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Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
Big Messer replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Sand deeply and passionately, and when you think you are done sand some more. -
Thoughts and ideas that hold forever true..........
Big Messer replied to JollySipper's topic in The Off-Topic Lounge
Applies to mediums also... -
Citroen 2CV Camper
Big Messer replied to PatW's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
As a former 2CV owner there are several rules you live by: * downhill and tailwind are your friends. * What is a "rush"? * always carry a screwdriver, a hammer, wire and a pair of pliers. No duct tape needed. If something falls off and the car still runs you didn't need it in the first place. On the plus side: * the car will still run with about half of it's parts * one gal of gas will last almost forever * add some oil when you remember to * there is an oil filter... somewhere -
Citroen 2CV Camper
Big Messer replied to PatW's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Guy was stranded like 10 hours away from the military checkpoint, but decided to do all that work that took 12 days. Later decides to do another build to document. Takes pictures in a different location. AFAIK the story stinks, but a model of the bike would be cool. https://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hubb/morocco/morocco-2cv-moto-survival-story-87691 -
Citroen 2CV Camper
Big Messer replied to PatW's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
It was built AFTER... -
The thing will be a 18" monstrosity. Want to keep the cab red with the lettering. Rear verandah will be foldable up with handrails (brass?) that will be collapsible flat before raising it with a roll canopy on top. Check scribbled notes scattered all over. Will have an opening on the rear cab wall to go into the house.
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Just got a 1941 Chevrolet 1/16 scale fire dept pump truck (probably an Ertl copy) with missing parts for $9.99 so I am going to turn into a house truck, pretty much like the one I posted before, but far more detailed. Plans are not final yet, will make a paper mockup first to see how things look. Probably to make smooth sides to imitate plywood and metal panels roof. Also want to make a detailed interior. Materials to be used would be thin plywood, styrene and/or aluminum sheet. Ideas that would make sense welcomed but will be subject to approval by management.
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Maybe is ancient news, but new for me. Found this air-drying clay at Hobby Lobby. Dries real hard but easily sandable with coarse sandpaper or a sanding drum with a Dremel. Added new coats or pieces will stick over already dried pieces. Thin coats dry fast (within hours) while thicker applications will take longer. Will shrink when drying but I just add more after. I don't foresee problems painting with acrylics but haven't tried yet.
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Got this 1/16 1941 Chevrolet pumper today. Missing parts but for $9.99... Plan is to remove the rear part and build a house truck.
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Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
If creating a model based on a movie prop, doing the computer job, the 3Ds, putting everything together and so on is "pretty decent", what is left for somebody like me ☹️? Also see my previous post: How do you put a model in a category that doesn't exist so far?. It is a full creation based on a movie prop, no other prototype exists. Then it was fully 3D developed, no existing parts AT ALL. No files available anywhere. It has to make sense, like it would work in the real world. And the obvious high quality of the build. Now step into the judges' shoes (people that has seem quite a bit of quality work before). All this is a whole lot above the Joe Average modeling experience. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
For me here means this thread. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
It was not my intention to upset a great modeler. Sorry. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Didn't link to yours because we are here already. But I check his also. Please don't think that I was targeting you. -
Weird certainly is...
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Today I got this fire truck. Missing many detail parts, but for $9.99... Will make a house truck out of it.
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Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
I saw some models that belonged UNDER the table, but the modelers were al apoplectic about not being the winners. Do your best, show up and be ready to lose to someone else who does a better job. Learn from your shortcomings and do better the next time. Great modelers don't magically pop up, they have a lot of mistakes in their pasts. Check the current WIPs, there are a few that screwed up, corrected the offending part (or made an entirely new one, even a brand new start), posted about it and kept going on, with the evidence there for everybody to see and learn. Like this: https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/174758-bmw-507-cabrio-1957-elvis-presleys-one-revell-old-kit-124/ -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
If yo intend to compete probably the greatest chance of winning would be to aim at a particular contest and stay strictly within the limits of the rules for the intended category. Deviations, no matter how small or inane, will be met with "foul play" screams from the run-of-the-mill MMs (Mediocre Modelers) with smooth brains. -
Marvel's Hydra coupe 1/12 scale full scratch build
Big Messer replied to François's topic in WIP: Model Cars
How do put a model in a category that doesn't exist so far?. It is a full creation based on a movie prop, no other prototype exists. Then it was fully 3D developed, no existing parts AT ALL. No files available anywhere. It has to make sense, like it would work in the real world. And the obvious high quality of the build. Now step into the judges' shoes (people that has seem quite a bit of quality work before). All this is a whole lot above the Joe Average modeling experience.