dodgefever
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*Downgrading* to Windows 10 would be a more appropriate thread title.
I hate WIndows 10. I didn't mind Windows 7, but 10 removes any last vestige of control, at least the home edition.
I use Linux on my main machine and the only reason I keep Windows on the laptop is for one business-use program, so I'm pretty close to dumping Windows for good. I would strongly recommend switching to Linux if you can. Mint is good, and easy to use if you're migrating from Windows.
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Thrashing to get this done, but I don't think I'll make it...
Interior is done and cab glazed. Still have some detail painting to do, and I drilled out the headlights with the intention of using chrome buckets and clear lenses, so that still needs sorting.
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1 hour ago, espo said:
I like that you're building it as a "Post" car instead of a Hard Top.
R/T was only available as a hardtop or convertible.
Hood and taillight panel look good though.
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That's not bad box art compared with some of their recent efforts.
I will never understand why some people like huge out-of-proportion wheels on old cars, it just doesn't work.
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5 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:
Dynamite makes holes.
Steve
About the right size for those wires!
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No clue last week, but I know this one.
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On 22/07/2019 at 9:09 PM, Can-Con said:
If you think the video is bad, go find it on youtube and read the comments. LOL
"what can you use other than a drill thing to make holes?"
Good grief.
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Wow, that's a beast! I wish Jamie would make some 24" Mack rims and tyres... those AITM ones are a bit rudimentary in comparison.
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I saved a bunch of plate images from Ebay and elsewhere, so I have a selection of numbers and letters to copy and paste. I use GIMP to edit the image, resize it to 1/2" wide and print (monochrome) at 600dpi on plain paper. I'm generally doing '50s and '60s California plates, so I paint the back of the printed image with yellow enamel and let it soak through. Then I stick the thing to the model with PVA.
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PM sent. Did I miss 434?
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Parts look good. Is there any chance of offering first class mail on international orders? I had a few items in my cart, but $35 shipping kills it for me, unfortunately.
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Thanks, it's my first attempt at using weathering powder. I used the cheap set from Revell, applied as a wash dissolved in diluted Humbrol DecalFix, following the procedure in this video below. As an aside: I've never heard anyone pronounce the 't' in 'moistened' before!
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Interesting project. Did you make those lift axle mounts?
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I did a quick overlay of JC's photos.
Then I traced some of the body lines from the 1:1 photo.
So, it doesn't seem like it needs quite as much surgery as I first thought. The front fenders are too tall, window openings need enlarging and the trailing edge of the front wheel well looks too upright. The rear quarter doesn't come down far enough behind the rear wheels - should be more like the MPC & Johan bodies. Front and rear look too short, but some of that could be down to the difference in photographing a model vs. a 1:1 vehicle.
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I see the difference, but to me, it looks like the Revell body doesn't come down far enough behind the rear wheel,rather than the lower body being too deep. I'd bring the rear of the wheel opening down to match the Johan body.
However, the Revell body looks way too fat *above* the body crease, especially in the front fenders. I'd be thinking about sectioning it between the body crease and the beltline. The side window opening needs reshaping as well.
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Thanks for the comments, they help to keep me motivated...
I got some work done on the interior today. I made new shifters from copper wire and mounted them further back than the kit locations, because all my references show them around there. I was planning to mount the kit shift knobs on top, but I seem to have lost those, so it's either make some, or use the spare DM800 ones from the kit.
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Attempted some weathering on the chassis, to knock down the "newness".
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On 02/06/2019 at 1:24 AM, djflyer said:
Thanks for the info. I have never seen the MPC kit and just stumbled across the Airfix kit so I grabbed it right away. I also haven't seen anything that said the two were related, but then again I wouldnt be surprised if they were given the questionable demand for two DB6 kits. The Airfix is definitely 24th scale so MPC would have to intentionally mis-labeled theirs, most likely to appeal to the US market and their focus on 25th scale. I will post pictures of whats in the box under the Kits section.
Same kit. Airfix released the MPC '67 Charger and '67 GTO over here, listing them as 1/24 scale.
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Very impressive. There is an ugly/beautiful dichomoty with the H series that really appeals to me. I'd like to build one eventually, but I agree the resin cabs have some shortcomings, and I don't think I could reproduce the ribbed lower section as well as you have. Do you have any photos of the work in progress?
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2 hours ago, Straightliner59 said:
If I can do daily updates, that means I am making progress! I got the drag link all put together and installed. I still need to paint the "hardware", but, this is otherwise done. I had a couple of spokes break away from the outer rim, on this side. I figured the easiest way to fix that was to put on a "rollout" plate. Next up is mopping up behind myself, and beginning the induction setup. I really feel like it's the Enderle injectors that will totally "make" this dragster. It's getting closer...
Been a while since I checked this thread. Looking great!
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7 hours ago, Spex84 said:
That's the car known as "Truly Rare" isn't it? Gene Howard? Pretty sure it's a Buick. No idea on year so I'm gonna guess '53 and then go check Kustomrama to see if I got it right
I think it is. I was thinking '50 - '51 Buick.
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Easy one this week.
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Here's the frame with the oil tank added.
Rough mock up with the body. The body will sit higher when it's mounted properly. I cut new greedy boards from 1/16" basswood, which will be stained and weathered.
Pintle plate - still have to make the hitch itself, and yes, I should have done that before I started throwing paint around... Not sure whether to add some tail lights, or stick with the ones on the body.
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Not a lot done this month due to work and family stuff, but I'll post some update photos later. I did some more on the interior, got a base coat on the engine, and mounted a hydraulic oil tank to the frame.
Hood and taillight panel look good though.
Autoquiz 438
in Real or Model? / Auto ID Quiz
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I'm struggling with this one. It reminds me of a couple of others, but all dead ends so far.