Suspension help/question

[thesnowhawk]

Hello All,

I have not built a Revell Reynard yet and have a couple of question. I have read where some of you cut the suspension and fill the seam on the front of the car.

What do I use to cut it, what do I use to fill it and how do I reattach it. i.e. correct location and fit? Are their any other helpful suggestion?

Sorry if these seem like silly or stupid question, I used to just build right out of the box so this is my first attempt.

Thank for any help
Don

[illeagle10]

Hi Don,

In response to your question I would refer you to Michael 's excellent WIP on the 1988 Indy Front row.

mb2501.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cart&action=display&thread=708

However, the pictures are no longer available on the Open Wheel site. Michael does have some pictures for his 1987 Winner WIP.

mb2501.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cart&action=display&thread=1151

As far as making the cuts for the suspension a sharp exacto knife will do the trick. Cut as close as you can get to the body. Where you cut from on the body is the area you will need to drill the hole of your locating pin. Once you cut the suspension, I usually take a couple of swipes with a file or sand paper and flatten the end of the suspension to create a flat surface to drill a small hole into the suspension. I then insert a small piece of brass rod into the hole in the suspension.



Once you have done the above, you can now use the suspension to size and locate holes in the tub from where you cut the suspension. Using a pinvise and small drill, you can now drill the holes in the tub.

When filling seams there are number of ways you can do that. Most modelers use gap filling super glue on minor seams. On bigger seams or larger gaps, or for shaping things I use Milliput, the fine grade. Milliput is a two part filler that needs to be kneaded together. The nice thing about Milliput is that it is water soluable up to about an hour. Once your seams are filled, smooth with very fine grit wet sandpaper, basically polishing the area. Some modelers will actually do that, polish the area.

Hopefully this will help you out. I'm sure there a many other thoughts and ideas from other modelers here on the sight that may have some great insight or maybe some short cuts. Good luck,

Jim

[thesnowhawk]

Thanks so much for the help. I knew that I could count on some one here to help out.

Now off to the store for supplies

Don