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  1. CA Whitecloud
    Thanks for all the tips. Any tricks for getting these... To look like these... Paint and a tiny decal, I know.
  2. CA Whitecloud
    I would love to see more specifics on the guitar string technique. I've seen people "unwrap" them?
  3. CA Whitecloud
    Engine was coming along nicely... Until the alternator went...!MISSING!
  4. CA Whitecloud
    Everything was going fine... Two things though. What is an easy technic to add a little life to the flat black chassis? And, shouldn't there be some kind of bracket piece here?
  5. CA Whitecloud
    So close, Fiery Orange. More glitter than I was looking for, but it'll fly. Do l clearcoat before decals? Do I rub it out and spray more color? I forget the sequence of events.
  6. CA Whitecloud
    Ok, so... I was going for this... Got this... I'm not loving it, but when you get rattle cans online it can be a roll of the dice. What do you think?
  7. CA Whitecloud
    Thanks for this. Your work looks nice and clean. I'm leery of the flange/bevel at the base of the WS in matching the curvature.
  8. CA Whitecloud
    Agreed. I would mod both sides. Oh, and...Blue Schmoo!
  9. CA Whitecloud
    Does the engine have to be blue?
  10. CA Whitecloud
    Not in love with this big gap b/w hood and body. What would a skilled modeler do? I can't see a fix that won't be MORE noticeable. I'll live.
  11. CA Whitecloud
    I think I'll try this one.
  12. CA Whitecloud
    Ditto.
  13. CA Whitecloud
    Isn't she adorable? White can be a tough color to work with. This kit is tiny. Swapped out for a 3D printed steering wheel. I chose not to use any panel liner. Doors and boot could use more definition. Used the kit chrome. Tamiya X-11 on the wind screen, Hasagawa tape on the body. They blend ok. A need a better clear orange paint. I love the metal badges. They're so delicate. They are adhesive backed. Nothing added to the engine this time.
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  15. CA Whitecloud
    This one's ready for the shelf. One glaring body paint fubar and several little ones, but I like it.
  16. CA Whitecloud
    Paints, Yay!y!
  17. CA Whitecloud
    Totally brings back some memories. Any photos I had are long gone. My car was orange with a brown vinyl top. Funny, when I started this kit I was going to do a chocolate brown.
  18. CA Whitecloud
    Festooned! Good word!? *where do you see a catalytic converter?
  19. CA Whitecloud
    Speaking of Japanese version. I never did a kit with mirrors so far up the hood. It was delicate to get pins in. Placement is good.
  20. CA Whitecloud
    That is so kind of you to offer. I would actually take you up on that if it's not a hassle. This build won't win any contests and I rarely have anyone see my work but me. But I'm the one that will always know it's missing a rear view mirror. I've never transacted over this forum before if someone would like to show me the ropes. Again though, I'm pretty much done with this kit so it all depends on timing. I could not bring myself to spend $6.99+shipping on Ebay.
  21. CA Whitecloud
    I had a crash course in manual shifting for the first time driving my new-to-me Celica home from the used car lot. No pun intended. ?
  22. CA Whitecloud
    Thanks all. Lots of great info here. My takeaways: I need a smaller dia. wire or brass Create a divot with a HEATED needle Invest in better quality pin vise drill set. (any brand suggestions?) Glue inside the body We'll give it another go!
  23. CA Whitecloud
    If you can tell in the pic above, I tried to get a hole started for a .45mm wire but quite before I hacked up the pieces.
  24. CA Whitecloud
    Any secrets to share for affixing the fiddley bits? Obviously you just glue them on and all is well, right?
  25. CA Whitecloud
    All things gluing the unglue-able and attaching the un... well you get it.
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