Scale-Master Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Starter resin & brass kit in 1/43rd scale. Most Starter kits are curbside but this is one of the few "full detail" kits they offered. As you can see there is still a good amount of clean-up required after removing the thin flash in the main openings. This structure has to be cut out too. The "full detail" section is basically one part and the removable engine cover. Kind of interesting how they cast it with the steel axle in place. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 The engine cover does not fit well; I guess they figured most people would display it off the car (on the included stand). The panel lines on both sides look about like this, but at different angles… and the sides are much narrower than the tub. The leading edge had to be addressed too as it didn't line up or allow the opening for the fan to be centered over the fan. (Shifting the chassis is an option, but I figured getting the body set first was the better option.) I used sheet styrene to fill in the needed material and modify the panel lines. Even though I raised the engine cover when I widened it so that the leading edge matched the body, I still had to add material to the top of it outboard of the fairings so the body would flow smoothly. First coat of white primer to see how it looks. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted March 17 Author Share Posted March 17 The screw holes in the front section of the body that attach it to the chassis & engine were reworked so the chassis could be moved rearward to compensate for the material I added to the leading edge of the engine cover and make the fan line up with the opening. I started painting the engine and surrounding area, but there are still more parts to fit and they don't fit positively or symmetrically. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveracer Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 I built that kit a few years ago. It was a bit misaligned for sure. I am sure you will do a great job at this, and am watching the build. I think I will take a look at my model and see how bad it really is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4knflyin Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 I remember the car, but I don't remember knowing it was a 917. This is so far from what I would build... it's great. The level of detail painting I think you're going to show us is way beyond what I would contemplate. I even cheat and use less contrasty colors when hand painting to conceal any mistakes. True story. Yes, I'm ashamed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted March 27 Author Share Posted March 27 The engine and rear suspension is pretty much done and much of the cockpit has been detail painted. The wheels are built too. The engine cover still fits so it is time to paint the body. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Rivard Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 Looks really good with the added structure and turbos. All the rest that was molded in one piece has been wonderfully "cheated" with detail painting and washes. Another 1/43 masterpiece in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 I used BMF instead of the kit supplied Mylar for the sides. It didn't feel like it would conform as well as foil. I started with the roundel & number decals. They went on fine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4knflyin Posted April 3 Share Posted April 3 5 hours ago, Scale-Master said: I used BMF instead of the kit supplied Mylar for the sides. It didn't feel like it would conform as well as foil. I started with the roundel & number decals. They went on fine. It's coming along really nice. At what point did you cut the decal, as in right after applying, fully dry, etc., and what tool did you use? This has been defying me even after 10 decal cuts on the same model, experimenting as I went along. I saw a video by Plasmo where he cut a decal into thee pieces, and then removed the center piece, which revealed that the decal was still entirely wet and pliable. When I try cutting a wet decal, the whole thing wants to slide into the gap. Grr. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 3 Author Share Posted April 3 I waited until the decal was mostly dry; about 30-40 minutes, but still a little pliable where it spanned the slight gap. I used a sharp X-Acto knife to slice them and then rolled the four tiny flaps on to their respective edges. I cut wet decals often and it is not too difficult to get good results with a sharp blade. You only have to cut the decal, not what's under it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 4 Author Share Posted April 4 The stripes also went on well which was a little surprising as one of the stripes had a slight fold in it and I fully expected to crack at that point. They also conformed quite well to the contours including the louvers front and rear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale-Master Posted April 6 Author Share Posted April 6 All the decals have been applied and I shot the clear coat. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4knflyin Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 This build has been a treat. I eagerly await seeing her up on all floors. The contrast and, oddly enough, similarities between this and T-70 build are fun to consider. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkJ Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Wow, turned out beautifully. Make sure you post here when you put this in the finished thread to let us know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Amazing! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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