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Post by Calvin on May 22, 2021 16:06:09 GMT -5
I've been getting asked about the latest indycar kit, and yes indeed I'm working on it. Just like old times I will give news and updates on this thread. I'm currently reworking the body over. I'm planning how I'm going to create the halo area. Scratch building one is one thing, but making one kit friendly is another. Lol  |
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Post by Calvin on May 25, 2021 11:17:30 GMT -5
I can't remember, but didn't someone in the 1/18 community 3d draw and print accurate steering wheels for the latest Dallara Diecasts?
You all probably know where im heading with this question. Lol
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Post by IndyCarModels on May 25, 2021 11:34:08 GMT -5
Calvin,
I have a very accurate steering wheel in 1/43. I can send you the file if it would help.
Terry
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Post by indy on May 25, 2021 14:26:09 GMT -5
I can't remember, but didn't someone in the 1/18 community 3d draw and print accurate steering wheels for the latest Dallara Diecasts? You all probably know where im heading with this question. Lol Eric Hensley has some ones with the new Cosworth dash. Not sure who drew them but he would be where I would check first. If not, LMK. Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on May 25, 2021 23:12:14 GMT -5
I can't remember, but didn't someone in the 1/18 community 3d draw and print accurate steering wheels for the latest Dallara Diecasts? You all probably know where im heading with this question. Lol Eric Hensley has some ones with the new Cosworth dash. Not sure who drew them but he would be where I would check first. If not, LMK. Jordan I got ahold of Chris Jerina and we are working out a deal.  |
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Post by Calvin on May 25, 2021 23:14:26 GMT -5
What is the best two-part putty (Besides Bondo) for model building? that doesn't shrink. I don't have time to look for an hour - it's easier to ask my research crew.  |
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Post by Michael Chriss on May 26, 2021 3:02:33 GMT -5
I like apoxie sculpt. Get it from amazon. Pretty cool stuff.
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Post by pje on May 26, 2021 9:43:26 GMT -5
I like apoxie sculpt. Get it from amazon. Pretty cool stuff. Yup, unless you want to get into automotive stuff like Eurosoft, Apoxie Sculpt is the way to go. Very easy to use. Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Gary Davis on May 26, 2021 12:25:19 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on May 26, 2021 12:32:06 GMT -5
I ment to say glazing putty, but ill try out the evercoat and 3m.
Evercoat is the one I was trying to think of.
I use Apoxie Sculpt everyday. Which I agree it is awesome, but im trying to find a good alternative 2 part glazing putty that doesn't shrink.
I have regular bondo but was hoping to try something a bit more model car friendly
Thanks
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Post by Gary Davis on May 26, 2021 12:58:48 GMT -5
The 3M white is a single application putty. In other words...it's not a two part putty. NO MIXING. It a very good putty and easy to use.
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Post by Calvin on May 26, 2021 14:59:00 GMT -5
The 3M white is a single application putty. In other words...it's not a two part putty. NO MIXING. It a very good putty and easy to use. Is there very much shrinkage? Because one part glazing putty is notorious for shrinking |
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Post by craig on May 26, 2021 22:27:52 GMT -5
Calvin, this is what i use in my body shop as well as my models.
U.S. Chemical & Plastics H Icing LITE 120Z Bag (USC-26012)
It will never shrink, it's easy to apply and sand. I'm real surprised you and Kevin are not using this stuff already. I find it indispensable when creating body shapes.
Hope that helps
Craig
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Post by Calvin on May 27, 2021 0:34:16 GMT -5
Calvin, this is what i use in my body shop as well as my models. U.S. Chemical & Plastics H Icing LITE 120Z Bag (USC-26012) It will never shrink, it's easy to apply and sand. I'm real surprised you and Kevin are not using this stuff already. I find it indispensable when creating body shapes. Hope that helps Craig Wow, that's very interesting. I had absolutely no idea about that type. Thanks for the info 👍 |
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Post by Calvin on May 30, 2021 15:55:16 GMT -5
Im so HAPPY Helio won! Thank goodness!!!!!!!
With that said, what shade of pink?
It kinda has some glow to it?
Any Pink suggestions? Any Rattle can? This is a new color to everyone.
I need paint suggestions as I need to try them out so I can give everyone paint suggestions in my instructions
So far I think I'll try Mr. Color, but Id love to see a rattle can too, for those that don't use airbrush
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Post by Calvin on May 30, 2021 17:03:34 GMT -5
I think this is going to be the closest match(?) I'll get some and try it out...   |
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Post by indy on May 30, 2021 17:43:09 GMT -5
Stu has done Jack Harvey’s car before, I was hoping he will tell us.
Jordan
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Post by pje on May 30, 2021 18:46:54 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on May 30, 2021 19:31:20 GMT -5
The picture Stu posted of the real car, the shade of pink looks lighter than today's winner(?) Luckily the Indycals color research team is currently at the speedway taking note of the color of the real car.  |
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Post by woody86 on May 30, 2021 19:45:55 GMT -5
A bit off topic, but what is that little string flowing off the back of the rear wing?
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Post by Calvin on May 30, 2021 19:51:41 GMT -5
A bit off topic, but what is that little string flowing off the back of the rear wing? I'm sure it's just part of the wrap that came off the edge of the rear wing. As far as I know, they don't paint the rear wings, but only wrap it(?) |
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Post by indy on May 30, 2021 20:16:01 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on May 30, 2021 21:12:37 GMT -5
Yeah, no doubt |
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Post by pje on May 30, 2021 21:29:53 GMT -5
I just heard from Michael via Facebook
“The hottest, non fluorescent magenta you can find.”
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on May 31, 2021 0:48:36 GMT -5
Here is a WIP update. The most challenging part of this car is to make the Halo and especially the lip for the Clear Windscreen. I have the tendency to get anxiety with trying to make these small lips on these scratch build. I first drew out the out shape of the lip and part that holds the bottom part of the windscreen in place. Then glue it to some thin styrene to cut it out with an X-acto knife.  Then I glued the styrene onto the resin master and held it and fought it for a few mins until I got it on straight  I did the same process with the halo, I drew out the shape on the computer and then glued it onto some thin styrene.  I took that thin styrene and glued it onto a thick piece of styrene and used the Dremel to cut out the top shape of the halo.   Since there is a taper on the front of this halo I had to figure in the taper angle by drawing the bottom of the dimension and glueing it onto the bottom of the cutout thick piece of styrene. and as you can see in this picture below I got a successfully shaped halo You can also see I have the transaxle built, waiting for detailed work.  On thing, im currently biting me tough with is my new idea of getting investment castings done using high-temperature epoxy I've been experimenting with high temp epoxy, with hopes it works for masters for my white metal guy to use. When casting white metal you first need investment castings to make the rubber spin-casting mold, but the parts need to withstand 350deg during the vulcanizing process. Normally you would take the resin or plastic parts to someone that has knowledge and foundry tools to make metal investment masters to use in the white metal process. Well, Im trying to save a huge amount of time and money by, bypassing that step and just make my own investment castings to send to the white metal guy. I just sent these test parts to my white metal guy to see if it works...cross your fingers! If it works ...OMG!!!! It will be a breakthrough!  Im also going to supply screws in this kit that will be holding the undertray into place onto the bottom of the body. I'll have countersunk holes where they will be screwed in. Making this design change will help avoid having to apply messy super glue all over the bottom and holding and clamping down with force. Im designing this undertray to be super builder-friendly to where EVERYTHING lines up. No more sanding, filling and grinding to get this undertray to fit. To be honest and transparent, it will be a night and day difference from my old undertray design.  |
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Post by indycals on May 31, 2021 9:25:12 GMT -5
I think this is going to be the closest match(?) I'll get some and try it out... Looks good to me. |
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Post by indycals on May 31, 2021 9:27:11 GMT -5
Not the same. I don't think the Auto Nation cars have ever quite been this color they are this year. |
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Post by harveythedog2 on May 31, 2021 11:40:52 GMT -5
Not the same. I don't think the Auto Nation cars have ever quite been this color they are this year. Michael is correct.. Of the two I have done the first was a mirror purple. Not the same as this years. The second one was more just pink and again, different than this years. This years Harvey and Helio are a hot pink and BTW. Both very cool looking. That Krylon may be the ticket. I would air brush it though. Stu |
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Post by indy on May 31, 2021 19:12:04 GMT -5
Got any pics of his steering wheel?
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Jun 3, 2021 2:03:54 GMT -5
I got most everything sized up and starting to fit together. I need to clean up, sharpen up, and then prime everything and sit down and stare at it for a while to know if I got the proper look. Not having the windscreen tricks the eye and makes it look off. But face it, the halo, makes this car look "Top heavy-looking"  The next update will have a bigger "wow" factor Non-primed cars always look way worse in a picture |
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