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I see.
In the meantime, that sure is a purdy blue. Brings back memories and smells from using various shiny and sometimes metallic paints on model cars as a kid.
Thanks all. Greg, the thought is I didn't let the paint gas out. First time using the Tamiya clear so I'm gunshy and will use a test mule going forward for sure
Thanks,
John
That, John, is almost unspeakably kool.
Sorry I missed this earlier. You did a really, really nice job.
So what happened with the primer/blue/clear? I can't figure it out from the pic. Whatever it was, way to recover and move on.
Man that DID turn out nice John! Really looks good pal.
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Nice!
Really beautiful result! It looks all ready to 'light the pipes' for a fast four-second quarter mile.
Excellent build!
Greg
George Lewis:
Decals need to settle but calling this one done. Super fun kit- Decals made the whole thing pop
Paint stripped and repainted. Decaling
Tamiya primer, Tamiya blue, Tamiya clear..... grrrrrr
Ted - really appreciate your comments.
BK - go get one, a bit of flash cleanup on parts - otherwise really fun to build.
Here's a couple more pics on a more eye friendly background - just about to paint the body so I did a test fit.
Looking very good. I should have kept the two kits I had but I sold them. Welp. I'll have to find some others.
BK
On the bench:
A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!
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You do great work.
T e d
Thanks for the kind comments all. Here's a little mock up - getting there
looking good John!
Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.
Super sharp job on the rails, engine and wheels/ tires!!!
keavdog Little more work on the rail
Little more work on the rail
Beauty!
keavdog I've only partially wired one or two motors. This beast has dual magnetos so 2x the wires. Need to figure out a couple things but the wires are in the holes.
I've only partially wired one or two motors. This beast has dual magnetos so 2x the wires. Need to figure out a couple things but the wires are in the holes.
Super awesomem, looking forward to seeing the build!
Thanks Brandon. The carbon fiber is decal. Google it and you can find it in various scales. Super thin decal.
Wow, now that is very cool. I have to ask where you got or how you did the carbon fiber in scale.
Reworked a couple things - coming along
Wow, I can't even find a rail kit anymore. Except the really old stuff like the 60s.
It's amazing when you take a picture and look.... I'm stripping the super charger and the valve covers.....
Used carbon fiber, but didn't to the cool center split.
I find Alclad aluminum to be pretty durable in terms of handling but the titanium is very sensitive. I'll need to touch up the valve covers. Any how, test fitting a few painted bits
I'm not sure how one would paint carbon fiber to scale, or even close. Pretty challenging look. I never seem to see these kits for sale. This should look really cool when you complete it.
John, those fat ol' slicks look great!
As to the carbon fiber on the blowers, the pattern is usually split right/left right down the center line, as shown in these 'typical' views:
In truth, however, the pattern is actually rarely visible from more than a foot or so away...as shown in this shot of Dixon's car in the pits at the 2005 Gatornationals:
So if you want to paint it a solid black or charcoal grey, that would work just fine!
Rock on!
Wheels secured and flat applied
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