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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 12, 2019 9:50:02 GMT -8
I applied Magic Sculpt yesterday about 4pm, first pic.It goes on well with some water on the fingers to smooth itand get it in where you want. This morning I spent about an hour sanding, next is wet sand and primer . I found I had a photo etch set for this car so I will paint the emblems and polish then so they will be ready after I put a nice Red paint job on. I also noticed the engine block heads and trans were started and not very nice so I have two options, a Revell Parts Pack engine or use the same block and trans out of the MPC 67 Streaker Vette which is identical. I have all new heads, accessories, manifold etc to go on that block.. Chris
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Post by sam on Apr 12, 2019 15:31:23 GMT -8
Never heard of Magic Sculpt......goes off to Google it....
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 13, 2019 4:57:14 GMT -8
Chris, The rear deck really blended in well.
I've never used Magic Sculpt but I've used Milliput and it's also blends in with water. Is it the same type of sculpting putty?
Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 13, 2019 5:16:53 GMT -8
I get it from Kit Kraft in North Hollywood Ca. kitkraft.com , It comes in small 1/2 pound quantities, or bigger but the 1/2 pound is around $15 plus a couple bucks shipping.. Good stuff that can be used by itself to create lots of sculpted items. A 1/2 pound set will last me years since I try to make my cuts and trimming real tight using as little filler as needed.. a real necessity for model builders.. Chris
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 13, 2019 5:24:20 GMT -8
Looking good! I haven't used this particular one but it should be similar to Apoxie Sculpt and in terms of use also similar to Milliput. Two parts you mix together (usually equal parts of both) and shape while setting with your wet finger or sculpting tools. The advantage of these over simpler 1 part putties is that these do not shrink. After set you can sand, drill, tap or do whatever you want to do with them.
Thanks!
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 16, 2019 8:18:59 GMT -8
I did some digging and found the Tires and Wheels for the 64 Corvette. The wheels are from the MPC 1060 Corvette and the Big and little Tires are from the Monogram Shelby GT350, I really like the way these look as i had used them on my 1963 Corvette BP Corvette build years back, I had not noticed before , the from tires are Michelin and the rear are Goodyear? I cut them off the tree so I know they were made that way..kinda strange but they will be perfect... Chris
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Post by gramps46 on Apr 16, 2019 10:07:23 GMT -8
The mismatched tires are strange. I just checked my GT350 kit and they are all Goodyears.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 16, 2019 16:31:20 GMT -8
Kelly, they were in the GT 350 box may have been transplanted as it was open, I will have to pull another GT 350 and check. either way I will use them. Chris
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Post by afx on Apr 17, 2019 2:07:32 GMT -8
I think some versions of the Revellogram 427 Street Cobra had that tire combination Michelin/Good-Year
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Post by tatocorvette on Apr 18, 2019 5:22:08 GMT -8
Looking good. When I was in college, even two tires from the same manufacturer was a mere coincidence
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 23, 2019 7:34:52 GMT -8
Almost went blind trying to paint the checkers on the photoetch emblem for the top of the plenum on the fuel injection.. actual size of plenum is 5/16 x 9/16, the emblem is really small.. Chris
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Post by sam on Apr 23, 2019 13:41:53 GMT -8
WoW...all I can say is better you than me. 😄
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Post by Joel_W on Apr 23, 2019 15:29:07 GMT -8
Chris, You have the eyes & hands of a skilled surgeon for sure. Joel
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Post by eagle36 on Apr 27, 2019 6:51:27 GMT -8
Kelly, they were in the GT 350 box may have been transplanted as it was open, I will have to pull another GT 350 and check. either way I will use them. Chris Apparently, back in the day, there was a long lunch break in the middle of the mold cutting.
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Apr 27, 2019 7:21:14 GMT -8
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