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Post by Joel_W on Jul 17, 2020 5:47:15 GMT -8
Chris,
Wow !! The rear chassis fabrication is just amazing.
Joel
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Jul 17, 2020 7:17:55 GMT -8
This is an outstanding build that really shows what a bit of patience and a lot of attention to detail can do to a model. I have to apologize for my previous comment about " Being an Assembler" I think it was a bit rushed and done out of frustration since it take so much to add this kind of detail to the 1/24 versions. Chris has done some great work here and has inspired me to add certain detail to its smaller cousin. Paul has built quite a few MFH kits and I can definitely appreciate the work of all the Guys building 1/12 MFH kits, a again this is not the work of any assembler! Thanks for the lesson Paul!! Keep the updates coming I am really enjoying it... Chris
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Post by chrissmith on Jul 17, 2020 10:02:59 GMT -8
Gentlemen I really do appreciate your kind words.
This build is definitely a good lesson on learning the art of patience. Not to mention dry fitting.
I sure hope I can do this justice.
Thanks again
Chris
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Post by arcticwolf on Jul 17, 2020 16:27:00 GMT -8
Gentlemen I really do appreciate your kind words. This build is definitely a good lesson on learning the art of patience. Not to mention dry fitting. I sure hope I can do this justice. Thanks again Chris After what I went through with the Lotus, I feel your pain. I wouldn't even attempt that 917 you're working on.
My hat's off to you, mate.
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Post by darylh on Jul 19, 2020 8:04:31 GMT -8
I love watching this build and I love MFH kits. I can't afford one but I learn a lot from them. All that detail to digest and try to recreate in a smaller scale project.
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Post by Joel_W on Jul 19, 2020 9:36:48 GMT -8
Darylh,
I feel the same exact way. Not much different then drooling over a BMW or Audi Sports coupe, but ending up with a Hyundai Sports Coupe instead, because that's what I could only afford.
Joel
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Post by pnance26 on Jul 25, 2020 7:38:13 GMT -8
Chris,
Sorry I hadn't been following this until today... what an outstanding project and it makes me want to order that 156 Dino Ferrari tomorrow! But patience will out until a few other projects get finished like the 956 Porsche and the T2. I really want to get that one rolling but one kit at a time!
Great looking build!
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Post by chrissmith on Jul 25, 2020 8:40:16 GMT -8
Chris, Sorry I hadn't been following this until today... what an outstanding project and it makes me want to order that 156 Dino Ferrari tomorrow! But patience will out until a few other projects get finished like the 956 Porsche and the T2. I really want to get that one rolling but one kit at a time! Great looking build! Thanks Patrick, you do you. But you know once you go over to the Dark side, it’s all over!! |
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Post by Joel_W on Jul 26, 2020 6:26:42 GMT -8
Chris,
I keep on thinking about the Dark Side, but in 1/24-20 scale only. Price is my major concern being retired, and the head of household finances watches like a Hawk.
Joel
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Post by chrissmith on Jul 26, 2020 14:22:19 GMT -8
Chris, I keep on thinking about the Dark Side, but in 1/24-20 scale only. Price is my major concern being retired, and the head of household finances watches like a Hawk. Joel I completely understand, you should see the stank eye I get when I get a delivery in the mail😮😜 I may be fortunate to be able to absorb the price of this kit. I do know if I wasn’t , I would be still dreaming of one... |
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Post by 2whl on Aug 10, 2020 16:17:37 GMT -8
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Post by chrissmith on Aug 10, 2020 17:19:30 GMT -8
I spent most of the weekend painting this. Actually it’s the drying time in between coats. I used Eastwood’s epoxy primer and paint for chassis’s.
Thanks again for your support
Chris
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Post by Joel_W on Aug 11, 2020 5:39:55 GMT -8
Chris,
The painted tube chassis looks darn perfect. Is the drying time between coats for the Eastwood epoxy paint very long? I've also never heard of this brand nor type of paint. Sounds like it's rather hard to work with.
Joel
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Post by chrissmith on Aug 11, 2020 5:50:53 GMT -8
Chris, The painted tube chassis looks darn perfect. Is the drying time between coats for the Eastwood epoxy paint very long? I've also never heard of this brand nor type of paint. Sounds like it's rather hard to work with. Joel Eastwood is a Automotive restoration supply company. They have all kinds of products for repairing and working on old hot rods and muscle cars. No it’s not hard to work with.. just spray can paint. But the flash time for the primer is 2-4 hours. I put on 2 coats. Then the paint is about the same. I also put on 2 coats. It takes about 6-8 hours until you can handle it, and it was still a little tacky in spots. So I just let it cure overnight. Hope this helps, oh yeah the paint ain’t cheap it was 50$ for the primer and paint 😮 |
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Post by Chris K. Hale on Aug 11, 2020 7:04:43 GMT -8
Eastwood sell's a Alternator restoration paint that awesome, like Chris say's It takes a while to dry and their Carburator Restoration Paint is excellent of all types of Carbs since it is the actual correct color for 90% of all Carbs. Both Spray Can, Good stuff if you can afford it $14.99 a can but painting model parts it goes pretty far!I got mine at the Pomona Auto Swap meet at a great price . Chris link www.eastwood.com/ew-silver-cad-aerosol-12-oz-53.html |
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