Chris Smith Posted September 11, 2022 Author Share Posted September 11, 2022 It’s a seat!🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2whl Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Looking great Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted September 17, 2022 Author Share Posted September 17, 2022 Just a little update, working on thisk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Looking good ! What paint are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted September 18, 2022 Author Share Posted September 18, 2022 2 hours ago, Timonator said: Looking good ! What paint are you using ? I’m using Gravity 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 Loving the updates on this, Chris! She is a beauty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 2, 2022 Author Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) If you have ever tried assembling a mfh kit, you’ll know that you need to go 3-4 steps ahead, to make sure the actual step your working on won’t throw everything out of wack. Like decals. I was all set and happy and then I took a step back and looked at the overall kit and realized I need to paint and put one decal on the engine cover, so it will line up with the cockpit. So after a few weeks of fighting seam lines.. (bodywork is not my strong suit) we are now back on track. thanks for looking Chris Edited October 2, 2022 by Chris Smith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Such a beautiful car. Your model is looking great, Chris! And man oh man, that color!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pg265 Posted October 4, 2022 Share Posted October 4, 2022 Hi Chris, Another big piece! Once again you’ve done a great job with the beautiful and complex engine/gearbox sub assy! The cockpit is really nice too with a great seat. Can’t wait to see more! Pascal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 4, 2022 Author Share Posted October 4, 2022 7 hours ago, Pg265 said: Hi Chris, Another big piece! Once again you’ve done a great job with the beautiful and complex engine/gearbox sub assy! The cockpit is really nice too with a great seat. Can’t wait to see more! Pascal Pascal.. thank you very much for your kind words, I just hope with some more practice I can achieve your skill level 😊 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 5, 2022 Author Share Posted October 5, 2022 Some pictures of my labors from today 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 Looking amazing ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 So I feel I had a very productive week. I did a lot of prepping, painting and of course lots of dry fitting. Hopefully it will show this weekend on what I have accomplished. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pg265 Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Hi Chris, Awesome!! The car is taking shape very quickly and the build is impressive! Pascal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Looking good so far Chris! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Beautiful! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Looking Awesome ! How did you paint the chrome/polished aluminum parts ? They look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Timonator said: Looking Awesome ! How did you paint the chrome/polished aluminum parts ? They look really good. Tim. Most of the engine and other detail parts are made of white metal. I have a three step method of prepping and painting them 1. removing seams, drilling appropriate holes and sanding any unwanted cast marks. 2. I put the parts in small batches into a magnetic tumbler with a burnishing fluid for about 15- 20 minutes for cleaning and polishing. 3. Prime , base coat, color. I use mostly Alclad for my metal colors. But I do leave the parts polished if it calls for it. Like the air boxes. I used 1500 grit sand paper then 3000 grit, then I polished it with rubbing compound . Then shot some 2k clear to seal the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timonator Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 1 minute ago, Chris Smith said: Tim. Most of the engine and other detail parts are made of white metal. I have a three step method of prepping and painting them 1. removing seams, drilling appropriate holes and sanding any unwanted cast marks. 2. I put the parts in small batches into a magnetic tumbler with a burnishing fluid for about 15- 20 minutes for cleaning and polishing. 3. Prime , base coat, color. I use mostly Alclad for my metal colors. But I do leave the parts polished if it calls for it. Like the air boxes. I used 1500 grit sand paper then 3000 grit, then I polished it with rubbing compound . Then shot some 2k clear to seal the decals. Thanks for sharing your method. What do you use for burnishing fluid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 6 hours ago, Timonator said: Thanks for sharing your method. What do you use for burnishing fluid ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Completed the rest of the parts I prepped last week 😁 Inter coolers and radiators are painted in Alclad polished aluminum, pipes are painted in Aluminum and the hose clamps are painted in a metallic purple (nail polish) I have to thank my wife for having this color in her stash😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 This is one awesome build Chris!!! The motor and chassis looks great. Really nice carbon decal work. Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 19, 2022 Author Share Posted October 19, 2022 (edited) Another update! I’m super happy on how this is coming together. Hopefully you like it 😉 Edited October 19, 2022 by Chris Smith 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted October 20, 2022 Share Posted October 20, 2022 Chris, this is exquisite work. An absolute joy to follow progress of this build. Bravo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Smith Posted October 27, 2022 Author Share Posted October 27, 2022 A little bit more done, side pods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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