n7plus1 Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Hello, new here. Just started getting back into models. I haven't done one since I was in Middle School (I'm 30 now). Now married and a 2 year old, I find it calming to sit down and work on this thing, lol. I'm currently refinishing the wheels, as they came chrome in this kit (Revell). Waiting for wheels:https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/--gYzy586EBI/VJGNGlhuFDI/AAAAAAAACbQ/46aR6ep6OBA/w1394-h784-no/20141217_085459.jpg I decided to go a bit more realistic with the headlight housings but hand drilling out the molded projectors in place of a 3mm clear LED. I think it really sharpens up the look: Here's whats left of what needs to be painted/attached yet, not including some random decals that still need to be placed throughout the project:https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HJiYo2QRHDM/VJGNGzEFMUI/AAAAAAAACbU/sqfdHzvWsHU/w476-h846-no/20141217_085543.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Cool. Welcome to the hobby. You are in a good area, we have at least three different PA clubs within an hour drive of you! PM me for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 I really like it so far!! I have a couple of these that I need to complete. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intmd8r Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Wow - nice start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted December 17, 2014 Author Share Posted December 17, 2014 Thanks guys! Cool. Welcome to the hobby. You are in a good area, we have at least three different PA clubs within an hour drive of you! PM me for details. ah, nice! My cousin's - wife's - father (who is also here in York) is who gave me this model and I'm sure he's probably in a club b/c he's really into them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 17, 2014 Share Posted December 17, 2014 Nice work. Great use for the LED. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted December 19, 2014 Author Share Posted December 19, 2014 Some updates: Decided on a color. Getting towards the final stages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 Very nice choice of colour. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrari87 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 (edited) MORE RED!!!! YES!! (no sarcasm..i love red cars.) Edited December 19, 2014 by ferrari87 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted December 22, 2014 Author Share Posted December 22, 2014 Thanks! hitting the body today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christian-w Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Did you took away the chrome of the wheels? What color did you take for the wheels? It looks a little "rough" on the rims. The paint of the rear bumper looks very smooth. Your interior is also a clean build. For my opinion, it's a little to shiny. Greetings to PA! I was married to a girl from Dallastown. So I know York a little or the base ball field of the York Revolution. Have some good memories Love the area around and this is the only thing I'm missing since I've been divorced. PA - America starts here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 Good looking project and real nice work so far. Red will look really great on your build... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferrari87 Posted December 23, 2014 Share Posted December 23, 2014 Thanks! hitting the body today! I did mine today as well! Looking forward to your R8! I also used to live in PA, I was born in Wilkes-Barre. Gotta say, I prefer Tennessee. It was 50 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 Some updates, hoped to be further along but was on vacation for the holidays until today these pictures didnt turn out too great and the last two, the paint looks a bit orange. Still contemplating painting the sideblades silver, like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpitShineTommy Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Dooode looks awesome. I'm in the sale boat, mines 3 1/2yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looks good Nate, modeling calms me down too, that's one of the things I've always loved about it. It's much safer than many of the alternatives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizPorsche944 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Nice work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemopar70 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Nice job on this Audi!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 Color really pops in the first. Sometimes colors are really hard to get a picture of inside... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 Some updates fellas!...getting there. White will be painted semi-gloss black: Gotta finish the window framing/edging a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted January 12, 2015 Author Share Posted January 12, 2015 I need some ideas/help on how to mask off the sideblade area to paint it silver. Painters tape is hard to get around the sharp curves. I went out and bought some automotive pinstriping in 1/8" and that didnt seem to help. Its a bit thick, maybe thats the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Nate, This is the first time I saw this thread, and I like what I am seeing. Since you live in York, you may consider riding South on 83, east around the Baltimore Beltway to the B-W parkway, head south to Greenbelt, MD and come to the MAMA meeting this weekend. We will be meeting this Saturday, and would love to meet you and see the model as it sits. Here is a link to our newsletter. www.mamasboyz.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bennyg Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Very nice. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyboy Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Nate, the answer to your issue is to use Bare Metal Foil for your masking. I use it all the time for masking window trim and it works amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n7plus1 Posted January 13, 2015 Author Share Posted January 13, 2015 I helped a friend of mine build an R8. He was a beginner and didn't feel comfortable doing the masking for the sideblades. I ended up doing it. I used Tamiya masking tape, and put a big piece over the area, and cut it with a brand new exacto blade. Just be careful to burnish it well, and let the knife do the cutting. Slide the blade around the panel line carefully, and then reburnish before spraying. That should do the trick. Thats what I was going to try to do next but I dont fee like i could get a nice clean edge the whole way around. Nate, This is the first time I saw this thread, and I like what I am seeing. Since you live in York, you may consider riding South on 83, east around the Baltimore Beltway to the B-W parkway, head south to Greenbelt, MD and come to the MAMA meeting this weekend. We will be meeting this Saturday, and would love to meet you and see the model as it sits. Here is a link to our newsletter. www.mamasboyz.org Thanks for the invite, tho its hard to get the time to do things like that at the time in my life now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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