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  1. Cool Hand
    LOL! yeah doing another colour for a change. Im replicating and updating an old build. It can be found here.
  2. Cool Hand
    Incredible talent being showcased with the use of the 3D technology, going to be very interesting to see all your future projects and how you incorporate the tech.
  3. Cool Hand
    Perhaps a comment that is actually referring to the topic would be more useful than unneeded commentary.
  4. Cool Hand
    Very impressive how quick you build.
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    So finally managed to stop being distracted with other kits and get back to this build. Ended up having to strip the cab, bonnet/hood and bed. Also had to order more paint, get surfacer applied ,wet sand and painted again. Paint has some very fine orange peel, so will try use Tamiya compounds to sort that out.
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    Yeah same, want to get the build completed by the end date.
  8. Cool Hand
    Methylated Spirits is another alternative for removing water based and alcohol based acrylic paints. Really!! I find very simple to identify what formulation a paint is by the labelling. No need for the semantics. OP has found the solution
  9. Cool Hand
    Good to see you back at the bench Eric and WOW! that paint work is awesome. Look forward to seeing the wheels under it.
  10. Cool Hand
    Just a throw together for fun to suss out an idea.. Will build it properly one day.
  11. Cool Hand
    Found all the parts to build a 211 Gran Chan. Got to run with idea's as you get them sometimes. Should be back later with mock up.
  12. Cool Hand
    Thanks Chris and Nigel, not sure on the using the Laurel parts was just suss'n out the idea.
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    Sorry I didnt reply earlier, If you only have wet and dry sand paper 2000 would have been the go, 1000 is a bit too coarse will leave scratch's and more chance of burning through. Polishing cloth grits would be best thing to use when colour wet sanding, go over the whole thing with 4000-8000 and give it a wash, then give it another gradual build up to a wet coat. Shouldnt need clear over Tamiya TS solid colour's if you apply them just right.
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    Good to see some progress JJ. Wonder what has happened to everyone else ??
  15. Cool Hand
    Anyone have any updates when these will be available seeing as the date has been changed from late February to March ??
  16. Cool Hand
    Liking the custom work you have done so far, that bed is a big improvement.
  17. Cool Hand
    Yeah cool, looks good with Formula Mesh wheels When I find the side skirts I will build one with the full body kit.
  18. Cool Hand
    Was thinking the same the other day.
  19. Cool Hand
    After getting the stance set up decided to do a bit more work on this kit. I really like the 80 Skyline, such a cool shape and style. And the kit is one of my favourites, lot of fun to build and customize. The wheels were in the kit. But this is what they are. Modified the bumpers. Straight oob they stick out a lot. Filled in the number plate surround on the tail light panel. Modified the front and fitted a Laurel headlights and grill, just checking the idea out for now. Here is a couple I built previously.
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  21. Cool Hand
    Set up the stance on one my favourite Aoshima kits.
  22. Cool Hand
    Please share the results from the testing, will be interesting to see the difference in the surface finish.
  23. Cool Hand
    Some supplies from BNA Model World. Kits, set of wheels and supplies from Rhypla Builds.
  24. Cool Hand
    I think for the look you are going for Claude's suggestion of a gloss white base for the polished aluminum would be the go. Do a couple test pieces to see what works best. @peteski Do you have any recommendations regarding the OP. With your vastly superior knowledge it would be good to see or hear a suggestion instead of the totally unnecessary off topic discussion.
  25. Cool Hand
    Still on the bench. Waiting for the weather to cool down a bit, so I can apply the clear.
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