Space Cowboy Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 It's looking stunning and the detail work you are doing is outstanding....
MikeMc Posted September 10, 2010 Author Posted September 10, 2010 (edited) Looks great Mike, I was planning on doing my version with the stock parts, but I like the lowered look you have going. I may do a mild drop but will still use the stock wheels/tires. I have used the bodies in this kit before for other various projects, but never actually built a complete kit with all the parts. The tooling does look great and well done. Last question I have is how are the metal transfers? They look real nice in the kit but I've heard that they have adhesive issues and come loose. Are you using them on your version? or did you use strip styrene and BMF as an alternative? I had metal transfer issues with the set that comes in the Tamiya MK-II Jag kit...I had to use a small amount of epoxy to get them to stop from lifting back up in some spots.... This project does look just like the drawing....nice work! Thanks. The transfers were a big worry. As a result I chose to make the rear spears from stock as the kits did not come with spears for the skirts. I also did the beltline trim this way. I have done the front and have had good luck...the trick is to wrap the metal around a 3/16 rod for the rear. I did tear one side so that will be BMF..but the rest look good . I will also need a dab of epoxy at the very ends to stop lifting This shot shows the lower metal trim under the doors...it looks fantastic!! Built with the stock suspension parts it will go low ...like that before picture Edited September 10, 2010 by MikeMc
Jeff Sauber Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Thanks for the info Mike... Looking forward to seeing this project completed.....Great job so far. If I can get a little extra bench time in this week, I may get started on my galaxy kit.
Guest JamesDE Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 This is shaping up really well... you did a great job with the foil and the interior looks killer...
codie27 Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Love the straight six engine you are using and those leopard skin seats look cool as. Very nice ride!!
MikeMc Posted September 12, 2010 Author Posted September 12, 2010 (edited) Thanks for the info Mike... Looking forward to seeing this project completed.....Great job so far. If I can get a little extra bench time in this week, I may get started on my galaxy kit. Jeff if you put 1/2 your normal effort on this kit You will have a masterpiece!! I chose to go OOB on this one...I may get the delivery and go all out with wiring, plumbing, and more details Edited September 12, 2010 by MikeMc
Fuel Coupe Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Mike Thanks for the tutorial on how to drop this kit. Very nice work you've done so far...
71datsun1200 Posted September 12, 2010 Posted September 12, 2010 Has this been finished ? Looking forward to see the end result.
MikeMc Posted September 13, 2010 Author Posted September 13, 2010 Has this been finished ? Looking forward to see the end result. Nope not quite yet Will...I too am looking forward to the end result!!! :)
MikeMc Posted December 31, 2010 Author Posted December 31, 2010 Any updates here? Just have to finish up a few details..........OOOOOOH YAAAAAAAAAH :D
MikeMc Posted April 10, 2011 Author Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Lookin like final assy time today..... Edited April 10, 2011 by Stasch
mariojr Posted April 10, 2011 Posted April 10, 2011 Great build mike...love the way u slammed it to the ground
Mooneyzs Posted April 11, 2011 Posted April 11, 2011 This is outstanding!!! I love the color, great choics for this build. Looking good. can't wait to see it all done.
MikeMc Posted April 13, 2011 Author Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks for all the kind words guys...Enjoy!
MikeMc Posted April 13, 2011 Author Posted April 13, 2011 Very nice Mike! Thank You Jairus.....not only the wonderful art....but the tips helped immensely and the quality of the kit!!!!! B)
Space Cowboy Posted April 13, 2011 Posted April 13, 2011 Mike I am lost for words........It's stunning,awesome and outstanding..."It's Da Bomb"
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