Redstaff Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 I've finally decided that this GB is the time to complete this one. All I have done is added the bumpers and scoops and glued the spoiler together. I've spoken to @Brad and he's happy that this falls well under the 25% rule, I thought I'd primed it at first glance, but it's grey plastic I didn't want the box top scheme, so it's going to be one of the Haribo sponsored ones 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Welcome along, I like this! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Can't wait for this. I've hovered over the 'Buy' button so many times; this might now make me push it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 2, 2021 Author Share Posted May 2, 2021 Finally finished my GB for another site and managed to get a bit of bench time today to make a start for this GB Snipped a lot of stuff from the sprues, dressed and got into primer coat ready, then I ran out of space for drying, so I decided a beer in the back garden was needed Might get some more done tomorrow as the weather is supposed to be typical Bank holiday issue, ie rain followed by more rain 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks good already!!!! 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Oh yeah this is a cool one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 For this build I thought I'd try the MRP high gloss black that I got a while ago, someone said it was good. I painted it yesterday, but having never used it before, I must have put it on a bit heavy as the primer had crazed in a couple of places, anyway, this morning I wetsanded back to smooth out the imperfections and gave it light coats this afternoon. It seems to have worked, but you need a lot of light coats to cover it fully as it seems very watery. I wouldn't call it high gloss though, more of a satin finish, but I'm going to 2K it anyway and it looks smooth enough to lay the decals down. I might try their 2K gloss black to see if that's any better. Got some of the other bits painted as well, so progress is coming on nicely Ian 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Glad it's sorted - Looks nice and smooth from here. Can I ask, is that the HobbyZone system in the background or an 'alternative'? I'm looking for some drawers but the HobbyZone stuff is either out of stock or 'double the price' if in stock. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Hi @wimbledon99 They're from ebma https://www.ebmahobby.co.uk/ Cheers Ian 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Cool - Thanks Ian. I'll take a look. Cheers. Nigel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 Had an hour spare tonight, so I thought I'd start laying the decals down so I can clear coat and leave to dry. I must admit I'm impressed with the SK decals Hopefully I can get a bit more done tomorrow 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin W Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Sweet job! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Got the rest of the decals on today and did a bit of sub assembly work, ie the cockpit, wheels and grill. Decals have followed curves quite well, but I think there will be a little re-touching once they are dry, especially on the bears on the doors, but hopefully not too much I'm loving this kit and can recommend it as one of Tamiyas finest, Nigel ( @wimbledon99 ) stop hovering and buy one you know you want to ......... I will get another at some point as there are so many decal options available Will leave it now till the weekend to clear coat Ian 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I might just!! It’s looking superb by the way 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 Calling a day (or night) on this now Just a couple of taster pics for now, will take some decent pics and do a write up when I get time and a bit of sun for the pics Cheers Ian 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helios16v Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 That turned out swell. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 What a beast! Great result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Wow - That looks so cool!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Top job mate, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJ Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Great job. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share Posted August 9, 2021 Sod's law and an aging memory have all come together today 🤣 🤣 Thought this morning, I must get some pics and post in the gallery before it closes, but it had already closed as the end date was yesterday 🤨 🤣 Never mind, I enjoyed the build and it's a kit I would recommend to anyone Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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