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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 26, 2022 15:12:14 GMT -5
Now I have to remember that Dan....Oblueterated....that's perfect for this build for sure... you put a big smile on my face when I read it.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 26, 2022 17:44:43 GMT -5
Excellent!! Can’t wait to see what it looks like all stuck together.
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Post by raceparke on Apr 27, 2022 15:10:25 GMT -5
Detail painting with my last drops of MM Metallics. Sorely missed product. What do you use as replacement for these colors? Inquiring minds, etc. . .  |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Apr 27, 2022 15:26:52 GMT -5
For years I've mixed my own metallics, but MM sure had some good ones.
John
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Post by raceparke on Apr 27, 2022 16:27:46 GMT -5
Coming together a bit more.  |
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Post by Gary Davis on Apr 27, 2022 19:14:22 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 27, 2022 20:44:17 GMT -5
That’s looking excellent. I’m on my last bottle of MM steel sadly. No idea what I’ll replace that with as I only brush paint and rattle can, so that leaves Alclad out
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Post by raceparke on Apr 28, 2022 5:47:16 GMT -5
Gary,
Thank you for the AK link. They have a nice range. I also only brush and rattle can, but may give that a whirl anyway.
Dan
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Post by arcticwolf on Apr 28, 2022 6:30:00 GMT -5
Gary, Thank you for the AK link. They have a nice range. I also only brush and rattle can, but may give that a whirl anyway. Dan The AK paints brush on fairly well, some of them dry out very quickly once the bottle is opened. I've had some unexpected surprises when I've gone to use a colour again - not!
AK aluminum is available in a rattle can, it's not bad, just make sure the windows are open and the fans are on.
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Post by indy on Apr 28, 2022 9:12:31 GMT -5
Enjoying this WIP. I bought this kit and it looks like a great piece!
Jordan
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Post by raceparke on Apr 28, 2022 14:31:01 GMT -5
Slowly building suspension.  Gluing axle to tranny to hub. Car on blocks the correct height. Wheel holds the hub at correct position. Block keeps wheel aligned. The cloth under the bands to protect the paint. The whole mess elevated so I can deal with it all reasonably comfortably. Hopefully when dry the assembly will be sturdy enough to add the other suspension components. Meanwhile, allowing lots of time for glue to set up. ![]()  |
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Post by raceparke on Apr 28, 2022 14:32:34 GMT -5
Twiddling my thumbs. . 🥱😴
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Post by raceparke on Apr 28, 2022 16:56:56 GMT -5
Did the other side. Reverse the above picture. Hopefully it’ll be solid manana so I can add the remaining bits.
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Post by quattro on Apr 28, 2022 17:35:15 GMT -5
Use me fingers and thumbs on an acoustic guitar just next to the building table at mine
when I have to wait like that.
Loving the build but what gets me is the similarity and familiarity of the work environment.
SWMBOed often asks me to tidy up a bit and maybe sort out the pics on the wall.
And dust the rockets and space ships.
Honestly. Its like home from home!
Maybe I should start a 'what's in your work room' thread rather than a 'what's on your bench thread'!
Continents apart but bet we are all as 'messy' as each other!
Looking forward to the rest of the build.
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Post by raceparke on Apr 29, 2022 12:42:07 GMT -5
Quattro,
I like your thread idea. Also, what is listened to while building? Currently Scott Joplin here but cycle through old blues to Baroque to Squirrel Nut Zippers to. . .
I state unequivocally that one of is not as messy as the other. The identity of the one less messy is left as a problem for the student.
Fortunately I am not asked (so far) tidy up my area. Rockets and space ships are dusty, just as Wernher intended.
Getting more stuff attached. More pix later.
Dan
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Post by raceparke on May 4, 2022 13:26:21 GMT -5
O Danny boy, The pipes, the pipes are calling. . .  |
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Post by raceparke on May 4, 2022 16:40:57 GMT -5
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Post by jj66 on May 5, 2022 15:48:40 GMT -5
That engine looks superb!
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Post by raceparke on May 7, 2022 12:09:00 GMT -5
Adding more stuff- roll bar and electric box  Painted details and anti roll bar links  Fuel pump and lines with throttle (?) lever  Drilled mirrors for short pins. These will be installed with pin under the mount and (hopefully) out of sight.  |
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Post by raceparke on May 7, 2022 16:30:18 GMT -5
Painted around the nose before decaling and windshield on.  Last laps! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 7, 2022 20:54:50 GMT -5
This is turning out awesome!!
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Post by Gary Davis on May 9, 2022 17:14:32 GMT -5
Looking excellent Dan!!
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Post by raceparke on May 10, 2022 14:04:02 GMT -5
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Post by alwaysindy on May 10, 2022 14:17:46 GMT -5
Dan:
Wow! Very nice! Mr. Gurney would be proud!
Tim
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 10, 2022 14:52:15 GMT -5
Awesome result! Really turned out great
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Post by indy on May 10, 2022 16:22:35 GMT -5
She is a winner, indeed!! Makes me want to fire up Grand Prix Legends and listen to that V12 sing!
Jordan
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 10, 2022 17:04:12 GMT -5
Grand Prix legends was awesome!! I miss that
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Post by Gary Davis on May 10, 2022 20:27:35 GMT -5
That Eagle came out GREAT Dan...
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Post by billj on May 11, 2022 17:23:10 GMT -5
Very nice Dan! Love the extra work you did, the results are impressive!
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Post by kuzlynn on May 11, 2022 19:42:15 GMT -5
Very nice Dan! Love the extra work you did, the results are impressive! I cant agree more. You had me really going there for a while there Dan with the build. I wasnt sure what direction you were coming from. Being a scratch builder myself (my favorite part of the hobby), you were able to do a really nice job on the Eagle kit. I am very impressed. Great job. Kevin |
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