handiabled
Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png)
Member since: February 2023
Posts: 3,681
MSC Staff
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
|
Post by handiabled on Feb 23, 2024 3:10:48 GMT -5
Looks great so far Kyle! The suspension work has some really nice detail to it. Hopefully you won't have any fitment issues with the body.
|
|
406 Silverado
Global Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png)
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 9,632
Member is Online
MSC Staff
Nov 14, 2011 21:50:25 GMT -5
Nov 14, 2011 21:50:25 GMT -5
|
Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 23, 2024 6:39:34 GMT -5
This kit has a lot of details for that suspension in 1/24 scale Kyle and you're putting this together pretty dang snazzy. Beautiful work so far. Thanks Joe. I’ve talked to a couple people that have built it and they all agree that it’s a solid kit with some nice details but it also has its pit falls and issues. Adding MORE detail can cause fit issues as everything is a very tight squeeze. Probably going to be sticking OOB on this one Can't say I blame you there with it being that tight of a fit Kyle.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 23, 2024 14:20:01 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle! I don't know what Scale Finishes Honey Gloss is but I'm going to check it out. The color really POPS. Excellent finish work. And of course Mr Surfacer beneath the color coat makes total sense. Do you find using black as a base coat helps add some depth? I have not really experimented too much with that idea. Thank you Bruce!! Love the black primer for that very reason. Especially if I’m airbrushing something that needs to be grungy. I can lighten up a little bit and really get some variations in color tone or added depth to details on things. The gloss is from scalefinishes.com/. Check them out if you ever need any period correct paint for any automotive builds. And he’ll even create colors if you need something specific he doesn’t have. They are airbrush ready and available in gloss enamel or a lacquer that requires clear. They spray beautifully. Big fan. Looks great so far Kyle! The suspension work has some really nice detail to it. Hopefully you won't have any fitment issues with the body. Thanks Brent!! Fingers crossed. Thanks Joe. I’ve talked to a couple people that have built it and they all agree that it’s a solid kit with some nice details but it also has its pit falls and issues. Adding MORE detail can cause fit issues as everything is a very tight squeeze. Probably going to be sticking OOB on this one Can't say I blame you there with it being that tight of a fit Kyle. Thanks Joe. Not trying to beat my head into the wall over this build.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 3, 2024 1:26:08 GMT -5
So here’s a quick mock-up I did. Everything is fitting really nice ![](https://i.postimg.cc/26L6JDcL/IMG-1839.jpg) And then remember that conversation about spilled cement? I got some 3d printed holders for my Tamiya…but not for my plastruct. Caught it with my thumb while reaching. Small disaster. This is going to live in its box until I feel I can look at it again. I’m not mad. I just don’t want to work on it at the moment. lol. If this is the worst thing that happens this week I’ll be doing ok though. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/wB7L6n4g/IMG-1838.jpg)
|
|
handiabled
Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png)
Member since: February 2023
Posts: 3,681
MSC Staff
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
|
Post by handiabled on Mar 3, 2024 8:01:35 GMT -5
Well that sucks! I'll be watching for it's triumphant return
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 3, 2024 12:52:30 GMT -5
Well that sucks! I'll be watching for it's triumphant return Thanks, it sucks, but some sanding, sanding and sanding it'll be ok. Then some masking and repainting. Lol. Happens. I will try not to have it happen again.
|
|
arcticwolf
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
Member since: March 2024
Posts: 197
Mar 15, 2024 15:29:57 GMT -5
Mar 15, 2024 15:29:57 GMT -5
|
Post by arcticwolf on Mar 16, 2024 21:29:58 GMT -5
Don't worry buddy, I know you can fix it.
I built that one, nicest kit I've come across yet. Everything fits perfectly! When you're done, we can park it beside my black one, lol.
|
|
brandonk
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
Jan '24 Showcased Model Awarded
Member since: May 2023
Posts: 1,091
May 14, 2023 13:45:45 GMT -5
May 14, 2023 13:45:45 GMT -5
|
Post by brandonk on Mar 17, 2024 10:55:14 GMT -5
Dangit!! I've done that exact thing. Had to cool off a bit, but I dipped it and redid it again and was happier with the results. You can fix this, no worries.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on Mar 17, 2024 11:52:39 GMT -5
Don't worry buddy, I know you can fix it. I built that one, nicest kit I've come across yet. Everything fits perfectly! When you're done, we can park it beside my black one, lol. Thanks a bunch Paul. You’re right. The kit is exceptionally nice. I’ve actually opened the box back up and started cleanup on it since we had a run of weather where it was too wet to paint anything. I think it’ll be ok. Nothing too serious. Dangit!! I've done that exact thing. Had to cool off a bit, but I dipped it and redid it again and was happier with the results. You can fix this, no worries. Thanks Brandon! I’m ok now and she has been pulled back off the shelf for repair work. I know it’ll turn out ok and no one except you guys online will ever even see the bottom anyways! Lol.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 2, 2024 14:43:04 GMT -5
I brought a couple kits with me to North Carolina to tinker with in case it rained or I had a short night or something. Got to do a little tinkering on this. Working on the rear suspension. This is a dry fit because I didn’t bring the wheels and poly caps out of the project box at home. I want to check stance before I glue everything. It’s all fitting really well though as long as I take my time. Really excellent kit. Im enjoying it. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/J0twyctB/IMG-2413.jpg) ![](https://i.postimg.cc/pdYM3Lgy/IMG-2414.jpg)
|
|
keavdog
Senior Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png)
Member since: April 2023
OPEN WHEEL GROUP BUILD MODERATOR
Posts: 2,131
Apr 2, 2023 21:25:25 GMT -5
Apr 2, 2023 21:25:25 GMT -5
|
Post by keavdog on May 2, 2024 15:02:21 GMT -5
Don't know how I missed this one. Following along - I have this one in the stash. Looking good so far and glad to see you back at it. At least the glue issue is on the belly.
|
|
|
Post by project510 on May 2, 2024 15:41:20 GMT -5
Missed this one also, bummer on the spilled liquids. You got the skills to clean it up! Cant wait to see it finished!
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 2, 2024 15:58:21 GMT -5
Don't know how I missed this one. Following along - I have this one in the stash. Looking good so far and glad to see you back at it. At least the glue issue is on the belly. Missed this one also, bummer on the spilled liquids. You got the skills to clean it up! Cant wait to see it finished! Thanks guys. Really Good kit so far. Fit is very tight and precise. Multiple test fitting is a must on every part. I got the damage cleaned up. It feels so smooth but wanted to ghost a little through the aluminum. I’m not worried about it where it is. No one will look under this model anyways.
|
|
fox
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
Member since: December 2023
Posts: 206
Dec 25, 2023 20:31:17 GMT -5
Dec 25, 2023 20:31:17 GMT -5
|
Post by fox on May 5, 2024 22:28:37 GMT -5
Just found this post Kyle. Sorry to see the accident. Been there, done that. You will have it all under control soon, I have no doubt. Love that car and I know you will do a great job on it. I'll be watching. Stay safe. Jim
|
|
handiabled
Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png)
Member since: February 2023
Posts: 3,681
MSC Staff
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
|
Post by handiabled on May 6, 2024 1:49:23 GMT -5
I like the detailed suspension! This is coming along splendid Kyle!
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 6, 2024 14:44:32 GMT -5
Just found this post Kyle. Sorry to see the accident. Been there, done that. You will have it all under control soon, I have no doubt. Love that car and I know you will do a great job on it. I'll be watching. Stay safe. Jim Thanks Jim!! I’ve got it repaired. At least enough to move forward. I like the detailed suspension! This is coming along splendid Kyle! Thanks Brent! This kit does have some great detail!! Tinkered on this some more. Happy with the suspension, I think. Just a couple mock up shots to see if the body is fitting ok. It is excellent. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/HLv2n97s/IMG-2603.jpg) Also installed a bunch of gold rivers in the seat with my gold gel pen. A little touch up necessary but in scale, I think it looks similar enough to the real seat. ![](https://i.postimg.cc/6p9gGzTd/IMG-2604.jpg)
|
|
|
Post by tcoat on May 6, 2024 14:55:00 GMT -5
Seat looks perfect
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 7, 2024 4:53:55 GMT -5
Thank you! I think they'll look the part in the interior once its all buttoned up. May not hold up to macro photography but none of my work will. Ha
|
|
406 Silverado
Global Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_red.png)
Member since: November 2011
Posts: 9,632
Member is Online
MSC Staff
Nov 14, 2011 21:50:25 GMT -5
Nov 14, 2011 21:50:25 GMT -5
|
Post by 406 Silverado on May 7, 2024 4:57:28 GMT -5
Progress on this car is definitely coming along well and the suspension work and seats are looking the part Kyle. These are some of the best-looking cars ever IMO.
|
|
lyle
Forum Moderator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_blue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_blue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_blue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_blue.png)
Member since: May 2013
On the sunny side of the dirt
Posts: 1,559
MSC Staff
May 13, 2013 6:36:26 GMT -5
May 13, 2013 6:36:26 GMT -5
|
Post by lyle on May 7, 2024 6:07:04 GMT -5
Gold rivets with a gel pen? You’re insane. Looks really good!
|
|
handiabled
Administrator ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_orange.png)
Member since: February 2023
Posts: 3,681
MSC Staff
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
Feb 7, 2023 9:33:32 GMT -5
|
Post by handiabled on May 7, 2024 8:28:05 GMT -5
Great looking results with the pen Kyle. The seat insert look fantastic!
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 8, 2024 2:23:36 GMT -5
Progress on this car is definitely coming along well and the suspension work and seats are looking the part Kyle. These are some of the best-looking cars ever IMO. Thanks Joe!! I’m having a lot of fun with this kit. Hopefully the positive progress continues. Gold rivets with a gel pen? You’re insane. Looks really good! Lyle, I have a set of metallic colored gel pens I love to do little details yet. Easier and neater than a brush, at least for me. I also love the metallic sharpies for things like this too. Or pushrods on radial engines and things like that. Great looking results with the pen Kyle. The seat insert look fantastic! Thanks Brent!! One of my favorite tools in my arsenal is the pen. And the mechanical pencil as a CA applicator. Also featuring in this build process. Lol.
|
|
keavdog
Senior Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_magenta.png)
Member since: April 2023
OPEN WHEEL GROUP BUILD MODERATOR
Posts: 2,131
Apr 2, 2023 21:25:25 GMT -5
Apr 2, 2023 21:25:25 GMT -5
|
Post by keavdog on May 8, 2024 10:08:27 GMT -5
Great idea for the seats. I'll have to remember that one.
|
|
garybrantley
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
April '24 Showcased Build Awarded
Member since: January 2024
Posts: 337
Jan 22, 2024 12:16:33 GMT -5
Jan 22, 2024 12:16:33 GMT -5
|
Post by garybrantley on May 8, 2024 10:43:10 GMT -5
Looking so good so far, Kyle! 👍 That gold is going to look really sharp too! 🤩
Any ideas about how this kit compares to the old IMC Ford GT MkII kit from the mid-sixties? I built that one way back then, but also bought a vintage kit off Ebay last year. Thought it would be fun to relive the old daze! 😁
|
|
maverick
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
Member since: January 2023
Posts: 298
Jan 24, 2023 20:42:43 GMT -5
Jan 24, 2023 20:42:43 GMT -5
|
Post by maverick on May 8, 2024 14:15:43 GMT -5
Nicely done Kyle! Yeah, those seat rivets are a Pain, but well ,worth the effort in the end.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 9, 2024 2:31:22 GMT -5
Great idea for the seats. I'll have to remember that one. I really like these Kaiser color pens I got in a pack off amazon. Great for things like raised bolt heads, lug nuts or rivets. Looking so good so far, Kyle! 👍 That gold is going to look really sharp too! 🤩
Any ideas about how this kit compares to the old IMC Ford GT MkII kit from the mid-sixties? I built that one way back then, but also bought a vintage kit off Ebay last year. Thought it would be fun to relive the old daze! 😁 Thank you Gary. I've never built the old IMC kit but I have seen some really nice examples of it built up, so I know a good result is very possible. This one is a completely modern kit with some really excellent engineering. So far I'd recommend it to anyone. Copious test fitting is a necessity with it as clearances are incredibly tight, but then again, they were that tight on a real GT-40. I'm impressed with it so far. Nicely done Kyle! Yeah, those seat rivets are a Pain, but well ,worth the effort in the end. Thank you! Can't have a GT40 seat without those very prominent seat rivets.
|
|
garybrantley
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
April '24 Showcased Build Awarded
Member since: January 2024
Posts: 337
Jan 22, 2024 12:16:33 GMT -5
Jan 22, 2024 12:16:33 GMT -5
|
Post by garybrantley on May 9, 2024 7:13:57 GMT -5
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 9, 2024 11:31:20 GMT -5
Yes sir. That is the very same set I have.
|
|
arcticwolf
Full Member
![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png) ![*](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/stars/star_lightblue.png)
Member since: March 2024
Posts: 197
Mar 15, 2024 15:29:57 GMT -5
Mar 15, 2024 15:29:57 GMT -5
|
Post by arcticwolf on May 9, 2024 12:54:20 GMT -5
The Meng kit is light years ahead of anything IMC ever did. My only complaint is the front compartment isn't accurate, so if you don't want to glue the "hood" shut, it won't look right. With mine I carved the front end out of the IMC kit (that's all they're good for) and fitted it into the Meng (1/25th into 1/24th but you'd never notice) but that's only because I wanted the full detail. The Meng was probably the best kit I've ever worked with, well worth the money. I have another I'll be building soon I just hope it's as good.
Hardly anybody builds the gold car, nice to see somebody do it, looks great so far.
|
|
|
Post by kyledehart5 on May 9, 2024 20:58:25 GMT -5
The Meng kit is light years ahead of anything IMC ever did. My only complaint is the front compartment isn't accurate, so if you don't want to glue the "hood" shut, it won't look right. With mine I carved the front end out of the IMC kit (that's all they're good for) and fitted it into the Meng (1/25th into 1/24th but you'd never notice) but that's only because I wanted the full detail. The Meng was probably the best kit I've ever worked with, well worth the money. I have another I'll be building soon I just hope it's as good.
Hardly anybody builds the gold car, nice to see somebody do it, looks great so far.
Thabks Paul! I’ll likely be permanently attaching the “hood” but I agree. It is a next level kit so far. Wish I’d bought another one when I bought this one. As for the gold, I just felt it was a little neglected and ignored. And I think it looks good in gold.
|
|