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Post by thenylongag on Sept 21, 2013 15:32:52 GMT -5
Fantastic finish
I will have to get some of that 2K clear coat
Gag
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Post by Deleted on Sept 21, 2013 17:04:14 GMT -5
Sweeeet!
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Post by Keith Christie on Sept 22, 2013 14:03:25 GMT -5
Steve, thanks very much, I have had quite a bit of practice with the micro mesh. The zero paints do go on very smoothly if applied in thin layers, which helps a lot with the final finish.
Mence, thanks mate, the enjoyment certainly out weighs the cost.
Mark, thanks mate, I've mixed about 60ml of 2k clear so far on this project. I also keep a record so I can estimate the requirement more accurately.
Gag, thanks very much, you won't be disappointed with the 2k clear.
Bruce, thanks very much.
More soon,
Keith.
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 22, 2013 19:49:24 GMT -5
Looking forward to more Keith, that front end shot looks great!
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Post by Keith Christie on Sept 23, 2013 12:52:57 GMT -5
Hi jackwagon, thanks mate, it was good to catch up with you too.
Mark, only 8ml per project? Is that for the bike builds? The Porsche does have a very large surface area and I have given each panel four coats so it soon adds up I guess.
Bill, thanks for looking in mate.
More soon,
Best Regards
Keith.
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Post by Keith Christie on Sept 29, 2013 11:17:40 GMT -5
Good Evening Gentlemen, Here is another update for you, The first photo shows one half of the spoiler raising mechanism, this was a fiddly build as there are a number of springs, gears and pawls inside to allow the spoiler to raise smoothly.  This second photo shows the rear panel dry fitted, I have applied the carbon decals here but they still require a little tidying and then some 2K clear coat.  The next photo shows the rear panel and light clusters dry fitted.  Here is an overhead shot of the engine bay showing how the cowling fits with the doors and fuel cap. (the cowling parts are dry fitted and has yet to be polished, so this is what the 2K clear looks like straight from the air brush).  Finally an overall shot of the progress so far.  There is still a way to go with this, so hope fully I will have some more for you soon. As always all comments, criticisms and questions welcome. Best Regards Keith |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 30, 2013 14:01:55 GMT -5
Ditto to what the two previous gentlemen said there Keith!  |
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 1, 2013 5:29:54 GMT -5
jackwagon, Mark, Bill, Thanks very much for the Kind words Gent's.
More soon,
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by MOOSE on Oct 2, 2013 22:33:24 GMT -5
Looking awesome,Keith! Keep it up buddy.
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Post by Leon on Oct 3, 2013 20:37:47 GMT -5
Keith this absolutely stunning work.Keep the shiny up mate.  |
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 4, 2013 7:31:00 GMT -5
Moose, Leon, Thanks very much fella's.
Work on this is progressing well, I sprayed the clear coat on the engine cover, spoiler and rear panel yesterday. So I will have another update for you all soon.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by `Boots` on Oct 4, 2013 9:13:47 GMT -5
Outstanding work Keith........this sure has some beautifully detailed parts to it, fabulous shine on that bodywork......i need too take note here for future car builds |
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 6, 2013 7:17:29 GMT -5
Hi Mark,
Thanks very much mate, this kit is definitely a beauty, the form fit and function of all of the parts is top notch. the shine on the bodywork is mainly down to the high quality of the 2K clear coat I have used, along with a little elbow grease of course.
I'm glad you have found my ramblings of interest so far mate.
More soon.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 7, 2013 11:50:44 GMT -5
Good Evening Gentlemen, Ok Here is another update for you, The first photo shows the rear spoiler, this part had two rather nasty sink marks which had to be filled, my filler of choice is squadron green, here you see it sanded and prepped for primer.  The next two photo's are of the last remaining body parts to be painted and clear coated. The roof panels.......  ....and the roll bar hoops  These last photo's show the engine cover completed and the spoiler in the extended position.    As always all comments, questions and criticisms welcome. More soon, Best Regards Keith |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2013 12:00:28 GMT -5
Mr Christie....Your usual stunning finish on this beauty,I see ....Absolutely pristine workmanship mate,I LOVE it!,but Not in a Deafpanzer way you understand!!  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2013 13:20:15 GMT -5
More fantastic work Keith, paintwork looks beautiful but those etched grilles are just sublime  |
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Post by Mence on Oct 7, 2013 13:37:18 GMT -5
A thing of beauty Keith, I can only dream of getting my clear coat down as good as you.
But what did I read? Tamiya kit, sink marks?, I'm off for a lie down in a darkened room....
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 7, 2013 16:46:24 GMT -5
Chris, jackwagon, thanks for looking in fella's
Steve, thanks mate, the grilles are very nice I have to agree. The fit is so good, they are held in with out any glue.
Mence, thanks for stopping by, if you need some pointers on clear coat let me know. I was surprised myself when I saw the sink marks, but having said that, under the spoiler at this point is the attachment point for the spoiler and this recess is quite deep.
More soon,
Best Regards
Keith.
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Post by Leon on Oct 7, 2013 17:18:54 GMT -5
Simply magnificent Keith.  |
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 8, 2013 3:44:47 GMT -5
Thanks very much Leon.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 8, 2013 19:45:28 GMT -5
Almost done with this one Keith, she's coming together nicely!
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 9, 2013 12:04:00 GMT -5
Mark, thanks very much mate
Bill, thanks very much mate.
I had a good session on this today, so I am now very close to the finish, just got some details to finish off now, although some times these seem to take as long as the build.
More soon,
Best Regards
Keith.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 9, 2013 12:29:37 GMT -5
What a magnificent build, Keith. It had slipped past me, but somehow I managed to find it |
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 9, 2013 17:15:22 GMT -5
Thank you Luigi, welcome aboard.
Best Regards
Keith
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 10, 2013 11:51:57 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Oct 10, 2013 11:56:10 GMT -5
Stunning result, Keith. Really stunning.
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Post by Mence on Oct 10, 2013 13:20:58 GMT -5
A stunning kit, beautifully built and painted.
Auto modeling at its finest, very well done Keith on a truly enjoyable build.
Please don't leave it too long before you spoil us with another of your awe inspiring blogs...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2013 14:42:31 GMT -5
I can't remember seeing the finished article......
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 10, 2013 19:31:39 GMT -5
Really enjoyed watching this one come together Keith. Top notch!
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Post by Keith Christie on Oct 11, 2013 3:53:06 GMT -5
Luigi, Mark, Mence,
Thank you for the generous comments about the build.
I think this kit has to be the most enjoyable so far in my modelling career (and I have built a few now)
The way everything goes together is just perfect, a real tribute to the engineers at Tamiya (and the designers of the car at Porsche)
My next car build will be the Big tamiya Enzo, but this will not be started until the New year now as I plan to build some Armour items for training purposes, I find that varying my subjects often helps to sharpen the skills and techniques for other genres.
Best Regards
Keith
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