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invites, I'm always
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Dont Laugh (dodge ram vts)
89AKurt replied to bauercrew's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
It's late, I read "van" and thought a Viper powered minivan. LOL You want to add some interesting figures to that display? -
Did I mention the Corian looks like the gravel seal coat on my street? This is an older picture, pixelated quality. And forgot to click the "Notify me of replies" which is a nice feature on this forum.
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This diorama was to make as simple a base as possible, and attempt to show motion. The pavement is just a piece of Corian (plastic kitchen/bath countertop), which is the perfect grain and color, sandblasted texture for rolled out pattern. Tire marks are pastel chalk. I made the master, and made resin copies of the cones, most are solid, a few are hollow, and for the killed cone I bent it soon after casting. The timer equipment is really simple, I could have super detailed something better. The VW Golf II GTi is the Revell kit, the alleged "Tuner series", which has horrible wheels and hideous aero parts. I used Integra wheels. I modified the bumpers to be European looking, the grill has wire mesh, added a moon roof, Evo 5 mirrors, resin Vehicross gas cap, Euro tuner green taillights, real springs on the suspension (which nobody can see), removed door handles (which are really cheap units). Painted with Boyds turquoise, with a nail 'polish' green pearl over it, and clear. The interior back seat was removed, Scale Motorsport decal on seats, figure is modified race driver. Built in 2003. I owned a '91 Jetta GLi, did some autocross, so I *had to* do the lifted rear wheel.
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Incredible work, worthy of the bravery that day.
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covered with bacon
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This should be cool, as expected, better not let us down.
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BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH..... that blows. I know how much effort just to build this kit, even though I haven't built mine, seen plenty done.
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Nice color choice, everyone does pink or black. This is another kit in my stash, just because it's excessively cool. Good on you for completing it!
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Cool, love purple! Good for you to finishing up a project! I finished up some last year, down to 3 now, but dying to start on new projects.
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Revell (Germany) Ferrari 250SWB! New for October
89AKurt replied to Matt Bacon's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
BTW: That looks awesome! Aluminum rims? -
Revell (Germany) Ferrari 250SWB! New for October
89AKurt replied to Matt Bacon's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
Bumping this thread. I was searching to see if the Academy 250LM has ever been reviewed, much less built. Meanwhile, did this 250 SWB get released? I picked up an Italeri kit without lots of important parts, planned on making into a resto-rod, and have some parts left over from the awful AMT kit that is in my Out To Pasture diorama. -
This is a kit I scored at GSL auction, and recently splurged on the MCG photo-etch. Good information to know! First time I saw one, didn't know what it was, or how rare they are. The owner had just restored it, was showing it to my boss. It was black, and the fake turn signal grills were more red than orange, I do remember that little weird detail.
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K9 training for
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Mk2 rally car
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What would YOU like to see as a model
89AKurt replied to JeroenM3's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
The Mead, I have a Hot Wheels of that. Great suggestion. -
What would YOU like to see as a model
89AKurt replied to JeroenM3's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Found your comment from a search. I've been waiting for a Hiro Lusso kit, might be getting it this month. I have a Italari 275 GTB (& GTS), and a Fujimi Daytona GTB, so I'm set for life. Meanwhile, I'll tease you with this: -
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Rotary Tool Suggestions
89AKurt replied to iBorg's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
~bump~ I'm still on my second Dremel, plug-in model. It's probably my most versatile tool that was intended for model building, but has saved my butt numerous times working on full size vehicles. I read some comments about too fast, melts plastic. Some bits don't have that happen so much. -
Cool, was wondering what that plate of parts was.
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2016 Honda Civic EX-T Coupe. It's the first turbo Honda has produced (not including race cars). 1969 Chevrolet C-10 pickup, that I call The Green Barge. I just got different wheels put on, resurrected what should have been junked. I also say it's a Ratty Ranch truck, sold in Safford Arizona, still have the warrantee plate. It's fun to tinker with, been making some parts from scrap metal, not going to polish the paint because that requires maintenance, but then keeping the patina from getting messed up is also a challenge. I get more compliments with it, than the Honda.
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It's getting to where the old farts (like me) think today's cars are ugly. But on the other hand, I think it's brutally cool looking. The McLaren Senna also falls into the love/hate category.
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Get a room!