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  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: back country of SO-CAL, at the birth place of Naval Aviation
Posted by DUSTER on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6:02 PM

Lone Wolf

Does anyone have any ideas for making a model car engine look like it was "shoehorned" into the engine compartment? Making it sit higher is easier than making it look it wider. I've tried "scale swapping" but I have a limited budget and less than 50 cars. Thanks for your help!

 

 

 

Lone wolf

 

FWIW  it would be more effective for you, in getting an answer, if you were to start your own thread with your question. That way folks that can help,  will see your question more clearly and be likely to offer suggestions.

 

 

Steve

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fox
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  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Monday, February 29, 2016 11:36 AM

We had a GREAT Allied Hobbies in the Exton Mall years ago.  The guys that worked there were all builders.  Almost every time you went in, you would find one of them building something on one of the counters.  Great for PR.

The hobbytown in West Chester used to have a LOT MORE plastic models.  They took up almost the entire right hand side of the store.  Also had the display cases on the right side filled with customer-built models.  Went in one day and all the display cases were empty and almost half the plastics were gone.  Taking their place were metal detectors.  Now it's about 70% R/C, 20% Plastic models and the rest is toys.  They do have a good rack full of mags for all types of hobbies.

Jim  Captain

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Posted by LonCray on Monday, February 29, 2016 10:35 AM

I've been to the West Chester Hobbytown; it's not bad for a small shop.  Beats the giant Hobbytown in Allentown, which had a great selection of plastic but went out of business.

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Posted by ExoFly on Monday, February 29, 2016 7:15 AM

Thanks for the reply! I didnt even think of my hobby shop haha. Theres a shop i buy my kits at, Allied Hobbies, on Roosevelt Blvd, up passed Welsh, if you know the area. It's in a strip mall, next to a subway. Good people! I think the owner is actually selling it, if anyone is thinkin of gettin in the business!

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Posted by Lone Wolf on Sunday, February 28, 2016 2:07 PM

Does anyone have any ideas for making a model car engine look like it was "shoehorned" into the engine compartment? Making it sit higher is easier than making it look it wider. I've tried "scale swapping" but I have a limited budget and less than 50 cars. Thanks for your help!

 

fox
  • Member since
    January 2007
  • From: Narvon, Pa.
Posted by fox on Saturday, February 27, 2016 12:11 PM

I live about 40 miles west of Philly.  If you're not into subscribing to the mags you want, try a Barnes & Noble.  There's only 1 Hobbytown in the area. It's in West Chester at the shopping center at 3 & 352.  Not much in the way of plastics but lots of R/C.  They have loads of mags too.

Jim  Captain

 Main WIP: 

   On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

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    February 2016
Posted by ExoFly on Friday, February 26, 2016 2:19 PM

Thanks so much for all the great advice guys! Ive been building off and on since i was a kid, but ive only ever built straight from instructions. Only differing in color choices, at times.

I went searching on the internet not too long ago about somethingi cant even remember now, and thats when i discovered just how much more amazing this craft can be.

Im learning what you guys mean about slowing down. Not too long ago i bought a Porsche Spyder 918 kit. Its extremely detailed, but i liked the stock silver color. So i figured it would be easy. I opened the kit today and started looking at the parts & body. Definitely should have went with something a bit simpler for learning. This looks like something that could be a masterpiece in the right hands, with all its curved, and exposed engine/speakers. Ill try not to mess it up too bad tho haha.

Regarding the magazines, do you guys order them online? I havent seen any in the arts & crafts stores around here. Anyone around philly, pa USA, know of any places to purchase them?

 

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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:14 PM

Thats right. Forgot about that one. Thansk Mississippi

Also www.modelcarmagazine.com  is a totally awesome place to go.

                   

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  • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
Posted by mississippivol on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 9:06 PM
FSM's sister magazine "Scale Auto" has an article on that very issue in this month's edition. Great info no matter what type of cars you're into.
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  • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
Posted by mustang1989 on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 8:45 PM

There are resources out there to help you with this sort of thing. www.oldmansmodels.com has a DVD that covers detailing but as oldsalty said and I followed this when I started coming back into the modeling realm, keep it simple at first. I don't know where you are in regards to modeling but I'll say that basic construction and skills are often overlooked by beginners and are KEY aspects of good modeling.

                   

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Posted by oldsalty on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 8:38 PM

Keep Calm & Just Model..lol Put in what u like. It doesnt have to be full head-on super detail all at once. It will speak to you grasshopper:-) Its a built up & experience thing.

OldSalty

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Posted by AudiR8 on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:56 PM
Pick up the April issue of Scale Auto. it has an article on the basics of wiring and plumbing
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    February 2016
Posted by ExoFly on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 2:25 PM

Btw, im not talking about spark plug wires and distributors...ive seen ppl mention other things like fuel like, brake line etc...ive also seen someone with a similiar kit as mine and they had all kinds of tubing coming out of the carb, and i could copy him, but that wont help me with my next kit.

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    February 2016
Auto engine detailing
Posted by ExoFly on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 1:42 PM

Hey guys,

I feel like my mind is going to explode from information overload. Weathering, washes, details...oh my! Haha

My latest car has become an experiment for learning so many techniques, and now I'd like to try engine wiring. I see a lot of tutorials and videos on what to use and how to apply, but i really have no idea where to apply. Ive even tried searching repairs on same model/year full scale car.

Its a 1972 oldsmobile hurst, pace car edition.

Does anyone know of a tutorial or video that goes over the basics on the parts on a small scale engine along with the detailing?

Also, what are goto sources/youtubers when learning? Im really overwhelmed here...i feel like theres thousands and all of them have this info or that info and im just bouncing all over, which is overwhelming.

Thanks guys!

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