stevej60 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Hi all, I was busy ordering a Helicopter kit from king Kit on Friday and checking out the TV/film section(searching once again in vain for that Starsky and Hutch Torino) and saw these AMT figures for a tenner and with the sad news of Leonard Nimoy,s passing,well it was a no brainer! It arrived today and apart from the fact I,ve never seen a vinyl kit I was surprised how detailed and big it was.I won,t get a start for a week or so until I have finished a few aircraft kits but looking forward to a new Genre.I also need some advice on what glue to get and any pointers to what primer would be needed for it. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 That looks like a good version of him too. Should be a fitting tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 (edited) Looks nice. Superglue for vinyl. Automotive primer should be used. Be aware that enamel paint straight onto bare vinyl will NEVER dry. To minimise any fit issues you can warm the vinyl in hot water, or use a hair dryer. The vinyl will go soft, you can then bend and adjust part fits or pose positions, then plunge into cold water to set. The only vinyl kit I had recommended milliput to fill, but I would have thought most fillers would work. Have fun with the kit, as you can see very good detail can be moulded in vinyl. Also it might be advisable to fill the hollow legs with plaster of Paris, to make it stable. When you have finished, put the kit somewhere cool to display, as if it is left in a warm spot, or direct sunlight, it will soften up and sag. Hope that helps. Matt Edited March 4, 2015 by S5 modeller 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 different and fitting subject I don't know if you've seen this or not but it may help you in your search for the Torino 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 4, 2015 Author Share Posted March 4, 2015 Looks nice. Superglue for vinyl. Automotive primer should be used. Be aware that enamel paint straight onto bare vinyl will NEVER dry. To minimise any fit issues you can warm the vinyl in hot water, or use a hair dryer. The vinyl will go soft, you can then bend and adjust part fits or pose positions, then plunge into cold water to set. The only vinyl kit I had recommended milliput to fill, but I would have thought most fillers would work. Have fun with the kit, as you can see very good detail can be moulded in vinyl. Also it might be advisable to fill the hollow legs with plaster of Paris, to make it stable. When you have finished, put the kit somewhere cool to display, as if it is left in a warm spot, or direct sunlight, it will soften up and sag. Hope that helps. Matt Thanks for the info Matt,I,ve got a can of halfords primer in the shed so only superglue to get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregg136 Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 When you have finished, put the kit somewhere cool to display, as if it is left in a warm spot, or direct sunlight, it will soften up and sag. I know just the place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 5, 2015 Author Share Posted March 5, 2015 Evening all,got the necesarry superglue this morning so as a break from my aircraft builds I trimmed off the molding "things" and ten minutes later the main pieces are assembled(why can,t all kit,s be like this),I filled the gaps around the arms primed then tonight re-filled with flexi~filler a couple of spots that needed it.Last job was a coat of Humbrol acrylic black on the boots which brushes beautifully and dries with a satin sheen which looks pretty good.Thanks for looking in. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Looking good so far. Keep it up. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Great start Steve. I bet it does seem vastly different from aircraft builds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Great start Steve. I bet it does seem vastly different from aircraft builds! Thanks Stix,yes it reminds me of the Airfix 1/12 figures I used to build when I was young,I have a 1/16 model T Ford to build and the lovely little Airfix Mary Rose which were Christmas presents so a couple of different builds coming up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi folks,I,ve put the planes in the cupboard for a few days and picking up on this and a few other kits,I used NATO black for the trousers as a contrast of the pure black boots and mixed my own blue from photo,s on the web.These are really quick,big and satisfying kits to build ideal if like me the painting is really what you like to do.I will give the shirt a second coat and then the dreaded head and hands! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 8, 2015 Share Posted March 8, 2015 This is lookin great. I've never seen one of these kits but am now really tempted. I was looking at them on Friday night. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the finished article. Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 8, 2015 Author Share Posted March 8, 2015 This is lookin great. I've never seen one of these kits but am now really tempted. I was looking at them on Friday night. Keep up the good work, can't wait to see the finished article. Rick Thanks Rick,I love them great for a quick build and beautifully molded,KK had Kirk and Mcoy as pre owned but I think they can be picked up quite a few places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 Morning folks,a little bit progress,the base coat on the face and hands and Hair plus white of the eyes,I gave the flesh tone a slight yellow tone as per real photo,s of Spock,s complexion,now just need some shading and detailing.Great fun this! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 Certainly looks like Mr Spock to me. Lovely stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Finished folks and in the gallery,great fun considering I,m no Sci Fi fan might be now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Great job Steve! That looks just like him. Superb! A very fitting tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Brilliant work Steve, you have captured the essence of spock down to a tee. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Nice tribute. Does his head look a bit large to you? Does a bit to me His expression on the boxtop example looks like he's thinking "Was that parp or poop?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickpadwick1801 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Well done, you've done an amazing job, a very fitting tribute. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Vale Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Nice work! I agree with Mike that head is a bit big (quite common on vinyl kits from what I've seen) but it captures the character very well. Congrats on the fast (first?) completion. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 12, 2015 Author Share Posted March 12, 2015 Nice tribute. Does his head look a bit large to you? Does a bit to me His expression on the boxtop example looks like he's thinking "Was that parp or poop?" I would definitely agree about the head Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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