Lunajammer

There are many kinds of RTV rubber mold material of different firmnesses. When I did modeling for a pewter miniatures company, we experimented with harder rubber. Didn't like it. It's more difficult to work with; harder to get the resin pieces out, less flexible, breaks/tears easier, etc. However we did not try making part one soft rubber and part two hard rubber. Regardless, a firm plug is not very forgiving.

Man, that looks nice. I don't envy your efforts but I envy your results.

Not really, if you're careful to pack it in good. It behaves like any other clay. If there are any minor air pockets within the layers, it doesn't seem to be disruptive. Mold release helps when getting it back out, but you'll still need to get in there with a toothpick. Fresh is key, if it looks like this, don't use it, air will get in. Pic was taken before a failed attempt of this mold, thinking I could get away with it. Result of the successful cast.

This (web photo) is identical to my high school runner. Horrible power, had to take a running charge at hills, but handled surprisingly well.

Are you using Play-Doh? At least that's a little easier to wash out the tailings with water and detergent (not perfect, but a little easier).

Nice to see this one done well. It's easy to see a C3 Corvette in this model, but to see them side by side really drives home the differences as much as the similarities.

Ya married? That's all I'll say about that. They're great until one of the two elements craps out and the power doubles to the remaining one. Just about burned down my PT Cruiser. Ashes are still dropping outta the seat and the stench lasted almost two years.

If someone does, I wouldn't recommend it. My experience is they sag over time.

Actually, I find those photos helpful to understand what wheels from which kits look like under a conventional car since you identified most of them. Good to know.

Any released version of this....

This is looking great. The fin trim feels a little aggressive at this point, but I wouldn't hold any doubts about the diamond plated, it looks good. Looking forward to more.

The lovely Ms. L and I watched The Meyerowitz Stories on Netflix. Don't let the all star cast fool you. Adam Sandler, Ben Stiller, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Thompson and more, what could go wrong? It's almost two hours of Sandler and Stiller talking scene to scene to scene about how their misguided dad (Dustin Hoffman) has filled their lives with anxiety and empty hopes. Basically almost two hours of writer/director Noah Baumbach putting to film his therapy sessions. Over an hour in and with a long 45-minutes still left we pretty much didn't want to hear it anymore. If you love to watch great actors portray a family commiserating about their deeply seeded frustrations, this is it. By the way, the movie poster below are the action scenes.

You're doing a great job on it though. This kit is more fun for thinking outside the box, like as a flying car, or chopped onto a hot rod chassis or something.

By "ticket" I assume you mean moving violation. I was well into my 40's before getting my only ticket. Caught speeding while trying to catch up to my friend who I didn't know was well behind me ?. Now, how many more times have I been stopped? Four. But being a silver tongued SOB I talked my way out of them. One was for exhibition driving in a '68 Cougar, but being a radio personality at the time, I not only got out of it but the cop gave me his card and invited me to take a ride-along any time (heh).

Wow, this looks really good.

Favorite Hessman moment... Anybody who worked in radio in the 80s (moi) totally related to this scene because it perfectly represented the boundaries of production vs. the front office.

I'm really stoked to see this thread kept alive. Subject matter isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I dig this stuff. Love what I'm seeing Jarkko.

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My sister was a cloistered nun who lived in a very strict and closed community committed to prayer. They were the only ones I ever saw wear the full habits. My understanding is that they are more lenient these days regarding excursions away from the cloister, but still only on special occasions. My guess is this might be one of those occasions in support of an upcoming event, or simply to resupply for the next period of time.

Soooo, no temptation to add an unseen blower, fat meats and tiny-short wheelie bars? (What would squirrels do? The squirrels, Chuck!)

This might very well be the most mind blowing WIP model I've ever seen. It breaks my heart to think it will get covered up with paint and mask all that innovation. ?

I've been considering this kind of a project for years, so heck yeah I'm interested. I've already assembled a tear folder. It's just more involved than I want to get into at this time. Looking forward to it. Good luck.

Beautiful model of a seldom seen subject. Nice work.

Nice work Pat. Fun pics. I'm glad to see this done, I've had my eye on one of these for some time. Nice to see a thorough view of JF casting and what's involved to bring it completion. See you at the starting line.