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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, February 14, 2004 7:09 AM

Well Ron,
I have found that if you clear your bench of all the other projects you have, the parts count comes down!
I said 'I have found', so you know that is what I have done! Trying to put a F14 canopy on the F15 did it for me! My solution was brilliant, if I do say so myself. I extended my bench!
I can work at both ends now and never put anything away.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 8:47 PM

I just may re-start the construction on mine shortly.... my biggest problem is there are soooo many different paints for this model!!!!!

It was kinda confusing me!!!! which isn't to hard to do!!! LOL

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 5:04 AM

I put mine aside for a spell to complete a few builds, but I have now decided to get the Williams done. THe hard part will be figuring out how to post some pictures.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 9, 2004 11:06 PM

Hi all,

I'm WAAAY too late to join in the fun (still working on the Jordan 191 anyway...), but I'm eager to see pics of anyones' progress. Personally I find 'in progress' pics just as interesting as the finished pics. So if anyone would care to snap some off I'm sure a lot of us would love to see them!

So has anyone officially pushed back the end date of this build? Might be worth it, so everyone's got a goal date, rather than just let the thread/group build fizzle out.

Anyway, back to the FW13 I just won on eBay... time to practise scratchbuilding 'engine bits' for the first time!

Cheers,

Mark

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Monday, February 2, 2004 11:45 AM

I'm just taking my time. I'm sort of experimenting with techniques on scrap kits before moving them over to the build.

I've decided I'm going for a car that's post race in the paddock... :)

_________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Monday, February 2, 2004 5:23 AM

I am going about it slowly. . .
Perhaps when the season starts I will hit it more.
I did have a themed kit to build for the club, and a kit to finish for another group build, now with both of those out of the way I will proceed to the WIlliams. . .

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, February 2, 2004 1:26 AM

Also got too many irons in the fire to progress with anything quickly.

I don't see the kit any more difficult than many other Tamiya Kits I have done, naturally one problem with the Racing Kits might be masking for paintings and similar.

Some of the recent car Kits like the Enzo Ferrari and similar tend to raise the quality and detail bar for Tamiya considerably, but still nothing that should prevent anyone from finishing their kits.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Monday, February 2, 2004 1:18 AM

I had heard that comment too from others but I don't really think its that difficult. It just takes patience and care but there again I haven't started yet so what do I know! We've seen pictures of your builds before littlemoe and they look good so what is it that is intimidating?

The only reason I haven't started is because I need to clear away the other 6 kits in various stages of build first.

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 31, 2004 3:26 PM

I'm assuming this build is pretty dead??????

I was very intimitaed by this kit, so i'm waiting to get my skills a little more honed before i continue......

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:32 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by nicholma
My kit has finally arrived along with the Studio 27 p/e set but I forgot to order the carbon fibre decal Sheets.

Tamiya has some good tips on their web-site on how to paint carbon pattern, looks interesting.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Tuesday, January 20, 2004 5:23 PM

Another detail p/e set is available manufactured by Lionroar if anyone is still undecided as to whether to add the extra details afforded by such sets. The pictures on their website (www.lionroar.net) look very nice. Comments on the F1 modelling forum also suggest it is very good.

My kit has finally arrived along with the Studio 27 p/e set but I forgot to order the carbon fibre decal heets. No to worry because it won't be started for a while as I have on my workbench a Russian Typhoon class ballistic sub, Revell's 72nd patrol boat, Marsh Model's recently released GT40 roadster and Tamiya's 24th Porsche 962.

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 16, 2004 5:42 PM

Thanks!

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, January 16, 2004 2:20 AM

www.studio27.co.jp

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 15, 2004 8:12 PM

Oh yeah I saw it posted somewhere, cant remember if it was in this thread or not....but I cant find it. Does anyone have a link to Studio 27's main page.
Thanks

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 15, 2004 8:11 PM

Im no where near done or nearly as far along as I would like to be. I'll admit it, Ive kinda lost interest in favor of other projects. Im still here and still intend on finishing this bad boy though.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, January 14, 2004 5:21 AM

Well you see. . . Blush [:I]

I set the left side of the cockpit/body down on the floor because for some reason my work space has shrunk to only 6 square inches. Then as I was minding my own business the piece moved under the leg of my chair and *CRACK*
It is not really broken, just kind of maimed, with a nice crack and a little bend in it.
It's salvagable. Thanks for the offer, I was just checking in to see what you guys are up to. I painted my wheels Testor's MM Metalizer Titanium, Look good if I do say so myself.

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:12 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

DOH!
I broke a piece.
Now I have to open another box!!
Of course I could just fix it. . .
Nahhhh!

Don

Which part is it?? I might have a spare lying around.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, January 13, 2004 8:09 PM

DOH!
I broke a piece.
Now I have to open another box!!
Of course I could just fix it. . .
Nahhhh!

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Friday, January 9, 2004 10:00 AM

I had to take a hiatus from mine for the last two weeks. Family and holiday's really were a time sink for me this year. :D

_________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 8, 2004 10:22 PM

This thing still ongoing or has everybody else already finished theirs.

Mine going slowly, need to redo the front-wing. Son decided to see how flexible it was. Banged Head [banghead]

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Monday, January 5, 2004 4:22 PM

Could be a contender for the ugly duckling stakes but will it turn into a swan? Check out other launch pictures and videos on the Williams website www.bmw.williamsf1.com

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Monday, January 5, 2004 10:12 AM

Holy Jumpin....I know this is slightly off topic, but look at the new Williams.

_________________ "Therefore, the best warfare strategy is to attack the enemy's plans, next is to attack alliances, next is to attack the army, and the worst is to attack a walled city." -Sun Tzu

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Friday, January 2, 2004 5:31 AM

I'm looking for a race that Ralf did something stupid in. . .I mean something really stupid(er) than normal!! Though he did finish in second at Germany and JPM finished third, that might be rare enough to build both as the German version!!

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 2, 2004 2:14 AM

Just got my Acu-stion Suspension Set, now just waiting for some parts from Tamiya.

Once I got those I will start full-speed with the build.

Mine will be as mentioned German version + Italian upgrade parts + Studio 27 Decals & PE set.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 27, 2003 5:47 AM

Mine is kinda hung in that limbo state where I thought I was going to do it box stock, but now I really dont want to....So I'm hoping to have my mind made up this weekend as to which route I'm going to take.

I have some sub assemblies done and some painting done but Im no where near where I would like to be of course...If I choose to go with some AM parts that might not be a bad thing either.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 26, 2003 6:53 PM

I am sad to say, i havn't worked on mine in a while, i have been busy looking for a job and finishing up other projects,... but i promise i havn't left the build!!!

I hope to keep workin on it soon!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, December 25, 2003 3:06 PM

Going slow over here, but feel a rush of itchy fingers to finish the Kit.

Under the X-Mas Tree was ANOTHER FW24 ((Italian Version), which I ripped open to paw through the upgrade parts.

And there were some nice surprises in there, bassically the same Kit as the German version with the following changes/additions.
1) Upgrade parts (PE, White Metal, Carbon Decal sheet)
2) A Sprue cast in clear
3) B sprue dropped for G sprue to make the different spoilers
4) Tire rims are now pre-chromed

The Carbon Fiber decal sheet came as a surprise as all the shapes are marked and numbered on the back. The PE parts partially can replace some of the Studio 27 Parts.

So I decided that I will combine the 2 Kits to make 1 for the build(don't think that I will make the deadline though), the clear parts as expected were cast in the hard clear plastic (surface very smooth and slightly brittle).

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 8:22 PM

I'm moving on to step 6.
How are the rest of you doing?

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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dkmacin

Member since
January 2003
From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich

Posted by dkmacin on Saturday, December 20, 2003 6:35 AM

When it rains it pours!
Or when it snows it keeps snowing. . .
The hobby shop called, guess what came in? Yep A Williams FW24!
Guess what my brother sent me for Christmas? (It's an older brother thing, thing he never wraps stuff up, just mails it out), You got it a Williams FW24! Now I have THREE of them!. Plans are already made for them, This group build, one on the racks as a back up and one. . .I don't know yet maybe pull the stops out.
Hope you all have a great Holiday!!

Don

I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.

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