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Revell BRE Datsun 510
Posted by PatW on Friday, November 25, 2016 3:14 PM

I built this box stock, but had to renovate the decals as the paper they were on had turned to card. I scanned these to the pc and re-printed them a few times adjusting the colour and brightness, although they are still not exactly right. The smaller decals were too difficult to bringback into focus. I also added two of a few new home-brewed decals I'm trying to perfect. In this case both are on the front wing, one has a painted hand and on the other a coloured paint run.

 

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Posted by Pawel on Saturday, November 26, 2016 11:51 AM

Hello!

A nice one! I believe re-drawing the decals is the best solution most of the time, although getting the colours right is not an easy task! Thanks for sharing and have a nice day

Paweł

All comments and critique welcomed. Thanks for your honest opinions!

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Posted by PatW on Saturday, November 26, 2016 5:10 PM

Hi Pawel, it's nice to see your comments. I wonder sometimes after seeing how many access the thread and don't comment whether it's worth putting them on some sites!

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Posted by Pawel on Saturday, November 26, 2016 5:42 PM

Howdy Pat!

I know that feeling, that's why I commented despite not relly having much to say. Then again, if everybody stops posting it will get awfully boring here! And I like to look at pictures of models, so please keep posting photos of your builds and I'll post mine as soon as I have any presentable progress. Good luck with your builds and have a nice day

Paweł

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Posted by DUSTER on Saturday, November 26, 2016 11:16 PM

Pat the build looks great.  Spectacular job on the decals  

p.s. don’t sweat the colors the rest of us don’t know the difference—OK the rivet counters do, but heck we’re here to have fun eh?

 

Steve

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Posted by mississippivol on Saturday, November 26, 2016 11:27 PM

Looks good, Pat! I saw Simoniz and remembered seeing the old man in "A Christmas Story " getting some for Christmas Big Smile

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, November 27, 2016 6:17 AM

PatW

Hi Pawel, it's nice to see your comments. I wonder sometimes after seeing how many access the thread and don't comment whether it's worth putting them on some sites!

 

It's worth it and keep posting. I don't usually see these being built and yours looks fantastic Pat.

P.S. That's kind of how I feel about Scale Auto. I just gave completely up over there as it's like a ghost town and I might as well be posting to myself!!

                   

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Posted by PatW on Sunday, November 27, 2016 6:24 AM

Thanks for all your comments guys. I think the same way as most of you that this is a fun thing, that's why I change paint colours and print my own decals to make things look different and quirky.

Building a model factory fresh is one of my nightmares! Hearing about builders who can't build a kit because they can't find the proper factory coloured paint is to me a no-no!

Lets be more adventurous and arty-crafty than only see things in one dimension!

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Sunday, November 27, 2016 11:07 AM

Color matching is indeed a difficult task, but the resolution/sharpness of the detail can be helped if you can increase the samples per inch.  I usually sample at 600 sps, but for decals with fine detail I go up to 1200.  When printing on decal paper you can set the printer driver to the highest quality too.

Nice model.  I can remember when those Datsuns were real popular in SCCA racing.

 

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by PatW on Sunday, November 27, 2016 1:44 PM

Thanks Don for your feedback, I must see if I can put that into practice on my next build where I have problems with old decals.

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Posted by Toshi on Sunday, December 4, 2016 8:42 AM

Continue to build and post!  I normally just stay in the aircraft threads.  For the first time I've ventured out and found your build very inspiring.  Thank you for sharing your art work!

Toshi

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Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by PatW on Sunday, December 4, 2016 4:33 PM

Well thank you Toshi, I'm glad you ventured out of aircraft!

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Posted by mustang1989 on Sunday, December 4, 2016 4:43 PM

Toshi

Continue to build and post!  I normally just stay in the aircraft threads.  For the first time I've ventured out and found your build very inspiring.  Thank you for sharing your art work!

Toshi

 

Yessss........give in to the dark side....trust your feelings................

 

 

                   

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Posted by PatW on Monday, December 5, 2016 3:56 PM

Dead right mustang1989, try something really different!

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Posted by Tanker - Builder on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 7:43 AM

Hi

 Oh don't worry some just don't like to comment . I , on the other hand probably should keep quiet more .That said . I like this kit . I do have one , I am back modifying to the stock body .Why ? Well the little car was one of the toughest , most fun to drive cars I've ever owned .

 Oh , by the way , I think you did alright with the decals and it is a very nice , well done car . T.B.

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Posted by PatW on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 4:49 PM

Cheers T.B., I'd like to see yours when you've done please!

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Posted by Tanker - Builder on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 10:20 AM

Well;

   Hopefully , I will have learned to post photos by then . I just want it stock in the Mustard color Datsun had .That's what color mine was .

   Perfectly color correct ? Nope ! I said Mustard and that's what it will be , or , as close as I can get . It looked like Grey Poupon to me , that's for sure !  T.B.

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Posted by PatW on Friday, December 16, 2016 11:07 AM

Well Tanker-Builder that sounds a great colour! I really look forward to seeing it, good luck!

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Posted by mustang1989 on Saturday, December 17, 2016 4:07 AM

I think it was you that I PM'd over at MCM. You are over there too right?

                   

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Posted by PatW on Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:15 PM

Yerz Mate! Well I'm on five sites now!

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Posted by DUSTER on Monday, December 26, 2016 3:28 PM

PatW

Yerz Mate! Well I'm on five sites now!

 

 

  5 ? I can only imanage how confused I'd be.....Oh wait, I don't need to imagine; I Know.  

 

p.s. Good for you, the more inputs the more you can grow as a modeler.

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by PatW on Monday, December 26, 2016 4:24 PM

Cheers Duster, Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year in 2017!

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