Scale-Master
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Thanks. It is the correct decal applied correctly. According to a "word of mouth explanation" from Bob Tullius : "In the early days we had to apply our own race numbers, we used 'contact-paper' ( self-adhesive ) but at one particular race meeting we had run out. We ran around and borrowed some from other teams, I sent someone to find some tracing paper and we drew round someone's number 4. The girl who traced it did it the wrong way round on one set, so when the numbers were cut out, they were backwards. We went on to win that race so it sort of became a lucky thing."
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Pink Primer (Tamiya)
Scale-Master replied to martinfan5's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
What a great save! That guy was almost fired for not cleaning the vat thoroughly after the formulation of TS-85 before trying to mix the Fine White Primer. Comes out smelling like a rose… -
Steve, looks to me the needed parts to make an accurate (to the eye) Prisoner car in 1/24 are all there. You'll still have to make license plates. Thanks for playing along guys!
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Anyone have a shot of the 1500 engine handy that they can post ? It would be nice to do a "head to head" comparison.
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Well, there you go Skip. You can use the Tamiya 1/12 Caterham to build a copy of the limited edition Prisoner car. It would pretty much just be a paint job and some license plates. But to me it does not capture the svelte or vintage look of the T.V show car. The 1/24th kit has the 1300 engine. I am not familiar enough with those particular engines to know if it looks the same as the 1500, (like a smalll block Chevy can be a 302, 327, 350... in scale without changing the parts).
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I think is just BRG overall. I thought the nose was yellow, (I would use Testors Dark Yellow). But a good friend of mine seems confident the nose is bright orange. Could be the difference in T.V. and computer monitors...?
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Define "possible"... says the guy completely scratch-building one... Even with the full wing / fendered 1/12 Caterham which is visually closest looking to the Prisoner car from the three available kits, a LOT of things would have to be modified to make it into a Lotus of that vintage. Think of it as akin to trying to make a 1970 Challenger replica using a 2012 Challenger kit. The best choice is to do it in 1/24, the Tamiya kit would be a great start with the main change I see being the wheels. The kit rims are similar, but to capture that car I think they'd need to be replaced. I think the kit tires, while not exactly the same, are probably close enough. Or, you could just make a new set of tires too...
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Family interest in models?
Scale-Master replied to johnbuzzed's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
My wife has built a few, once she got the hang of it she went on to other hobbies. I think really it was that I made her clean up the airbrush when she was done with it. (She even placed well in a couple contests.) But she still helps at the shows and is very supportive of the hobby. My dad got me started in the hobby, and he is still in it up to his ears. My mom has built some incredible fully rigged sailing ships. My brother is a very accomplished builder too. My dog is trying to partcipate, but right now just watching and not eating anything is good enough for me. -
Converting the Red Barron to the Black Knight
Scale-Master replied to Pete J.'s topic in WIP: Model Cars
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Many are online. Full episodes, uncut, no commercials: The Prisoner Episode 01 Arrival http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuCCgQsyq8s
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I haven't done a Prisoner car yet (it is a Lotus), but I have thought about doing a modern Caterham in 1/12th taking cues from it. I doubt I would use the dog dish wheels though. And tires would be much wider too. If I were to do a true replica of it, I'd do it in 1/24th.
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It's REALLY customized.
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Good call on the loft. You might have to sleep there. Alone...
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Not as wicked quick as an Atom... Not that is something I'd really like to have. Just not willing to give up the Camaro or Corvette to make room for it.
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Thanks guys. Yes, not everyone's cup of tea for sure. For what it is worth, I have had the opportunity to buy a real Seven. I have very little interest in building or even owning a real one now. (Maybe as a track car, but not for the street.) While I enjoyed building my real Camaro, these just don't do it for me. Some say they are cute, but they are a bit homely too, even after the look grows on you... Plus, I prefer V8s. Now, I guarantee this one will not look like a traditional Seven, (it is a custom after all), not that it will be necessarily pretty either...
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Sure let's talk honesty. Show us where I have not been honest. If you are going to make a comment like that, be prepared to back it up. That is quite an interesting comment John. Just what exactly do you think I did not get right on them? Would you like to show me how you could build one better? Let me help with some honest facts: One of my Sevens earned me a TamiyaCon win and trip to Japan. (2001) Another won the Judges Grand Best Of Show Award at an IPMS National Convention. (2003) Yet another earned both The People's Choice Best of Show and Judges Best Of Show, (and several other Best Of awards) at the 2007 GSL. And add to that in every contest we have both entered, I beat you and took all the Best of Show awards, all with my Super Sevens. So if you are trying to have a urinating contest I suggest you stop facing the wind. I think it is more a case of sour grapes than an attempt at humor.
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Part of the issue for me is I want this one to be visually different than the others I have built. So while some of the parts I'm choosing to make would not be my first choice if I were building only one model (or a real car) there is a reason. Besides, I can always build another after this one...
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Beautiful build of a beautiful car.
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Actually with all comments from different forums tallied, your choice ties it. Have to see what looks best once the body is made...
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You're kind of making my point Art. If this build is not a replica, then it is a boo-boo. The model embodies a huge percentage of the real vehicle. Yet it is not a "replica" because it doesn't match 100%. Builders choice, great. If John made it right hand drive, that is feasible (maybe even logical). But if he put the steering box on the left side and put the wheel on the right and left out the shaft... Same thing as the valve covers. Maybe if he made up the story that you did? Why so much effort (by those not building the model) to justify an error?
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I disagree Art. I think it perfectly fits the point I was making. Who has EVER seen a hemi with the valve covers upside down on a real car? They won't bolt up, it certainly would not run. Even if it was not entered in a replica class, the rules I referenced as written could disqualify it. Billet cam/valve covers (it is not a head that I milled) are quite common. (Plus the fact that the one I made has the proper bolt mounting pattern and plumbing.) Besides, since it is a one of, and hemi's are mass produced, that analogy does not fit either. Why so much energy to justify an error someone made and admitted to? I notice John isn't participating in this discussion. Why try to justify what he did if he isn't even trying to? As Harry said, onward.
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Monty, you might be thinking of this book by Thomas Graham?: http://www.amazon.com/Monogram-Models-Schiffer-Book-Collectors/dp/0764324810 Then there is this companion book to: http://www.amazon.com/Remembering-Revell-Model-Thomas-Graham/dp/0764329928
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Thanks Mike. I'm using the ST-3040. I tweaked the formula ratio a little to get the durometer I wanted. Which is a nice feature of the product, you can consistently make different degrees of 'rubberyness" with the same materials by adjusting the formula, and still maintian overall integrity.
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Many contests, (and John does frequent contests) have as a part of their rules that certain realistic or feasible components of the models must adhere to real life automobiles. Meaning things that could not work on a real car can disqualify a model entry. The GSL is one contest that comes to mind, and I have seen that rule used to disqualify an equally visually exciting piece. So go ahead and be upset with me for pointing out the obvious, (as some else did before me yet it wasn't an issue for them to say), but my point was that before it is finished is the time to deal with the mistake, (especially if you want to compete with it).
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Thanks guys. Yeah, the small images can be tricky to cut. Lots of fine tuning to match the art to the vinyl and the cutting pressure to the vinyl as well. Weeding them out is another issue... As for getting them onto the master, it's just a case of putting one character on at a time, measure first, eyeball as you go... (There is a photo of the tire pattern in the mold on the previous page if that helps.) The web wheel is the "safe" choice... But who says I have to play it safe?