infofrog Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 I can't wait to see this beauty .. Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Well as you can imagine, bench time has been not much. But I did manage to decal the disc and wheel. And closer view of the disc.. All that is left to do with these is varnish and assemble. Cheers for colour call out Roy, if I/we had a stand alone model room, but we build our kits in the front room. Bad enough priming, so we use acrylics for most of our builds, and some Alcad. All comments welcome. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Looks pretty good 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 looks good so far Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 Hi all, not much done but that is life. Wheels have been finished. Radiator finished. Both have been fitted to the chassis. And this pic shows what you will not see when she is finished.. All that leaves now is the body work and small bits. Steering wheel and paddle shift. Engine bay cover? Air-box. The glazing. So a lot of masking coming up,yet again. But the light is at the end of the tunnel, just. As usual, all comments welcome. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imster Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 this is the point where most modelers start to lose interest and begin building a new kit! dont fall into the trap fella 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGTC Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Just read trough your topic, nice work so far! During final assembly of mine I mannaged to snap the lower lip of the front bumper in half... @ canuck63 : Thanks for posting all the reference pictures! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 25, 2015 Author Share Posted July 25, 2015 this is the point where most modelers start to lose interest and begin building a new kit! dont fall into the trap fella I don`t think I will fall into that trap Imster, I already have 5 other builds going on. Just read trough your topic, nice work so far! During final assembly of mine I mannaged to snap the lower lip of the front bumper in half... @ canuck63 : Thanks for posting all the reference pictures! Mike That is a bit of a bummer Mike, I will be careful when I come to that stage. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 A quick update, just looked at the windscreen and it is scratched to hell. Have emailed Revell for a new one. So, I will continue with what can be done. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGTC Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Auw, that's not good. Hope Revell sends a new piece. If they don't, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN8hePvnsNk At 9.30 minutes in the video they talk and show how to remove a glue stain on a clear part. And I think the glue stain is alot deeper then scratches? If Revell dosn't send a new one and the sanding trick does not work. Let me know. I still have a Revell 458 I messed up a while ago. The glass pieces are still in the bag. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 27, 2015 Author Share Posted July 27, 2015 Auw, that's not good. Hope Revell sends a new piece. If they don't, take a look at this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nN8hePvnsNk At 9.30 minutes in the video they talk and show how to remove a glue stain on a clear part. And I think the glue stain is alot deeper then scratches? If Revell dosn't send a new one and the sanding trick does not work. Let me know. I still have a Revell 458 I messed up a while ago. The glass pieces are still in the bag. Mike Cheers Mike, I will do if I need to. A bit of a bummer, but that is modelling for you. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Latest update. I had a letter today from Revell stating that they had received my email ( sent Monday ) and that the part would be here in 4/6 weeks. They are sending it from Germany and for free. So well done Revell, it will put things back a little but at least I can get on with other stuff. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGTC Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's great news!Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 That's great news! Mike As I said, it will put things back a bit but, I had got ahead of myself anyhow. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Mine was cracked as well... something to do with the way it's moulded on the clear tree and the way it's packed, I reckon. Revell got me a new one in about two weeks. The good news is that it just drops in from the outside (I'd heartily recommend "Formula 560 Canopy Glue" for this purpose, BTW), so you can finish everything bar attaching the windscreen wipers without the window in hand... bestest, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Cheers Matthew, looking at the attachments points/area it should be too bad. There is a semi matt black surround to the screen which should hide any seepage. I have got some Revell Contacta which is not to bad for clear parts, But I will keep my eyes open for some of the gear you recommended . Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Good progress, after all. Revell spare part "department" is really good, you will get a new windscreen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great thead....I can't wait for the screen replacement so you can continue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Cheers all for the great comments (and help). Well , as I wait for the windscreen to arrive, I decided to attack the bodyshell. After a rub down with some 3000 grit paper, she had a couple of light coats of Alcad white filler primer. I have decided also to paint the lights/vents before the main colour. The vents are Tamiya X10 Gunmetal, the surrounds X18 Semi gloss black, with X11 for the backs of the rear stop lights. The lens were coat in X27 clear red. With both lights done. The lens were fixed with Revell Contacta Clear. A little tidying up to do around the back there. The vents will get a wash of black before sealing with satin Varnish. Once that is done, time to get out the masking tape and tranquilizers . All comments welcome. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverTorque Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Nice one!!! Edited July 31, 2015 by OverTorque 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Right then the vents got a black oil paint wash , the excess being wiped off after a few minutes. These were given a coat of gloss varnish to seal. The rear ones were then fitted into position. This and with the rear lights fitted, should make the masking up a bit easier. Also gave the engine bay surround a going over. Alcad Airframe Aluminium over gloss black base. I know it looks a little grey but the main part is black. I shall leave that overnight to dry before painting the details. All comments welcome. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Good progress so far, Simon and i hope the ordered spare parts will arrive soon. Thats a lot of work, to build a car like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverTorque Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 (edited) Can i ask you which Tamyia spray should i use for the wheels? Which kind of Alu (i'd like to paint my wheel set like the rims in the photo )? Edited August 3, 2015 by OverTorque 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 Can i ask you which Tamyia spray should i use for the wheels? Which kind of Alu (i'd like to paint my wheel set like the rims in the photo )? Hi Overtorque, I used Alcad Polished Aluminium over their Gloss Black base for my wheels. Easy enough if you follow the instructions but do give it light coats with the lacquer and give it plenty of time to cure when you have finished . Also worth given them a coat of clear varnish to protect them . Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 4, 2015 Author Share Posted August 4, 2015 A quick update. Finally got the bodyshell masked. Not forgetting the quarter light up front. Also the engine bay cover has been tarted up a bit. Why I don`t know, once that airbox is on , you ain`t going to see a lot. Just the airbox to finish off, then both parts to be varnished before decals... All comments welcome as usual. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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