Jared Roach Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Just thought I would post this, gonna be a quick build. Revells samba bus with all the opening panels, and lets just say it's a joke(to me). How do I get those parts on the hinges without breaking them is beyond me. My first kit was was warped extremly bad, so I returned it for this one, and this one only has a warped roof, but STILL! Come on revell fix these warped lit issues I've also heard from other people. But anyways, the interior is white and brown and the outside will be aqua and white. The door thats on right now is the one that I already broke a hinge, so I through it on there for fun. I gotta touch up the floor and wear the aqua thing meat. I still have some work to do to the engine. Well thats it for now, I gotta clean up all the paint over spray from the interior, and then primer and paint, but will keep ya updated. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Looking good so far! I might suggest that the heater boxes and the mulfler be painted rust and the bottom tins painted semi gloss black for a little more realism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This is coming along nicely, Jared. I'll look forward to the finished product. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 it's looking good ... not the simplest kit to build. It defiantly does build up o a nice one with all the detail in it. Mine is sacrificing parts to make my Hasegawa Kombi conversion look better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAgri Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Roach Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Thanks guys. This isn't what I'm used to building so I'm learning as I go I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted October 2, 2010 Share Posted October 2, 2010 DON'T TEST FIT THE DOORS! The hinges are really frail, and one 'test fit and remove' session can snap them off like nobody's bidness. They look like they'll never fit right until the roof is glued on, or at least taped in place. I'd save instalation of the doors until nearly the end of assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Roach Posted October 3, 2010 Author Share Posted October 3, 2010 DON'T TEST FIT THE DOORS! The hinges are really frail, and one 'test fit and remove' session can snap them off like nobody's bidness. They look like they'll never fit right until the roof is glued on, or at least taped in place. I'd save instalation of the doors until nearly the end of assembly. Oh I know, I broke that one off when I put down my knife. The roof is deffinatly warped so I'm hoping it goes together right. Just looking at the hinges makes me wonder how I'm gonna fit em, but time will tell I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceofBass Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 I love this kit. Not easy, but really fun. Made mine into the van from "Lost". Love your color choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Cole Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Bummer about the hinge breaking. Is it a pin that broke off? Can a hole be drilled to accept a metal pin? Perhaps a typical metal push pin cut down? Hope you find a way... save the Sambas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Roach Posted November 7, 2010 Author Share Posted November 7, 2010 So guys, I have been working on this for a bit today. I got it painted, but it is not what I said it was going to be orginally. I am really starting to hate this kit, and did not want to take 5 days to tape up the body for a two tone paint job. So I was out, and saw this paint and thought I would give it a try. IT works really well, but will be easier to write on when it's glued together. I am going to glue the front doors shut, but the side doors will still function if they line up good. I also did the trim on all the windows, which was a pain because there are so many, but now pic of that. BTW the chalk comes off really good, it's just hard to do with a camera in your hand. Thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam deCoste Posted November 9, 2010 Share Posted November 9, 2010 that looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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