JunkPile Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Try cleaning up some longer pieces of sprue. Trim and smooth nubs to create longer pieces if needed. Free. Build looks good. That supplied engine does look a bit too small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 22, 2012 Author Share Posted February 22, 2012 (edited) Well Junkpile, here it is, i used some matches to heat up and quickly bend them into shape, it all fits i tried im just letting some glue dry atm. Definitely my most technical build so far, im going to have to step up the body paint on this one it seems. Edit: Looks sweet as Edited February 22, 2012 by DANB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Cage all painted up and finished. There's been horrible wet weather here for the last few days so i haven't been able to do any painting on the body, sucks so bad haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This is coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Dan, I think you are on the right track here, but one thing you should keep in mind. 1 millimeter = 1 scale inch in 1/25 models. This rule of thumb will help you choose materials better for detailing. If you measure your battery cables now, you'll see what I mean. I like your work and I'm looking forward to seeing this puppy in paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Lots of possibilities with this kit. Seemed to beg for scratch building. This kit ruined me from leaving anything box stock ever again. Not sure if that is good or bad. Next you'll find yourself needing Evergreen and plasi-struct styrene stock, aluminum tubing and rod, miter box/saw, many different glues, tools of all kinds, lighting, magnifers, and many other gadgets that work for you. The list can go on and on. Geezo, see what I mean about good or bad? I'm no expert but I think you may be "hooked on model cars". I love model cars/hooked on model cars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Yeh i wouldnt say im not hooked lol, but its hard to get real serious with this hobby because of how expensive it can get, im trying to build up 2 1:1 cars atm and id love for one to be finished by Jan next year for Summernats. This weather is starting to aggravate me too, i really wanna spray this body already! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 White is such a hard color to paint, i hope its not just me. Here's some shots of the paint still relatively wet. Still the pearl, water slides and clear to go on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Good job on the paint. Look foward to seeing it completed.Going to be tuff looking for sure. Built one of these a couple years back, a good subject and kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 The paint's looking nice and glossy. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Mmmmmmm, Shiny! Are we having any fun yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Took the words out of my mouth, Chuck. Hooray for SHINY :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Cheers for the feedback, yeh im having fun! the only part im not liking atm is knowing i could of done some things better. Im mainly talking about painting the chassis rails black, and not getting clean straight edges. Maybe i could of used some tape. But thats still on my list of things to get. Any advice on this would be great Everything is basically glued together now, just waiting for glue to dry so i can start doing touch ups. The engine doesn't fit very well, its hitting the firewall and is just a few mm too far forward, making a few things not line up as they should, but it all looks fine so meh lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnar Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 Other than the engine being against the firewall, It looks Great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 i had that problem to with the engine on my one... how did the wheels line up ???? you are really making good progress with this one looks wicked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted February 29, 2012 Author Share Posted February 29, 2012 Yeh I wonder what the go is ay, its really dissapointing imo. I didnt have any problems with the wheels, it must come down to how you place the spring with the trailing arm, i think its really cool though how the spindles can move, im not sure what way they are supposed to go but i have them turned around so the car sits lower at the front too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonFL Posted February 29, 2012 Share Posted February 29, 2012 This thing is looking good, the pearl came out real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Very close to done now, just applying decals and then clear then i will let it sit for a day and get polishing, after that its obviously just the windows and chrome parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Oh yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JunkPile Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 This kit seemed to require all of my skills (including some not yet aquired). It just begged for some scratch built parts along with the choice of using optional parts it came with, fit issues to deal with, stance choices, tricky masking, street or strip, trim paint or foil, color combinations, and on and on. Ah, just the basics some may say! This is the one that made me want to "build a better model". Mine is by far not perfect but still one of my favorites on shelf. Looks like your having fun with yours too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANB Posted March 2, 2012 Author Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) For sure man i could say the exactly what you just said, i know i could of done so much better in many areas of this model too so i reckon sometime soon im going to do another one, its such a sweet car once completed. Painting the body on this was definitely the biggest challenge, will be a while before i do another white car lol. Edited March 2, 2012 by DANB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mysterj1 Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Very nice! I also picked up some tips on painting from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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