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

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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 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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                        nicholma
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                          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
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, December 6, 2003 9:01 AM
                        Clearkits hu???? Never buily one.... perhaps someday!!
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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 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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                        Anonymous
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                          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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                        der_jackal
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                          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
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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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                        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 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 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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                        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
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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]Black Eye [B)]Wink [;)]

                        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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                        Anonymous
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                          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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                        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
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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 7:53 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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                        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
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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 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 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
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                          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
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                          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 5:56 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
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                          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 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
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                          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 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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                        der_jackal
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                          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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