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Post by 2whl on Dec 13, 2010 19:08:43 GMT -5
I wasn't sure if I should do a model for this build since I don't have the skills the rest of you do. But I'll do one anyway and hopefully it will come out OK. I'm in the process of removing parts from the trees and cleaning them up for paint. I've decided to strip the chrome off of most of the parts for several reasons. The wing end plates have ejector pin marks that need to be cleaned up. Also the suspension pieces have mold lines that need to be rounded off to look right. Not sure what I'll spray those pieces with yet. I'm thinking most sprint car wings are polished aluminum, so I might try to BMF those pieces.  |
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Post by illeagle10 on Dec 13, 2010 19:44:31 GMT -5
Sounds like you're off to a good start. You are definately doing things right by cleaning up those little imperfections that others overlook!
Jim
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 13, 2010 22:17:02 GMT -5
My first two models that I did since I was a kid were both Monogram sprint cars. The first one was the 2002 Kinser model and I decided to build it just to pass the time, but hadn't really made model building a hobby. Every tool I had, including glue and paint, were Testors bought at Michael's. It didn't turn out too bad, considering what I was working with.
About five years later, though, I dove in and decided to make this a bonafide hobby, started buying good tools, and studied everything I could get may hands on, from magazines to the internet (the greatest resource). The first thing I did was get another sprint car to see how much I could improve on it.
Like you plan to do, I stripped all the chrome and refinished the parts with Alclad chrome and polished aluminum, including the wing. It worked out well, because you can not only get rid of those sink marks in the side board, but also remove the seam in the front and rear if you want to.
It took me a looong time to finish that second sprinter, mostly because I made so many mistakes that I had to do things two and three times. (Thank goodness for the purple pond!)
Can't wait to see yours!
-Art
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Post by 2whl on Dec 14, 2010 20:44:24 GMT -5
It took me a looong time to finish that second sprinter, mostly because I made so many mistakes that I had to do things two and three times. (Thank goodness for the purple pond!) Can't wait to see yours! -Art Any problem areas I should watch out for??? Minor progress to report. Chassis is assembled and painted.  |
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Post by Calvin on Dec 15, 2010 2:37:00 GMT -5
Looks nice and clean. I dont see anything wrong. Nice job thus far....
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Post by Art Laski on Dec 15, 2010 2:44:26 GMT -5
Any problem areas I should watch out for??? Only that it's so delicate. The front axle and radius rods can be pretty fragile. And don't forget to put in the jacobs ladder at the right time like I did! I forgot about it and adding it after the rear suspension was in was pretty tough. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2010 16:32:35 GMT -5
You have my attention. Nice start. Can't wait to see how the bmf works out for the wing. Sounds like a good idea.
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Post by 2whl on Mar 2, 2011 22:54:41 GMT -5
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Post by Art Laski on Mar 3, 2011 0:14:53 GMT -5
Looks great! I'm lovin' it.
-Art
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Post by 2whl on Mar 4, 2011 22:06:56 GMT -5
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Post by Chris on Mar 4, 2011 22:19:45 GMT -5
Very Nice, Clean work Paul, you are really starting to get the hang of it all!!! Chris  |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 5, 2011 1:16:38 GMT -5
Nice!
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Post by 2whl on Mar 5, 2011 10:35:11 GMT -5
Only that it's so delicate.... And don't forget to put in the jacobs ladder at the right time like I did! I forgot about it and adding it after the rear suspension was in was pretty tough. Actually Art, I put it in last and had no problem. I left it out because I wasn't sure which way was up. Then after the suspension was together, I used a pair of tweezers to put it in. So, obviously the rear suspension is on. And yes it is quite delicate. I'm surprised that I was able to get it together despite my fumbling.     |
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Post by 2whl on Mar 6, 2011 20:45:54 GMT -5
A few more pieces added.  |
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Post by 2whl on Mar 9, 2011 9:31:15 GMT -5
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Post by 2whl on Mar 9, 2011 23:27:32 GMT -5
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Post by Chris on Mar 10, 2011 0:32:59 GMT -5
Outstanding Paul !!! For a guy who builds motorcycles I think you have it down pat!!! Chris |
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Post by Calvin on Mar 10, 2011 1:03:56 GMT -5
I dont think I've ever seen one of these built before?
But Looks great!
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