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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 7:42 PM

You Prime usually with Primer Don! Big Smile [:D]

Actually you wanna know what Im using good ole Wally World Color Place flat white! 98 cents a can ya just cant go wrong!

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!

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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 8, 2003 7:36 PM

If you guys don't stop talking about this I'm going to go insane!!
Okay, that's not true, I already am insane.
So instead lets hear in more detail what you are doing.
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!!

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 7:31 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by HistoryinScale

I havent seen the suspension kit....do you have a link to a place that sells it? or has a description of it? Thanks

You can find the info in the link below:
http://www.hlj.com/scripts/hljpage.cgi?ACS2011

My local LHS hopes that they will have it back in stock by the weekend, there is another store close by that I will check too if it hasn't come in.

Pricey little Kit, but I think it will be worth it.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 7:25 PM

I havent seen the suspension kit....do you have a link to a place that sells it? or has a description of it? Thanks

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 6:34 PM

Same here.

At the moment I am most worried about the suspension Kit and if I can get one in time.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, December 8, 2003 6:32 PM

You know I havent given much thought about who I'll have driving my machine! LOL

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der_jackal

Member since
December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Monday, December 8, 2003 6:13 PM

I, much like Chris, will be prepping and getting most of the car ready for building, but I have the luxury of a tad more time. :)

Other than some honey-do-ings I'll have from the 15th on to get this bad boy built.

So, here's the next question for you all...

J.P. Montoya or R. Schumacher build? :)

Juan Pablo for me.

_________________ "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 Monday, December 8, 2003 4:24 PM

Sooooooooooo Ron hows the kit coming?
I started prepping my parts last night some....Most of the construction will be done in between December 19-26th. Im ambitious as hell trying to get this kit put together in a week but it might happen! Might not but Im dang sure gonna try! Right now Im prepping and priming the parts that need it....then Im gonna go ahead and shoot the body so it will be fully cured when it comes time for the assembling fray! This and my duster will be my last auto kits for quite some time......Im getting seriously burnt out on them and need to focus on my true interest more AIRCRAFT of the 1/72 WWII variety

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, December 7, 2003 6:28 PM

Went to the LHS to get the ACU STION suspension set for the Kit, out of stock but should be back in by the end of this week. Keeps fingers crossed.
Picked up the Studio 27 upgrade parts though and a set of spark plug wires.

Didn't see any decal sets for it though, might need to check again.

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dkmacin

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

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, December 7, 2003 6:21 PM

Oh yeah,
Day 3
Day 4
and Day 5 now! Hopefully only a few more until my kit arrives!
I went on a road trip and found a hobbyshop. . .you got it no FW24's. The owner told me he ordered 10 when it came out, got 6 and those ripped through the store. He hasn't been able to get any more since!! He just rolled his eyes when I asked about FSM's SRP of $24!! So, I bought yet another P34 six wheeled Tyrell. This is the new re re re re release with First National City on the White cockpit surround.
I hate waiting, to much like the Military. . .hurry up and wait.

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 Saturday, December 6, 2003 9:01 AM

Clearkits hu???? Never buily one.... perhaps someday!!

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 5, 2003 4:03 PM

Thanks for the warning

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, December 5, 2003 3:00 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by dkmacin

Watch out for "CLEAR VIEW" kits!!
Lots of release pin marks and they still insist on stamping "TAMIYA" and the copy right crap all over.
Takes lots of patience to clean up, I know I am still trying to clean up my Mercedes CLK clear view car. Of course, I have little patience. . .

Don

Yup, normally they just push clear plastic through the same molds, so all the blemishes and markings are still there and some are more obvious now.

Also the clear plastic often tends to be more brittle.

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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 5, 2003 5:29 AM

Watch out for "CLEAR VIEW" kits!!
Lots of release pin marks and they still insist on stamping "TAMIYA" and the copy right crap all over.
Takes lots of patience to clean up, I know I am still trying to clean up my Mercedes CLK clear view car. Of course, I have little patience. . .

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 5, 2003 1:50 AM

Might need to take a peek inside the Box at the LHS tonight and see if it is worthwhile to get. Would still paint atleast one half of the Body or all of it.

Now the shock upgrade kit looks enticing, hope the LHS got it in stock.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:44 AM

I should have checked HLJ first before the above and yes its in stock now at 4300yen. At least with the clear body you won't have the body colour painting issues.

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 Friday, December 5, 2003 1:38 AM

The Site lists it as available already, but the price differs quiet a bit.

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Friday, December 5, 2003 1:34 AM

Now we have all purcashed/ordered/waiting/started our FW24 have you heard of the new release by Tamiya of the clear version. It has even more detail eg different wings (Italian GP), including a cast metal fuel tank, more p/e radiator detail etc etc.

Thinks to himself 'As I haven't received an order confirmation from HLJ yet maybe I can ask for it to be put on hold and wait for the clear release....." hmmmmm

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

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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 4, 2003 9:23 PM

OH Man! NINE DAYS!!
This is day two. . .and counting.

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 Thursday, December 4, 2003 2:02 AM

Don, maybe we should take a sweep and see who's closest, I'll say 9 days from your confirmation date!

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 Thursday, December 4, 2003 1:22 AM

Sure Mad Join the fun! Most of us have had some serious issues getting our kits....

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:19 PM

Hmmm, I think I got one of those sitting around somewhere unopened.

Still ok to join in??

Mine would be 100% OOB though no time and money to spare on extras at the moment.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 3, 2003 10:08 PM

kool, now that most of us have the kit, we can start sharing stories!!!!

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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 3, 2003 9:03 PM

I just received my shipping confirmation from HLJ for my FW24!!!
Now when can I expect it???
Oh Joy!!

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 Tuesday, December 2, 2003 10:06 AM

Yes I did Don, and it was on the front stoop when I got home last night....longest I've ever had to wait for a HLJ order.......ever.

Oh well, I've got it (and my Opel Astra DTM cars)...so I'll clear off the work bench and RTFM for a while.

_________________ "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 Tuesday, December 2, 2003 5:24 AM

I take it you ordered from HLJ too huh Jackal?

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 1, 2003 12:22 PM

Well it is somewhat refreshing to know....that Im not the only one who had trouble getting mine, Im sitting here at the shop now looking at it...your right RON lots a pieces...Maybe I'll remember to take it home with me today so I can start prepping it tonight.....Im not really in a huge hurry. I planned on doing a lot of the work over the Christmas Holidays while Diane is on Vacation and Heathers out of School....Especially since I dont believe were going to VA for Christmas...Seems as the family up there will be with other family scattered elsewhere....

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der_jackal

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December 2002

Posted by der_jackal on Monday, December 1, 2003 10:21 AM

aaaaaaaagggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...

I'm hoping this thing shows up soon, I'm getting the feeling they shipped it via "toss it in the ocean and let the currents take it to North America"...

_________________ "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 Sunday, November 30, 2003 9:27 AM

LOL don, trust me, if i hadyhe money, i would!!!!

yes, i started primering and started assembling a few peices to get them ready for painting!!!

Man what akit, soooooooooo many peices!!!!!!!!!!

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dkmacin

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

Posted by dkmacin on Sunday, November 30, 2003 7:14 AM

Oh be quiet!
A real nice guy would have ordered us all one, or two.
Have you started on it Ron?

Don

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

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