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    Organization while building

    in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

    Posted

    2 hours ago, atomicholiday said:

    Man I wish I had read this Before I started work on my Camaro project.  Now I can’t tell the left upper control arm from the right!🤔😁

     

    This is awesome Rich.  Gives me a lot of great ideas for future builds and keeping things straight.

     I have been doing something similar to your process for a long time now.  After I take everything off the sprues, I sort by what base color I’m planning.  I’ll also shoot two or three kits at once that get the same color. 
     

    Some great information from all of you!👍

    You are quite welcome Jeremy...always a pleasure to share. What this forum is all about. 

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    Organization while building

    in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

    Posted

    An addition to this post. Here is my 1/12 Meng Mclaren MP4/4 all sorted and base coated. This represents about 5 days worth of work, about 30+ hours. This is stage 2 as stage 3 will be final assembly and detailing...the fun part.   A little more explanation under the picture.DSC08271.JPG.2e18e8451836081277fde7b8de50a5fb.JPG

    There are 20 bags of assorted sizes. A lot of parts and painting. Body is all done and curing.  The blue container has all the little screws, hoses and other tiny detail parts. This container came from a machine shop. The white card on the left is a color chart I  made up for quick reference while sorting.  The two largest bags contain the body and big chassis parts. Wheels and tires are done except for stenciling. Note all the labels on the bags with painting instructions. I have a large flat plastic box with a snap-on lid that most of the smaller parts will be dumped into during final assembly. Going through all the bags looking for small parts is tedious during final assembly and this is just an easier way to get to them. Can't wait to get to this kit but I am currently in the process of moving.   Sigh!!!

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    Organization while building

    in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials

    Posted

    Jeremy..this thread caught my attention. I do the same as you but with a slightly different twist.  When I get a new kit the first thing I do is  "de-sprue" all the parts and sort them into painting bags.  When I cut the parts off I leave only a small portion of the sprue with the identifying number on it.  This also allows me to use this small part of the sprue to hold onto while spraying. Some of the more obvious parts I don't do this. While I am sorting and marking bags I also make notes on the instructions and sometimes the bags with special  painting instructions...like what has to be hand painted or other special steps. Sub assemblies and some clean-up is also done. Some of the very delicate parts will go into tiny plastic boxes and this keeps them form getting damaged or broken on the sprue and getting  lost . Then its back in the box for another day when I will get into a painting mood and clean all the parts and spray them with the airbrush. 

                This may seem like a lot of work initially but in the end it greatly speeds up final assembly and more importantly avoids mistakes because by this time I am real familiar with kit.  And if not I have left notes (some humorous) .  I have some 100 kits done this way  so the notes are necessary as it make take years to get at some of these.  Will be glad to answer questions and I hope this helps you and others. 

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    1968/69 Porsche 908 Longtail

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    On 11/7/2023 at 6:12 PM, bbowser said:

    That is nice!  Great stance, and your making the wheels steer just adds to the mix.  Well done.

    Thank you Bruce...that's my favorite modification

     

    12 hours ago, Phildaupho said:

    Superbly built. I concur with all the other well deserved accolades. 

    Thank you Phil

     

    12 hours ago, Dave B said:

    Great build Rich,  you were lucky to get a "recent acquisition" Fisher kit!!

    Dave B

    Thanks Dave...those kits are still out there.  I really think, after talking to a lot of modelers, that a lot of people buy them because they like the subject matter. But don't realize the kind of work it takes to build them.  They don't build like plastic kits, which is what most of us are use to.  Then they dig into the box and realize they have bit off more than they can chew and it never gets built. Eventually when it comes time to thin out the stash they are the first to go. This kit in particular was purchased from someone who said he was never going to build because he was intimidated by it.  Not so for you and I.  So keep an eye out for these kits. 

     

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    1968/69 Porsche 908 Longtail

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    19 hours ago, Jim B said:

    Great looking Porsche.  Well done.

    Thanks Jim

     

    16 hours ago, Roger U said:

    I agree, it’s a really nice looking build.

    Thank you too.

     

    10 hours ago, afx said:

    Very nice.

    Thanks JC
     

     

    7 hours ago, Pierre Rivard said:

    Stunningly beautiful Rich. Fit and finish are impeccable and the low and aggressive stance convey speed in a most impressive way. The wipers alone are a work of art. 

    Man this build is absolutely gorgeous!

    Thank you so much Pierre.  I feel like a brain surgeon after using two pair of tweezers, a tin drop of sticky glue and goggles to do those wipers.

     

    2 hours ago, 1959scudetto said:

    This is how a 908 longtail should look like ! Very nice model, Rich - simply perfect: the graceful body lines, the stance, the color and your trademark steerable front wheels.

    That windshield wiper would drive me nuts...

    Thank you very much Helmut for the nice words.   Nobody has ever called me sane...!!!

     

    1968/69 Porsche 908 Longtail

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    A recent aquisition and completion. Fisher Model and Pattern 1968/69 Porsche 908 longtail.  Paint is Tamiya TS26 white and Testor Flourescent green for the accent. Modifications include steering wheels, seatbelts, dash switches and a few others. This particular car was driven to 1rst place at the SPA 1000 by Jo Siffert and Brian Redman. Thanks for looking and comments welcome.

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    A fairly simple kit, as most resin are.  Windscreen wipers are very delicate and took some patience.

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    Minimal decals but all went on perfect. Those latches didn't want to come off the carrier sheet easily...also quite delicate.

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    Window fit took some time but was worth during final assembly. All fit well.  Wheels are painted Tamiya Dark Iron. 

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    Don't usually take this picture but there were some detail worth seeing. 

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    Ferrari 250 GTO s/n 3987GT, Sebring 1963 : Roger Penske/Augie Pabst

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    Helmut...despite all your trials and tribulations you managed to turn out a very respectable model.   Well done.  Helpful hint..if I may.  Next time you need a thin parting line stripe  lay a piece of appropriate color vinyl tape on a piece of glass. Cut it the width you want with a sharp blade and metal straight edge.  Apply like tape where you want it. You can even adjust it when  its on the model with a toothpick or similar. Much easier than trying to paint it although you still did a great job. 

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    Bandai 1/16 scale Ford GT40

    in Model Building Questions and Answers

    Posted

    Bill...here are 4 shots of the completed model out of my collection. This kit was done sometime in the late 70's early 80's.  My goal then was to do a street version of the car. My focus was on the working components of which there are many. Like the door latches really work.  And yes, the wheels and tires are really horrible. This has sat at the back of my case forever as I was never really happy with the results.  But because it was built mostly box stock it should give you a good idea of what you are asking for.  I have left some additional comments in the picture captions. If I can be of further assistence you need only ask.

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    The lines on  the body are not too bad however you be the judge. If I recall the box art was way better than the kit. Still have it somwhere. 

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    Interior , particularly seats, could probably use some help. Never liked the way the steering wheel  looked either. 

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    One thing I would definetly do something about is the fit of all the body panels.  Doors in particular.  I made some metal clips to hold the body down, a necessity back then.  Didn't want to take them out for pictures but can if you want.  Everything opens on this kit.

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    Engine from here looks OK but I think this kit was motorized as was typical of Japanese kits then.  I mad the suspension work on this kit because it was what I lioked to do then. (still do to some extent now)  So the car sits a little lower than normal. Tires were hollow rubber thingies and may have collapsed a little too. I have since learned to fill them with urethane foam.  Hope all this helps you. Would like to see what you do with this kit.

    Corvette C7R LeMans 2015

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    On 10/25/2023 at 1:53 PM, Mittagskind said:

    Looks very good this Corvette. I agree, it is a disadvantage of modern cars. The extensive covering of the engines hides many interesting details.

    Thank you Hanjo, I usually take a picture of extra detail before it goes together, but somehow forgot. 

     

    On 10/25/2023 at 3:53 PM, TransAmMike said:

    Great looking racer Rich, it's definetely a cool Corvette🖕

    Thank you Mike

     

    On 10/25/2023 at 5:05 PM, Jim B said:

    Great looking C7.R.  Really well done.  I agree that this is a really nice kit.

    Thanks Jim, got two more to do and hope they both go this well. 

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 12:37 AM, Rattlecan Dan said:

    Wow! Really nice job. Has a very realistic look to it. Great work.

    Thank you, the background helps. 

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 12:39 AM, Paul Waymouth said:

    Looks awesome Rich and I’m encouraged to hear it went together well, have heard this kit can be challenging 

    Thanks Paul, not as challenging as some, should be a breeze for you though!

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 3:23 AM, ChrisR said:

    Looks great!

    Thanks

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 6:00 AM, shoopdog said:

    Looks really nice Rich! I’ll agree this kit was a joy to build.

    Thanks Keith,  had a nice look at yours, also well done. 

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 8:59 AM, TonyK said:

    Yes, I remember this was an enjoyable kit to build. Too bad so much of the interior and engine is hard to see.

    I really like your setting and photos of the nicely built model.

    Thanks Tony..I try and take as many different photos as i can. 

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 9:33 AM, SpikeSchumacher said:

    Very well done, as usual 😉

    Thanks for the vote of confidence Matthias. 

     

    On 10/26/2023 at 10:30 AM, Len Woodruff said:

    Nice job. I like the turning wheels.

    Thanks Len, this has always been a pet peeve of mine. First thing I look for in a new kit is how easy it will be to do this if they don't turn already.. 

     

    Corvette C7R LeMans 2015

    in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers

    Posted

    1/24 recently finished Corvette C7R by Revell.  This model represents the class winning Corvette at the Lemans 2015 race.  Kit was finished in Tamiya TS34 Camel Yellow and was mostly box stock with only a few revisions and additions.  More info on this build in the picture captions. Comments welcome and thanks for looking. 

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    The moment of truth. Body ready to mate to chassis. I had fitted four small pins to each corner of the body during construction. These required some delicaqte drilling and are what hold the body in place. It all worked. Seartbelts and a few other details out of the extra parts bins.

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    Completed car on its wheels. Must say this kit was a joy. Exhaust, windows and many other parts all fit without fuss. 

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    Business end of the Vette.  Lots of nice detail back here.  Wing fit like a charm and the decals were nice too. 

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    Overall fit of this model when finished was better than expected. Paint was done to match two other Corvettes in my collection. Wheels are painted a combination of Dark Iron, Metallic and gloss black. The poseable wheels are a modification and was reasonably easy on this kit. 

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    Engine all snuggled in place. This had a very nicely detailed engine but was all covered by the air inlets. That colour is Tamiya Gunmetal out of their LS line. 

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