kpnuts Posted January 21, 2017 Author Share Posted January 21, 2017 Hi all since the doors cut into the roof I'm thinking of going gull wing what do you all think 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Hi all well i know it's not normal but I couldn't resist. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi all tried out some more of my home made foil. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 Hi all here is the next update. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Hi all here is the next update. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activexp Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Looking good, love the dash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roymattblack Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Hello Ken. Great stuff so far. Glad you opened up the doors - gullwing...! Â Keep it coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Hi all the dash turned out OK so I thought how can i make it better then I thought I know ignition keys might help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Hi all, here is what you get for the coil springs in this kit, after hunting through my springs collection I found these I'm a bit disappointed they don't show up more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Ken, From what I see in the picture, I agree. The windings are a bit thin. Maybe you can find some thicker springs. Other option is to paint them, possibly several layers and in contrasting colours. Â I like your dashboard. This is coming together nicely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Here is another update on this one. I'm wondering (since I've made it gull wing) should I do away with the door handles move them further down or turn them sideways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Hi all been adding some detail from all the reference pics I've got they all show this with servo assisted breaks, this is what the kit supplies So I acquired this off my missus favorite tipple (she is Scottish) After a little sanding and a crease in the right place I've no idea where a lot of these pipes go as I've not got enough ref pics so I've guesstimated  3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That's a very impressive kit. I didn't know Revell made any cars in 1/8 scale apart from the E Type. Watching with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_1984 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 A bit late now, but I always use the standard Halfords primer. I understood that the plastic primer has an acid which attacks plastic. Helps it to stick to plastic bumpers, but no good for scale models.  Ive always had great results with the standard primer. Sticks to brass and plastic really well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 22, 2017 Author Share Posted March 22, 2017 Hi all here's the next update on this 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted March 22, 2017 Share Posted March 22, 2017 Wow, that's huge  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 25, 2017 Author Share Posted March 25, 2017 It never ceases to amaze me the knock on effects changing something on a kit, the doors are causing all sorts of problems first when I did the door shuts I couldn't open the doors because the corner of the firewall stopped it so I had to undo it then cut the corner of the door panels off to clear it then ( after I'd glued the windows in) I discovered (since they were designed for fixed doors they wrapped round the sides and included the side windows therefore preventing the doors from shutting, grrr) I mentioned I'd already glued them in didn't I, well normally revells glue for clear plastic comes unglued fairly easily (in fact I've had windows fall out at the slightest touch) do you think this would come off, no stuck like a limpet so I had to cut the side window bits off with the window installed (not easy I can tell you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 27, 2017 Author Share Posted March 27, 2017 Hi all getting there, never going to be one of my better efforts, but hey it is what it is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 It looks good to me kp. I've been tempted by this kit, as my local model shop has 1 in. Would you recommend buying it? Â Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Well everything fits where its supposed to, for a 1/8 kit it is very lacking in detail the battery is somewhat pyramid shaped so will also need scratch building. I would say its a good basis for a custom job (and ive seen some really gorgeous ones) so i know it can be made good. For me i wouldnt spend more than 30 quid on it as i needs shed loads of work to be honest i would never buy another one, if you like corvettes and dont mind a fair bit of scratch building go for it, its a good base to start from, but for me thats about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S5 modeller Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Thanks for that kp. To be honest, I think I'll pass on it,as the shop wanted a fair bit more than 30 quid for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 31, 2017 Author Share Posted March 31, 2017 Hi all here is the next update The battery was pyramid shaped so I sliced down the corners then with some material removed I glued them back together getting rid of the pyramid shape (I assume they did it like that to get it out of the mould) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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