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Post by project510 on Apr 7, 2024 21:49:44 GMT -5
Just messing with you Paul. I just enjoy your builds1
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Post by 2whl on Apr 20, 2024 15:22:53 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2egNn68xHpLjS.jpg) I finally got back to working on this. The rear suspension lower control arm doesn't have a way to locate it to the axle/upright. So I taped the pieces down to hold them while the J-B weld hardened. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyoEKqxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyoE1FxHpLjS.jpg) I also got some pieces painted and sub-assemblies done. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyoEpdxHpLjS.jpg) 699
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Post by rondriaan on Apr 20, 2024 16:40:38 GMT -5
Nice model Paul, not many parts, but that is not always necessary to create something beautiful.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 20, 2024 19:13:40 GMT -5
Good idea on the suspension components. And the cockpit looks awesome!!
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Post by handiabled on Apr 21, 2024 3:40:58 GMT -5
Wonderful work on the suspension and drivers tub! Great to see you working on this one again!!
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Post by 2whl on Apr 22, 2024 8:04:40 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2egNntMxHpLjS.jpg) Nice model Paul, not many parts, but that is not always necessary to create something beautiful. Thanks Ron Good idea on the suspension components. And the cockpit looks awesome!! Thanks Kyle. Wonderful work on the suspension and drivers tub! Great to see you working on this one again!! Thank you Brent. Once the suspension was sorted, I jigged the wheels up square. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyJMfuxHpLjS.jpg) And I got the body sprayed with Tamiya TS-49 Bright Red ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyJMAJxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyJMBExHpLjS.jpg) 797
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Post by handiabled on Apr 22, 2024 8:08:06 GMT -5
I'm really liking the color on this
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Post by 70 STING on Apr 22, 2024 8:47:52 GMT -5
Cool idea with wheel jig… especially for open wheel race cars.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 22, 2024 17:02:35 GMT -5
Excellent. Love the bright red. Good way to make sure the wheels are straight for sure. I use a couple of 6” squares so similar idea.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 25, 2024 15:53:09 GMT -5
I've not seen a jig set up like that to make sure everything is square Paul. Good thinkin' on that!!
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Post by 2whl on Apr 28, 2024 11:45:03 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2egNn7oxHpLjS.jpg) I'm really liking the color on this Thanks Brent Cool idea with wheel jig… especially for open wheel race cars. Thanks. Fortunately the wheels were small enough to use those squares. Excellent. Love the bright red. Good way to make sure the wheels are straight for sure. I use a couple of 6” squares so similar idea. Thanks Kyle. I'll need to find larger squares for my 1/12th scale cars I've not seen a jig set up like that to make sure everything is square Paul. Good thinkin' on that!! Thanks Joe. I used the lines on the cutting mat to help keep things straight. The tedious process of decals begins. I'm only doing one or two at a time so the decals have time to dry and set in place. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eysCRrxHpLjS.jpg) 951
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Post by buddho on Apr 28, 2024 14:01:23 GMT -5
What a fantastic and unique subject.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 29, 2024 1:32:57 GMT -5
Beautiful work Paul!! That’s really looking great. The decals will pull this together nicely.
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Post by handiabled on Apr 29, 2024 2:44:16 GMT -5
That huge decal over detail must have been challenging to get to lay out the way you wanted. Looking great so far
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Post by 2whl on Apr 29, 2024 12:21:33 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2egNnR2xHpLjS.jpg) What a fantastic and unique subject. Thanks Dan. Mickey Thompson was quite the innovator. Beautiful work Paul!! That’s really looking great. The decals will pull this together nicely. Thanks Kyle That huge decal over detail must have been challenging to get to lay out the way you wanted. Looking great so far Thanks Brent. It was a challenge. Especially since they were Indycals. The whole sheet has carrier on it, so you have to trim very close to the decal. All of the decals are on the car. I've decided to do something I don't normally do. I'm going to clear coat it. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eym9kzxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eym9ioxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eym9D2xHpLjS.jpg) 1033
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Post by project510 on Apr 29, 2024 12:52:01 GMT -5
Excellent! You got those decals placed nicely! Looks great!
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Post by keavdog on Apr 29, 2024 13:05:20 GMT -5
Coming a long nicely! Great looking decals. I've got a couple sets of Indycals in the stash but have yet to use them. I am used to continuous film decals from DRAW though.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 29, 2024 17:12:25 GMT -5
I like Michael’s decals but I do know that they can be a pain. Some people don’t like them at all. I’ve used them so many times i’m desensitized to the carrier film. Beautiful work on some tricky decals. I don’t envy you the process of getting those on. It looks awesome!!
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Post by buddho on Apr 29, 2024 22:27:14 GMT -5
Wow, wow wow! That is sharp looking. 🤓
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Post by handiabled on Apr 30, 2024 2:50:36 GMT -5
That's a whole lot of decal on not much real estate. It looks tremendous!
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Post by 2whl on Apr 30, 2024 13:25:25 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyh2enxHpLjS.jpg) Excellent! You got those decals placed nicely! Looks great! Coming a long nicely! Great looking decals. I've got a couple sets of Indycals in the stash but have yet to use them. I am used to continuous film decals from DRAW though. I like Michael’s decals but I do know that they can be a pain. Some people don’t like them at all. I’ve used them so many times i’m desensitized to the carrier film. Beautiful work on some tricky decals. I don’t envy you the process of getting those on. It looks awesome!! Wow, wow wow! That is sharp looking. 🤓 That's a whole lot of decal on not much real estate. It looks tremendous! Thanks for the encouragement guys. I misted on 2 coats of Testor's Glosscote, then did a semi-wet coat. After it dried the decals had these ridges in them. I tried to use some Solvaset on them, but it just messed with the clear. The only way to fix it would have been to strip and do a re-paint and new decals. I decided I have enough kits to do and to use this as a learning experience, so I pushed on. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyh2aGxHpLjS.jpg) Windshield and interior are in. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyh2JLxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyh2HWxHpLjS.jpg) 1117
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 30, 2024 14:21:42 GMT -5
Well it still looks great! Nice work on the windshield. Always tricky on these. Going to be a really cool one to have on the shelf.
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Post by project510 on Apr 30, 2024 15:51:25 GMT -5
Oh noooooo! Sorry that happened Paul. Would this be a reaction from the decal on the paint? Or the clear over the decal? What about this stuff? Its really strong. I tried using it for my first decal attempt it was too much so I tore the tiny decals. Maybe its the strength you need? ![](https://aztoyhobby.com/cdn/shop/files/01_334018b9-dbae-4639-b1e5-f6c59f9e47d9.jpg?v=1698180198&width=400)
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Post by keavdog on Apr 30, 2024 16:56:06 GMT -5
You'd have to slice the ridges and apply softener - still might not work given the clear coats. Bummer!
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Post by 2whl on Apr 30, 2024 21:26:26 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2egNns5xHpLjS.jpg) Well it still looks great! Nice work on the windshield. Always tricky on these. Going to be a really cool one to have on the shelf. Thanks Kyle. The windshield was tricky and not as good as I would like. Oh noooooo! Sorry that happened Paul. Would this be a reaction from the decal on the paint? Or the clear over the decal? What about this stuff? Its really strong. I tried using it for my first decal attempt it was too much so I tore the tiny decals. Maybe its the strength you need? ![](https://aztoyhobby.com/cdn/shop/files/01_334018b9-dbae-4639-b1e5-f6c59f9e47d9.jpg?v=1698180198&width=400) James, I think it was a reaction by the decal to the clearcoat. I've used Mr.Mark Softener before. I think Solvaset might be a tad stronger. You'd have to slice the ridges and apply softener - still might not work given the clear coats. Bummer! The Solvaset started attacking the clear coat, so I dabbed it off with a q-tip. Not a contest contender, but looks great from a distance. And just like that, we have a completion. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4FaxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4dexHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4ygxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC45WxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4NGxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4rnxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2eyC4jqxHpLjS.jpg) 1170
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Post by keavdog on Apr 30, 2024 22:26:57 GMT -5
Super cool Paul. What a great build of a pretty unique subject.
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Post by project510 on Apr 30, 2024 23:42:43 GMT -5
Looks great! Better than anything I could do! Always fun seeing your builds Paul. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 1, 2024 0:13:30 GMT -5
What an absolute stunner!! I love absolutely any Indy car having grown up there at the track. The red you went with really stands out and the decals look fantastic despite the issues. She’ll be a beauty on the shelf.
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Post by handiabled on May 1, 2024 1:36:32 GMT -5
It's a shame the decals reacted to the clear but it's still a gorgeous build!
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Post by rondriaan on May 1, 2024 2:12:17 GMT -5
It's a shame that the decals didn't work as they should, but it still turned out to be a nice model
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