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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2009 17:13:23 GMT -5
Since the Monogram "Lola" is basically the same kit, hence the quotes. Mine will be different once it's finished though.   Issue number one:  A small length of .025 rod and a sprue scrap cut to size:  Not too bad huh?:  Once everything is painted and attached, the slight difference shouldn't be noticeable. G |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 29, 2009 17:28:51 GMT -5
I don't have slightest clue on what your going to build?  ;D  So you're taking this lola and turning it into a March... Right? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 29, 2009 18:41:15 GMT -5
I don't have slightest clue on what your going to build? ;D So you're taking this lola and turning it into a March... Right? Nope. It's a March that's going to be a March. ;D G |
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 29, 2009 18:57:19 GMT -5
What did you do to get the wheels so shiny? The chrome on the Monogram kits suck and they look almost more silverlike than chrome.
Also, how did you make that suspension piece look so perfect?
As for trying to guess what you'll build, I'll dive in with 2 guesses.
1) 1988 Valvoline #3 with the bad kit decals or.......
2) 1988 Kraco with the Indycals set.
Either way, I think it will be first class as all your builds are. I really enjoyed doing my last two builds which were both Monograms. In fact, I think most people should try one if they're in a rut. It brings back the fire.
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Post by Calvin on Nov 29, 2009 18:58:51 GMT -5
OK...... I've never had a monogram kit so.....Im not to sure All I can say is your "march" looks like a Lola. I get what your saying thought. |
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 29, 2009 19:00:51 GMT -5
OK...... I've never had a monogram kit so.....Im not to sure All I can say is your "march" looks like a Lola  You gotta look at the little "winglets" on the engine cover just in front of where the rear wheels will be. That's a dead give away. And the nose is more pointed than a Lola. Two little squares just in front of the windscreen. Smaller roll bar. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 29, 2009 19:03:50 GMT -5
OK...... I've never had a monogram kit so.....Im not to sure All I can say is your "march" looks like a Lola You gotta look at the little "winglets" on the engine cover just in front of where the rear wheels will be. That's a dead give away. That plus the end of the engine cover and the roll bar are different. that I can see as of now.... ;D |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 29, 2009 19:12:14 GMT -5
OK...... I've never had a monogram kit so.....Im not to sure All I can say is your "march" looks like a Lola And the nose is more pointed than a Lola. Two little squares just in front of the windscreen. Smaller roll bar. Ya it is....after looking at your lola builds.... I Think Dukecador has something up his sleeve for this kit.... |
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 29, 2009 19:37:55 GMT -5
And the nose is more pointed than a Lola. Two little squares just in front of the windscreen. Smaller roll bar. Ya it is....after looking at your lola builds.... I Think Dukecador has something up his sleeve for this kit.... I agree. Greg is a very sneaky guy (see: TuneUp Masters car). I can't wait to see what this turns into. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 30, 2009 12:46:43 GMT -5
You guys are setting yourselves up to be disappointed. Double G- The wheels came out of the box like that. I don't plan on leaving them like that though. As for the suspension, chalk that up to luck. Having a lot of styrene lying around helps too. G |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 30, 2009 12:57:58 GMT -5
You guys are setting yourselves up to be disappointed. So......If the model is not going to be good...then why keep it a secret? ;D |
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Post by stonecold44 on Nov 30, 2009 14:32:43 GMT -5
This will be more obvious. I'm going with the Quaker State March Porsche. It's a beautiful green and white car #8. Now unless he is doing his own decals, Greg will have to use the kit set. The indycals set is for 1/25th scale.
Of course I'm just guessing that that's what this car will be.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2009 22:50:29 GMT -5
Ok, Greg, time for some more *WOW FACTOR*!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 5, 2009 14:41:57 GMT -5
Ok, Greg, time for some more *WOW FACTOR*! ;D Mongo The "WOW" will have to wait for another day. I only have the gearbox/rear suspension assembly finished and some body mods and now I have a headache "this big" and it has jackhammer written all over it.  G |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 11, 2009 17:39:11 GMT -5
The weather hasn't been doing me any favors the last week or so (raining hard as I type) so I haven't made the progress I would have liked to. My furnace conked out this week as well so if it's not the rain it's the cold. There isn't much to show but...  I added a little more interest to the dash using bits of styrene.      GThere won't be engine detail on the finished car but the cowl doesn't fit and will need to be modified. |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 11, 2009 17:54:27 GMT -5
I still have no clue on who your going to do I like your rear wing! I like your casting trick on your trans. casing |
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 12, 2009 1:00:45 GMT -5
Big G,
That's a good trick, putting the back part of the rims on first. Its also tricky to attach the spindle part to the suspension before snapping the wheel on. Everything else looks good. I've always liked your engine and gearbox detail. This is no exception.
However I'm still guessing what this car will be.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2009 12:15:54 GMT -5
I still have no clue on who your going to do However I'm still guessing what this car will be. I'm 50/50 that this will be a fantasy car. G |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2009 11:57:28 GMT -5
Greg's modeling day for Wednesday, 12/16:
Masked body for first color. Cut pattern unevenly. Attempted to even pattern out. Deep xacto marks left in body. Attempted to sand them down with so-so results. Reprimed area to receive color, results not too bad. Gouges appear filled. Sprayed first color, appeared okay. Smooth but not overly glossly. Hours later, tape pulled to reveal uneven masking and part of color lifted off when tape was removed.
Total repaint necessary.
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It's no big deal really. I'll wet sand it tonight, remask (evenly) tomorrow and spray it again. I'll need to mix a new batch of color but that's easy.
I can't believe I actually used to get angry over stuff like this.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2009 12:21:35 GMT -5
We have all been there! Me more times than I would like to admit! Keep plugging away!
Stu
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Post by stonecold44 on Dec 17, 2009 22:19:27 GMT -5
Greg's modeling day for Wednesday, 12/16: Masked body for first color. Cut pattern unevenly. Attempted to even pattern out. Deep xacto marks left in body. Attempted to sand them down with so-so results. Reprimed area to receive color, results not too bad. Gouges appear filled. Sprayed first color, appeared okay. Smooth but not overly glossly. Hours later, tape pulled to reveal uneven masking and part of color lifted off when tape was removed. Total repaint necessary. GIt's no big deal really. I'll wet sand it tonight, remask (evenly) tomorrow and spray it again. I'll need to mix a new batch of color but that's easy. I can't believe I actually used to get angry over stuff like this. This sounds like my "To Do" list beforea holiday party. Good luck. I'm still at a loss to guess what it is. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2009 23:20:43 GMT -5
As an encore I broke one of the sidepods off while wet sanding.
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Post by indy on Dec 18, 2009 0:10:50 GMT -5
Sorry to hear that Greg but it sounds like you have a good perspective on the hobby which should help through the frustrating parts of your builds.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2009 14:57:21 GMT -5
The sidepod breakage turned out to be a good thing. I ended up breaking the second one off intentionally so:
Now I can add some inlet block-offs and painting the first color will be a lot easier. Once I'm ready to shoot the final color I'll reglue, reputty, etc.
Funny how things work out sometime.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 14:14:57 GMT -5
Some donuts while you wait?  G |
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Post by racerbrown on Dec 19, 2009 20:52:33 GMT -5
thanks for the wip. it's been both informative and entertaining!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2009 21:07:20 GMT -5
After today's failed attempt at laying down the first color, I will be taking a break and working on my Cobra.
I'm not giving up though. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2009 18:05:46 GMT -5
Even though this project is for all intents and purposes dead, I figured I would give you guys an order of wings to tide you over.   Only the front speedway wing was left unmodified. I used the stock mainplanes of both roadcourse wings and reshaped the rear speedway mainplane to fit the new endplates. G |
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Post by shunter on Jan 1, 2010 18:55:54 GMT -5
Love the rear wing work. Come on lets see some colour as a hint...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 1, 2010 21:44:07 GMT -5
Love the rear wing work. Come on lets see some colour as a hint... The hint is in the background of the first "wing pic". ;D G |
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