kpnuts Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Bit more done to the chassis. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What kit is the Range Rover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 20, 2017 Author Share Posted August 20, 2017 Italari Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 OK thanks KP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 Hi all here's the next update still not finished the theatre also I tried printing the police stripes on transfer paper but didn't work very well so I am trying masking it up instead. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristow95 Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This is a fantastic project. Really excited for updates. Keep up the great work. 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi all here's the next update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hi all more done on the theatre I'm contemplating adding lights above the STALLS and upper CIRCLE doors, unsure yet soon have to actually start the base as nearly all the car models done, still a long way to go though all the street furniture, which reminds me of another problem, I was going to have all the buildings and fountain removable to make for easier storage as this thing will be huge but what to do about the traffic lights and whatnot. That is going to be one very big problem. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Hi all I need some help here I bought some printer transfer paper to make my own decals I've printed off some police decals for the range rover. The ink seems to not soak into the paper (almost like rain on gloss paintwork) the first pic is the best of 6 Also the decals when applying them are very stretchy I think the decals won't notice when the car is applied to the dio but I would like to know where I'm going wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Hi Kp, I know nothing at all about printing your own decals, but I would imagine that either you need to reduce the amount of ink (possibly too much ink causes blobs to form) increase the heat (so that the ink dries quicker and doesn't allow blobs to form) find a 'paper' that absorbs better, or try a different ink. Sorry I can't be specific. I really like your theatre btw. As for the size of the diorama.... If I were you I'd think about a loft conversion, or an extension to your house! Rearguards Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I do like that neon sign - how's it made please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, bhouse said: I do like that neon sign - how's it made please? Looks like it's a single 'string' of fibre optic illuminated from one end by a blue/white LED. You can see that the 'legs' of the letters are made up of individual runs pushed through from the supporting fascia. Of course, I could be wrong... Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 It's stuff called EL string (Electroluminescent string) comes with a power pack and you can have it constantly on flashing or in a random pattern that length is I metre but it comes in various lengths I found it when I was pimping my computer (shows how long ago that was) I still miss my old pc it could still do stuff this damn tablet can't. I got mine of eBay I think it was 5 quid including the power pack I bought green red and obviously blue but there are other colours and loads of shades of each colour, people sew it into their clothes make Christmas decks out of it, it's really handy stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhouse Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks for the info - it looks good. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Hi all nearly finished the range rover next up will be the transit van, I've still to make the police sign for the roof and assorted sundries like the wing mirrors and wipers got loads more work to do on the buildings not even started any street furniture I'm hoping the finished dio will be an impressive site. I've realised I've got to make loads of figures for the street as well (not something I'm looking forward to. I reckon I must have been on this one for a yr by now and I can easily see it taking that long again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 11, 2017 Author Share Posted October 11, 2017 Hi all well I've nearly finished the cops car so I thought it was time to start the robbers van, it's going to be my favourite style old and beat up. I wanted to show the scrapes and scratches on the bed of the van so I thought I would use the same method I used for the dent on the Honda tank and the dent in the fender of the traction avant. I covered the floor pan with foil. Sprayed it with the body colour then stained and scratched through to the foil. I've started scruffying up the body. Tried the floor pan in the body to see the effect I may go further with the wear and tear on the transit, a few dents or maybe more rust but I'm happy with where it's going at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Hi all well I've dirtied up the bottom and started ageing the interior of the transit I think it's a great little kit although I would have liked a full engine more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted October 18, 2017 Author Share Posted October 18, 2017 Hi all well her is the robber and his moll 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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