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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 15:17:56 GMT -5
Hi chaps, dragging this over from the old Scratchmod site with a view to finishing it sometime soon.  I won't transfer over all the narrative, instead a few shots of progress along the way. |
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Post by robbo on Feb 17, 2012 15:19:45 GMT -5
Nice move Mence, good looking vehicle this one
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Post by TRM on Feb 17, 2012 15:25:21 GMT -5
Bring it Mence!!!! Love to see you finish this up!!
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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 15:26:10 GMT -5
Thanks guys, glad you're with me!
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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 15:32:32 GMT -5
So First up is a nicely detailed engine...  Mated to the transmission, rear subframe and exhaust system...  Front subframe and brakes...  And alloys and lovely low profiles...  |
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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 15:48:58 GMT -5
Bodywork First stage which is mostly masking and painting.  Then it starts to evolve as more parts are added.  And further on...  To being pretty much sorted.  |
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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 15:59:23 GMT -5
Body shell...  Air intakes added and much filling and smoothing followed by white Fine Surface Primer...  The weapons of choice.  And the base coats start to go on.  And that is where we are at, will update as progress is made. |
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Post by Mence on Feb 17, 2012 16:01:16 GMT -5
Sorry Dicky, sneaked in there, thank you  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 17, 2012 20:32:01 GMT -5
Just getting caught up here. Most impressive building and painting. Fantastic job on the yellow. I can never get that color to cover even.
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Post by eastrock on Feb 17, 2012 23:43:23 GMT -5
looking sharp.. love the yellow, agree with the post above  |
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Post by spud on Feb 18, 2012 4:32:35 GMT -5
Wow that's an awsome build
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Post by Mence on Feb 18, 2012 14:21:41 GMT -5
Hello chaps, thank you for commenting.
I have been busy on this today, not much to show yet but soon....
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Post by robbo on Feb 18, 2012 14:32:38 GMT -5
Stunning work so far and a cracking colour mate
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Post by jackh. on Feb 18, 2012 14:40:58 GMT -5
Looking good so far Mence  love that colour mate . |
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Post by Mence on Feb 23, 2012 11:41:31 GMT -5
Thanks Jack, it's one of the colour options for the actual vehicle so it seemed a cool idea. Bit more progress. Screen masked and painted.  |
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Post by Mence on Feb 23, 2012 11:45:43 GMT -5
And back to the bodywork. I'm using a two part colour coat then the lacquer, the pic posted earlier in the thread shows the base yellow, today, I added the second stage, the Pearl Yellow top coat. Three Pearl coats so far, each one flatted back with 2000 grade wet and dry used wet. So far, 11 coats have been applied. Appreciate the light conditions are different today but hopefully you can see the colour change...  Cheers chaps. |
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Post by Mence on Feb 23, 2012 12:27:39 GMT -5
Cheers Boo, it is actually slightly more yellow than the pic suggests, it must be the pearl finish reflecting the light somewhat.
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Post by Mence on Feb 23, 2012 14:29:41 GMT -5
Pearl colour isn't as daunting as it may sound Boo and with the colour range expanding all the time there's plenty to choose from.
If you fancy a go, PM me ya addy and I'll send down what's left after I finish the Lexus.
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Post by robbo on Feb 23, 2012 16:50:14 GMT -5
Bodywork is well good mate, watching & learning mate
ps. what did you use for the grey on the dash??
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Post by Mence on Feb 24, 2012 15:26:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the kind words guys!
Robbo, German Grey fella, its all I had to hand and its close enough!
Boo, no worries fella, as soon as I have done, they're yours....
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Post by robbo on Feb 24, 2012 15:30:33 GMT -5
Works very well mate |
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Post by Mence on Feb 25, 2012 13:17:12 GMT -5
Nay probs buddy, as soon as I can find a suitable small box, they're on their way.
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Post by armorguy on Feb 25, 2012 17:48:28 GMT -5
I can appreciate such a build a lot, being a military builder ! So nice and shiny, clean assembly...magnificent !
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Post by Mence on Feb 26, 2012 13:03:08 GMT -5
Thanks Guy, appreciate your comments! Sorry for the quality of the next pic. It's meant to show that I have got three coats of clear on it. It goes on semi matt but using some Tamiya Fine polishing compound it brings it up to a nice lustre without being over shiny.  Now I hope final assembly can begin! |
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Post by Mence on Feb 27, 2012 11:05:50 GMT -5
Thanks buddy, appreciate it! Right, sorted everything, lights, grills, emblems etc. and here's how it all ends up.   Will post some more pics when the light is better, thank you all for following on this and the old forum... |
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Post by Mence on Feb 27, 2012 13:44:01 GMT -5
Thank you gents, I'm fairly pleased with the outcome.
Quite a steep learning curve this one, more complex to build than a bike and potentially numerous pitfalls!
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Post by martyncrowther. on Feb 27, 2012 15:40:18 GMT -5
Sweet finish Mence I'm really impressed with your smooth finish it looks great buddy! Now stick it in a showroom and make some money! |
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Post by Mence on Feb 27, 2012 15:44:11 GMT -5
Cheers buddy!
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Post by Mence on Feb 28, 2012 4:54:14 GMT -5
Thanks Boo, it's come out ok I reckon. Chris, coming from you I am all the more chuffed, thank you. Couple more pics for you.     |
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