English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Be a while before i complete one, need to save up and get some decals sent over, maybe Bil Bozo ones. I do like the NYPD car, after looking at lots of pics of the real thing, i noticed 3 different at least wheels used, and other things, coloured side mirrors etc I didnt think it was as complex until i saw it here, i thought much more basic and less part. I have seen lots of pics of these in serious crashes, around the front end so lots of parts, detail etc if i wanted to do one like that, lots of small parts strewn around the street. What are the weak points in this kit, useful things i should know before i start. Look forward to starting it soon
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 yeah its my fave subject for doing vehicles. Nice dog too, this is WIttmann my 5 year old bitch
Brizio Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 You can make a diorama with all these kits. Nice dogs!
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 You can make a diorama with all these kits. Nice dogs! I do like to put 2 cars together on the same base, but either 2 totally different cars, or if the same car, maybe a slick top/ plane and a market unit, on a traffic stop. The American bull dog, was a foster we took in last year as it was doing bad in kennels, but he sorta became one of the family and a year on hes nothing like the skinny ill depressed thing he was. Totally stupid, beyond belief, both are madly in love together. Shes smart enough for both of them though
hedotwo Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 yeah its my fave subject for doing vehicles. Nice dog too, this is WIttmann my 5 year old bitch I'm going to take a guess that your shepard is named after Michael Wittmann? If so, clever.
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 I'm going to take a guess that your shepard is named after Michael Wittmann? If so, clever. Yup. I taught her commands in German (i used to live over there, Dresden, miss it like hell really.) Anyway my wife speaks French (i dont and she doesnt speak GErman) so to annoy me she taught Witty commands in French.......... Trouble is she is so smart, that when i tried to teach Alfred, the bull dog commands in english....he was sooooooooooo stupid, she actually picked up the commands meant for him. He likes to sleep under the covers with us on a cold night, trouble is hes that stupid he cant get his head under the duvet as he stands on it, and has no idea how to open a door wider with his head. Muscle he has a lot of, brain power none
Deathgoblin Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 These are awesome kits. I've got one done up in OHP livery. They have a LOT of options. Enjoy!
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 These are awesome kits. I've got one done up in OHP livery. They have a LOT of options. Enjoy! thanks. noticed a few options. One thing i did notice that the drivers take down light???? doesnt have the inner part he controls it with, so will be fun adding little things like that extra.
Tom Geiger Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 Ah, the fun of attempting a wreck on a modern subject. First you need to determine what is metal, what is soft plastic (like bumper faces) and what is hard plastic or fiberglass. The photos you have of the Charger police wrecks should get you where you want to be. When I was working on a 1990s Honda that I wanted to be worn, I was looking at vacuforming the bumpers to make them thin enough to bend and flex properly. Metal wise, the metal on modern vehicles is thin and pretty much just a covering than strength. The good part is that today's cars are meant to protect the occupants so your damage will be limited to the front end that absorbs the impact. Good luck, I'll be watching your progress!
espo Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I'm not a "Service Vehicle" modeler, but do own a 2010 Charger R/T with all wheel drive. I used one of these kits to build a civilian Charger. The only issue I experienced was the intake manifold. The instructions showed the intake 180 out. Other than that this is a pretty spot on model.
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 Ah, the fun of attempting a wreck on a modern subject. First you need to determine what is metal, what is soft plastic (like bumper faces) and what is hard plastic or fiberglass. The photos you have of the Charger police wrecks should get you where you want to be. When I was working on a 1990s Honda that I wanted to be worn, I was looking at vacuforming the bumpers to make them thin enough to bend and flex properly. Metal wise, the metal on modern vehicles is thin and pretty much just a covering than strength. The good part is that today's cars are meant to protect the occupants so your damage will be limited to the front end that absorbs the impact. Good luck, I'll be watching your progress! yeah i have to agree. I saw a great pic a couple of days ago online but cant find it now, it showed huge totally destroyed front end, but the cage and sides were fine, so many small parts and fluids spread all over the road. I do see newbies, even with tanks etc try to cause damage just by heating up the plastic part and bending it, so in effect all it looks like is a plastic part thats been heated and bent. Nowt like the real thing. I know when did some damage, i replaced the parts with thin metal, thin plastic and even foil from packs of cat food etc. Looked spot on. I need to finish off a few quick builds im doing, then i can plan it better, draw some sketches etc. Work out how much space i have for the base, see if it can be cross roads, 2 car impact, or into a tree etc.
Mike Kucaba Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 That is a beautiful shepherd. Reminds me of my Axle. I still have Tori,a female that Axle may have had something to do with the lineage.
English Jules Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 Heres a few pics from this pc. I had a Shepherd many many years ago, wonderful bitch but she had bad hips and i saw how bad she got at a young age, after i lost her i swore i would never get another. I got this one 5 years ago, previous owners only had her 2 weeks.........such a gentle dog, with kids, babies, cats.....anyone.
Tom Geiger Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 I do see newbies, even with tanks etc try to cause damage just by heating up the plastic part and bending it, so in effect all it looks like is a plastic part thats been heated and bent. Not like the real thing. Ah, my modeling pet peeves! Yea those look more like a model that got left out in the sun than a realistic wreck. Same with the guys who get a hold of a weathering kit and just rust a model beyond any realism. Especially those guys who think they're crafty and take a box of $5 old kiddie built ups, melt them a little, add way too much rust in the wrong places and call them "Pro Built Junkers". Those are the guys who ruin the entire genre!
English Jules Posted May 22, 2014 Author Posted May 22, 2014 haha yeah, a year ago on ebay i saw soooooooooo many people trying to sell nothing but BLAH_BLAH_BLAH_BLAH as barn/junk finds. horrendous they were, all cashing in on the band wagon. Made in 5 minutes by a blind drunken haddock. I was so shocked i thought i would have a go myself, so i played around with a few things, ideas and bought a few vehicles-never did put them on ebay. I love rusting and weathering vehicles but as said its so easy to way OTT and make a mess of it.
English Jules Posted May 22, 2014 Author Posted May 22, 2014 I think i might just carry on and complete them soon, just for fun.
Danno Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 There's an image: A blind, drunken haddock building a model. Great humor, Jules!
Agent G Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 Hey you been watching me? Oh I apologize, haddock eh? I thought you said Hebrew........................... G
Tom Geiger Posted May 23, 2014 Posted May 23, 2014 There's an image: A blind, drunken haddock building a model. Ya know... I've had this recurring image of bleachers behind my work bench filled with the world's greatest modelers. They're all just sitting there snickering at me as I build!
blunc Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 thanks. noticed a few options. One thing i did notice that the drivers take down light???? doesnt have the inner part he controls it with, so will be fun adding little things like that extra. I believe what you call a "take down light" is called a "spot light" by us Yanks.
English Jules Posted May 25, 2014 Author Posted May 25, 2014 I believe what you call a "take down light" is called a "spot light" by us Yanks. ah, we call it a spot light, although we dont have them. I though take down light was what you called it. We have alley lights, usually on the top, fixed into the light bar, one left and one right so flick a switch and lights up a dark alley
Agent G Posted May 25, 2014 Posted May 25, 2014 The term "take down light" Is really only currently applicable to CHP slicktop (no overhead light bar) cars where the driver's side spotlight has a red lens. California state law requires a forward facing, steady burning, red light visible from 500 feet. Hence the take down function of the drivers side spotlight. This is a modern CHP Dodge. This is my take on a CHP Dodge using the Lindbergh kit. Note the spotlights, driver's side red and passenger clear. A flashing amber to the rear is another legal requirement. Hope this helps. G
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now