Alan R
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Progress...
I have got the body on the floor-pan.
It wasn't as painful as I expected. I had to 'adjust' the rear bulkhead to fit the engine cover, and I think that the engine cover could do with some minor adjustments.
The rear bulkhead was too prominent and was fouling the front of the engine cover. Whether this was because there was an issue with the moulding or because of some fundamental fault in the way I had assembled it, I'm not sure. But after about 30 minutes of filing to the bulkhead, the engine cover fitted well.
Anyway here are the pictures:
The rear:
Three-quarters view (rear):
Three quarters view (front):
Full profile:
I think that it gives a good idea of the imposing shape of a Diablo.
Still a lot to do. All the lights need to be added, the door mirrors and the exhaust...
I think that I might get the Lamborghini metal transfers for the Aventador from Hiroboy. Event if they aren't quite right, they will look better than the frankly dismal Italeri decals.
More to come.
Cheers, Alan.
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Some more progress. The body and floor-pan are united...
It's beginning to look like a Merc.
I decided that it looks much better with the hood down, so I am making it an 'open top'. Most British drivers drive their cabriolets 'top down' no matter the weather. Apparently, the UK is the highest 'per capita' owning nation of cabriolets. A triumph of hope over reality, I think
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I have started using zero paints 'Crystal Clear' adhesive for attaching the windows, and other vulnerable items (headlamps, indicators, etc.). This seems to be a good glue so far. It dries completely clear and doesn't fog clear parts. I think that it's some kind of PVA glue. The bottle I have should last quite a while...
I 'glazed' the rear view mirror (not that you can see it very well) with 'chrome' sticky tape, the sort you use to tape Christmas and birthday presents up with. It's not as flexible as bare metal foil, I suspect, but is easily pushed into the recesses of mirrors etc. I use a sharp pointy thing (cocktail stick) to push it into the corners. A quick (very careful) cut with my swann-morton scalpel, and hey presto! a rear-view mirror. I stuck that into place using 'Crystal Clear' as well. It seems to be holding well at the moment.
Still a long way to go, but progress all the same.
Cheers, Alan.
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11 hours ago, cookiezoom said:
Do you mean model or car
Well... As funds are limited (Two kids at uni...
), the kit would be nice. However, if I were mind-bogglingly rich, the real thing would be nice...
Cheers, Alan.
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A BMW i8 on the M32 outside Bristol...
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Note that some of the technology, not all built into these hypercars & supercars will percolate down to more mundane vehicles. Take my current car a Ford Focus estate 1.6 diesel:
115 HP
0 - 60 MPH: 11.2 (ish) secs
Fuel consumption: 58 MPG average
My old (New in 1986 and long gone
) Fiesta Mk II XR2:
90 HP
0 - 60 MPH: 11.8 (ish) secs
Fuel consumption: 30 MPG IF you didn't use the power.
That's not including all the 'toys' you get on a modern car.
Anyway, sorry for going Off Topic somewhat....
Cheers, Alan.
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12 hours ago, roymattblack said:
No - but I'd buy one tomorrow if I could.
So would I ..
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I'd still be proud of that. I can't see where the paint splattered. Well recovered!
Cheers, Alan.
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2 hours ago, rs2man said:
Watched the latest Wheeler Dealers the other night , featuring a 73 Camaro & , as a result of that , I have an AMT 70 1/2 version - nearest I could find to the 73 - winging its way from Creative Models , accompanied by the 1/43 Heller Mini .
I have the Heller 1/43 Mini. Another one part started!
I suspect that I'll never learn....
Cheers, Alan.
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Lovely. But I would like the LaFerrari... Can always dream...
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I am old
but I still get a buzz from the newer supercars.
A classic mind you would be the Lamborghini Miura. I remember a scene from the start of "The Italian Job" (The original, not the USA mess!) where the guy was driving a Miura. Shame it got bull-dozered, though you never actually saw the car being trashed. All you saw was a big flash of flame coming out of the tunnel...
My all time favourite classic sports car is the original 3.8 litre E-Type Jaguar. If Enzo Ferrari called it the worlds most beautiful car, then who am I to argue.
Cheers, Alan.
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I have to agree. Japanese sports cars (and super cars) are some of the most appealing cars these days. However, I still have a liking for Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
That H2R looks very appealing too. Trouble is I have got too many other 1/12 bikes to build. My never-ending story.
Cheers, Alan.
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I am planning to build it alongside two other GTR kits, the R32 GTR I bought years ago and the Nismo R32 that I am getting for Christmas.
I love the look of the new NSX. I also have the original Tamiya NSX. I am planning to build those together as well.
Still, I have a shed-load of stuff to finish first....
Cheers, Alan.
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That is one superb model. I wish I had the time to learn such scratching skills. Maybe when I am retired and have more time on my hands. I should be so lucky!
Cheers, Alan.
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My recent car & bike purchase in no particular order (to quote strictly...):
Plus another Nissan GTR for Christmas. (No piccies as my wife has hidden it away until Christmas)
Cheers, Alan.
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That's outrageous! A thousand quid! My wife would really kill me...
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On 05/12/2016 at 6:25 PM, richellis said:
My old man came over in his Alfa 33 sportwagen, not many of these about!
I was once the proud owner of this car's predecessor, an Alfasud.
Fantastic little car with the sweetest exhaust rasp you could ask for. Not as fruity as a Scooby, but more sporty I would say.
I used to wind down the window when going through tunnels or under bridges then change down a gear or two, then flatten the throttle pedal ! The noise was superb! Childish but fun!!!
Like all Italian cars, it did suffer from the dreaded tin-worm...
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1/12th is big enough for me. 1/8th is way to big. I don't have the space and the wife would kill me
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I'll be honest, masking is my least favourite part of model making. I admire those who do it so well....
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On 04/12/2016 at 8:05 PM, kpnuts said:
Here's what I've done today, the trouble with stopping a build and coming back several months later is you can't remember where you got to, after hours of scanning the instructions (well an hour or so) (another reason to follow the instruction order) I've decided now since I have no idea where I was upto I will go by the instructions now, anyway I've fixed the broken levers (not drilled them out as I think that is why they broke off in the first place)
As an inveterate kit starter-storer-restarter-storer .... well, you get the picture
, I find that the simplest thing to do is to tick each part in the instructions as you attach it to the model, then when you get back to the model you at least have a small clue as to where you last left the project. I always mark it in pencil as well, so that in theory I can erase the ticks later. I also find that having the assembled parts ticked like this gives you a small idea of how much (or little) there is left to do.
If you don't want to mark the instructions, make a photo-copy and mark that.
Hope that is helpful.
Cheers, Alan.
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I'll have to talk to the Garage owner. The cars only appear on a Saturday or Sunday and not every weekend. Watch this space...
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I saw an MG 1300 (or was it an 1100?) on a roundabout in Chippenham the other day.
Haven't seen one of those for several years (decades?).
Our local village garage has a Mk1 & Mk2 Escort Rally cars. Both powered by a race prepared Mondeo engine. Apparently it produces about 300 BHP...
There's also an Audi R8 in the local Volvo garage in Chippenham around the corner from my office.
Cheers, Alan.
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So pretty! I want one...
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The wheels are on the bus, and they go round and round....
Not a big update, very busy weekend at our church.
Anyway, here they are.
Not only did they fit and turn, but the whole chassis sits flat on all four wheels!
I also high-lighted the raised detail on the engine in red. Doesn't show very well on these pictures, but it does seem to add a little business to an otherwise bland engine area. I think a bit of weathering might help as well.
Regards, Alan.
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Been a busy bee today...
No assembly, but some preparation. I have started on the interior a bit...
The floor is the correct colour according to the instructions... We all know what a mine-field that can be. However, I am happy with the look, so that'll do.
Just need to apply the carpet stuff...
Other parts, primed and nearly ready to go. The front seats need a bit of TLC where the back joins the front. Some Mr White putty is needed I think.
I have primed them pink (Matt white and Matt Hull Red XF9 in equal measure) because they are finally going to be red, and it seemed like a good idea...
All the best, Alan.
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) Fiesta Mk II XR2:
Ferguson petit gris
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I really fancy this kit myself.