Neddy
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I've started spraying the 'shell, getting used to the new spraybooth, airbrush, thinners and paints all at once which is quite a steep learning curve! Having prepped and primed it I started on the main colours, only to discover that (a) white primer over white filler means undiscovered blemishes, and (b) whilst the two colours chosen (Mr Hobby Aqueous metallic blue and metallic green) went on well and the blend worked as well as could be expected, the colours are so similar it's a bit of a waste of time!
Oh well, you live and learn (as the Dalek said, climbing off the trashcan). I now need to deal with the aforementoned blemishes, re-prime and re-spray in a single colour.
I must say in passing how good Mr Hobby Aqueous acrylic paints are, best I've found yet.
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That is a stunning piece of work! For the first two or three photos I honestly thought you'd posted pics of the real thing and was wondering when I'd get to pics of the model. I had to go back to the start and look again before I twigged that they were ALL of the model which I think says it all.
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Hi, welcome on board from another Brit car modeller.
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Ooh, this one's going to be interesting in many areas. Before you get too far into the build, have you compared the wheelbase of the two-door and the four-door? I looked into doing precisely this with an Audi A3 and discovered they were totally different 2-door to 4-door which really bit me in the bum. If this is the case with your model Golf there's all sorts of additional fun, like shortening the bodyshell, interior module and chassis.
I hope for your sake they're the same dimensions!
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I'm not a fan of the flat-black look either (too old-school!) but I have to say that is an extremely well-executed and finished model. The chassis construction and detailing are nothing short of superb,
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Hi Matthew, welcome on board! I remember 23, I was there once - mind you, I have a VERY long memory...
Although mainly a car builder now I built many ships and aircraft back when i were a lad - Canberra, Bismarck, a B17G and a Lanc being the high spots. Looking forward to seeing your builds.
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Agreed. Being a child of the '60s I've always preferred metallics and this is a good example of what can be achieved now. Nicely built and finished.
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Now that's impressive! The combination of creativity, design and attention to detail can only be admired. Lovely job.
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Nice clean start to the engine build and I love the bodyshell colour! Looking good, I'd like to stick around for this one if I may.
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Great build! I'm particularly impressed by the detail on the grille, wheels and tyres but it looks really good all round.
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from another returner to modelling after about the same gap.
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Quick interim update: bodyshell primed and would have had a few coats of paint on it by now if not for a slight annoyance...
I bought two Revell Aqua metallic colours with the intention of producing a fade-in effect from one to t'other but when I opened them I discovered nothing but crusty-looking moonrock-like substances inside. They're going back to the shop tomorrow as they must be extremely old stock. I'm going to try Mr Hobby Aqueous acrylics this time. More when I can get the paints replaced.
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Oooh nice! Big scale neo-classic car kit, right up my street.
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I've already enough to see me through the greater part of next year. First finish the Santa Pod Rod (now on the home straight but lots to do on the bodyshell), then the 1/16 scale AMT' 64.5 Mustang coupe that's currently paused at the spraypaint stage. After those will come the 1/16 scale BMW Isetta and finally the 1/16 scale Bandai Lamborghini Marzal I was lucky enough to land a month or two ago. Re-learning to airbrush will also occupy quite a bit of time!
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Funny you should say that... mind you, I did get a nice shiny new spray booth!
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Hi, welcome to the forum. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy!
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Hi, welcome to the forum! (The funny looks you got when you were younger had nothing to do with claiming to be a modeller...
) You're amongst friends here!
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Blimey! Words are inadequate, either in English or Polish, to express the sheer quality of this build. Every last detail beautifully executed, totally realistic and amazing looking model.
It makes me want to give up modelling and take up knitting...
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Yup, 1940s Ford coupe, but judging by the wheels and the front-end surgery it was destined to be a 'rod - shame it never made it.
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Swift progress report:-
Slowly but steadily I'm getting there. The engine bay, front springs and firewall are now in place, Smart air cleaner fitted but that god-awful chrome fan just had to go!
At the other end, rear suspension now complete with anti-tramp bars fitted. I've scratched an endplate for the shortened fuel tank from 0.5mm Plasticard.
...you can see it a little clearer in the next photo which also shows the bodyshell work creeping closer to the next milestone which will be primer.
Thanks again for your interest and patience!
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That would make a lovely base for a custom build. Hmmm.....
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Gorgeous 'Cuda! Beautifully detailed and sumptuously finished. I particularly admire the paintwork and interior finishing, Great detailing on the dashboard and in the engine bay.
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I second that, lovely work. Having just fitted a pair of V8 tubular exhaust headers around chassis members I feel your pain.
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That is a real work of automotive art - fantastic realism and attention to detail. I love the way you've worked with multiple materials and the engine detailing is superb, ditto the cockpit.
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Hello from Oregon
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That's precisely the situation I was in earlier this year when I joined the forum. I graduated from 1/24 scale due to age-related eyesight issues and now stick mainly to 1/16 scale (with the odd - and I mean ODD - exception!). I've also just acquired a VERY basic airbrush and spraybooth setup which I'm currently getting to grips with, so I can imagine where you're coming from.