Simo5555

Did a bit of masking Wasn't as easy as it looks Then did some painting Then i noticed the underside of the gauges should be black. So grabbed a brush and did some more painting Also painted the rear axle ,,,,,, then did a bit of thinking - should i add some details to the engine or not? The engine bay is pretty small and crowded already, but hey, a nice challenge should be good So decided, i'm going to add some spartplug wires (i'll probably regret it later ) So, stripped the paint - wanted it to look a bit more flat. Then used my trusty old ruler to mark the centerline of the valve covers. After that, drilled some holes *also did a bit of cleaning The dusty lamp and dirty table looked pretty horrible already. Took all my models out from the display cabinet - here they are My two years of work (Beetle bug is missing - it sits proudly in my livingroom): (I definitely need a bigger display cabinet)

Thank you! Yup, Revell's new tool. As for the scribing, i mostly use the scriber from Dspiae along with the 0,2mm hook type tip. Works well enough for me. Wasn't too expensive too - the set was around 30 USD total.

So, painted the underside and the engine block I like to paint the undersides black on my models. I know some of you guys like to do them in fancy oversprays and in body colors I like the look of satin black. Was actually thinking of doing the engine bay in body color, but decided to go with the black instead. Idk, it somehow looks cooler - i like it alot Then painted the exhaust in titanium gold following some light coats of transparent brown. Thinking back, i should've used some transparent orange too to give it a more of a heatstained look So will probably tinker at it a bit more. Then it was time for the interior Wanted it to look like an old leather shoe. So mixed something together - i call this one "The grandpa's old shoe" 😁 Actually looks pretty cool - i really like it.

Ooh, that looks so cool I really shouldn't watch pictures like these - i've been contemplating about buying myself a resin 3d printer for a long time now.

Thank you guys for your kind words!

Thank you! Will try to find some pictures of your build. It really was an awesome game! It had a basic customization options - you could swap some performance parts, wheels and changed the color of your cars. But, lets kick this build off 😁 I usually start my builds with the interior or with the engine, but this time - the body looked so cool so i had to start with it. At first glance it seems like a really nice and solid kit. Not your average Monogram or old tool Revell's. Sadly, i don't have any experience with Tamiya models so can't really compare with those. But I really like the details of this one. So the kit gives you two options for the front bumber. I'm going with the front bumber that has the front splitter/spoiler thing (the other option is without it). It kindof bugged my that the front spoiler is molded with the bumber. Theres no clear line separating those two. So i already see the annoyance trying to mask those later. So decided to scribe my own line Im my opinion, it makes the front end look a bit cleaner Its the same with the rear bumber - no clear line between black plastic and the bumper So scribbed my own lines (i hate scribbing, btw ) Also scribbed the bodylines too A little mishap with the sunroof too But no biggie - will fix it later with some putty Testfitted the rear hood (spoiler: it didnt sit right). Somehow the hinges kept the hood under tension causing it to pop open After some gentle bending and sanding, i got it too sit pretty good Theres also two options for the headlights - i'm guessing its the US and EU versions. I'm going with the EU version. So heres where its at - the front bumper is glued on along with the headlights Rear bumper too: And the body is ready for its first wetsanding session: Oh, also started some work with the engine. But this is a story for another update later down the line:

Hi! Time for another new build. Had a nostalgic flashback from early 2000s when the computer game named Need for Speed Porsche Unleashed was released. I was just a kid back then - spent numerous hours behind my grandma's PC driving around Cote d'azur with my (digital) gray Porsche 911. Ah, the times were good. So seeing this kit up for sale, i just knew - i had to build one for me. So this is it - my version of the legendary 911. Kit itself is from Revell - seems like its a nice interesting kit. Lets see how this one turns out

In december

Hi! Finally finished this one! Its kind of my redemption build - started the same kit last year, but screwed up, lost interest and quit. So decided to try it again this year. So i bought a new kit and this time i was able to finish it Pretty happy how it turned out. Heres the WIP thread: Thanks for looking See you in my next build threads! Simo.

And its done! Finished this last night Really like the kit - didnt have much issues. Some minor fitment issues here and there, but overall a really nice and solid kit. Will post more pictures under the UTG subforum Thanks for following! Time to take up another kit Simo.

So, its pretty much home straight Not much left to do. Radiator and the front nose panel (idk, what its called in real life ) is done. The firewall with brake booster is also done Then painted the lights Also finished the front end And the first step of the final assembly - the interior is in, undercarriage is also in place Brown interior looks pretty cool inside a red car Getting the engine in is the next step

Thank you! Hopefully someday 😄 Still learning. I can play most of the chords and some cowboy songs, but nothing fancy

Did the window trim Decided to try out the famous revell Chrome spray Decanted it and used an airbrush do spray it on. Paint is definitely pretty cool. Used some Tamiya's lacquer black as base and sprayed it on Paint looks pretty awesome!

Summer is the worse time to do model building - theres always other stuff around the house needing to be done. But still, when i get a chance, i do try to do something. I have done the decals already and the body got its clearcoat too

So, what to do when the paint/glue dries? You can organize your tool drawers 😁 So thats what i did! Heres all the tools and paints i have - everything nicely organized into two drawers You guys having separate workshops for this hobby are lucky as hell Anyhow, i got the body clearcoated

You think you're at the point where you can safely say that waterslide decals aren't that bad.....then this kit comes along So, about the pinstripes........... First, you have to secure the body. A rolled up socks are a good tool for that Or a half empty roll of toiletpaper. Then you got to do the easier ones first - you don't want to see any decals for a very long time after you do the stripes. Then its showtime - pinstripes. Theres no quick and easy way to do it. A lot of patience (A LOT!!!) and a lot of swearing. Make sure the water is warm! Soak the decals for a good bit of time before even trying to do them. Took me easily two hours to install four decals. Got them as straight as i could. So good enough for me Jokes aside, the pinstripe decals are horrible to install. Luckily, they're quite good in quality wise. Left the hood decals off. Seemed a bit too much for the look i'm going for

Got myself these clamps and put them to a good use. Really nice tools to clamp down old and bent monogram parts Finished up the front and rear axles. Was just tinkering when i felt better - sadly didn't take any photos of the process. Undercarriage is pretty much done Did some more testfitting for kicks

Did some engine building Exhaust manifolds are on Belts too Carburetor and ignition coil Did some testfitting to see how it would look inside the engine bay. Pretty neat if you ask me 😃 After that, did some wiring and engine is pretty much done!

Re-painted the engine This time i went with a more glossy finish. Came out pretty good Also went a little crazy painting the oilfilter Painted the aux belt and pulleys Some random hoses and axle parts And also did some more bare metal foiling (yep, still hate this stuff )

Interior is pretty much done 😄

Did a bit of work on some random parts (i'm just bored 😄) There's two options for the gearstick - small and large (seriously one is small, the other one is large ). I picked the smaller one. Painted the knob in white. Should go pretty well with brown interior Started some work on the front grille too. The blinkers got its first coat of paint Underside is pretty much done. Also painted the engine. Was trying to mix something similar to hemi orange, but got this darker satin look. I kinda like it so i'll probably leave it as is 😃 Whats an american muscle without some chromed parts 😁 So i'll definitely add some

Minor update! Did some bare metal foiling again 😁 Still hate this stuff. My modded seats got a nice chrome trim on them Testfitted to seats to get an idea for the finished interior

Its called Honduras Maroon by Gravity colors

Did a bit of taping. The front bumper was pretty horrible to do Also did the window trim Came out pretty ok Also did some work on the interior Wanted a bit of creamier look so repainted the seats and interior tub. After that, did some painting with black

About the paint...... It can't be a boring one. First, i testfitted the hood. Sits very well. Didn't need any work Front grille was also pretty solid. After that, i taped up the grille Then it was time for some bodywork. Marked every defect i saw (was quite a lot actually) Sanded everything flat. Antenna hole too Drilled out the door locks and started spraying First, the primer Then some silver Mixed some paint and started laying it down one light coat at a time After a few hours of painting, this is the end result Will let it dry for a couple of days in the meantime, i can start my work on the engine