Spookytooth Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Well it draws near, the final bits... Well, last night I got the tailgate fitted. Left to set. This morning I fixed the cabin into place and the wing mirrors. I have just now fitted the two halves together and spot the mistake. Yes folks, the tailgate, the outer edges have a decal to go on , but they are a different colour to what I sprayed... Oh s***, that is life. I am going to leave it for now, and let things set. All comments welcome. Simon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeGTC Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 The side of the tailgate is different on the real car to, so I would jsut put the decals on. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Thanks for that Mike, will put them on later. Here are a couple of shots of the car as she stands. And one of the back. Some touch up`s now needed but it is done til the new screen arrives. All comments welcome, Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's a disease Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Please explain the bleaching? I got the twin Ferrari set from revell (there are other stashed items too) that suffer from the pre chromed thing. Is it just a case of dunk and rinse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 23, 2015 Author Share Posted August 23, 2015 Please explain the bleaching? I got the twin Ferrari set from revell (there are other stashed items too) that suffer from the pre chromed thing. Is it just a case of dunk and rinse? In such a sense sir. just use thin bleach to cover the pieces placed in an old container, and keep an eye on them. Don`t expect it to happen in seconds but once they are done give them a warm soapy wash and rinse with clean warm water and allow to dry. The bleach should not effect the plastic but you can always test on a piece of scrap sprue... Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Looks really good rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's a disease Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 In such a sense sir. just use thin bleach to cover the pieces placed in an old container, and keep an eye on them. Don`t expect it to happen in seconds but once they are done give them a warm soapy wash and rinse with clean warm water and allow to dry. The bleach should not effect the plastic but you can always test on a piece of scrap sprue... Simon. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 That looks truly magnificent, well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverTorque Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Is it possible to fit Revell 458 with the Hobby Design wheel set? I'm having a lot of problems. I don't know how to do it so i think i need help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) It's possible, but it's a monumental pain in the *. As I remember, HD includes both a socket on the wheel to take a Fujimi style polycap, and a pin that fits into it to replicate a Tamiya fixing where the polycap is in the wheel carrier instead. Your best bet (I think) is to fix the pin to the wheel, Tamiya style, and then glue the brake disc parts (38, 41, 44 and 47) to the fixed wheel carriers (16,17, 26, 27), and finally, after it's set solid, drill through the centres of the whole thing to take the pin on the wheel. You may need to add some washer-like shims inside the wheels to get them to sit in the right position inboard/outboard. If you're feeling really flashy, you could drill the hole for the pin all the way through, and then user a larger bit to bore out the hole in the brake disk just deep enough to take a polycap. It also worth checking with references that following Revell's instructions for fitting the brake discs will leave the brake callipers in the correct position. There's definitely one of these newer Revell Ferrari kits that I've built that, if you follow the instructions, would end up with the callipers at the back of both front and rear wheels, rather than towards the middle of the car as they should be (front brake callipers at the back of the disc, rear callipers at the front). Unfortunately, since I've built most of them, I can't remember which one it was! All the best, M. Edited August 25, 2015 by cmatthewbacon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 That looks excellent Simon ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 Thanks all for the comments, she is in the box now until the replacement screen comes through. So I have been eyeing up a new project for later? Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Looks the part Simon. I can't wait for the final pics. Top work and fast too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 So I have been eyeing up a new project for later? So what do you have in mind? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Cars cars cars.....gosh I love em! Is that bad considering I make my living as a comercial pilot? So.....what is the next sexy car? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 26, 2015 Author Share Posted August 26, 2015 Well Nigel and Homer, as per norm, I have a few builds on the go. The good lady Rose, has told me to finish off what has been started. OK, fare play..... 1 Tiger Moth, 1 Skyhawk A 4, P 47 D, F 84 E. But it does not stop me from thinking ahead. Shaun (shood23) did a great build of the Porsche 956 in Taka livery. Based on the Tamiya Newman Kit. Well I have this kit in my stash, and having got the bug for cars have decided this will be my next project Built OOB except for seat-belts , a first for me. My skills do not extend to scratch building yet, but there will come a time though. Cheers all. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 28, 2015 Author Share Posted August 28, 2015 Good news, the replacement windscreen arrived this morning, so hopefully she will be ready for RFI soon. Simon. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 OK then, on with the show. Gave the windscreen a coat of semi gloss black around the surround. Could not resist a quick dry fit peek. As for the back end??? How to prepare.. And afterwards. This will be all on this thread, as with only a couple of things left to do, I will post her in RFI tomorrow, hopefully. All comments welcome. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infofrog Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 Thats a very nice build Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homerlovesbeer Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Woo hoo the end is in sight and looking amazing Edited August 29, 2015 by Homerlovesbeer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinism Posted August 29, 2015 Share Posted August 29, 2015 (edited) Excellent work Simon - you've inspired me to give a car kit a try so off to the model shop for me this afternoon. Andy Edited August 29, 2015 by Darwinism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 Beautiful modelling work, Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 It looks excellent Simon, looking forward to the RFI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 31, 2015 Author Share Posted August 31, 2015 Cheers all, she is now in RFI. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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