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    in Modelling Tips

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    I see what you mean.  A commentary would have been useful.

    Paint all the back of the headlights.  This recreates the effect of the glass in front of the reflectors at the back of the light unit.  For the rear lights I still suggest painting the outside with translucent paints.  If in doubt, have a look at a real Mini.  If the colour looks to be on the surface, paint the outside.  If the colour looks to be "deep" inside the lights, paint the interiors.

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    in Modelling Tips

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    I would suggest that you paint the back of the headlights with silver enamel or, better still, use a liquid chrome Molotow pen.  For the tail lights, try painting the outsides with translucent acrylic orange/red, as appropriate.  Attach the lights with Kristal Klear, and then seal them in place with gloss acrylic varnish.

    Looking forward to seeing the results.

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    Making a mould and casting a resin copy

    in Vehicle Discussion

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    The Sylmasta video is very clear.  Their resin casting kit is also very good, and I've used it to make castings from a white metal master.  

     

    A word of warning, though.  Don't be in too much of a rush to get the castings from the mould.  Although the resin may appear to have cured, it can still be soft and pliable, so handle with care.

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    1/12 Porsche 917 and it's not MFH

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

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    You shouldn't really be surprised by the flat floor of the car.  Underbody aerodynamics, indeed aero of any sort, was barely understood in 1970.  The 1969 version of the 917 had a reputation for being extremely wayward at high speeds.  So much so that the factory drivers usually preferred the less powerful 908 as their weapon of choice.  It was only in late '69, during a test session at Zeltweg in Austria, that the significance of downforce was recognised, and led, ultimately, to the shape of the 917 that you are working on, and turned it into such a formidable racing car.

     

    For more info regarding the JW Porsches, and the aero test at Zeltweg, may I recommend "Racing in the rain" by the late John Horsman.  A thoroughly informative, and thoroughly entertaining read which covers not just his time with the 917, but all of his fascinating career.

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    Morris Mini Cooper 1275s Mk.1 (Tamiya 1:24)

    in Work In Progress - Vehicles

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    4 hours ago, wimbledon99 said:

    "I believe he is referring to the circled bit on the box art, and from memory when I built mine there is a kind of step in the clear side window parts at that point.  I chose not to do anything with it on mine, but you may be able to paint it..."

     

     

    Aha!! Thanks Paul :smile:

     

    I'll look at a strip of BMF. It might do the trick!!

    I would suggest something like a dark brownish grey for the draught excluder.  There were no shiny chrome parts.  It was a U channel that was a snug fit around the leading edge of the rear (inner) door window.

     

    Like this;

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