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Post by sharp on Aug 5, 2024 8:16:52 GMT -5
That turned out great John! Those decals are cool!
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Post by keavdog on Aug 31, 2024 18:36:46 GMT -5
Two weeks in the purple pond followed by two weeks in break fluid. Tamiya rattle cans - super durable. Weirdly.... I kinda like the looks of where I ended up đŸ¤”  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 31, 2024 21:56:01 GMT -5
Man that stuff is brutal!! But I agree that thing does look pretty cool. You could do an old and tired modified…
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Post by joelw on Sept 1, 2024 10:09:05 GMT -5
John,
Same here. the paint really looks well worn but in a very natural way. Like many things in life which are discovered by accident while looking for something else.
Tamiya rattle cans are pure lacquer not their Acrylic lacquer really needs the toughest of the toughest paint remover: Oven Cleaner. Or if they actually make a small hobby sand blaster should do the trick in no time flat
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Post by sharp on Sept 1, 2024 10:54:01 GMT -5
That's weird John. I strip my bodies with brake fluid in one to two days. Did you prime the body?
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Post by keavdog on Sept 21, 2024 20:14:12 GMT -5
After I stripped/sanded and primered... I kinda liked the gray  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 21, 2024 21:05:38 GMT -5
Oh yeah!! That is super cool!! Great job
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Post by handiabled on Sept 22, 2024 5:59:00 GMT -5
Great to see you rebounded from the decal mishap. The gray looks great!
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Post by moparman18064 on Sept 22, 2024 7:57:17 GMT -5
91% Isopropyl alcohol works on lacquer also.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 22, 2024 9:18:53 GMT -5
After I stripped/sanded and primered... I kinda liked the gray I'm in agreement with the gray John as it does look right at home on that car. Good to see progress on this one buddy. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 22, 2024 9:19:18 GMT -5
91% Isopropyl alcohol works on lacquer also. Yessireee. I've used that as well Rich. |
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Post by joelw on Sept 22, 2024 10:02:06 GMT -5
John.
The Gray color coat really looks great as it adds a lot over all look and feel.
I've never used 91% Iso to strip lacquer paint. Hardest part for me is actually finding a drug store or even Walmart that has it in stock as the shelves are nearly all 70% whenever I've looked for it.
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Post by sharp on Sept 24, 2024 20:47:52 GMT -5
Looks great in gray John. Very cool looking decals too.
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Post by keavdog on Sept 30, 2024 10:55:09 GMT -5
Thanks all. Lot's of bench time yesterday. All four wheels touch so that's good   |
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Post by project510 on Sept 30, 2024 13:32:40 GMT -5
Sweeeeet! Lookin good!
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Post by joelw on Sept 30, 2024 15:09:51 GMT -5
John,
Always a milestone in a build when all four wheels touch the ground. Chassis looking real good.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 30, 2024 16:03:17 GMT -5
Killer. Great looking engine. Very satisfying indeed when it’s up on its own feet!!
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Post by keavdog on Oct 10, 2024 0:04:26 GMT -5
Quick test fit  |
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Post by handiabled on Oct 10, 2024 1:59:03 GMT -5
Great looking engine! With the body fit and tires on it's coming along really nicely.
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Post by TJ on Oct 10, 2024 5:20:26 GMT -5
That looks really cool. The grey suits that body
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Post by joelw on Oct 10, 2024 6:58:34 GMT -5
I'd say that you passed the test fit with flying colors.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 10, 2024 6:59:38 GMT -5
Excellent!! Looking great.
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Post by keavdog on Oct 19, 2024 13:58:54 GMT -5
Wrapped this one up  |
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Post by 2whl on Oct 19, 2024 16:59:42 GMT -5
That's one great looking dirt tracker, John
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 19, 2024 19:26:40 GMT -5
Awesome work on this fun old kit!! Love these.
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Post by handiabled on Oct 20, 2024 4:54:46 GMT -5
Looks ready to sling some clay around! It turned out great!
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