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This is my completed Ducati 916. Tamiya kit done in Italian Red over Pink primer. The only addition is some carbon fiber decal for the exhaust. Otherwise box stock. Brake rotors drilled out front and back. I've kept the one side panel off to showcase the engine. Danger

As promised here is another build from this year. The recent Revell 70 Cuda release. The paint is Model Master Plum Crazy with a stencil white interior. The engine was wired and plumbed. BMF on all the trim. Enjoy The pics were taken under different lighting.

This looks very nice. I have one on the workbench and I hope it turns out as good as yours. Danger

Yes Roger, that is the kit supplied exhaust. I didn't notice the one pipe was falling off when I took the pictures. Danger

Her is a few shots of Aoshima's Black Widow that I completed about a year ago. All the chrome was stripped. 8 different black paints and Chrome Alclad cover the bike. The only addition was the 2 wires wraps to hold the lines to the frame. Enjoy Danger

It's been a long while since I posted a finished build, so over the next few weeks i'll be posting some recent builds. The first is my 250 Testa Rosa in Italian Red. The kit is from Hasegawa and I also used their PE spoke kit. I replaced the engine with a resin version from Historic Racing Miniatures. The trim on the seats was removed and replaced with thin white wire. https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Italian-Cars-Misc/ Danger

I usually insert a toothpick or similar object into the tubing to stretch the opening a bit. Let it sit for a few minutes so it'll hold the larger opening. Then with needle nose tweezers I grab the tubing close to the opening and maneuver into place on the bike. A touch of spit/lube on the opening helps the tubing slide onto the spark plug. Danger

I utilize the printing plates not as stock material to be used on models, but as the floor and side covers inside my paint booth. I put paper over the printing plate to catch paint and overspray and toss the paper every couple of weeks. The printing plate just needs a quick wipe down to clean. The printing plates are pretty hardy and can takes spills from any of the liquids I use. Danger

Use beer caps as small mixing bowls. Give them a quick wash and they are perfect. Most of use usually can find a few lying around. Also add a little thinner to the paints when mixing (and maybe a drop of retarder). The thinner will help the colors integrate easier. Danger

This paint effect can also happen when the colors are not completely mixed. The metallic particles will slowly settle in the airbrush cup/bottle. You have to keep mixing the paint to keep the particles fully suspended. Best to use a high speed mixer like the battery operated Badger Paint Mixer. Give it a good mix right before every coat. I've had this happen on one of my builds. Danger

I say build it! I too had a fairly rare Tom Daniels kit that I could have let sit on the shelf. Here's a pic of Tom Daniels Devil Chopper. Not sure how rare it is, but I have never seen any others out there. https://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Devil-Chopper/i-MLvqwNt/A

I've shot Alclad over a Future with great results. I laid down a flat black base and then shot the Future to give it a shine. The Alclad holomatic spectral chrome was shot over the Future within 12 hours. I then used Alclad's clear gloss as the final coat. It wasn't as shiny after the gloss coat but that wasn't my intention, I wanted the spectral aspect over the whole car. The clear provides a great barrier for handling and durability. Danger

Howard, be honest ... how many pretty girls come out to car model shows. And Nick, glad to see you're coming out. I may even give you a ride home if the car breaks down again. Danger

I'll be there as usual. I hope this new venue is better than where it's been the past several years. I liked the Legion but the space was too small and dark. I'll be bringing what I built this past year. Danger

I will be there if I finish the 2 kits I'm working on. Kingston is only a few hours drive from Whitby. Danger

When I decant I usually put a toothpick in the jar to speed up the de-gassing process. Be careful putting it in as the toothpick causes a rapid bubbling effect that may overflow if you're not careful. I also set the cap on top upside down. This covers the open jar so nothing can fall in. The foam gasket that is inside the cap has melted into the paint as it's de-gassing. Danger

As mentioned there is Wheels and Wings on the Danforth and Hornet Hobbies on O'Conner. Hobby King is located in Markham. If you are in the East end you can also try Daily Hobbies in Whitby. Danger

Hey Belair, the club is running in Whitby. Meetings are every 3rd Wed of the month at Daily Hobbies on Thickson Rd. It's a small group of 6-8 that show up. Come on out and meet everyone. Danger

Here are a bunch of pics I took at this years event. http://dangervideo.smugmug.com/Models/Ajax-2014/45230540_DzWxkH Danger

Thanks all. I was looking for an online method but it seems I have to call in. One of the wheel uprights is missing the 2 locating pins. Danger

I have used the Pink Primer on a current build and the results are great. The topcoat is Tamiya Italian Red and looks a lot richer than previous builds without the pink. I'd highly recommend using it.

I have been looking all over the Tamiya USA website and I can't find a place to request/order a replacement part. Lots of stuff for the RC cars, but nothing for us modelers. Does Tamiya offer a way to replace a defective model part? Any advice? Thanks Danger

Happy to hear they are still operating. The Ferrari TR250 engine is what I have been waiting for. 2 weeks to get the order!?! I guess I'll have some harsh words with the company I ordered it from. Danger

I have used Alclad instead of BMF on several models. The window trim on the Corvette below is Alclad. Danger

I have been waiting on an engine kit that is produced by HRM (Historic Racing Miniatures) for about 4 months now. I heard he has stopped casting, but I still see his ads in the magazines.The company I ordered from doesn't have any updates on when or if casting will start up again. Does anyone know if HRM is still operating? Danger