Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 So after 3 months away from the bench I'm finally ready to play with some plastic again 🙂. I've chosen the kit below for the first build pretty basic stuff tbh but a subject I'm very fond of So why the Tamiya rattle can's 🤔 Well I've decided to try out the TS Paints through the airbrush and see what results I can achieve. I've already decanted the grey primer and I will tackle the blue paint tomorrow. I've had a quick look through the kit and other than the shell which requires a fair amount of clean up and fettling the rest looks pretty basic and straightforward. The kit instructions would have you paint the seats and door cards in yellow 🙄 that will not be happening with this build I just can't face a yellow interior 😱 Also the wheels will not be silver too plain Jane for my liking so I'll have a hunt through my metal colours and see what I can find 😉. That's all for now but rest assured I will be working on this build shortly and will post progress soon. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Great to see you back in plastic🤗 The Delta is a good choice for the restart. Why not a yellow interieur? And yellow rims 😎🤫 Marco F 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 57 minutes ago, Andy J said: that will not be happening with this build I just can't face a yellow interior BOOOOOOOO....!!! 🤣 (I mean who doesn't like a yellow interior ) WIth you on the silver wheels though! 👍 Looking forward to seeing how the paintjob turns out! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 2 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Great to see you back in plastic🤗 The Delta is a good choice for the restart. Why not a yellow interieur? And yellow rims 😎🤫 Marco F Have you been sniffing paint again Marco 🤔 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, keefr22 said: BOOOOOOOO....!!! 🤣 (I mean who doesn't like a yellow interior ) WIth you on the silver wheels though! 👍 Looking forward to seeing how the paintjob turns out! Keith Yellow interior i ask you what were they thinking.....Lancia Delta Birds Custard Edition methinks 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Great choice for the christening of the cave, I'll be watching with interest - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Andy J said: Yellow interior i ask you what were they thinking.....Lancia Delta Birds Custard Edition methinks 🙂 Remember...in these days it was also fashionable for men to wear pink jackets 🙈 and curlied hair 😂 Marco F 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Toftdale said: Great choice for the christening of the cave, I'll be watching with interest - Andy Thanks Andy after 3 months gardening leave I'm itching to get on with it 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Another one following along Andy. All the best.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 1 minute ago, Stef N. said: Another one following along Andy. All the best.👍 Cheers Stef and welcome glad to have you along 👍. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Remember...in these days it was also fashionable for men to wear pink jackets 🙈 and curlied hair 😂 Marco F Curlied hair ...your spelling makes this a classic 🤣🤣🤣 oh dear my sides ache...I need to lie down after that comment...an absolute gem Marco 😂😂👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Glad you enjoyed it 🤗 but I don't know the right word for that kind of chemical treatment...but I know it was a crime...fashionwise 🙈 Marco F 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 ...but I know some meanings for "curlied" 😇 Marco F 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 The perm or the Keegan perm, Marco. 😀 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 5 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Glad you enjoyed it 🤗 but I don't know the right word for that kind of chemical treatment...but I know it was a crime...fashionwise 🙈 Marco F The chemical treatment was known as a " perm" Marco and the word " curly " means the same as curlied but I prefer your version its so much funnier 😆 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 I’m jealous… been in the new house about six weeks now, and itching to get back to the bench… except I too have to set up the new workspace, and there are still a good few jobs around the house to do first! The Blu Lagos is a super rare special edition, with 205 built, five going to Japan and the rest sold in Italy. The interior is actually a pale creamy beige leather, not yellow, though the fine stripe down the side IS genuinely yellow. The metallic blue and cream combo is classic Ferrari, so it’s maybe not as tasteless as it might seem at first glance at the instructions. The wheels look accurate for that edition, too. best, M. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Good to have you back Andy, and don't you be getting paint all over your new bench now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 17 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: I’m jealous… been in the new house about six weeks now, and itching to get back to the bench… except I too have to set up the new workspace, and there are still a good few jobs around the house to do first! The Blu Lagos is a super rare special edition, with 205 built, five going to Japan and the rest sold in Italy. The interior is actually a pale creamy beige leather, not yellow, though the fine stripe down the side IS genuinely yellow. The metallic blue and cream combo is classic Ferrari, so it’s maybe not as tasteless as it might seem at first glance at the instructions. The wheels look accurate for that edition, too. best, M. Hiya Matt glad you are well mate, I'm sure your time will come regarding the new workspace 😉👍. As for this build well......I think you may have a point 🤔. I was going to use this build as a sort of test mule for my TS Paints experiment but I now think that maybe I need to go all out with the painting and build the best possible replica i can....After all this was a very exclusive car back in the day 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 8 hours ago, JeroenS said: Good to have you back Andy, and don't you be getting paint all over your new bench now! Hiya Jeroen it's good to be back 🙂👍. I was decanting Tamiya paint yesterday but definitely not in the cave....no way.....the thought of a stained worktop gives me the jitters 😬👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy J said: the thought of a stained worktop gives me the jitters Wonder how long that'll last.....?! K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 13, 2021 Author Share Posted October 13, 2021 50 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Wonder how long that'll last.....?! K Unfortunately Keith the Delta build may not last long 😕. I've been prepping the shell today and to say it's rough is an understatement. The shell is also twisted and the one A pillar is dodgy. The roof spoiler doesn't fit although with major fettling i might be able to make it work and the clear parts are scratched quite badly. Now I don't mind a challenge but I'm wondering whether it's worth the hassle 🤔 I think I'll sleep on it and see how i feel about it tomorrow 🙄👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 3 hours ago, Andy J said: Unfortunately Keith the Delta build may not last long.......The shell is also twisted and the one A pillar is dodgy Hmmm, that's a shame - sounds like my Calibra.... K 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 14 hours ago, keefr22 said: Hmmm, that's a shame - sounds like my Calibra.... K Well Keith there's been a positive development regarding the Delta. It's now residing in the recycling bin where it belongs 🙄. Ok i lied.....Mrs J asked why I was so miserable so I explained that my kit is twisted and doesn't fit together properly....her response.....stop whinging, grow up and get on with it 😂. So who am I to argue 🙂. At this moment the Delta is ready for primer as I've fettled it the best I can and it's time to start painting 😉👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted October 14, 2021 Share Posted October 14, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Well Keith there's been a positive development regarding the Delta. It's now residing in the recycling bin where it belongs 🙄. Ok i lied.....Mrs J asked why I was so miserable so I explained that my kit is twisted and doesn't fit together properly....her response.....stop whinging, grow up and get on with it 😂. So who am I to argue 🙂. At this moment the Delta is ready for primer as I've fettled it the best I can and it's time to start painting 😉👍 Sounds like Mrs J knows what's best for you Andy 😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 14, 2021 Author Share Posted October 14, 2021 4 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Sounds like Mrs J knows what's best for you Andy 😆 Yep after 38 years I tend to agree 😂👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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