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Post by pnance26 on Mar 26, 2020 21:15:16 GMT -8
I also had to disassemble both front uprights as the hole in them were too small to accept the screw that holds the wheel on! Fine to find this out! I won't make that mistake again! I won't trust that to be a given again!
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 27, 2020 6:29:01 GMT -8
pnance26 I truly feel your pain. And believe me I've never, ever, gotten through a paint job from primer to color to clearcoats without dust, or some other issue. I've even tried the spray bottle water routine that Paul from International modeler uses, but I still get some dust and even a stray cat hair. try to remove the issues with the Micro polishing cloths with at best a 50% success rate. The rest I just live with.
My model/computer room is carpeted, and we have a cat. Need I say any more. Just take a deep breath, take a break, and do your best. This is supposed to be a relaxing and fun hobby.
Joel
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Post by pnance26 on Mar 27, 2020 7:52:10 GMT -8
pnance26 I truly feel your pain. And believe me I've never, ever, gotten through a paint job from primer to color to clearcoats without dust, or some other issue. I've even tried the spray bottle water routine that Paul from International modeler uses, but I still get some dust and even a stray cat hair. try to remove the issues with the Micro polishing cloths with at best a 50% success rate. The rest I just live with. My model/computer room is carpeted, and we have a cat. Need I say any more. Just take a deep breath, take a break, and do your best. This is supposed to be a relaxing and fun hobby. Joel You are correct, Joel! Just being OCD more than a bit...
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Post by pnance26 on Mar 27, 2020 16:08:30 GMT -8
Not showing you any close-ups because I need to install the steering wheel and the mirrors. I have some places to buff out as well but it is standing on it's own feet... and that was a lot harder than I thought. So many tiny "C" connectors that just broke so it is an interesting build... nothing too pretty if you start looking closely. I was looking at my old workshop in Texas and there was the 312B so I have had it at least 15 years. By the way the decals fall apart, I have no doubt this is a legit 1971 issued kit. Anyway, here you go and when it is complete and buffed a little, I'll see about photos. Guess maybe the T will be a little easier since I will know what to look for in the parts! And here is the Scuderia so far (if you don't know, "Scuderia" is Italian for stable)... four down and four to go! Your comments are always welcome!
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Post by chrissmith on Mar 27, 2020 18:42:57 GMT -8
Looks great, those C connectors break all the time, super frustrating. Your stable is pretty stout!!
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Post by pnance26 on Mar 27, 2020 20:27:54 GMT -8
Looks great, those C connectors break all the time, super frustrating. Your stable is pretty stout!! Any suggestions on how to strengthen them?
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Post by chrissmith on Mar 27, 2020 20:59:17 GMT -8
Sorry sir I don’t know a way of strengthening old plastic. I guess it’s a price we pay for building these kits that are out of production. If you are willing with some $$ and patience, you cold get some rod ends and stainless steel tubing fro RB Motion and make your own.
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Post by mike_t on Mar 28, 2020 5:10:38 GMT -8
Fine job, sir! Didn't turn out too bad after all your frustrations, eh? Lookin' good! I'm well aware of the "close up" thing. I have built too many models that are "good from afar but far from good"!
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Post by Joel_W on Mar 28, 2020 5:55:41 GMT -8
Four down all look outstanding and museum quality to me.
One thing that most of us keep on forgetting is that when we post close up detail pictures many times they're greater then 1:1, and any minor flaw shows up magnified X times, while in real life we wouldn't even hardly see it. Now I tend to have the exact opposite of OCD, and given a little time most issues tend to lessen their importance to the project, and I do my best, and just move on.
As for the C connectors, the smaller the scale, the easier it is to break them. What I've done on suspension ones is to coat them with thin CA for a little more supports. Sometimes it seems to work, other times not so much. I'm always really nervous when working with them.
Joel
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Post by arcticwolf on Mar 28, 2020 6:08:51 GMT -8
Four down all look outstanding and museum quality to me. One thing that most of us keep on forgetting is that when we post close up detail pictures many times they're greater then 1:1, and any minor flaw shows up magnified X times, while in real life we wouldn't even hardly see it. Now I tend to have the exact opposite of OCD, and given a little time most issues tend to lessen their importance to the project, and I do my best, and just move on. As for the C connectors, the smaller the scale, the easier it is to break them. What I've done on suspension ones is to coat them with thin CA for a little more supports. Sometimes it seems to work, other times not so much. I'm always really nervous when working with them. Joel That's what I've been doing lately too. The BSI insta cure 3 second stuff that's worse than water. It seems to give a bit of "case hardening" effect. Just don't touch them for a while!
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2020 6:24:44 GMT -8
Four down all look outstanding and museum quality to me. One thing that most of us keep on forgetting is that when we post close up detail pictures many times they're greater then 1:1, and any minor flaw shows up magnified X times, while in real life we wouldn't even hardly see it. Now I tend to have the exact opposite of OCD, and given a little time most issues tend to lessen their importance to the project, and I do my best, and just move on. As for the C connectors, the smaller the scale, the easier it is to break them. What I've done on suspension ones is to coat them with thin CA for a little more supports. Sometimes it seems to work, other times not so much. I'm always really nervous when working with them. Joel I do hear what you're saying about the close ups. I've gotten to where I'll take close ups using Macro and look for any discrepancies and correct them. Nothings much more frustrating than thinking you're ready to move on to another part of a build or even another model only to find out in the picture taking & picture posting process that you've still got more work to do.
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Post by mustang1989 on Mar 28, 2020 6:25:42 GMT -8
I do like how this one is turning out. I've never built one of these types of cars before but have wanted to build at least one. May have to incorporate one in my future after seeing stuff like this. She's a beauty.
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Post by pnance26 on Mar 28, 2020 6:45:26 GMT -8
I do like how this one is turning out. I've never built one of these types of cars before but have wanted to build at least one. May have to incorporate one in my future after seeing stuff like this. She's a beauty. Try to get on that has been shrink wrapped in someone’s closet for 50 years! And first thing is order two sets of decals from IndyCals! Even the little prancing horse logo for the steering wheel fell apart! And once again, the exhaust pipes ate my lunch. Because of the “c” connector issues, my build does not have “poseable” steering and more than does a statue. It is fixed and in place! Thanks for all the compliments. I’m going to redecal today and affix, steering wheel, mirrors and windscreens and check this off the list! Onto the T! Will post final images. I just wish I had a better photo studio!
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Post by 2whl on Mar 28, 2020 7:06:58 GMT -8
Great build. Can't wait to see the final pictures. I've found shooting pictures outdoors is a good substitute for a photo booth.
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Post by 4wheels on Mar 28, 2020 8:16:20 GMT -8
Looks good from here! As far as the "C" connectors go, I always run a thin needle file or some folded sandpaper LIGHTLY thru the "jaws" of them to remove the mold lines as well as removing the mold lines from the pin it's going to clip to. The little bit of extra clearance and smoothness makes a huge difference. The clip-together suspensions are always pretty sloppy anyway, this doesn't seem to affect that too much. I like your "stable" of prancing horses, but wouldn't a little color variation look nice, maybe a Tyrrell or Lotus?
Brian
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