Malc2 Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Its looking fab! I do like a set of Revolutions, we had them on the trailer to match the race car. Revolutions and Minilites are kind of timeless. Malc. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 Wonderful Revolution wheels!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted August 28 Share Posted August 28 I must admit I do like both sets of wheels, however in this instance the revolutions definitely have the edge for me - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 12 hours ago, Toftdale said: however in this instance the revolutions definitely have the edge for me Nope, you're wrong , has to be MInilites....!!! 🤣 (I'd have had Minilites on every car I've owned if I could - wonder what they'd look like on a boring Suzuki Vitara?! ) And whatever wheels Jörgen choses, they'll no doubt look just right! Keith 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 On 28/08/2024 at 10:16, keefr22 said: Certainly do! But then so do MInilites....!! 🤣 Like the colour of the Europa! Keith Thanks a lot Keith! The Europa is an old (I realise even if it doesn't feel like that) build dating from around when Tamiya first released the kit. Can't remember why the choice fell on that green, probably a jar I had around. On 28/08/2024 at 11:52, Malc2 said: Its looking fab! I do like a set of Revolutions, we had them on the trailer to match the race car. Revolutions and Minilites are kind of timeless. Malc. Thanks a lot Malc! Revolutions on the trailer too, I like that 👍 On 28/08/2024 at 12:02, Marco F. said: Wonderful Revolution wheels!! Thanks a lot Marco! 21 hours ago, Toftdale said: I must admit I do like both sets of wheels, however in this instance the revolutions definitely have the edge for me - Andy Thanks a lot Andy! The Revolutions would be a perfectly suitable choice as well, but the Minilites are staying on the Ginetta, I just had to get the Revolutions out of my mental system when the tyres where now done. 8 hours ago, keefr22 said: Nope, you're wrong , has to be MInilites....!!! 🤣 (I'd have had Minilites on every car I've owned if I could - wonder what they'd look like on a boring Suzuki Vitara?! ) And whatever wheels Jörgen choses, they'll no doubt look just right! Keith Minilites on a Suzuki Vitara... Well I think there are probably very few cars that would be shamed by a set suitable Minilites, but there may well be more cases of a set of Minilites being shamed by the car... Where exactly a Vitara would place itself I'll have to pass judgement on for the moment... 😎 So, there will still be Minilites on the Ginetta, while the Revultions are for an upcoming build of a certain very early Lotus Europa S2... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted August 29 Share Posted August 29 Revolution on an Europa....great choice A couple of years ago a dark green one with this setup lived in the same village as me was always a joy to see it Marco F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 17 hours ago, Bengalensis said: Minilites on a Suzuki Vitara... Well I think there are probably very few cars that would be shamed by a set suitable Minilites, but there may well be more cases of a set of Minilites being shamed by the car... Where exactly a Vitara would place itself I'll have to pass judgement on for the moment... 😎 That is brilliant....!! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triumphfan Posted August 30 Share Posted August 30 Great progress, love the wheel production !! I have a set of 13" Revolutions for a future Mini project. The latest mirrors are also very nice and suit the car well. Atb, Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 On 30/08/2024 at 17:02, triumphfan said: Great progress, love the wheel production !! I have a set of 13" Revolutions for a future Mini project. The latest mirrors are also very nice and suit the car well. Atb, Steve. Thanks a lot Steve! A set of Revolutions is pretty much like Minilites; they will improve almost anything 😎 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 1 Author Share Posted September 1 I have now cut the vac forms and thinned out inside the hardtop to get a good fit. The hardtop was thin and fragile before, and it’s even more so now... I’m waiting for some new old stock tins of hardener for my favourite primer surfacer. They should arrive the coming week, then I can start painting. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 Well done on not breaking that hardtop - it looks so thin i could imagine it breaking just from breathing on it. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 I know the answer will be very carefully, however what method did you use to thin the hard top with? - Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 2 Author Share Posted September 2 21 hours ago, Spiny said: Well done on not breaking that hardtop - it looks so thin i could imagine it breaking just from breathing on it. Thanks a lot, I'm almost out of breath still 😁 24 minutes ago, Toftdale said: I know the answer will be very carefully, however what method did you use to thin the hard top with? - Andy The Dremel at the lowest speed and a very sharp round (ball shaped) rotating file, about 2-2,5 mm diameter. The sharper the tool the less force needed. That's where much of it is think; sharp tools that works with little force/pressure applied. Steady hands held together, like when fine detail painting. And yes indeed, very carefully... 😎 If it make any sense... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 15 hours ago, Bengalensis said: Steady hands held together, I could really do with a pair of those, any idea where I can get some online? Have to agree with the others, excellent work on not destroying the hardtop! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 23 hours ago, Bengalensis said: If it make any sense... It certainly does, but still don't think I would have been brave enough to try it - Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 5 Author Share Posted September 5 In-between work commitments yesterday and today I have also got some painting done. Most parts are finished and the bodyshell and hardtop is in primer as the awaited hardener has arrived. Good to be back on the usual track with that. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalensis Posted September 6 Author Share Posted September 6 All the parts painting before assembly is now finished. Although I have raided my collection of decal sheets and spares for anything useful for this build, it couldn’t provide everything. So a little image searching, some drawing and preparation and then printing was called for. And we have yellow sprayed on the body and hardtop. I’d say it’s just a slightly warmer yellow than it looks at least on my screen. 12 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toftdale Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Great colour choice 👌 - Andy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Yes indeed, fantastic colour choice Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klubman01 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 That looks really good. Love the colour, and the decals look fantastic, especially the Ginetta and Minilite markings! Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 Ooooh, shiny!! Lovely paintjob in a cracking colour Jörgen! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 OOh yellow. No-one expected that! Looks very nice, and that roof....!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCrank Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 This paint job is stunning, and I do love the "mustard" color 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neddy Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Great paintwork! beautiful finish - I admire the Dremel work on the hard top too. That must have been a bit scary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Jörgen, EXEMPLARY build thus far and exceptionally brilliant in yellow color. Very effulgent. You are creating an outstanding model and looks Absolutely gorgeous so far. It will look stunning when you're done. Love it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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