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Can I suggest Mid Grey for the building frame colour? I think the car being painted black might stand out better. Interesting that you are using a mix of your own 3D designed parts, Plastruct and Evergreen. The building frame you designed looks really good for displaying the Bentley. Many years ago when I was planning a factory layout I used quite a lot of the Plastruct ABS Architectural mouldings. They were very good mouldings as I remember.
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Ollie's strike again
Bugatti Fan replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Thanks for the heads up about Ollie's Gary. -
Ferrari F 2003 GA
Bugatti Fan replied to Chris Smith's topic in WIP: Other Racing: Road Racing, Land Speed Racers
This build of Michael Schumacher's car looks like an interesting project to follow. It reminded me about Michael's suffering from that awful skiing accident, and that very little has been forthcoming about how he is recovering since. -
The display case you are making will be a fine complimentary way of displaying your model Francois. Did you 3D print the parts, or use some of the Plastruct architectural extrusion parts from their range?
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Ollie's strike again
Bugatti Fan replied to GLMFAA1's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Excuse my ignorance being a Brit living across the pond. What kind of store is Ollies? Looking at the posts on here they seem to have lots of stores all over the US. -
Never ever got to Harrah's and was under the impression the whole lot was sold off. Good to hear that there is still a Harrah's museum albeit somewhat reduced still operating in Reno. I still have a Harrah's booklet with a full list of the original collection obtained from way back. From what I can remember there was more to the collection than just cars.
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Black interior, restoring lost detail
Bugatti Fan replied to DaveB's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Dry brushing some very dark grey over all the raised detail should give you a subtle effect by leaving the black in all the creases. If both the paints are matt finish and you are looking for a leather or vinyl look, when they are dry run the end of your finger across your forehead. Then gently rub the skin oil secretion onto the painted surfaces to impart a sheen. -
Watched a tv programme recently where a couple of guys were restoring a Fiat 500 but with some subtle upgrades. A reconditioned up rated engine was fitted. Front disc brakes to replace the drum brakes with a dual master cylinder. New shock absorbers. Replacement upholstery and sunroof and alloy wheels. All fitted after the body had some repair work and complete body respray. Looked really nice when finished !
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Molotow Liquid Chrome feed problem
Bugatti Fan replied to Oliver77's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
The holy grail of chrome finishes..........If only someone could make one that stays brilliant and goes off rock hard ! -
Thanks for coming back on that Les. I will be interested to hear what you think about it when you get around to using it. Cheers.
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Correction.........I should have said Green Stuff World not Hobby. Les, did you get yours in the UK?
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Hopefully Revell might issue their chrome in bottles for airbrush use sometime soon. Good to see that it can be sealed without any detriment to the shine. Has anyone tried Green Stuff World's Airbrush and Brush Applied Chromes. They look very impressive on their website.
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Molotow Liquid Chrome feed problem
Bugatti Fan replied to Oliver77's topic in Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials
My Molotow pen tip dried out and got really messy when I tried to clean it out. Saw a video on Green Stuff World's website. They have an airbrushing chrome and one that was being applied by brush. They were using a figure for a demo and just dabbing the brush chrome onto it with fantastic results as far as I could see. Has anyone reading this used the Green Stuff chromes and can comment on them? -
Jo-Han Models
Bugatti Fan replied to Horrorshow's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Thanks for the feedback Steve. I thought that the Turbine car kit would be a bit of a rarity these days. -
Jo-Han Models
Bugatti Fan replied to Horrorshow's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
I remember building their Chrysler Turbine car kit many years ago and spraying it with an AMT lacquer colour that looked very much like the prototype's colour. It was quite a nice kit to build as I recall from way back when it was first issued. Would like to build another. Has Atlantis or someone else got the moulds ? -
Aspirational Clutter ! What a brilliant way Dave Ambrose has summed this all up in just two words !
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1/8 scale 79 Ferrari T4
Bugatti Fan replied to Chris Smith's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Lovely model Chris ! How well did it go together ? Agora had a stand at IPMS UK Scale Modelworld Show 2023 with some very impressive models on display. I was really impressed by their Bond Aston Martin DB5 (the Daniel Craig Bond movie version). Their AC Cobra on display looked tempting too. -
Nearly there Francois ! This has been a fascinating project to follow. Any ideas about your next one when the Bentley is finally finished ?
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The Official EBay Discussion Thread
Bugatti Fan replied to iamsuperdan's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
Like those 'scale' braided hoses being just very small diameter screened cable with the outer plastic insulation stripped off ! Likewise 'scale' ignition wiring that is just very thin insulated wire for electronics. Both obtainable in coils as cheap as chips from electronics suppliers. -
Are Mr Hobby primers as good as the Tamiya?
Bugatti Fan replied to primekn's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I find automotive acrylic primers from an aerosol perfectly ok on my models and see no need for using modeller aimed products. The ones I have used go on well and do not obliterate detail. They are generally easy to source and per millilitre a lot less expensive than hobby primers, plus not having the faff of setting up an airbrush. -
MPC Ford J Car 1966 Daytona Testing 1:25
Bugatti Fan replied to ea0863's topic in Other Racing: Road Racing, Salt Flat Racers
Long gone now, but I can remember building that clear bodied kit from way back. This particular model shows what can be done with a kit that dates back to the 60's/70's. -
1964, Brissette FED. 1:16, brass, scale build.
Bugatti Fan replied to Mike Williams's topic in Drag Racing
Beautiful build. Chassis frame in brass and the detailed engine really look good. The thin wire wheels are something to behold adding to the realism. -
A really nicely built model. I used to have a Fiat 500 back in the 70's. Fun to drive but a bit of a rust bucket unfortunately. Now that Tamiya has released it again I will have to get one and make a model of my old car. Should be easy to change to RHD. Just the steering wheel and foot pedals as the dash board had just one combined instrument gauge in the middle.