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Man that sure is a nice kit! I love all of Model Factory Hiro's cars.............'cept they're a little too expensive for me right now. I had wanted the Aston Martin Zagato ('61?) when it was out but now I believe they're no longer making 'em.
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Preffered Parking
MrObsessive replied to Joe Handley's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
How I would love to have one of those! They're just too rich for my blood! Sad thing is, pillarless hardtops were as common as houseflies once upon a time. In fact for several model years, (Late '50's into the '60's) all you could get was a hardtop style in some models (Cadillac comes to mind). I also wish they'd stop teasing us with concept cars that are very close to production looks with no B pillar only to have one when the car comes out. (New Camaro or Challenger anyone?) I'd gladly give up some of thos gizmos I'd never use to have a little more style and uniqueness in a car-------and gain some MPG's to boot I'm sure. -
Sounds like an interesting experiment Chris...... Years ago when I used to use Tamiya acrylics exclusively, I remember mixing in their clear in their color acrylics to get a super gloss. The problem was it took forever to dry-----but that was before I knew about using a dehydrator. That's when I also discovered that you needed to use their thinner to thin the clear, otherwise you got terrible fisheyes! I found out that denatured alcohol worked as well as their thinner, but that was around the time Tamiya acrylics were pulled off the market for some reason. (early '90's?) When it returned it wasn't the same-------the denatured alcohol no longer worked, especially on the clearcoat, so I was back using their brand. Ain't experimenting fun?? Where do you live that you've got gangs congregating in your backyard??
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Thanks for the resto pics Peter! That is a BEAUTIFUL paint job! Seeing that engine bay brings back some memories as I once had a '71, albeit a Midget. I owned this one back in the mid '80's and it was...........well let's just say "cantankerous"! I was a naive 25 year old at the time and had this car as my only transportation and I remember being under the hood more than a few times. It was a fun little car though.............and I'd love to have one today although I'd have a bit more trouble getting into it now!
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Preffered Parking
MrObsessive replied to Joe Handley's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Agreed! The insurance companies have no one but themselves to blame for the increasing complexity of cars. They screamed for years about the "high health costs" of auto injuries and browbeat the government into passing regs to the auto industry for "safety". I'd like to see that stuff become options if it'll knock several thousand bucks off the final price of the car! ......................And guess what? Folks will have to actually drive their vehicle instead of relying on the safety equipment to save 'em. I dunno.................it's like looking forward to your next accident or something with all the safety junk on cars. -
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Ron looks as though he's bein' interrogated in a police station! Looks like it was a good meeting! Is Harold going to be casting this one Lyle, or is this one of those Model Factory Hiro kits?
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No, that chain's not around here AFAIK.............Pittsburgh's a pretty good size metropolitan area so they'd have the good stuff there! Lil 'ol Harrisburg they'd just tell us to suck eggs! (jk) There are tons of Pep Boys around here though that do carry the Dynatron, so at least I can find it if ever I need it again. The can I have however should last well into the next decade if it doesn't dry out first!
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Question and help with BMF....
MrObsessive replied to abedooley's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
I do see on the package Bob about refrigerating it so I'm gonna give that a try. I have a fridge in the basement.............I don't think it'll last too long in the kitchen fridge with shuffling food around and whatnot! Still, one shouldn't have to go through all of that! I don't remember this being a problem 20 years ago when I started using it. It may have been a spread of at least a year or more between sheets and it was good up to the last bit on the backing. -
Question and help with BMF....
MrObsessive replied to abedooley's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
You've probably seen my rant in my last post of my '55 Ford buildup where I had some not so nice things to say about BMF! You're doing nothing wrong except BMF seems to stick better to a painted surface than not. If your sheet has little cracks and fissures in it I would certainly take it back! That means it is OLD and you should get a replacement. You've done all that can be done..........save for getting some Micro Scale Foil Adhesive which I don't know if they still sell it or not. If the BMF has been sitting for a long period of time (it has a shelf life I think of 6 months IMO) the adhesive may be dried out and simply unusable. If they carry it at the hobby shop Abe, you may want to see if they have Detail Master Foil. I used this for the first time in years and I had no problem with non adhesion or lifting. It's a little more labor intensive to get off the backing without curling, but they give you info on the package on how this can be avoided. Plus it's cheaper than BMF........($4.99 vs. BMF's $8.99 in my LHS!) I was at my LHS the other day and I did get a new sheet of BMF.............I know this one is new and hadn't been sitting because I was there the other day and they didn't have the regular chrome. They got new stock in when I returned a few days later and I bought it. I wrote the date on the envelope as I want to see exactly how long it lasts this time. We'll see. -
I can't answer to that particular brand of Dynatron, as I haven't used it. The kind I have says "Putty-Cote" on it. It might be the same stuff, but to be on the safe side-----you should always test on a junk body if your unsure of the results. This will also give you a feel for how to apply it, how the primer will react, etc. "If in doubt..........always test it out!"
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Flawless Finish!! Black cars can be so difficult to do.......but your paint looks perfect! I always like the tapered tail look of those Mid Year 'Vettes, as opposed to the boxy flat rear end of today's version, albeit a beautiful car! Hopefully the next Gen (C7?) won't be so upright in the rear.
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One of the cautions of Dynatron is you best be using it in a well ventilated room. Failure to do so can leave you...............well let's just say buzzed! I either use my respirator, or use under my running spray booth to suck up the dust and fumes.
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One of the worst modeling putties to be foisted on the unsuspecting modeling guy has got to be Squadron Putty!! That stuff has got to be the worst! I'm sorry to hear about your dash...........I wish you could have ask us guys about it before you bought/used it...........can you get a replacement dash? There is a certain technique to using Squadron----my biggest beef with the stuff is it's TERRIBLE shrinkage even long after the body or part has been painted leading to cracking. Some have used it maybe with no problem----I haven't met 'em............ Small amounts is the key, but that junk never seems to dry well, not to mention it doesn't seem to feather edge well if it ever does dry. The guy at the LHS is a military builder.........not to minimize that type of building, but maybe he doesn't even notice the terrible reactions after so long.........who knows? Yeah, I'm sure there are some defenders of Squadron, but this long time builder can't stand the junk! Yes, it is stock #592 for the Dynatron, here's a small pic of it........... Hope you can find it, if not the 'Bay has some listed on there, but then you gotta deal with shipping. Let us know how it works out!
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Preffered Parking
MrObsessive replied to Joe Handley's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
All of the teachers I had in elementary school in the '60's had a sure fire cure for ADD/ADS........................it was a paddle with holes in it! Some only needed it once and for all................others you could set your watch by 'cuz the teacher was about fed up for the day! Joe mentioned about getting rid of the safety regs to reduce weight...............Yeah how 'bout getting rid of the side impact standards and roof crush regs, so I can have my beloved hardtop body style again!! I can't understand a government which will allow convertibles to be built which are inherently unsafe by their nature (But fun as heck!) but won't allow a steel roof car to be built without a B pillar without the car companies jumping through hoops?? Ahhh yes! To buy brand new model kits for $2.50 again.............I nearly froze in place when I saw the nearly $19.00(!!) for the new Nova kit at my LHS! That $2.50 price BTW was what kits cost when i started building in 1978. -
Amelia is here!!
MrObsessive replied to Raul_Perez's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Awwwww!!! Ain't she cute??!! Congrats to both of you! -
Preffered Parking
MrObsessive replied to Joe Handley's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
That signs gotta be a joke! Before they dictate who can park what kind of car where, they need to go back to school and learn to spell! Preferred is spelled the way I just did..........NOT with two F's and one R! I just hate Political Correctness in any form! -
Regular alcohol and a Q-Tip works for me Olle when I need to clean up epoxy. I try to do it fairly soon when the epoxy has fully set. If the epoxy has set more than a day or so, yeah it might be tough to get off but can be softened up with care. Yes, for flatter glass, thicker plastic can be used to minimize waviness on the edges. I've not had good luck with Kristal Klear to keep glass in though-----maybe I'm too rough trying to clean it up! Plus, paranoia sets in as I'm always afraid the glass will come out after everything is together (It's happened before...... ) so old habits die hard!
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Yeah, I checked our local Wally and didn't see 'em at the time I needed 'em. I hate traipsing all over town looking for stuff-----or when you call, you get someone half stoned they don't know what you're talkin' about so I just ordered 'em online.
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As far as thinning Tamiya paints (Acrylic) I advise using their thinner. Some guys have used regular alcohol, but I had a problem with fisheyes doing that so I'd rather spend the extra money to be on the safe side and use their brand. When I decant anything from a spray can, I use a snow cone cup. Cut the tip off the end, tape the cone to the jar, and spray right into it. Now I spray mine inside my spray booth as the fumes can still lurk everywhere in the house if I don't. Here's a shot of the snow cone cup............I was using this primer a while back when I was building my '05 'Vette. I've discovered Plastikote now and won't look back! Snow cone cups aren't sold locally here for some reason.........I got a pack of 200 or so off eBay for about 10 bucks IIRC. Some guys make a funnel out of newspaper, and others have their own method------this is what works for me.
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There's a few on there now Abe...........do a eBay search for Mattel Vacuform Toy Maker under "Vintage Toys" and you should see one. I tried to post the link, but eBay's being contrary today. Mine looks just like the one you'll see......it's packed away somewhere in the basement------I haven't fooled around with it for a few years! Edit: Here's a pic of one from one of the auctions...........
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Hey Cruz, when did you do the Mazda?? I don't remember that one! That looks fantastic as usual! I keep forgetting about the Tamiya spray cans as I'm an airbrush junkie!
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Looks great!! I'm not much into lowriders but I like it! That car brings back some memories BTW, as that was our Driver's Ed car back when that car was new.................No not in the lowrider mode!! My Drivers Ed teacher would have had apoplexy!
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Abe, I'm afraid the only good way to apply The Detailer is with an airbrush. When you brush paint-----the heavier, wetter coat it's softening the previous coat and you're taking it up with your brush. I haven't tinted windows in many years...........I remember using Tamiya water based acrylics to airbrush on my windows. Here's a couple pics of a Studebaker Golden Hawk I built back in '98 where I tinted the windows. Pardon the wrecked appearance........this one was wrecked by a cat I had back then , and I lost interest in getting it back together. You can see the subtle tinting of the glass............ Click on the pic itself to get a nice BIG pic! (Not the black part) The best way to do this would be mist coats gradually put on. After it's dried thoroughly you can rub it out just like regular paint. You have to be careful though not to rub through as you won't have as many coats as you would a body paint job. This is also (for me) one of those trial and error jobs. If the paint doesn't come out the way you want it, you can wash the Tamiya off with some Windex and start over! BTW......when using the Tamiya acrylics, you want their clear colors such as blue, green and smoke.
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Material for vacuum forming runs the gamut from thick styrene (.040"), to butyrate, to polycarbonate. I have yet to make any parts via vacuum forming, although I do have one of those old Mattel Vacuforming machines. (An eBay win) I experimented with it a while back.......the only trouble is finding clear enough plastic to fit in the fixture properly. It works very well despite its age, I'll have to try a future model part with it sometime! There may be some veterans here of vacuforming that can give you details of what plastic works best for them.