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Post by Calvin on Dec 15, 2009 18:16:51 GMT -5
I started on this one right after I finished the Samsonite car. Originally this was going to be a 1988 Emerson F. RC M@r1b0r0 Lola. I tried to make my own ink jet decals, but they came out too crappy for me...so I said, screw it, I'm doing a 87 poll winner!This is my first Andretti build. So far everything is coming along very well! I painted the red on last night and this has to be the best paint job I've ever done  Smooth, no dust, glossy, no scratches, no AMT Lola seam lines on the nose! I took my time and did many long nights of prep work.... prime, sand, prime, sand.... I'm also going to add as much Carbon Fiber that I can to it. Its going to have the most detail I've ever put on an Indianapolis car. Plus its the only car I have on my desk, so 110% of my attention is goin' to this   Sorry for the blurry pic   Filling those seams   Nice, clean, easy to use, Tamiya White Surface Primer!    |
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Post by indy on Dec 15, 2009 19:05:20 GMT -5
Great job on this one so far - the paint look excellent. Nice attention to detail on the seams Too bad the Fitti car didn't work out - that was looking nice! ;D This Hanna scheme is pretty popular since Micheal did the decals - it certainly is good to have IndyCals around! Jordan |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 15, 2009 20:29:56 GMT -5
How do you paint the inside of the cockpit and the seat with it all sealed up?
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Post by Calvin on Dec 15, 2009 21:13:28 GMT -5
How do you paint the inside of the cockpit and the seat with it all sealed up? GJust use a basic brush and the paint flows out great. I of course paint the seat separately then right before I glue the wind screen I throw it in there. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 18:00:53 GMT -5
Question: On the decal sheet what is the "half/split black circle" by the Amoco logo for?
Thanks
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Post by indycals on Dec 18, 2009 20:05:48 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 20:10:21 GMT -5
oh.....I see
thanks Michael
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Post by indycals on Dec 18, 2009 21:23:25 GMT -5
and if you follow that link, there's some pretty awesome Indy car photos beyond the Hanna shot.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 21:35:31 GMT -5
Yep! I forgot (rare for me) about this flicker page, it has some good pics of Mario's chevy engine too!... like you said all the other pics are excellent too! Thanks for reminding us of this page  |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 22:13:35 GMT -5
BTW I have the those famous decals on.....you know....they call them indycals or something like that. LOL ;D The word for this build....so far..... CLEANNote: the Rear Wing end plates, I would recommend sanding those down thin on this kit, makes it look better. I need to wait at least 2 days 'tel I clear....then after that drys I will whip out a big can of "detail" and pour all over it! then it will be done! ;D and before I forget I need to paint that Black section around the radiator.       |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 18, 2009 23:25:47 GMT -5
That little decal is interesting. I never knew that. You learn something new every day.
Chaparral, 3 thumbs up on this one. The decals look great as always, the paint is great and the engine detail, especially the head covers, is excellent. Do you use dry brushing for the detail or a tiny brush?
Interesting note on the wing plates. How much do you sand them down?
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 23:35:18 GMT -5
Chaparral, 3 thumbs up on this one. I didn't know you had three thumbs? I used a razor blade.....just scratch the paint off to the white plastic and just used a red pen to do the bow tie ;D and used a tooth pick to paint the bolt heads. 'tel the "gluing grove" is gone on the back of it. |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 18, 2009 23:39:50 GMT -5
This explains my problems with painting.
Seriously, what did you discover by sanding down the wingplate?
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 23:46:45 GMT -5
Seriously, what did you discover by sanding down the wingplate? No seriously ;D just sand it down in-tel you get rid of the hole grove on the back of the end plate. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 18, 2009 23:48:49 GMT -5
Oh! I know what your asking .....well it makes it realistic The real cars dont have 3" thick end plates.  |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 19, 2009 0:00:21 GMT -5
Oh! I know what your asking .....well it makes it realistic The real cars dont have 3" thick end plates. THAT'S what I meant. Sorry for phrasing the question so oddly. Yeah, those plates are on the thin side compared to the rest of the wing. Maybe that's why the end plates that I scratch build from .020 styrene look pretty decent. |
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Post by indycals on Dec 19, 2009 0:22:17 GMT -5
Looking great Calvin!
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Post by Calvin on Dec 19, 2009 0:49:41 GMT -5
Maybe that's why the end plates that I scratch build from .020 styrene look pretty decent. Yep, and its easy to do! |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 19, 2009 3:11:02 GMT -5
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 19, 2009 10:57:19 GMT -5
You are out-doing yourself on this one. The engine detail is great. What did you use on the wires that come off the top of the plenum? Was it spark plug wire that you painted? In any case it looks realistic. I can't wait to see what else you do with this car. As I've said many times, this is my favorite car all-time. I have the same love for this machine that Russ has for Old Calhoun, so it's really gratifying for me to see how different guys build it out. I think Greg said he was going to do this one but is going to wait. No Big G, do it. The more Hannas, the better.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 19, 2009 12:08:00 GMT -5
You are out-doing yourself on this one. The engine detail is great. What did you use on the wires that come off the top of the plenum? Was it spark plug wire that you painted? Not done yet But the fuel injection lines are 0.013" stainless wire |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 14:13:38 GMT -5
Nice work with the lump. I think Greg said he was going to do this one but is going to wait. No Big G, do it. The more Hannas, the better. I have other fish to fry first. I also use .020 sheet for wing endplates. G |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2009 1:56:48 GMT -5
This is an Open Wheel Racing Modeling News [shadow=black,left,300]Update ///////[/shadow]Just new pics thats all I'm currently in "hurry up and wait" mode 'tel I clear coat...then I'm still waiting for some Carbon Fiber to show up so I can do that... Other than that I guess I will add more detail to the engine as you can see I did indeed do some more to it... also painted that black spot around the radiator.     |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 20, 2009 10:29:42 GMT -5
This looks better than the real car!! The engine is getting better with each picture. What paints did you use on the plenum? And what modifications did you do to the popoff valve, since the kit piece is just a straight cylinder? And I noticed that you changed the color on the headers.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2009 12:24:03 GMT -5
What paints did you use on the plenum? 1451 Aluminum plate Model masters spray Nothing Thats how it was. I just added more model masters Burnt Iron |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 20, 2009 12:58:39 GMT -5
What paints did you use on the plenum? 1451 Aluminum plate Model masters spray Nothing Thats how it was. I just added more model masters Burnt Iron I guess it's time to go shopping again. I forgot to ask, are you going to use the heat shields? |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 20, 2009 13:01:09 GMT -5
1451 Aluminum plate Model masters spray Nothing Thats how it was. I just added more model masters Burnt Iron I guess it's time to go shopping again. I forgot to ask, are you going to use the heat shields? I dont think so? Just covers over all the nice detail...you know. |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 20, 2009 13:18:11 GMT -5
I was hoping you would use them since I'd be certain to see a good interpretation of how those things should really look. The kit instructions say to use a Silver-Blue paint, but there has to be more than that. If you did use them, at least they are removeable.
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Post by Calvin on Dec 21, 2009 0:33:30 GMT -5
Its cleared! No problems with the clear coat! The decals are "melted on" and will be bullet proof. It came out GREAT....Sharp...Clean....Crisp....Refreshing. Now I will let that sit for a day then throw that detail on!   |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2009 2:00:46 GMT -5
Looks great!!! What ear coat did you use?
Best to you!
Russ
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Smooth, no dust, glossy, no scratches, no AMT Lola seam lines on the nose! I took my time and did many long nights of prep work.... prime, sand, prime, sand....
