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Kurt, that model looks awesome! The subject matter is fascinating, isn't it? I built the 1/32 scale Matchbox model this year and did the research and enjoyed reading about the cars as much as building the kit. I never liked these before but now, a higher appreciation of the engineering involved.
You have some deep patience and are rewarded with a nice model to show.
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Awesome find! Going to order some in the first Amazon order of 2021!
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Has anyone ever found a blade handle with reverse threads?
You righties may be asking what the heck????
The blade loosens up after just a few pulls for left handed users as the barrel rotates.
Now, at way too old to learn new tricks, I just started putting tape on the knurled barrel and the handle.
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Awesome! Thanks.
And for reference, I like using period photos, not the current restored cars - I notice they are updated in some areas, however they are still cool as heck.
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Ian I should post up the restoration. Perhaps we can share reference photo links as there seems to be relatively little detail imagery on the net for the business end of the 312B. I am taking liberties to do what I feel is right in some spots.
What color do you really think the upper rear bulkhead should be, black or "aluminum"? The part that the rear shocks attach to? I can't really tell.
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OK, well you know. You guys got me interested in this subject. "Now is zink I go do zomething".
With that out of the way, are the Aoshima and Beemax the same kit? Are these made in Japan? The body in the photos looks a little strange but the build up looks great.
I want to get the JB version when this kit comes out. Many stories to tell.
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Ian, that's crazy rivet detail work! You have my attention and we are watching you now, so we will be keeping up with your progress.
I am working this kit again, and is on my bench as well. Except mine is a restoration job from when I built it as a teen, but don't want to go into such detail like yours.
Those rear cooler scoops are tough, to get the front openings nice and clean is a bit challenging. I went with a flat white paint on mine and may semi gloss over them. The flat white lays nicely and hides a bit of imperfection.
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Looks great - I have a few of these in the stash...good to see another IndyCar or Champ Car on the modeling sites!
Came out looking "smokin' "
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Things got more lines than Phyllis Diller.
Looks good in black at night though. I can see a lot of these highly modified with added bits and pieces - then it will look cool with the body parts off and mechanicals exposed....
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Robert, the CERVIII was a prototype, more of a production intent Corvette Indy. The design was similar however it was way less attractive and sophisticated in reality, as engineering got involved to make things work....very common for GM back then.
However, notice this thing could be road ready pretty easily, and is taller, longer and more slab sided, but packed with real cool technology. And in technology, I am not talking about today's BS technology like big distraction screens and beeping seats and water coolers...
The rounded Camaro followed the Corvette Indy design theme pretty much.
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Spence, awesome work on the open doors and the engine compartment detail as well.
That kit does not have an opening rear hatch, and your work looks like it was designed that way! You have a lot of extra detailing in the rear.
I built this kit, and yes, it builds up very nice. Good to see someone else accomplish the task, with beautiful added detail to boot.
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17 hours ago, Danno said:
Welcome, Steve.
But, actually, the word eclectric gets a whole lot of usage/mileage around here!! Much more common term than you might have thought!
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Ha thanks for the tip Danno. I will have to look for some eclectic electric models then....I already have a BMW i8 in my stash.
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Hi Vitaliy, I just joined this forum yesterday too. Welcome. First of all, for another completely different reason I was reading about Lake Baikal. And the region. Wow, that is a beautiful area, and some crazy weather that would be interesting to experience.
When we were younger, the weather where I lived in Wisconsin was pretty cold, and went over to a friends house because we like to drive in the snow, and experience the weather. I remember that it was -30 degrees F, which is -34 C. That was a great experience, and with the wind we could only handle maybe 5 minutes outside! A friends VW Scirocco wouldn't start, and we had to jump it to get him home, so we kept going inside the car with the jumpers to stay warm!
Corvette C7...what kit are you building? Are kits readily available in Tomsk? Do you have a hobby store or do you buy online?
Steve
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Hello there, some may know me from other forums or the defunct Scale Auto forum.
This seems to be the place with the most activity, no?
I am not on Facebook or Twitter or whatever, so need to keep up with the Joneses via forums.
I have an eclectic (woooo fancy wording, eh?) building taste, with quite a few "typical" AMT/Revell/MPC American cars. Tamiya F1 and sports cars in many scales, and quite a few 1:43 racers as well. Enjoy mostly racing cars and rally cars these days....
Look forward to communication with others on this board.
Thanks for having me.
Steveracer
Final Completed Models this past year 2020
in Model Cars
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I finished a few, and started even more - to add to the about 10 that are currently in progress!
A 1/32 E Type built for a good buddy, who had this as a road car when we met way back in the days of the rally club. This was given to me and is an old MPC via Airfix Kit.
Another 1/32 (what the hell is wrong with me?) Matchbox kit that sat painted for 10 years....
I think you guys saw this already, another weird scale, 1/16 Revell kit via Fujimi. Another difficult kit with poor fitting body panels.
A quickie (still took months for me to complete) "In Between Days" Monogram 1/24
And Finally, this took 40 years to complete (LOL) started this when I was a kid, and old AMT kit that sat in a box with cracking opera window fillers - this notoriously is a BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH kit that I used some liberty to make it "look right".
And one Fujimi kit modified to Tomi Makkinen Evo 6.5 status on the scratch built front fascia.