Andy J Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 24 minutes ago, JeroenS said: Better give those decals you worked so hard for some protection... Yep good point decision made the clear coat will be applied once I've finished the rest of the decals 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 So I have finally managed to apply all the decals to the shell and the rear wing 🥳. I'm relieved that this part of the build is over as there were a few hairy moments along the way now I can move up a gear and crack on with the rest of the build. I'm happy with the results of the decaling process I've done the best I could, they are not perfect but tbh I'm not sure that the word perfect actually exists in the world of scale modelling I'm always looking at my builds thinking that maybe I could have done certain things better but I'm pleased with the overall results 🙂. The rear wing is only placed in position for the time being as I want to remove it for the spraying of the clear coat. Here's a few pic's of today's progress Right it's time for me to start preparing the rest of the parts for paint as I want to leave the shell alone for a while to allow the decals to fully set. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Wow stunning !!! Congratulations for the great decaling and good luck for the clear coating Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Wow stunning !!! Congratulations for the great decaling and good luck for the clear coating Marco F Thanks Marco I'm hoping to have the shell clear coated this weekend in the meantime I'm concentrating on the chassis, interior, wheels etc which shouldn't take long as there aren't many parts 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 Classy looking shell. Nice one.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 1 minute ago, Stef N. said: Classy looking shell. Nice one.👍 Thanks Stef now that the decals are in place i can relax and enjoy the rest of the build 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 That's looking good now. And you're absolutely correct that there is no such thing as perfection in modelling - if something looks perfect it just means you haven't looked close enough... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Spiny said: That's looking good now. And you're absolutely correct that there is no such thing as perfection in modelling - if something looks perfect it just means you haven't looked close enough... Absolutely right mate 👍. Don't get me wrong I'm happy with the results and a lot of the time close up photos dont help but nothing is ever perfect imo 😉 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 14 hours ago, Andy J said: nothing is ever perfect imo 😉 👍 Not where I live anyway 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noeyedears Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 I picked one of these up as soon as it was re-released. Ill be watching for some tips on building it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 So today's update and the interior, wheels and chassis are complete although I haven't fitted the tyres yet. There's not many parts to this kit it's very basic stuff so detail is lacking however that's how the kit comes and I still think it will build up into a nice model when finished. The reason I haven't fitted the tyres yet is because I'm uncertain what colour I should use for the tyre lettering 🤔. The kit suggests gold for the Dunlop tyre markings.....would that be correct 🤔. If anyone knows what the correct colour should be please let me know 😉 👍. Here's a few pic's of today's progress So not much to see but another step in the right direction. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 1 hour ago, noeyedears said: I picked one of these up as soon as it was re-released. Ill be watching for some tips on building it. It's a pretty straightforward kit tbh containing only minor detail. The decals over the rear arches and around the back of the car are a little tricky to apply just have plenty of micro sol handy and eventually they will conform 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 The shell looks absolutely fantastic with the decals on Andy, the wheel look very smart too and I could never tire of looking at the Porsche dash, I just wish it was from behind the wheel of a real one!!! Great work fella Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 11 minutes ago, bigbadbadge said: The shell looks absolutely fantastic with the decals on Andy, the wheel look very smart too and I could never tire of looking at the Porsche dash, I just wish it was from behind the wheel of a real one!!! Great work fella Chris Thanks for the comment Chris much appreciated mate 👍. Like I've said before this is a basic kit by today's standards but the parts that are included fit together well and do the job adequately. Other than the issues I had with the decals not wanting to release from the backing paper....which had me spitting fire....( see what I did there 😉) the kit has posed no problems so far 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 16 minutes ago, Andy J said: Thanks for the comment Chris much appreciated mate 👍. Like I've said before this is a basic kit by today's standards but the parts that are included fit together well and do the job adequately. Other than the issues I had with the decals not wanting to release from the backing paper....which had me spitting fire....( see what I did there 😉) the kit has posed no problems so far 🙂👍 Yes I see what you did, like it😄, although it's an old kit it is looking great. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 17 hours ago, Andy J said: If anyone knows what the correct colour should be please let me know Don't know about correct Andy, but I've never seen gold tyre lettering - only yellow, white and grimy white covered in brake dust that might look like 'gold'.... Sorry for late comment but that shell really looks tremendous, top work again! K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 @Andy J I would say yellow is colour to go. I never seen gold in tyre lettering. I can ask from museum on Tuesday when I am there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 12 minutes ago, Vesa Jussila said: @Andy J I would say yellow is colour to go. I never seen gold in tyre lettering. I can ask from museum on Tuesday when I am there. Thanks for the information much appreciated and yes I'm going for yellow which does seem to be the right colour 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Don't know about correct Andy, but I've never seen gold tyre lettering - only yellow, white and grimy white covered in brake dust that might look like 'gold'.... Sorry for late comment but that shell really looks tremendous, top work again! K Thanks Keith the decision has been made and yellow it is 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 So I've had a play with the tyres and I'm happy with the results, I certainly think they look better in a worn condition and I've tried to fade the Dunlop lettering to create the right look. Infact i think the wheels and tyres together look pretty cool 😎 That's all for now back soon 🙂👍 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 I'm no expert in tyre markings, but the look spot on to me and fully agree they look far cooler a little worn - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 35 minutes ago, Toftdale said: I'm no expert in tyre markings, but the look spot on to me and fully agree they look far cooler a little worn - Andy Thanks Andy I'm happy with the results of the tyre lettering I think they look a bit more realistic this way. I've just finished the clear coat on the shell and although I've picked up a few specs of dust it looks like it's gone down well. I will post pic's shortly 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 27, 2021 Author Share Posted November 27, 2021 Final update for the day and the shell has received it's clear coat. A couple of pieces of dust have landed on the shell but nevertheless I'm very pleased with the results. A good day at the bench today and plenty of progress made just need to let the shell cure and then I can wrap this one up. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Aye, it was good day at the bench. Great work Andy.👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 That's a beautiful looking shell and the tyres seem spot-on too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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