Martin1962 Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 I've finished the kit - well 99% but wanted to get it on here before Christmas. I must be honest it's been a challenging build and the age of the mouldings meant that some parts were poor fits. Most of the chromed parts were unusable and had to be stripped then sprayed. A few of the flexible parts (on the Q frame) were perished and split into pieces when fitted, and some of the additional details I put on were probably more trouble than they were worth in the end as they can't be seen - especially in the engine department. I also had to respray certain areas again after a botched attempt at recreating windscreen surround rubbers. I took advice from here and used a permanent marker in the end and I'm happy with the results. I must have cocked up the front suspension as well as the screw threads sat proud of the body and had to be dremmeled into oblivion. Getting the ride height even close to what I thought was right was a major faff. It was fortunate that I had two sets of decals with the kit because the originals had yellowed and were intact a bit blurry. The colours were also a bit off. I had to use a couple of them and they broke up when released from the backing, so thank goodness for the other set, which were clearly newer and after-market. I ended up applying some gloss varnish to the decals only and the whole model will be polished when it's all dry and cured. I'm aware of some of the faults with my efforts here, but I'm not going to highlight them. If nobody notices, then happy days, but I'm sure a few will spot the errors, but in then end I did feel I'd bitten off more than I could chew with this one. Most of my kits have been military and I find there's always a way to cover up mistakes with a bit of dirt, but with these cars it's much more difficult. I have a lot of respect for those of you who manage to build cars that look like they've come from a showroom. I have a way to go yet, but may not do another one for some time due to all the aircraft I have stacking up! Thanks for looking. Comments welcome, good bad or indifferent. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 You're too harsh on yourself- that's a very presentable model. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xffw45343tg Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 What an iconic car. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 36 minutes ago, Codger said: You're too harsh on yourself- that's a very presentable model. I've just acquired a 934RSR; if I can get it looking anything like that quality, I'll be over the moon. Do have a bigger problem, though, as I've got to get it orange!!😟 I'd be very proud of that build, excellent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 Way to hard on yourself that's a great looking build very nice indeed well done 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted December 22, 2019 Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Martin1962 said: Most of the chromed parts were unusable and had to be stripped then sprayed Interesting point! I'm battling through a T70 at the moment and can see very little of it staying "chrome"; there's even two version in the kit, shiny and matt. Outer wheel rims can, I think, can stay, but everything else, mainly because of flash lines and sprue gates, need to be stripped and painted. I've also noted that the "shiny" parts still have a glossy finish left after the plating is off (using dilute bleach) which is not keen on liquid poly and needs a gentle scrape. Edited December 22, 2019 by MR2Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, MR2Don said: Interesting point! I'm battling through a T70 at the moment and can see very little of it staying "chrome"; there's even two version in the kit, shiny and matt. Outer wheel rims can, I think, can stay, but everything else, mainly because of flash lines and sprue gates, need to be stripped and painted. I've also noted that the "shiny" parts still have a glossy finish left after the plating is off (using dilute bleach) which is not keen on liquid poly and needs a gentle scrape. I found it much better overall to get rid of the chrome and spray with Alcald Chrome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted December 22, 2019 Author Share Posted December 22, 2019 27 minutes ago, MR2Don said: I've just acquired a 934RSR; if I can get it looking anything like that quality, I'll be over the moon. Do have a bigger problem, though, as I've got to get it orange!!😟 I'd be very proud of that build, excellent. Oh no, the orange! I'm not sure there's a pre-made rattle can that is the right colour. If there is then please let me know as I'm still tempted by that kit (despite my comments above!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Love this sponsor & car combination... what I wouldn't give to get-a-hold of the 1:20 935 again !! - very neat build, Martin. Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCH Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 18 hours ago, Martin1962 said: Getting the ride height even The rake looks good and one of the best liveries in motor sports! Agreed with the other comments this is a fine build. JCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 Thanks for all your kind comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 Nothing to be ashamed of there, it's a very good representation. Even more worthy of pride is that it fought you, you stuck with it and won. I'm guessing that one of the 'flaws' you mentioned is the set of blobs on the front light lens. If you're feeling brave and they're surface imperfections on the outside, get a pack of the Ultimate Thinny buffers which would still leave a decent finish on the plastic (even better if you have polishing compound to finish it off). If not, it's the sort of thing which you could chalk up to experience or on-track damage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted December 23, 2019 Author Share Posted December 23, 2019 23 minutes ago, Spiny said: I'm guessing that one of the 'flaws' you mentioned is the set of blobs on the front light lens. Well spotted. As I pushed the lens in the light cluster fell out and I used some PVA glue to stick it back. I haven't checked but it should have dried transparently by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codger Posted December 23, 2019 Share Posted December 23, 2019 26 minutes ago, Martin1962 said: Well spotted. As I pushed the lens in the light cluster fell out and I used some PVA glue to stick it back. I haven't checked but it should have dried transparently by now. If the spots are PVA, isopropyl on a cotton tip will take it out. Soak it a bit and rub a while.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Mister......if there are faults then I can't find them. Very tidy work on the details and the overall look is nothing short of killer!! I applaud you on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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