Rbray47

I like having an engine to mess around with, but I also like the old Amt kits with the simplified chassis. Sometimes all I want to do is spray the frame black and forget about it. Japanese kits tend to be the opposite of what I want, but I still build them because I like the subject matter. I have scratchbuilt entire engines, but it's time consuming and no one will know since the hoods are usually shut. So I get it, especially with modern vehicles, skip that step and still be able to offer a nice kit.

Like I said above, I wait 2 days for Tamiya. However, on the rare occasion I use Testors, I wait at least 10 days. So I guess just test out your different paints and make notes.

My Tamiya tape is about a year old, so maybe I got a good batch. Anyway, I usually use Tamiya sprays, and I wait at least 2 days before taping, and take it off as soon as possible.

I'm curious as well. I use it all the time with no issues.

I use paper towels. Split a towel width wise and twist it into a rope. Works well enough. These logs are heavy, but they're keeping a bead.

I have a couple pics from 2 years ago during the build process. After the black paint, it's hard to get a decent shot.

I've driven them, but never owned one. In case anyone is looking for different ways to build MPC's gmc and c10 pickups, my uncle bought one new in 85 or 86. It had 3 on the tree and a 4.3 V6. 2wd, short bed, no options.

Finished this one last week. I like Japanese cars, especially odd ones. The kit had the "aero" ish bumpers and body cladding. I modified the the front and rear bumpers to look like the base model black plastic ones found on the Chevy/Geo Spectrums. Remember those? I had a couple. Horrible cars, but looking back now I wish I still had one. Paint is Tamiya Bright Red over Mr Hobby gray primer. I also scratchbuilt an axle back muffler delete.

I bought this revell Porsche tractor from Ollie's the other day. I've never seen a real one, nor even heard they existed until the kit came out. Since I have 3 Kubotas, I figure it only makes sense to turn this into one. I started with making the hood and grill assembly from sheet styrene, along with the dash. I also scratchbuilt the 3 point lift assembly, muffler, and grader box. Paint is Tamiya pure orange and dark blue. I used what I had on hand. I didn't feel like mixing Kubota blue, although I have before when I scratchbuilt a Kubota B1102 engine for another project. Decals are from a lettering sheet on cut up white racing stripes. I wasn't going for accuracy, just the overall look of a mid 70s Kubota. I left the Porsche engine alone. The hood doesn't open anyhow.

I stopped in one of the Lexington KY stores this morning. They had a couple dozen 1/32 semi trailers and several hundred Atlantis ships and planes. I bought the only Revell Porsche tractor there. Maybe I can change the sheet metal and make it into an old Kubota. The store in Richmond Ky was pretty bare a couple months ago. Doubt it's worth stopping in.

Yes and no. I bought the first issue (93 I think). I started it, but still haven't finished it.

The cab seams are a pain. I used superglue as a filler and sanded with 1/8" wide sanding sticks. I still lost a few rivets. After you finish this truck, you'll be able to build any of them.

Usually the BRZ, but sometimes I'm feeling lazy and will take the automatic Tundra.

Awesome build