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Post by 2whl on Jun 13, 2024 10:29:58 GMT -5
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Post by project510 on Jun 13, 2024 12:04:10 GMT -5
WOW! Look at all those metal parts. Another great kit, Paul. Cant wait to see it.
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Post by 2whl on Jun 14, 2024 7:57:34 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2Hhjn9NxHpLjS.jpg) WOW! Look at all those metal parts. Another great kit, Paul. Cant wait to see it. Thanks James. And that's just the first page of w/m parts....there's two more. I got the engine pieces out and drilled holes and test fit it together. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2aoUePvxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2aoUei9xHpLjS.jpg) I also started on the rear chassis. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a346h8xHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a346CMxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a346LzxHpLjS.jpg) 66
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Post by handiabled on Jun 14, 2024 8:41:54 GMT -5
This is going to be awesome! I'll be following along with this build and it looks like you are off to a great start so far!
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Post by project510 on Jun 14, 2024 10:04:59 GMT -5
Man, forget buying a house if I win the lotto. Im going to buy every single one of these kits haha.
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Post by maverick on Jun 14, 2024 14:30:11 GMT -5
I'll be tuning in for updates on this one!!!
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Post by keavdog on Jun 14, 2024 14:41:20 GMT -5
Cool car and great story. I’m stacking up my kits for the open wheel build
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 15, 2024 21:53:46 GMT -5
Awesome start Paul. I love the story behind this one and its a great looking Porsche. Look forward to following along!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 16, 2024 8:58:05 GMT -5
LOTS of goodies on this build Paul. Will be watching......bookmarked.
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Post by 2whl on Jun 16, 2024 14:15:25 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2HhjnBLxHpLjS.jpg) This is going to be awesome! I'll be following along with this build and it looks like you are off to a great start so far! Thanks Brent. But once the open wheel build starts, this will be put on a back burner. Man, forget buying a house if I win the lotto. Im going to buy every single one of these kits haha. LOL They're like potato chips....you can't buy just one. I'll be tuning in for updates on this one!!! Thanks Pete. Cool car and great story. I’m stacking up my kits for the open wheel build Thanks John. I've got kits stacked up also. Awesome start Paul. I love the story behind this one and its a great looking Porsche. Look forward to following along!! Thanks Kyle LOTS of goodies on this build Paul. Will be watching......bookmarked. Thanks Joe. I got more bars on the rear cage. Then I test fit stuff to check that everything was going to line up. So far, so good. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a346goxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a346W2xHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a3CjZzxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a3CjQoxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a3Cjb2xHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2a3CjK3xHpLjS.jpg) 178
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Post by TJ on Jun 16, 2024 18:10:51 GMT -5
I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 18, 2024 3:16:50 GMT -5
Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work.
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Post by project510 on Jun 18, 2024 10:04:18 GMT -5
Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces?
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Post by 2whl on Jun 19, 2024 12:01:05 GMT -5
I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit Thanks John. Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work. Thanks Kyle. Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces? James, I use either J-B weld or thick CA for the chassis. The first set of pictures I posted of the basic engine framework was done a piece at a time with J-B Weld. The triangular pieces on the second set of pictures was done with thick CA. The w/m frame tubes get the mold lines sanded off, then maybe a pass with a brass brush. Then I use the adhesive. I try to have bare metal when I glue the pieces.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 19, 2024 12:04:27 GMT -5
As Hannibal in the A-Team used to say.....I just love it when a plan comes together. Lookin' good so far Paul.
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 19, 2024 21:27:25 GMT -5
Looking good Paul, hopefully it doesn’t go on the back burner for too long.
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Post by project510 on Jun 19, 2024 21:52:59 GMT -5
I always liked this body style. Cool looking kit Thanks John. Chassis work is looking outstanding, as always. Some intricate cage work. Thanks Kyle. Do you use regular CA glue for the metal pieces, same as the plastic? Any special prep for those pieces? James, I use either J-B weld or thick CA for the chassis. The first set of pictures I posted of the basic engine framework was done a piece at a time with J-B Weld. The triangular pieces on the second set of pictures was done with thick CA. The w/m frame tubes get the mold lines sanded off, then maybe a pass with a brass brush. Then I use the adhesive. I try to have bare metal when I glue the pieces. Thanks for the info. For someone who has never built a kit like this, does MFH provide these types of tips or help in their kit instructions? Or do you just find out on your own through research? I would have never thought of JB Weld. And would have most likely went to google or forums for tutorials haha.
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Post by 2whl on Jun 20, 2024 13:51:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. For someone who has never built a kit like this, does MFH provide these types of tips or help in their kit instructions? Or do you just find out on your own through research? I would have never thought of JB Weld. And would have most likely went to google or forums for tutorials haha. MFH doesn't provide tips for how to build their models other than very general ones. Most of my knowledge has been trial and error with ideas from others thrown in. I did run across a very good article about building MFH kits on Facebook. Let me know if you want it and I can send it to you. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2HzasWNxHpLjS.jpg)
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Post by 2whl on Jun 20, 2024 14:03:12 GMT -5
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Post by project510 on Jun 20, 2024 17:42:49 GMT -5
Oh goodness, that is a beautiful engine. So nice.
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Post by handiabled on Jun 21, 2024 9:18:49 GMT -5
That engine is gorgeous!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 21, 2024 10:35:03 GMT -5
Brent’s right……that engine DOES look good Paul!! Off to a great start on that for sure!! Looking forward to seeing more on this bro.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 21, 2024 23:07:09 GMT -5
Absolutely stunning!! The engine of any MFH kit is almost always a work of art. No exception here!
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Post by 2whl on Jun 22, 2024 10:23:54 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2Hh8fYTxHpLjS.jpg) Oh goodness, that is a beautiful engine. So nice. Brent’s right……that engine DOES look good Paul!! Off to a great start on that for sure!! Looking forward to seeing more on this bro. Absolutely stunning!! The engine of any MFH kit is almost always a work of art. No exception here! Thank you very much guys. I've said it before and I'll say it again, almost all of that beauty is due to MFH. That's why I'm so addicted to their kits. Got more on the engine. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwYQxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVw79xHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwRuxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwsJxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwPExHpLjS.jpg) 478
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Post by project510 on Jun 22, 2024 10:29:45 GMT -5
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Post by 2whl on Jun 22, 2024 10:47:07 GMT -5
I've seen Suber's work before. He's a student of the Verlinden technique of weathering. He does very nice work. I've got a bunch of reference photos.... link
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jun 23, 2024 5:41:45 GMT -5
More brilliant work on the engine there Paul. I'm loving this.
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Post by 2whl on Jun 24, 2024 11:26:36 GMT -5
![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2HhjWfGxHpLjS.jpg) More brilliant work on the engine there Paul. I'm loving this. Thanks Kyle. But we're getting close to July 1st and you know what that means......it'll be back burner for this due to an open wheel build. I switched gears and did the wheels and covers. Each cover gets 16 of the little vanes. And each one had to be glued on. A very tedious task. After the covers were finished, I checked them for fit and then painted them white. Then the rims were painted black and valve stems installed. ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwkHxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwiaxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVwDexHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2ejtLP8xHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2erVw4ZxHpLjS.jpg) ![](https://media.fotki.com/2v2ejtLkMxHpLjS.jpg) 552
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 24, 2024 11:54:27 GMT -5
WOW!!! This is WELL beyond cool Paul!! Just look at all that detail!! You good sir....are tha MAN!!
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Post by chrissmith on Jun 24, 2024 14:14:56 GMT -5
Pretty fancy their guy😊
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