Modelbuilder Mark

Looks like it is coming together for sure.

Thanks again everyone. Lee, this is a Heller Kit, the 4 CV "Sport". The reason I point out the Sport, is I know there are two different kits out there, one I see on Ebay for around $20 to $25, The other around $39, but I got this one in a trade without the box, so I am not sure which one I have.

Thanks, I shot the pledge straight from the bottle, no thinning. About 12-15 PSI, trying a small and medium needle(sorry, do not recall the actual size). I do use a moisture trap.It is not the end of the world if I do not get it. I still mostly use laquers but thought it would just make another option available to me. Oh, and you bet, I did watch the video. Thanks for posting. I will try again someday.

Not sure what happened to my other response, but... This has been a really fun build, and when I mean by quick is not taking me months, but several sessions at the bench spread out over 2-3 weeks. I will likely build this one again, and detail wire the engine etc. This one tho is being built for an Out of Box catagory at the upcoming Desert Scale Classic. Overall the kit builds up really nice. VERY little flash, and due to good design very few seams that need much attention, but there is a severe one on the upper left/rear fender, but that may be a one off issue. SO, I may build another one of these at some point, and really do it up.

well, if you were on the way...but heck, I live here in the valley now.

Did not realize it was the Scottsdale HL just relocating. I thought Phoenix had another new hobby shop.

Car Pool!!!

I just love when a plan comes together. Over the last couple years, me and painting just do not seem to get along. So I have this bottle of Cobra Colors paint that looks just about perfect for what I want in the bottle, of course, my own darn fault for not spraying a test piece, but on this little car to my eye there is now way too much metallic. I let it set over 24hr and come back, and it does not look too bad, passable for a quick out of the box build, so I go to shoot on some Cobra Colors clear. Now, the clear has lost some of it's pre-mixed thinner over time, so I add a touch more, and immediately I am spraying spider webs. ARGH! Now, I am only shooting around 10-12 PSI. SO I thin it up some more, and get it to where I can spray. Moving along OK, then Spatter. Crud build up in the tip sends a spit. Well, it is clear, and I think it will polish out OK, but this little bugger will be tough to get to all the areas. Here is where I am this morning. Attached Thumbnails http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/uploads/post-8985-0-22055300-1394908714.jpg

I just love when a plan comes together. Over the last couple years, me and painting just do not seem to get along. So I have this bottle of Cobra Colors paint that looks just about perfect for what I want in the bottle, of course, my own darn fault for not spraying a test piece, but on this little car to my eye there is now way too much metallic. I let it set over 24hr and come back, and it does not look too bad, passable for a quick out of the box build, so I go to shoot on some Cobra Colors clear. Now, the clear has lost some of it's pre-mixed thinner over time, so I add a touch more, and immediately I am spraying spider webs. ARGH! Now, I am only shooting around 10-12 PSI. SO I thin it up some more, and get it to where I can spray. Moving along OK, then Spatter. Crud build up in the tip sends a spit. Well, it is clear, and I think it will polish out OK, but this little bugger will be tough to get to all the areas. Here is where I am this morning.

Even if we have not met, feel free to say hello. My hands may be full of swap meet purchases, so do not be hurt if they are too full to shake hands! LOL Here is what I look like.

I wonder what the chances are that one of the domestic companies could actually "contract" to have MENG produce some for the US in US boxes? Aren't most of the kits made now molded in China anyway?

Gorgeous, and I really really like your wash(I assume) treatment of the carbs.

Sharp Sharp Sharp!!

Nice Sled! Your brother will be pleased.

Thanks guys! I would still like to have the 1:1

I think there are a lot of people that suffer from "lane change incompetency". Simple things like you described, or old sitting across from one another and both going the same direction onto a two lane road... I turn into my lane closest to me, you turn into your lane closest to you..simple right?....must not be to some.... or the person that swings WAY in/out during a turn, effectively using their lane and mine.. We could no doubt start a whole new topic on these types of quips...

Thanks guys. This is the look I will be going for.

Got this in trade, and was looking for a quick build, so I am doing this one as box stock.

I STILL do not understand how you guys spray this stuff on and it not bead up and roll off the body like it does when I have tried.

Looks great!

looks pretty cool

Looking good, you going do a base for it? Maybe take some dirty thinner and soaking into those wood blocks would be a possible addition if you are looking for feedback

Not only is in the small parking spaces that kill me, it is the way people use them. Not pulling straight into the spaces, or leaving the front wheel turned making walking between the cars all the more difficult, OR literally parking so close to you, that you can not even open the door. Common courtesy is not all that common anymore .

A couple things I have heard that help. Just prior to cutting make sure that not only is the foil all burnished down and ready, but some folks even run a sharp pencil along the line to be cut, thus prepping or lubricating the cut line prior to running your blade along the line. Another option that I have heard some folks use is using tape AFTER you apply the foil. Say you run a line of foil over the side trim, and instead of trying to cut a straight line, you take some pin stripe or paint tape like Tamiya, and then lay it along the edge. That way whn you cut, the holds the blade in line like a guide. Good luck, and build on.

Looking forward to your take on the LFA