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Post by `Boots` on Oct 29, 2015 17:19:40 GMT -5
Yeah i noticed you been laying low fella...........guess the house re-structuring is takin` priority HUH!! , i do get in quite a lot but i only build in small amounts.......so each build takes 5 times longer than it should ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png)
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Post by bullardino on Oct 29, 2015 17:20:57 GMT -5
I can't be defined as a quick builder too, fella ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 29, 2015 17:28:40 GMT -5
Well lets look at it this way........kits are quite expensive these days so the longer it takes the more i fell i`m gettin` my monies worth ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png) , at the end of the day bud it`s an enjoyable hobby...not a race ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) Right i gotta hit the sack fella......early start tomorrow ![:(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/sad.png) , good too see ya back at it and i`ll keep me beady eye open for progress............no slackin` now ya hear ![(rofl)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/rofl.png)
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Post by bullardino on Oct 29, 2015 17:29:14 GMT -5
G'night mate ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 29, 2015 17:31:13 GMT -5
G,night fella ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by k1w1 on Oct 30, 2015 0:42:35 GMT -5
Nice work. I am really pleased to see one of these little Arii kits here. I have looked at them often and one day will buy a few. They make models of the ugliest little vehicles. I really believe that the least disireable vehicles in real life make the most interesting modelling subjects.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 5:46:00 GMT -5
Nice work. I am really pleased to see one of these little Arii kits here. I have looked at them often and one day will buy a few. They make models of the ugliest little vehicles. I really believe that the least disireable vehicles in real life make the most interesting modelling subjects. I have four of them including this one, ![](http://i1069.photobucket.com/albums/u476/Bullardino/Shopping/20150630_151326-1_wm_zpsqfnilvhb.jpg) and all of them are great subjects. I started from the one I liked less, to practice on it some of the techniques I will use on the other ones, and I fell in love with it. It's such a nice little truck ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by dierk on Oct 30, 2015 5:55:21 GMT -5
NICE!!! Had a look at their range earlier - some really weird and wonderful stuff. If I didn't have more than a decade's worth of stash I'd be seriously tempted to branch out. Looking forward to what you do with the Daihatsu Midget.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 6:04:59 GMT -5
NICE!!! Had a look at their range earlier - some really weird and wonderful stuff. If I didn't have more than a decade's worth of stash I'd be seriously tempted to branch out. Looking forward to what you do with the Daihatsu Midget. Yep, all of their stuff is gorgeous. It's a collection of classic Japanese cars from 50s, 60s and 70s. All of them are really small and the part count is so ridiculously low that you can do one in two days if you don't want to add weathering. They're also quite cheap on HLJ. The midget is planned for a diorama with the gundam beast above it, but it's not due before I finish this, the Kv2, the btr and probably the T62 dio too.
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Post by k1w1 on Oct 30, 2015 6:07:57 GMT -5
I used to visit Japan regularly with my work. I have seen a few of these old mini cars and trucks. A friend of mine there has a very early Mazda though it is a real rust bucket. Most of these early Japanese cars were only sold in the Japanese domestic market, not exported. With the high humidity they have in their summer rust is a big problem so very few of these 50's and 60's vehicles are still around. Some of these little Arii models would make great rusty car/ truck dioramas. I look forward to seeing what you do with these little kits.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 6:11:25 GMT -5
I used to visit Japan regularly with my work. I have seen a few of these old mini cars and trucks. A friend of mine there has a very early Mazda though it is a real rust bucket. Most of these early Japanese cars were only sold in the Japanese domestic market, not exported. With the high humidity they have in their summer rust is a big problem so very few of these 50's and 60's vehicles are still around. Some of these little Arii models would make great rusty car/ truck dioramas. I look forward to seeing what you do with these little kits. I know, unfortunately there are very few around. It's a true pity as they have such a great style. One of them will surely become a rustbucket, maybe with a tree inside (Todd do you hear me?)
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 30, 2015 7:38:53 GMT -5
This is just too cool!! Good going and great to see you back around Luigi! I just returned here myself a couple of months ago.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 7:40:04 GMT -5
Cheers ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by dierk on Oct 30, 2015 11:00:56 GMT -5
I vote for the Mazda Carol having the tree grow out of it - it's my sister-in-law's name (no, not Mazda), and she's no spring chicken ![](http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif)
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 11:09:31 GMT -5
I vote for the Mazda Carol having the tree grow out of it - it's my sister-in-law's name (no, not Mazda), and she's no spring chicken ![](http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing024.gif) Dunno yet, plenty of time before I'll do that ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Our eight legged friend has one of these kits on the bench too.
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Post by dierk on Oct 30, 2015 11:15:09 GMT -5
"Our eight legged friend has one of these kits on the bench too." Really? So he's keeping secrets from me now - I shall have to have words with him... ![O_o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/browraise.png)
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Post by bullardino on Oct 30, 2015 11:36:56 GMT -5
"Our eight legged friend has one of these kits on the bench too." Really? So he's keeping secrets from me now - I shall have to have words with him... ![O_o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/browraise.png) He's on hold on that project, he's got more important stuff to finish before (or I will send him a horse head ![:P](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) )
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Post by dierk on Oct 30, 2015 11:57:24 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Nov 8, 2015 16:39:11 GMT -5
Ok, I started weathering the small thing. The chipping was done exclusively with the windex technique, by slowly removing the top layers to achieve a worn and battered look. Then I lightly desaturated the roof by spraying some pure white. And finally I installed the rusty steel protection. This is the result: Next I will add some layers to the rusted and chipped parts. As always ACW ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Leon on Nov 8, 2015 16:55:52 GMT -5
Nice work on the rust and chipping Luigi! I like it. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by bullardino on Nov 8, 2015 16:56:59 GMT -5
Thanks a lot Leon ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 8, 2015 18:25:48 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Lui! That steel blanked off plate catches my eye every time I look at this baby.
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Post by WigWag Workshop on Nov 8, 2015 20:36:00 GMT -5
Looks like a fun truck to tool around to the hobby shops in.
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Post by bullardino on Nov 9, 2015 1:26:01 GMT -5
Thanks a lot guys ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Bill wait for the toilet to be placed and you will have another focal point ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by dierk on Nov 9, 2015 6:04:06 GMT -5
As focal points go, toilets are vastly underrated - where would we be without them? (please, nobody mention creeks and lack of paddles - too obvious ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png) ) The little Honda is coming along nicely!
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Post by bullardino on Nov 9, 2015 6:10:30 GMT -5
Thanks Dierk. I only hope people will see the rest once the toilet will be in place ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by k1w1 on Nov 9, 2015 7:39:07 GMT -5
Looking good !
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Post by bullardino on Nov 9, 2015 7:49:34 GMT -5
Thank you! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by TRM on Nov 9, 2015 7:55:31 GMT -5
Some nice work there Luigi! Subtle on the rusting...liking that!! Keep up the good work!
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Post by bullardino on Nov 9, 2015 8:06:34 GMT -5
Why thank you Todd ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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