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Post by chrissmith on Apr 26, 2020 18:11:14 GMT -8
I painted my exhaust flat white, it does suck when everything goes slightly south. You got this! If you have the time check out RB Motion, he has all kinds of goodies!!
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Post by Ben_B on Apr 27, 2020 2:20:56 GMT -8
You've got this. Walk away for a couple of days, if necessary. Beautiful work on this kit!
Ben
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 28, 2020 22:28:54 GMT -8
Lots done today and the damage wasn't quite as severe as once thought! First, here is the part that broke and I pinned it using a very tiny piece of guitar string (I think it was a high E). Drilled it out and voila! Repaired. But I do want to thank 2whl for his generous offer to send me a replacement. After dealing with that, it was time to repair the electronics box. As you can see, I got the rear spindles mounted up and the suspension all done back there except for some touchup. And I mated the two halves together. It always pleases me to see a model get up on all fours... Got the exhausts painted in matte white and installed. I really hate the joints but they really are out of sight... And painted them all up for show... Now comes the really bad part... the body panels. Chris Smith and I were discussing this and it is a problem with this kit. There are so many joints that no matter what, it's not going to look smooth... here's an example. (and you really can't assemble them, fill the seams and paint, then install as they all have attachment points.) The really bad part is at the rear of the main piece. It appears the main body panel is 1/4" to 3/8" too long and sits up on the crossbar for the rear end. This makes the sides way too high as you can see in the first photo. The second shows the problem area. I need to look at this further. It may require a circumcision to fix. If anyone has any ideas about how to solve these two issues, I'd love to hear it! I am no permanently attaching the main body cowl or the airbox intake so the detail can be seen. Your comments and criticism are ALWAYS welcome!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2020 12:51:11 GMT -8
Lots done today and the damage wasn't quite as severe as once thought! First, here is the part that broke and I pinned it using a very tiny piece of guitar string (I think it was a high E). Drilled it out and voila! Repaired. But I do want to thank 2whl for his generous offer to send me a replacement. After dealing with that, it was time to repair the electronics box. As you can see, I got the rear spindles mounted up and the suspension all done back there except for some touchup. And I mated the two halves together. It always pleases me to see a model get up on all fours... Got the exhausts painted in matte white and installed. I really hate the joints but they really are out of sight... And painted them all up for show... Now comes the really bad part... the body panels. Chris Smith and I were discussing this and it is a problem with this kit. There are so many joints that no matter what, it's not going to look smooth... here's an example. (and you really can't assemble them, fill the seams and paint, then install as they all have attachment points.) The really bad part is at the rear of the main piece. It appears the main body panel is 1/4" to 3/8" too long and sits up on the crossbar for the rear end. This makes the sides way too high as you can see in the first photo. The second shows the problem area. I need to look at this further. It may require a circumcision to fix. If anyone has any ideas about how to solve these two issues, I'd love to hear it! I am no permanently attaching the main body cowl or the airbox intake so the detail can be seen. Your comments and criticism are ALWAYS welcome! Patrick your work on this is easily the best I have seen from you to date - congratulations because this is looking fantastic - very clean looking detail work on the engine rear - and outstanding job on the belts as well by the way - some of the nicest I have seen - you have a knack for belts my friend. I'm just catching up o0n this build but keep up the good work!
As to the issues with bonnet fit man that's a tough one because you can'y hollow out or dremel the underside of the cowling because the plastic is too thin - if it were resin you might have a chance. It's great to see you perservere though in a tough build because it definitely will make you a better modeler - and the fact that you realize the Modeling Gods are good at their core and if something goes wrong there is usually a silver lining along with it - so hang in there my friend I'm impressed!
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Post by pnance26 on Apr 29, 2020 13:27:05 GMT -8
Adrian said
"Patrick your work on this is easily the best I have seen from you to date - congratulations because this is looking fantastic - very clean looking detail work on the engine rear - and outstanding job on the belts as well by the way - some of the nicest I have seen - you have a knack for belts my friend. I'm just catching up o0n this build but keep up the good work!
As to the issues with bonnet fit man that's a tough one because you can'y hollow out or dremel the underside of the cowling because the plastic is too thin - if it were resin you might have a chance. It's great to see you perservere though in a tough build because it definitely will make you a better modeler - and the fact that you realize the Modeling Gods are good at their core and if something goes wrong there is usually a silver lining along with it - so hang in there my friend I'm impressed!"
Adrian, That's quite a compliment from you and I really appreciate your kind words.
I have always had a desire to take things one step further on each build. But the true inspiration for this build has been Chris Smith. I had an 8 x 10 of his engine right there at my left to give me ideas. Chris has the correct compressions fittings and his just looks so much better. Mine is hmmm... okay maybe good, but his is fantastic. And Chris sent me the aluminum wheels... for nothing. Paul Cadwell (2whl) is also building this kit and we talk. He offered to send me the broken piece two days ago. It pushed me to try to repair. But just the fact that someone stepped up to help out is amazing.
I had a lot of household chores to do this week and so maybe next 7 days off, I'll tackle the body issue. I may end up making unauthorized modifications to clear the problem but I think Enzo would approve. It will make my build kind of unique... but then again.
I am just so surprised Tamiya didn't find this flaw and correct it. I will get out my macro and take some pre, during, and post photos. I know Mario Cowalski would have dealt with it but I'm not paying for a pdf... I'd rather figure it out myself!
Thank you again for the generous and kind words.
And to everyone else here, my deepest thanks for all your support and to Chris and to Paul. Both have been a "driving force" to do better! And I think I may go the Full Monty on the T2 which will be next. I may take a Matra break after that... but who knows. That's two kits down the road! I have a feeling the pinstriping on this may kick my butt!
Thanks again, Adrian! Means a lot to me...
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Post by pnance26 on May 4, 2020 9:05:39 GMT -8
NO photos from yesterday but I did manage to cut the pins and get the offending part reseated somewhat. There is still a gap but it is better. Will suss that out later. But when the engine was being married to the tub, I discovered the center alignment post was holding the other four mounting points from making correct contact. So I cut it off. I am thinking I might secure the engine with a series of pins but I may not do that at all! Didn't have time to figure that out...
I did get two light mist coats on the airbox to see how that will come out. Since it is such a prominent feature, I want to make sure it is perfect. Will sand that out after a few days and then go for a few more mist coats, and then a finish coat.
I plan on washing the body panels just to make sure no oils from my grubby little fingers are on there.
I never have been much on clear and after the havoc wreaked on the 312B, I am not sure I want to go that way again. Maybe a little donor kit test is in order! The paint on this car and the next (T2) need to be spot on...
I also am not sure about how to get the correct look for the wings. I have a new book (I need to get a photo of it... it is the Haynes Owner's Workshop Manual) and it has lots of photos of the wings. They aren't chrome but they aren't a gloss aluminum either. I will have a test bed to find out ( a new chrome sprue) that will give me four wing surfaces with which to experiment. Whatever I discover on this, will probably be how I do wings from now on... buffalo or extra spicy (sorry, I couldn't help myself...)
Wife is going in for surgery tomorrow, so it may be a few days before we get back to this project. I have to be nurse Nanc(y) for a day or two and then the lawn is still growing (belt broke on lawn tractor after having the blades sharpened), so it is getting very intolerable. That will come second after surgery.
So cheers and as always, your comments are invited!
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Post by chrissmith on May 4, 2020 9:15:54 GMT -8
Glad to see you have fixed your little problem, there is always something that you don’t catch until you are looking at some other aspect. Taking the time to take care of the wife may be a good thing for your project.. give your self time to focus on something else for a few days instead of obsessing. Speaking from experience my friend 😉
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2020 9:37:25 GMT -8
I will throw in my 2 cents on this by saying that I am a huge offender of obsessively trying to fix an issue right after it occurs - and to try right through to 3 in the morning - but that method is stupid, and it never works. The only point at which I am successful in not only fixing the issue but also learning clearly the methods I used to do it, is when I walk away for a few hours and sometimes a day.
I will be cursing up a storm that would make a Drunken Sailor blush and then my wife will yell from the living room "WALK AWAY FROM IT ADRIAN" lol
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Post by pnance26 on May 4, 2020 10:46:44 GMT -8
Thanks, Chris and Adrian. Funny words to live by...
Hey, Chris, you know the little Ferrari nameplate that goes on the side of the transaxle? Guess who forgot to put that on? Luckily it is still accessible!
Also, I am realizing that getting all those hoses hooked up is no easy task.
As far as taking time off, I have the entire time to look at all these full color plates in the book! Pardon me, while I dry the drool off my face...
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Post by pnance26 on May 7, 2020 17:26:27 GMT -8
Hello again, friends! I am still on nurse duty and weed/grass patrol but I get my work done early and get to have some time to be frustrated! But first... I bought this thinking it was a typical Haynes Owners manual with lots of drawing and technical stuff... it isn't that at all. It is a book chock full of color photos, stories about the T series, driver profiles, and lots of other cool stuff! I highly recommend it!
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Post by pnance26 on May 7, 2020 17:30:30 GMT -8
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Post by pnance26 on May 7, 2020 17:35:01 GMT -8
I did get some paint on the airbox and it will take another round of sanding and coats to get it the way I want it. It seems like the signature piece of the car and it only lasted less than two seasons. But then came a very big letdown. The body for this car consists of no less than 7 parts... and a nose. The seams as you can see don't line up at all and you end up placing them permanently. Look at the above photo for the evidence... and the following...
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Post by pnance26 on May 7, 2020 17:42:12 GMT -8
So here is what I am thinking of doing... Taking these two parts (side pods) and joining them, putty and sand the seams... (side by side, before and after... whatever)... Then take the three top pieces and join them together... Once again fill and sand the seams. It just makes more sense this way as Tamiya provided no way to secure these parts without gluing each one into place... and you still end up with the uglies when it comes to seams, etc. What do you all think of that plan? That way I can pop the airbox and main body cowl off to show off the details. Oh, yeah, tomorrow, I'll show what having a builder like Chris Smith around can inspire a person to do!
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Post by pnance26 on May 7, 2020 18:06:49 GMT -8
Overall picture of the body mess... And then there is this... the rear wing support... what do I do with this mess?
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Post by tatocorvette on May 7, 2020 18:26:26 GMT -8
That looks too good to be covered by a body. Can you display the body next to it in a set of stands?
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