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Post by keavdog on Jul 20, 2024 16:15:49 GMT -5
Okay... starting another one. I got this model for $15.00! Lot's of flash. I've built the Ridge Runner which is about the same kit and I have Rat Trap Vega in the stash as well - so just missing the "Wild One". These are pretty fun.   |
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Post by keavdog on Jul 20, 2024 17:27:31 GMT -5
Found a Tamiya rattle can blue out in the garage  |
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Post by joelw on Jul 20, 2024 18:55:47 GMT -5
John,
I've never really seen those kits as I'm usually laser focused when buying or looking for kits. But that Rattle can Blue finish is sure pretty darn nice.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 20, 2024 21:37:57 GMT -5
Such fun kits. I built this one a year or two ago. Just a blast. I think I have the wild one stashed away too. Perfect color choice!!
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Post by keavdog on Jul 21, 2024 22:47:28 GMT -5
Grrrr.... bad decals. In to the purple pond she goes - need to rethink this one.  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Jul 22, 2024 6:43:29 GMT -5
Ahh. Oh no. And I really liked the color you’d gone with. What a bummer. Look forward to seeing what direction you go now
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Post by tcoat on Jul 22, 2024 6:46:45 GMT -5
Should throw this into the Open Wheel GB.
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Post by joelw on Jul 22, 2024 11:14:24 GMT -5
Did you try to remove the decals with sticky tape before the Purple bath?
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Post by keavdog on Jul 22, 2024 23:16:37 GMT -5
Tony - the build thread is under the open wheel gb.
Joel - I sure did, no joy.
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Post by TJ on Jul 23, 2024 4:09:27 GMT -5
 I hate when that happens. You'll get it sorted out.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 23, 2024 8:51:36 GMT -5
Really sorry to see this all happen John but I will say this: I use these instances as opportunities. When I was building my 56 Ford F-100 Demon II, I had to strip it down three times if I remember correctly. Every time I started over with the paint job, I kept getting better and better at it. Hang in there brother, this is going to turn out like a million bucks man.
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Post by joelw on Jul 23, 2024 11:46:29 GMT -5
Joseph,
Now that's a great attitude for sure. I really need to adopt it as I've always felt like stripping paint is the last ditch effort before it takes its final journey to the recycling center.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 23, 2024 11:50:45 GMT -5
Joseph, Now that's a great attitude for sure. I really need to adopt it as I've always felt like stripping paint is the last ditch effort before it takes its final journey to the recycling center. joel I used to have the "arrgh" attitude  when I had to strip but it does indeed put a different spin on things when I view them as learning opportunities within the same build.  |
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Post by tcoat on Jul 23, 2024 11:51:24 GMT -5
Tony - the build thread is under the open wheel gb. Joel - I sure did, no joy.  |
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Post by tcoat on Jul 23, 2024 11:54:01 GMT -5
I used to have the "arrgh" attitude when I had to strip  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 23, 2024 11:55:52 GMT -5
I used to have the "arrgh" attitude when I had to strip  |
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Post by tcoat on Jul 23, 2024 12:14:51 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jul 23, 2024 12:30:26 GMT -5
Hey we all had to pay for college somehow! LOLOLOL!!! |
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Post by keavdog on Aug 3, 2024 21:21:10 GMT -5
Two weeks in the purple pond - Tamiya paint is durable!  |
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Post by sharp on Aug 3, 2024 21:39:59 GMT -5
Two weeks in the purple pond - Tamiya paint is durable! Hey John, I use brake fluid it strips off the paint over night. I never had any problems with it. |
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Post by project510 on Aug 3, 2024 22:27:24 GMT -5
Could also use La's Totally Awesome cleaner. Its at the dollar store and I use it to strip chrome in place of brake fluid and oven cleaner.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 4, 2024 5:24:32 GMT -5
Holy cow John. That is some tough paint.
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Post by joelw on Aug 4, 2024 8:37:16 GMT -5
John,
At least the paint eventually came off.
I've found that Mr. Color Leveling Thinner 400 removes every known paint using a small pc of cloth or Q tips. It's way to expensive to use for a bath stripper, but I've done a few bodies with 1 x 1 gauze pads in no time flat. And is my go to for small parts.
I'm still looking for a chrome stripper as Oven Kleaner is way to toxic these days for me.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 4, 2024 8:46:54 GMT -5
Holy cow John. That is some tough paint. Tamiya paint is lacquer based. Lacquer based paints are REALLY hard to get off. Mike Sharp is right though, brake fluid will indeed get it off. |
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Post by brandonk on Aug 4, 2024 10:28:31 GMT -5
Two weeks in the purple pond - Tamiya paint is durable! Hey John, I use brake fluid it strips off the paint over night. I never had any problems with it. I've gone through this on two Tamiya jobs and I now go straight to brake fluid for the soak. Safe on plastic, tough on paint. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 4, 2024 16:57:56 GMT -5
John, At least the paint eventually came off. I've found that Mr. Color Leveling Thinner 400 removes every known paint using a small pc of cloth or Q tips. It's way to expensive to use for a bath stripper, but I've done a few bodies with 1 x 1 gauze pads in no time flat. And is my go to for small parts. I'm still looking for a chrome stripper as Oven Kleaner is way to toxic these days for me. joel Super clean degreaser if you have a Walmart nearby. Super effective on chrome. Less effective on Tamiya lacquer. Or if you have a dollar store close by you may be able to find LA’s totally awesome degreaser. I find them to be equally effective for removing chrome. |
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Post by joelw on Aug 4, 2024 19:15:06 GMT -5
kyle,
I actually have 3 of the mid size walmart stores near me. Will see if they carry Super Clean Degreaser.
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Post by keavdog on Aug 4, 2024 20:14:36 GMT -5
I'll go the brake fluid route on this one. There's another set of decals that I saw done over a semi-gloss gray body that looked pretty cool.
Black chassis, cage etc. and titanium gold wheels.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 5, 2024 3:30:17 GMT -5
I'll go the brake fluid route on this one. There's another set of decals that I saw done over a semi-gloss gray body that looked pretty cool. Black chassis, cage etc. and titanium gold wheels. I did something similar with this kit and a different set of decals. Ocean gray with a gloss coat though so still sort of shiny but also sort of blueish. Leftover paint from my Avro Shackleton build. Lol. Lime green to tie in with my numbers. A semi gloss gray and titanium gold wheels would really be a great color combo.  |
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Post by joelw on Aug 5, 2024 8:10:02 GMT -5
Lyle,
Your Slammer really came out great.
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