopped in Germany, but didn't know about the windows. Wonder if VW sold the "old" body stamps. Fun to read about more memories.

I did the #11 trick today, before painting primer.

stashed in cans

~bump~ Hope you don't mind me stepping on your lawn. Since this was originally written, a tool type that has been released is a chisel, a little different than a panel scriber. Just an idea, create an updated tutorial using this new tool. They are not easy to find, been looking when I think of it. Tamiya makes several widths. I've used the #11 blade technique before, can get away with using only this. I will try painting in the groove before painting from now on! I have also used a pen, Micron (Sakura Color Products Corp.) 005 (0.20mm) archival ink black has worked well, and I also use it around things like side lights.

Not my style either, but I appreciate the well done craftsmanship on this! Techniques can be used on any subject, appreciate it.

That could have killed the owner/driver, didn't see that he was wearing a helmet. It makes a good story too, and imagine a diorama.

people crazy bragging

Thank you for the encouragement! I've dealt with fixing lousy kits before. A someday project is going to require massive fixing to look good, because no other kit exists.

I owned a '91 Jetta GLi, which is second generation. I built the Revell Golf II, was not really thrilled with the engine lack-of mounting points and position, so I hope this is a better kit. Look forward to you achieving your goal!

free-range, GMO-free Tufo

Thanks for talking me into doing this! It took about 8 hours total, most of today, but I'm sure it will be the only accurate 1960 Bug at a contest. But every time I read that Volkswagen Beetle Spotter's Guide, I see something else to address.

Major work today, backdated the body to 1960. So glad superglue exists, using model glue would have been a PITA. Seems like I did a bunch of work that made little difference, but the rivet counter in me is happy. First step was grinding the openings to a very rough shape, leaving 1-2 MM to remove later. Then I used the new sanding stick to get the new plastic flush. Thought I better put masking tape below so I wouldn't make more work for myself. I also saw something needed revision. First stage is done. Nice thing about flat glass designs, easy to create the molding. I made thick paper patterns first, then cut out the .02" plastic a bit bigger all around, then did a lot of trial fitting and sanding to get as perfect a fit a possible. I got each panel to friction fit, then dabbed superglue on the inside, starting at the corners, then gooping it all along the seam, then I dumped on baking soda, very lightly spreading with my finger. Paper patterns will be used for the new "glass". Used the Dremel to cut into the center, then went around within 1 MM of the finish profile. If I have any good advice, that spiral bit is the most useful one you can use on plastic, the more common ones melt the plastic and gum up. Then I used the sanding stick if it fit, and files, and little sandpaper. The '60 vent window divider is different than the '66 too, so that was carefully cut around. You can see the first plunge into the windshield. Mostly done sanding, then I washed the body so any baking soda that is exposed, dissolves. Added putty to finish up. Final touches, and I thought this was all I needed to do when I started this project. It also tested my dexterity with holding onto tiny round parts, and when I dropped them to find them. The taillights only needed to be profile sanded to remove the lens/housing line, and the face of the lens to remove screw and divider line. Made the turn signals from the clear sprue (why didn't Tamiya make them also clear?), they are smaller than the '66. I polished the lens surfaces by burnishing on a paper towel.

There was an aftermarket gasoline fired heater that could be retrofitted.

into dead ends

I'm confident that car was brand new. They seemed to have had the first one several years, but not many pictures of this one. My mom hit black ice and rolled it. About 30 years ago, I went with someone to going skiing at Snow Bowl in Flagstaff. He had a VW Squareback. All I can remember was freezing the whole time, especially on the return home, I sat crunched up in the back, he was flipping the lever to get mouse's breath front or back, couldn't do both.

rocket launch control

Couldn't go to bed until I knew the ski idea works! Had to keep the wood clamped for about half the day. Looks like a toboggan. LOL Divided into quarters, made several passes with the knife. Sanded to shape with nail sanding sticks. Taped together to double check the profiles. Think this is close, but am going to make them narrower now that I see how it looks.

and Elmers glue