David G.
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On 9/17/2024 at 5:15 AM, Brizio said:
Looks a great start!
Thank you Fabrizio, I appreciate that.
9 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said:Nice work so far. I think black is most appropriate.
Thank you Dan. Yeah, as much as I like the burgundy wine color, something about it just doesn't seem right.
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22 hours ago, ewetwo said:
Nicely done.
Thank you David.
16 hours ago, mrm said:Oh, you made my day. I said it was lavender and was trying to explain to my wife that purple would be exactly what the Tamiya purple is. I know that we should not sweat the petty stuff, but pet the sweaty stuff. LOL Still I will get great pleasure to tell her she was wrong, fully aware there is going to be a price to pay. 😁
One is happy to be of assistance.
Best of luck to you
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17 hours ago, spencer1984 said:
Thanks! I wasn't sure about the flames out of the box, but I have to admit once they're painted they're a fun accessory.
I wonder if there's some way they could be lighted.
I seem to remember a lighting material from my model railroad days that was used to make scale lighted signs. It was very thin, like a plastic mat or film. It came in a variety of colors and could be cut to shape and would glow when voltage was applied. I just did a quick search but I was unsuccessful because I couldn't remember what it was called and I apparently describe it well enough for the Google Machine to read my mind.
Just a thought.
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That is cool!
It makes them almost look like nuclear powered wheel hub motors.
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The red seems right for the time period and vehicle. For the top and tonneau, maybe a more leather colored color?
Something like Tamiya's TS-1 Red Brown?
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41 minutes ago, Anglia105E said:
Well David, like you I am hovering between two or three different projects at the moment . . . Your Aoshima FX-4 build is very interesting, and some time ago I attempted to convert an FX-4 London Taxi Cab into an ealier FX-3 taxi cab. This was using a 1:24 scale Tamiya Toyoda kit, which is surprisingly similar to the FX-3 taxi cab, here is the link https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/24339/index.html . . . That particular build fought me all the way for too long, and I gave up on it, eventually abandoning the whole idea . . .
I find your Black Widow build interesting also, because alongside my model cars and dioramas projects I am playing around with a drone project. This is a cheap and smaller copy of a DJI Mavic drone, and I am curious about the technology, so learning to fly the aircraft as well as understanding how it all works . . . Using a local sports field that is only five minutes walk from my home, I have managed to enjoy some good flights, and during the process I have lost the drone three times now. Each time I was lucky to recover the drone, thanks to flashing white LED lights on the front, and a flashing red strobe light on the rear . . . See photo below.
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I can see the similarities between the FX-3 and the Toyoda but I can also see the challenge posed by the conversion. I'm not sure it's something I would have attempted.
Though I am fascinated by drones, I'm honestly a little intimidated by them as well. As much as anything else, it's their cost vs fragility equation.
Thanks for the update.
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You're welcome David.
I'm currently working on several builds. I believe you may have seen one or two of them already.
This one is stalled at the moment. I just needed a break from it.
I occasionally like to challenge myself with a build that's outside of the world of model cars.
Here's my most recent project, I think it may strike your fancy.
https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/195074-london-black-cab-by-aoshima-wip/#comment-2925801
Thanks for asking. I always enjoy sharing my work.
I'm glad to know that you're feeling better.
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You're welcome David.
I'm currently working on several builds. I believe you may have seen one or two of them already.
This one is stalled at the moment. I just needed a break from it.
I occasionally like to challenge myself with a build that's outside of the world of model cars.
Here's my most recent project, I think it may strike your fancy.
https://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/195074-london-black-cab-by-aoshima-wip/#comment-2925801
Thanks for asking. I always enjoy sharing my work.
I'm glad to know that you're feeling better.
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Hello Everybody!
I finally finished the 1965 Ford Galaxie 500 XL. That means it's time to start another build, since it seems that my current MO is to have three builds going at once.
The kit is nicely but simply rendered. Though it has a decent amount of detail. This should be a rather quick build, my first build session yielded these results.
As near as I can tell, this kit represents the 1968 Austin FX-4 London Taxi.
Though the kit is cast in black styrene, I decided it would be better to paint it black. If nothing else, I want to hone my skills at doing a good black paintjob.
The interior is Tamiya Red-Brown for the seats and dark gray primer and flocking for the floor.
The chassis plate is painted basic flat black and will receive some detail painting.
There is an unsightly gap at the top of the partition that divides the passenger and driver compartments. I trimmed some styrene stock to fill it in.
That's all for now.
As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have.
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The grille works quite well with the theme of the car, good choice.
That fuel tank... wow! 😮
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Great work on the headlights! It's the little things that add up to make a big difference.
Love the flame trails too!
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Fabulous weathering effects, very convincing!
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Welcome back David!
Definitely the B&W, it feels more period.
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It's a lot of fun watching this build come together. Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
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23 hours ago, PappyD340 said:
Great looking Galaxie!
Thank you Larry.
18 hours ago, slusher said:Beautiful Ford Galaxie!
Thanks Carl.
9 hours ago, mrm said:Very nice, but I need some help with something. We are having an argument with my wife. Is this considered purple?
Thank you Mozzi.
Tamiya's name for this color is TS-37 Lavender, though I always thought of it as purple.
Tamiya does have a TS-24 Purple which to me actually looks more like violet.
The final answer, I'll have to leave up to the two of you.
Thanks again,
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21 hours ago, James2 said:
Coming along nicely....
Thank you kindly.
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Hello Everybody!
The work on Revell's Northrop P-61 continues.
The seam in the top of the fuselage is a bad joint in a bad location. I just can't let that stand.
Let the sanding begin!
After sanding, there's filling...
Then more sanding, more primer and more filling...
After another round of sanding and primer, I felt confident putting some color on it.
I have to say, I'm pleased with the outcome.
As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to post any comments you may have.
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It'll look good on the shelf when it's all done.
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That's a good looking set of wheels!
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On 9/14/2024 at 7:32 AM, ncbuckeye67 said:
Excellent build! That's a great looking 65. My favorite body style of Galaxie is the 65/66.
Thank you Jeff, I'm glad you like it.
On 9/14/2024 at 7:37 AM, rv1963 said:Nice finish on your 65, you did a lot of work on the model and it came out good.
Thanks Robert, I appreciate that.
On 9/14/2024 at 7:51 AM, Bullybeef said:Turned out awesome David, well detailed and the paint finish is impeccable.
Thank you Bil, it's kind of you to say so.
On 9/14/2024 at 8:36 AM, Horrorshow said:Great color
Great detail
Great stance
Great build all around, great work
Thank you Jack!
On 9/14/2024 at 8:39 AM, ChrisR said:Very nice!
Thanks Chris!
On 9/14/2024 at 11:08 AM, customline said:While watching this build I was not liking the color and the '65 model is my least favorite of the big Fords. That said, the finished build looks terrific. The chrome trim sets off the paint enough to change my opinion of the color. The addition of the quarter windows lends realism. The Cragars work to put this Ford squarely in period and the angle of attack is just perfect. Congrats on another sweet build, David 😎👍 You worked your tail off on this one.
Thanks Jim, it's nice having one's efforts recognized. I'm glad you were there following along.
On 9/14/2024 at 1:33 PM, espo said:Great looking paint finish and chrome trim. The Crager's look good with the stance.
Thank you David.
On 9/15/2024 at 1:33 AM, XYHARRY said:Nice 65 Galaxie. The colour, stance and execution are spot on. I've avoided this kit in the past but after seeing yours I'll definitely be picking one up for the stash. Really well done David.
Cheers,
David M. 😎👍
Thank you most kindly David. It took me a lot of effort to get this kit to this state so before you invest in one of your own, may I recommend having a look at the WIP to see what you're getting yourself in for.
I have a couple more sets of photos to post that I'll get to in the coming days. Thank you all for your kind responses.
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An excellent build!
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Fabulous work as always Donald!
I do like the hideaway headlights. Nice recovery on the bumper too.
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I'd say you nailed it!
Well done!
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It's a beautiful looking kit and you're doing a fabulous job with it.
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Super cool! I love the dramatic photos.
I'm sure he'll love it.
Long live The Bat!
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