Swany Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) I know it's not a car, but i'd like to share anyways. This is my 2nd model here. It is by Tamiya, and i like everything except for the way they had me put together the tail section of the body, and it made me wish i had body filler/bondo/sanding equipment. Opinion/critiques 100% welcome. Ignore the sleeping pills. A little dusty over here... Ignore the sleeping pills. Edited June 19, 2009 by Swany
Harry P. Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 Looks good to me! Comments/critiques: The good: Nice attention to detail, like the sanded tire surfaces, the small fittings, etc. Excellent work. The bad: Should have drilled the rotors. Kind of tedious to do, but relatively easy and makes a world of difference, especially at a large scale like this.
Swany Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 Looks good to me! Comments/critiques: The good: Nice attention to detail, like the sanded tire surfaces, the small fittings, etc. Excellent work. The bad: Should have drilled the rotors. Kind of tedious to do, but relatively easy and makes a world of difference, especially at a large scale like this. What sort of drill/ bit would you use for this type of plastic? Obviously a very small bit. I'm guessing you would just make a template on the computer to have properly spaced holes, and then line it up and make "centerpunch" to mark/start each hole?
Harry P. Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 I'd take a drill bit that matches the size of the molded "holes" on the rotors, and use a pin vise to drill out each hole by hand. Use the depression already molded into the rotor as your layout guide. Like I said, kind of tedious, but worth the effort. That's how I did it on these:
Swany Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) I'd take a drill bit that matches the size of the molded "holes" on the rotors, and use a pin vise to drill out each hole by hand. Use the depression already molded into the rotor as your layout guide. Like I said, kind of tedious, but worth the effort. Oh alright. The problem with this kit was that the front rotors didn't have any depressions at all. We've got a set of jewelers size screwdrivers in pin vises here at work. I definitely need to pick up a set. Thanks for the tips! EDIT: Love the MV. Reminds me of the one i sat on at the powersports dealership last year when i test rode the Hypermotard. Edited June 14, 2009 by Swany
Harry P. Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 EDIT: Love the MV. Reminds me of the one i sat on at the powersports dealership last year when i test rode the Hypermotard. Thanks!
ScrappyJ Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 (edited) Thanks! Nice MV, Harry! I just saw an episode of "Twist the Throttle" a couple of weeks ago on the MV. I was highly impressed with the MV F4 and the F4 CC. Who makes the MV that you built? I tried searching on line, but couldn't find anything. Edited June 14, 2009 by ScrappyJ
Harry P. Posted June 14, 2009 Posted June 14, 2009 That's a 1/9 kit by Revell. I bought it years ago. I found this photo of the box online:
Swany Posted June 14, 2009 Author Posted June 14, 2009 very nice build! amazing skills you have too and for the conditions you are in especially so! what's next on the project list? Dave I've always been a huge fan of Lancia Deltas. Unfortunately they are a little hard to come by in the states. I found a rally version Lancia Delta Integrale, and i'm going to try making it into a street version. I'll keep the color, and wheel options a secret for now. After that i'm thinking a VW GTI R32 would be a fun build after that with an aggressive fitment style. I can't decide on what classic muscle i want to do yet, though. Who knows, i'm also thinking of entering in the drift competition, but i don't want the boxes to start stacking up like i've heard they can. haha!
Swany Posted June 15, 2009 Author Posted June 15, 2009 Thanks for the replies! I'm itching for my next package in the mail!
Corvette.Jeff Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I've looked at both of your builds(it took me a while to pick my jaw up of the floor on the subaru!) you do very good work, cant wait for your next build! As for files and stuff, i mostly use a hobby knife and sandpaper(it lets me get in tighter spots than i can with my files ) but it is a good thing to have a few variations of files on hand
Nick F40 Posted June 21, 2009 Posted June 21, 2009 I love Ducati's and this is my favorite and just like your Subaru, the paint is flawless. Well done.
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