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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 12:42:47 GMT -5
Hi guys, no, this isn't the much rumoured blog, this is simply a mini? blog outlining my attempt to bring this kit back to life.  I started this quite some time ago and for some reason that's still not clear, the paint (the red bit) went on really badly. Suffice to say I lost interest until I had a rethink on it over the weekend. So here's my start point...  The intention is to try and get it looking somewhere near as good as our very own Sean's one that many of us enjoyed a while back. I will start with trying to get the paint right and see how it goes from there. This will not be a quick one, I will dip in and out as and when both time and enthusiasm dictate. |
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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 13:39:15 GMT -5
No guys, the title is simply a statement of fact, the second pic makes it look a whole lot better than it really is.
First stage is to rethink the colour coat, the instructions call for TS-49 Bright Red but I will Run with TS-8 Italian Red as it looks a touch nearer where it should be.
The instructions also call for the decals NOT to be lacquered over so I need to get my best glossing abilities out of retirement for this one!
Appreciate ya company troops.
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Post by Paul P. on Nov 28, 2011 13:46:45 GMT -5
Well thats me screwed now, told me son i wanted a car kit for christmas........NOW i want one of these, he will think im like his mum cant make me mind up..................  orrrrr should i try and get both after all i have 4 kids ;D Paul |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 28, 2011 13:47:21 GMT -5
Guess I miss read the title,,, was expecting to see a 69 Charger.
Good to see this getting the once over and set back on it's wheels
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 28, 2011 13:58:26 GMT -5
Oh yes indeed Mence..................  You`ll breathe life into this one fella..................look at the finish ya got on the Chevy van  .......................i`m in!! ;D Paul.....................ya gonna have to get both mate.... ;D |
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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 14:27:23 GMT -5
Chaps, hellooo. Mybe I need to change the title but to be honest it's the best my aged brain could come up with.
Thanks Boots for the kind comment about the Chevy paint, I reckon I can improve on that...
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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 16:05:15 GMT -5
Won't that take the shine off the err shiny bits?
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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 16:12:36 GMT -5
Ooo, ok, I have a bottle of Klear so will practice, much appreciated CS!
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Post by Mence on Nov 28, 2011 16:20:24 GMT -5
No probs Neems, public info is important especially if it results in more Chrimbo kits!
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Post by TRM on Nov 28, 2011 16:29:16 GMT -5
Count me in Prof!!! Nice resurrection!!! "It's Alive!!!"[glow=red,2,300][/glow] |
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 3:03:15 GMT -5
It's kind of alive T, but we have the technology....
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 6:01:16 GMT -5
Hi Sean, welcome to my ramblings! Please don't worry on the paint fella, I'm sorted...I think!
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 10:30:47 GMT -5
Tried to post an update earlier but kept getting a message saying the image I was posting had been moved or deleted when clearly it hadn't. Will try later.
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 11:26:32 GMT -5
Ok chaps, here's where we're at, Tamiya TS-8 laid on and buffed back and the belly pan received Gloss Black.  Tiny bit of work still to do but it's looking a whole lot better than it did! |
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 11:59:47 GMT -5
Just warm ya rattle can up before you spray fella!
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 12:08:45 GMT -5
Thank you mate, it went a touch better than I hoped. Should look fine under decs.
Pondering with getting the detail up set for it at the moment, oh my...
Keep that can warm!
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 12:20:05 GMT -5
Aaaah the Buff, hmm, wonder when...  The detail set does add a little something but I really need to check what the set contains. I did have one but popped it when I lost interest in the kit. grrrr. |
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Post by `Boots` on Nov 29, 2011 14:38:00 GMT -5
Oh man they look sweeeet Mence , i do like that colour bigtime.............stonkin` finish mate................very nice indeed ;D |
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 16:31:54 GMT -5
Ta chaps. Having a nice time gluing and sanding the four exhausts at the mo, aaaaah  |
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Post by Mence on Nov 29, 2011 16:35:16 GMT -5
Woop, not counting my chickens, it's about now it will probably go pear shaped!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2011 17:01:07 GMT -5
You're such an optimist!!!!! |
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Post by Mence on Nov 30, 2011 4:34:33 GMT -5
Been here before fella, I speak from bitter experience!
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Post by Mence on Nov 30, 2011 11:12:41 GMT -5
Hi Sean, thanks fella!
Yep, the Monster Tech Yam looks like a real neat subject, I reckon that would be splendid fun, with or without a detail set!
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Post by Mence on Nov 30, 2011 15:14:34 GMT -5
ya looked at it though fella...i reckon you're on the slippery slope!
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Post by Mence on Dec 1, 2011 8:55:18 GMT -5
Right. Engine has received some attention at last. Nice, big V4 but nowhere near as busy looking as some other motors. Has enough detail and scrubs up fine, as usual, most will be obscured from view unless you plan to display her naked...ooo errr! Gave it the Lightest of washes but may go over it again, radiator is a dry fit purely to stop the engine falling over while I took a pic of it!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 1, 2011 10:13:02 GMT -5
Nearly looks like a real motor.....nice work there bud, keep it up
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Post by Mence on Dec 1, 2011 12:54:44 GMT -5
Appreciate it Rob, small steps at the moment.
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 1, 2011 14:57:53 GMT -5
That looks terrific Mence  , that little donkey has scrubbed up rather neat bro.........keep it rollin` ;D |
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Post by Mence on Dec 1, 2011 15:39:33 GMT -5
Very kind guys, thank you. Due to work, next update will be at the weekend hopefully.
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Post by wouter on Dec 1, 2011 15:45:43 GMT -5
Hiya Prof, great work mate.
That engine looks nice I'd say. Lovely work ^^
Cheers
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orrrrr should i try and get both after all i have 4 kids ;D
.......................i`m in!! ;D
, that little donkey has scrubbed up rather neat bro.........keep it rollin` ;D