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I bought it on ebay, it came in a two pack with a more rectangular one.
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Revell 1/24th scale Jaguar E-Type FHC: Test Shots
Fat Brian replied to Justin Porter's topic in Car Kit News & Reviews
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How To Get Oxidized Black Paint Finish?
Fat Brian replied to gjorenby's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I would do black on the whole thing then shoot the sun faded areas with either a less black black or black cut with just a touch of gray. Then satin clear everything and finally hit the most faded areas with flat clear. It will be much easier with an air brush but can be done with cans if you find the correct blacks. -
Yeah, it's possible you're getting through the finish somehow. Try using a Q-tip to burnish the foil down and when you cut it you only need a little more pressure than the weight of the knife. Try it one a spare body until you get the feel of it.
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'71 Duster 340 AMT Kit.
Fat Brian replied to rob1957's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Since you plan on polishing the body I would put a couple coats of clear over the decals. Nothing is worse than burning through the clear and ruining the decals. -
Cutting angles on a flat sheet.
Fat Brian replied to porschercr's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Okay, that's a lot different than what thought you were asking. Here is how I did that. I cut out the area over the axle and notched up into the wheel wells the amount I needed to lower it. Then I used strips of styrene on the top of the chassis plate to deepen where the axle goes through. Once that was deep enough I used a flat sheet to replace the floor pan piece then sealed the wheel wells back with more strips. I still need to trim the inside but this is what it looks like. -
Check out these wheels from Hobby Design, they're 19 inches but have the exposed lug nuts and are big and little. I have a set and they're very nice, I think Tamiya slicks might fit them as well. I can check when I get home if you're interested. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/303417172134
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Cutting angles on a flat sheet.
Fat Brian replied to porschercr's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
What I do is make the part a little long, fit the joint how I want it, then sand the flat end to correct the length. Parts that are mitered on both ends can get a bit tricky. -
Nope, that generation of Bronco was not done. However, three different companies did the 80-86 body style. Of the three the Monogram 1/24th kit looks the most like the real thing out of the box. It's also the easiest to get ahold of at a reasonable price. The Revell and MPC kits both have shape issues around the window/windshield area. If you want one really bad you could get the 92-96 Lightning kit that's out now and cut it up. For the top you could post in the Wanted section and see if anyone has one they'd part with. I have parts of an MPC kit and could take some measurements for you to plan your cuts.
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Cobra and XK-E GT hardtops?
Fat Brian replied to Kit Basher's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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How many molds?
Fat Brian replied to Spruslayer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
This is an interesting question, my dad worked in printing and worked twelve hour days because setting up the press with ink and plates and blankets and getting all four roller sets in register could take and hour or two and cleanup was at least an hour. Once you get the thing running right it's best to just let it go as long as possible. -
How many molds?
Fat Brian replied to Spruslayer's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
If I remember correctly those in the know have posted that most kit runs are around 5,000 units these days, maybe 10k if they think they've got a hot seller coming out. -
There's a nice set of big and little mesh wheels in the Monogram 79 Camaro. They're 1/24th scale so will look about like 16 or 17 inch wheels in 1/25th.
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Sure. The block is 25mm from the head mounting surface to the oil pan and front to back, basically square. I used an 8v-71 head and valve cover from a kit as well as the front and rear gear sets. You'll need to shorten the kit oil pan about an inch or so, the 8v-71 has something around the crank pulley that the 4-71 doesn't.