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Post by indydog on Sept 5, 2023 6:34:31 GMT -5
I bought one of the "new" Wasp kits from Michael at the memorabilia show, and have finally started. Just the engine done as I wait on paint to fix my screw up with the body.  |
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Post by INDY22IAM on Sept 5, 2023 11:02:03 GMT -5
Let's see the body screw up? I always like to see the Pro Golfers hit bad shots. They always recover a lot better than I do. It is always nice to see imperfections.
The motor looks great, so far off to a nice build.
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 5, 2023 12:44:33 GMT -5
GOOD job on that engine. Mark!!
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Post by Calvin on Sept 5, 2023 16:31:06 GMT -5
Beautiful đ
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 5, 2023 17:17:34 GMT -5
That looks awesome Mark!
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Post by indydog on Sept 23, 2023 7:06:30 GMT -5
I have repainted the body. I don't have any pics of the first paint job, but it was sorta an oatmeal color. It looks MUCH better now with the yellow over white.  |
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Post by pntmachine on Sept 23, 2023 8:41:43 GMT -5
Looks fantastic. Nice recovery and the motor looks great as well.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 23, 2023 11:02:37 GMT -5
That looks great! Nice recovery.
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Post by indydog on Sept 24, 2023 4:05:49 GMT -5
More progress. Chassis coming along nicely. However, I am gonna have to order new decals from Michael, cause I screwed that up big time. Those pinstripes are TINY!   |
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Post by Gary Davis on Sept 24, 2023 10:17:42 GMT -5
Man, Mark...that's really looking good!
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Post by kyledehart5 on Sept 24, 2023 20:12:32 GMT -5
Chassis is looking awesome Mark! That pinstriping looks like it would be tough! Iâll probably be screwing that part up as well. Lol
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Post by indydog on Oct 1, 2023 5:30:56 GMT -5
First round of decals. I suggest anyone that orders this kit, buy an extra decal sheet. I messed up the decal around the cockpit on the other side and had to order one. The decals are REALLY fine and it's hard to trim the film close. I've got a couple bugs to work out and may end up stripping the hood again. Nothing I can't handle though.  |
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Post by pntmachine on Oct 1, 2023 8:17:04 GMT -5
Looking very nice Mark. When I got mine and saw those decal's I ordered a set on my next order out. I thought they were going to be a challenge. Itâs looking great.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 1, 2023 14:56:46 GMT -5
Looking really sharp there Mark. I will get another set of decals next time I get an order in based off of your recommendation. Lord knows I can screw up a decal or six.
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Post by indy on Oct 2, 2023 8:47:29 GMT -5
Nice job, Mark. She is coming together nicely!
Jordan
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Post by indydog on Oct 2, 2023 19:25:56 GMT -5
I have encountered another problem with my Wasp kit. It appears that the frame in my kit is warped. It has a slight upwards bend just forward of the body. As a result, there is a gap at the bottom of the cowl that I can't close. It is also throwing off the fitting of the radiator. I believe that this is self induced as a result of having to dip the part and strip the first coat of paint. I have already started to strip the chassis and I am going to try and straighten the frame.  FYI, Michael has offered his help if I need it. Another example of his excellent customer service and work ethic. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Oct 2, 2023 21:01:03 GMT -5
Well, if itâs any consolation it all looks great up to this point. I know youâll get that hammered out too and will have a fantastic result.
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Post by jj66 on Oct 3, 2023 14:26:29 GMT -5
Good paint and decal job! Warping in the resin can be fixed by heating with a hair dryer, bringing it to the shape you want, and holding until it cools.
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Post by racerbrown on Oct 8, 2023 15:57:34 GMT -5
I love seeing the progress!
Please keep 'em coming!
Duane
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Post by indydog on Nov 26, 2023 7:26:35 GMT -5
I have finally finished my build of the Wasp. It was my first time building a fully 3D printed kit and, through no fault of Michaels, I did not care for it. I found the resin brittle and hard to work with. I broke several of the parts and had to order new ones from Michael. He does include several extra parts and that's a nice touch. Not all the decals in my kit fit properly and I screwed them up so much, I ended up leaving one off. That being said, the end result is STUNNING! I am so freaking happy to have the Wasp in my display case and I will buy any other kits Indycals makes in the future.    |
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Post by INDY22IAM on Nov 26, 2023 13:46:59 GMT -5
Looks great, decals can be so rewardng and so frustrating at the same time. They seem to move when you do not want them to and they don't move when you want them to. They do bring the model to life though. That is a nice looking build.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 26, 2023 15:36:27 GMT -5
Really fantastic work, Mark!! Great job pushing through this one to get to the end. It turned out awesome!!
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Post by lance on Nov 26, 2023 22:05:04 GMT -5
Looks great!
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Post by 1961redlegs on Nov 27, 2023 7:53:52 GMT -5
You did a great job on the kit, you should be proud of the end result!
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Post by Calvin on Nov 27, 2023 14:18:00 GMT -5
It looks more than acceptable to me. Great save!
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