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Post by Leon on Dec 2, 2018 4:42:35 GMT -5
Gil,thank you! Your absolutely right.I really appreciate your input.  |
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Post by moramarth on Dec 2, 2018 14:17:09 GMT -5
I think you're both right. Building an accurate scale model of a car is difficult but the result can be worth the effort, as Gil proved recently with that Charger. But building a car while accepting some shortcomings in the kit (which is often also the case in armour builds) can be quick and easy, especially in the case of kerbside stuff (which used to be the norm in 1:32nd scale, and still is with a lot of Japanese car kits).
And if it's not kerbside to start with, you can always glue the lid at the front shut... 
Cheers,
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Post by Leon on Dec 2, 2018 19:10:30 GMT -5
Thank you M!
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Post by Leon on Dec 12, 2018 5:06:41 GMT -5
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 12, 2018 10:29:04 GMT -5
Leon
Now that's what I call green!! Nicely done.
Out of interest did you have any problems linking the pics? I had problems today uploading some photos from Flickr and all I got was part of the code appear and not the image.
ATB
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 12, 2018 10:40:12 GMT -5
I've seen this kit a time or two at HL and have threatened within myself to pick it up. The color is as wild as wild gets and your paint finish looks great Leon.
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Post by Leon on Dec 12, 2018 13:35:59 GMT -5
Andrew,thank you! I didn't have any problems loading my pics.
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Post by Leon on Dec 12, 2018 13:38:22 GMT -5
Joe,thank you buddy! I really like doing wild things.
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Post by Leon on Dec 30, 2018 15:24:27 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 31, 2018 12:24:22 GMT -5
Nice way to round out the year Leon!
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Post by Leon on Dec 31, 2018 15:30:52 GMT -5
Thank you Bill!
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Post by adt70hk on Jan 1, 2019 18:09:26 GMT -5
Well done Leon!! You're not going to miss that in a hurry are you with that paint job???!!!  ?? Now where are my shades??? 🕶️ Ah, there they are!!!! 😁🤣 Seriously though a nice job!! I might be coming your way for some advice shortly. I was given an a 1/32 Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 for Christmas. I've not made anything that big or indeed a car in nearly 40 years!!😲 I see they are supposed to be all shiny and clean which is completely contrary to what I'm used to in both the model world and real life! 🤣😁 All the best to you and your loved ones for 2019!! Andrew |
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Post by moramarth on Jan 1, 2019 19:48:33 GMT -5
Hello, and Happy New Year! A good time to try something different? The 1/32 Airfix Aston Martin DBR9 has a Blue-and-Orange Gulf scheme (I think it may be the 2008 Le Mans Class Winner), and I'd be inclined to give it a go as an OOB build. If you got it as a starter set go with the included paint, but if you need to buy paint I believe there is a specific "Gulf Blue" (http://modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/thread/12719/finished-mcclaren-long-lemans-livery). But the Jaguar XKR GT3 which came out about the same time (they were available as a pair) had the original APEX Racing colour scheme but was later released in a "Fantasy" scheme (licensing issues?), so there's nothing to stop you throwing caution to the winds and doing your own thing! However, several of the 16 DBR9s built had more than one owner if you wish to find other authentic alternative scheme (I haven't checked for after-market decal sets). Finally, if your build goes south and things start to look rough, the "Mad Max" MFP could always use another Interceptor, or you could do it in post-apoc survival vehicle mode (Mad Max 2 style) which would solve the clean-and-shiney problem...
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Post by dupes on Jan 1, 2019 22:07:55 GMT -5
Leon. You're a full-time car guy! Interesting conversion. Think you'll get back to the armor eventually?
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Post by Leon on Jan 2, 2019 5:49:30 GMT -5
Dupes,i'll still be doing armor! Got a shelf queen to finish and a unopened Tiger tank i want to do.
Andrew thank you! Any questions,just ask.
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