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                        AUTOS - Auto Forum Group Build Tamiya Williams F1 BMW FW24! in 1/20 Scale...

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                        der_jackal
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        Posted by der_jackal on Friday, December 19, 2003 7:06 PM
                        I'm here...somewhat.

                        I've only got; the block glued, puttied (is that even a word) and sanded, I'll be primering and painting it Sunday. I've also got a few of the other engine pieces primered and scribed..I'm just trying to find a full day to sit down and go to work...it's kind of hard to do this time of year when you're wife thinks "he's on vacation, HE can do all the running around."

                        M'eh, marriage. She just doesn't understand priorities ;)
                        _________________ "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, December 19, 2003 5:09 AM
                        I'm here!
                        Working on the steps one by one. Box Stock.
                        I couldn't get the Tamiya foil to stick to the parts so I went with bare metal foil, ooops I guess it isn't box stock anymore is it?
                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19, 2003 1:44 AM
                        Thats cool........


                        just tryin to see if we lost everyone yet!!!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19, 2003 12:23 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by littlemoe

                        How are we all doin????


                        Mine is on hold at the moment, had another thing coming up that needs
                        to be finished by the 4th.
                        Sad [:(]
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Friday, December 19, 2003 12:20 AM
                        How are we all doin????


                        Is any body still doin this????

                        Just checkin!!!
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 16, 2003 7:13 AM
                        Ive got all my parts prepped body and ready to kick into high gear on the assembly come this Friday! Havent ordered any AM goodies like I might have liked but Im hoping to check a few shops locally and see if they have anything(Seriously doubt it though)....
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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 16, 2003 5:36 AM
                        LOL!
                        I just love it when either one of those guys (the brothers Schumi) frowns, looks like my son did when he was three and didn't get his way. No tantrum, just bottom lip stuck out a bit, lips prused in anger arms crossed.
                        Late work night yesterday, so I hope to get to the bench this evening.

                        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 Monday, December 15, 2003 3:02 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        I washed all the parts yesterday. . .my wife making comments to the effect she wished I could have washed my kids as thoughly when they were younger. . .
                        I thought of a cool dio for it, but I need a frowning Michael Schumacher looking at the very well worn tires near the podium. . .

                        Don


                        *lol*..Schumi better get used to frowning this coming season. ;)

                        I just washed my parts and made a quick trip to the local Hobby store for a few supplies I was out of...I just wish they'd hurry up and dry already!
                        _________________ "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, December 15, 2003 5:23 AM
                        I washed all the parts yesterday. . .my wife making comments to the effect she wished I could have washed my kids as thoughly when they were younger. . .
                        I thought of a cool dio for it, but I need a frowning Michael Schumacher looking at the very well worn tires near the podium. . .

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        nicholma
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: New Zealand
                        Posted by nicholma on Monday, December 15, 2003 2:09 AM
                        Way to go, I told you it would take 9 days!! Send pictures
                        Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 13, 2003 8:31 PM
                        Cool Deal! Don glad you finally got 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 13, 2003 8:18 PM
                        Day 10.

                        IT'S HERE IT'S HERE!!
                        Gotta clear away the stuff on the bench and give this puppy the priority spot!
                        Oh Man I can't wait!!!

                        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 Friday, December 12, 2003 4:45 PM
                        Heavy sigh.
                        No model.
                        Yes I did get shipping confirmation from HLJ, nine days ago. . .
                        Maybe it is all the snow we had yesterday.
                        I suppose this is where I get all noble and say "fella's, you better go on without me. . ."
                        Nah, You'll just have to wait for me to catch up!

                        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, December 12, 2003 2:44 PM
                        Hey, I just got my Williams (less than a week from order to delivery)! I wasn't going to order one just yet, but when I saw this group build, I decided to go ahead even if I can't complete it by the finish date. (I am going away for two weeks during the holidays. You know family - they want to visit and stuff, and they get all offended when you pay more attention to your model than to them.)

                        Anyway, I think I am going to take the plunge and try carbon fiber decals. Does anyone have a recommendation which brand is the easiest/best to use, or are they all about the same? Also, there are several varieties (carbon over bronze, etc). Which one is appropriate for the Williams?
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                        der_jackal
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        Posted by der_jackal on Friday, December 12, 2003 1:32 PM
                        Don

                        To the left of the Message box (where you type replies in) click on the "Show Forum Code" list and scroll to the bottom. Basically it's "nesting" img inside of [ ] copy the URL of the picture and then "close" the tag with the /img nested in [ ]

                        Also, you did receive shipping confirmation on the HLJ order right?
                        _________________ "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, December 12, 2003 5:47 AM
                        DAY NINE!!
                        I know it may not arrive, but I sure hope it does.
                        As I wait, How do you guys post pictures and the like on this site?
                        Go slow, not only don't I read very fast, but I am really a computer idiot.

                        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 Thursday, December 11, 2003 3:38 PM
                        I vaguely know of "anticipation" as far as the Christmas tunes by Neil Diamond.....your right that kit needs to get there and quick!
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Thursday, December 11, 2003 5:29 AM
                        Today is Day 8.
                        Here I sit waiting for my model car with the stupid ketchup song in my head.
                        (Carly Simon's "Anticipation", or are you guys too young to recall that?)
                        In all it is not a bad thing. The wife is doing the usual pre stress for Christmas, trying to get everything done in three days she put off since the beginning of December. (NO. it's too early to put it up, Not yet. etc.)
                        But I hope for a package soon so I can retreat to my lair and not have to listen to the endless Christmas music from Neil Diamond. . .

                        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, December 10, 2003 10:49 PM
                        thank god i'm doin mine box stock!!!

                        perhaps i'll build another one with all the goodies later!!!!
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 5:56 PM
                        DOH!
                        I saw the $ sign and just went with that!
                        And to think I ordered from them before and thought I was getting a great discount!!
                        Maybe just maybe I should spend this time I can't build my FW24 on how to use my computer.

                        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, December 10, 2003 5:55 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        Do you have a different listing?
                        As of a few seconds ago it still had the suspension set at $37.50 and the full set at $309.00
                        Maybe you have a more accurate update?

                        Don


                        Are you checking the Singapore Dollar or the US Dollar prices??

                        Top left corner you can choose the currency between Singapore Dollar, US Dollar and the Euro it will update all the prices on the web-page accordingly.
                        Wink [;)]
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                        dkmacin
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Upper left side of the lower Penninsula of Mich
                        Posted by dkmacin on Wednesday, December 10, 2003 5:33 AM
                        Do you have a different listing?
                        As of a few seconds ago it still had the suspension set at $37.50 and the full set at $309.00
                        Maybe you have a more accurate update?

                        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, December 9, 2003 7:15 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

                        Guess again MMF.
                        I looked at MediaMix Hobbies and saw the price was $37 US.
                        The "complete" FW24 detail set is listed as $300.00, yes, $300.00 US.
                        Kinda makes the price of $41 for the kit seem reasonable doesn't it?


                        Just checked the site and I see a price of $22.06, with the full kit going for $206,29

                        http://www.mediamixhobby.com.sg/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=bc39533da9ac58f95ec1812998ce3ddd&keywords=FW24&osCsid=bc39533da9ac58f95ec1812998ce3ddd
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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 9, 2003 7:04 PM
                        Guess again MMF.
                        I looked at MediaMix Hobbies and saw the price was $37 US.
                        The "complete" FW24 detail set is listed as $300.00, yes, $300.00 US.
                        Kinda makes the price of $41 for the kit seem reasonable doesn't it?

                        Day 7

                        Don
                        I know it's only rock and roll, but I like it.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, December 9, 2003 5:20 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by HistoryinScale

                        Well if its $27.00 over there....it would be $47.00 here or at least the way things typically run around here....LOL So if I happen to run across it I may jump on it....then again I may go without! I have some MISC RC car springs and shock bodies from a Tamiya F1 Electric RC kit I may have to see if I can adapt them or if they're to large and will throw off the scale look of it!


                        I don't think prices will vary that much.

                        Tamiya Tires are ok, I wish they would improve their tire decals some though.

                        Ok, who will work on the exhausts to make them look more reasitic??
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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 9, 2003 5:12 AM
                        Now that I think on it a spell, and I can because I don't have a kit to work on yet,
                        There is just something about a Williams and the number 5. . .

                        Oh, and what do you first timers to Tamiya think of the real rubber tires?

                        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, December 8, 2003 7:53 PM
                        Well if its $27.00 over there....it would be $47.00 here or at least the way things typically run around here....LOL So if I happen to run across it I may jump on it....then again I may go without! I have some MISC RC car springs and shock bodies from a Tamiya F1 Electric RC kit I may have to see if I can adapt them or if they're to large and will throw off the scale look of it!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 7:49 PM
                        JP or Schumacher???? HMMMMMMM JP seems to be the majority so what the heck I'll join the club and do his. I really dont follow F1 that closely but I dont care for the Schumacher bunch.....
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 7:48 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by HistoryinScale

                        MMF thanks for the link! OMG I need that kit! Let me know what it runs locally please...I know your in Japan....but Im just curious what you pay for it...I need to see if I can find it over here I doubt it...and if thats the case then im SOL!


                        I don't think that I will get it much cheaper than the listed 2.980 yen ($27.00).
                        Sad [:(]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 7:44 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin


                        Chris, Prime? Really? With what? ( I swear if he says "primer" I'm gonna. . .) I mean white primer, grey primer, brand name etc. . .
                        Oh and there is no doubt JPM for me!!


                        I got the front spoiler partially assembled and rady to be primed, engine is assembled too neets a spot of putty and ready for painting.

                        Start prepping the Body and rear spoiler for priming tonight.
                        Primer will be Mr. Gunze Base White.

                        Also getting the PE kit & AM Decals ready tonight, so that I can really start cranking on the kit.

                        I think I will also go for JPM, never could stand schumacher. Wink [;)]
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