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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2010 7:10:28 GMT -5
I am currently building Hideka Mutoh's 2010's Indy ride but trying something I have never attempted before. Since the car is for a team member, I decided that I wanted to make the car as accurate as I possibly could. I made the usual modifications such as moving the front wing back, body flares, wicker bill and windscreen and it will eventually get new mirrors and camara. But... I decided that I wanted to recreate the air escapes back by the rear aero. This is not an easy task as the metal is very thick in this area of the diecast. After using my dremel and 10 or so cutting discs, below is the result of the left rear air escape. It was built up and modified using sheet plastic. Stu [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh02.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh05.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh06.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh07.jpg" ![]() img] |
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Post by indy on Jun 23, 2010 7:47:50 GMT -5
That's some great work!! Diecast metal is not an easy medium to modify - keep the updates coming on this one.
Jordan
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Post by professor on Jun 23, 2010 10:27:24 GMT -5
Stu,
What works best for stripping the graphics?, Paint? Can you strip the graphics on C-1 cars with out hurting the paint?
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Post by indy on Jun 23, 2010 10:47:40 GMT -5
Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover gets the graphics and not the paint. It isn't always perfect but it is the best I have found - got the tip on another forum.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Jun 23, 2010 10:59:58 GMT -5
Hey Tom,
To strip the car completely I use "ZIP" strip poured into a plastic spray bottle and spray it on. I found you use less stripper when you do this instead of submerging it.
To removed graphics from a C1 car without damaging the paint, use Finger Nail Polish Remover and lots of Q-Tips. It will take the grafhic off and not hurt the paint. But...!!! This only works on the diecast metal parts. Finger Nail Polish Remover (full strength) will remove the paint on the C1 plastic parts such as the wings.
Make sure you dilute the remover with some water. It will take you longer to remove the grafhic (and more Q-Tips) but it won't remove the paint. Dulls it a bit on the plastic pieces but a wax will bring the shine back.
Stu
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Post by lazierfan on Jun 23, 2010 19:58:31 GMT -5
Stu, looks great so far...keep the picture coming..
Eric
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Post by Calvin on Jun 24, 2010 21:48:46 GMT -5
Neat stuff!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 7:14:02 GMT -5
Here is my finished 1/18th 2010 Hikeki Mutoh. Sorry it wasn't an actual wip that showed step by step but after all the mods were done there wasn't much to show after that. Used a mix Indycals & my own decals to finish her. Stu [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh35.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh36.jpg" ![]() img] [img src="http://i640.photobucket.com/albums/uu127/sbenford/Mutoh37.jpg" ![]() img] |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jul 19, 2010 7:54:22 GMT -5
You are the man! I'll bet putting the blue on the body was a treat!
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Post by indy on Jul 19, 2010 10:26:56 GMT -5
That is a great looking car!! Very nice and I believe that's the first 2010 IndyCar I have seen built!
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Jul 19, 2010 10:52:26 GMT -5
Why are you showing us pictures of the real car!?!?
Awesome build!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 12:28:56 GMT -5
Ha! Thanks Calvin...
It's far from perfect but the day i build I perfect car is the day I quit. Hope it never happens! ;D
Happy B-Day 2lapsdown!
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Post by Chris on Jul 19, 2010 13:25:14 GMT -5
Great Job!!! Tempts me to do a Diecast conversion sometime... Excellent!!!  |
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Post by illeagle10 on Jul 19, 2010 14:22:33 GMT -5
As always Stu, very nice!!
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2010 14:29:54 GMT -5
I was asked to list all the modifications so here it goes.
Front wing moved back in proper position
New Mirrors & base
New camera
Wicker bill & transponder box
New front & rear wing end plates
Cockpit windscreen body mod
Body flares at front suspension
Exhaust ports
Rear body air exit mods
Tiny aero winglets on wicker bill & right side pod
Carbon fiber decals on all black areas.
Custom body & helmet decals
Indycal Indy tire decals, Honda's & tech stickers
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Post by pje on Jul 20, 2010 8:05:28 GMT -5
Great work Stu!
Paul Erlendson
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