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Post by Deleted on Oct 4, 2015 18:25:37 GMT -5
Hello, everybody!
I was made aware of the Open Wheel racing modeling forum by Chris wright (Beardog) . I've been working on a range of driver figures, which led me to order an Ebbro 1:20 Lotus 49 kit. I've always loved F1 from this era and have a growing fondness for the earlier stuff.
I actually got the kit in order to create a seated Jim Clark figure in this scale, but that's only part of why I'm here. First off, I'm not used to 1:20, the last model kit I built was 1/72. You can fake a lot more at smaller scales 
I'm seriously considering breaking out the bleach and stripping the chrome from much of the kit, but I want to see how you more experienced guys approach the models. Hope to hear from some of you, thanks!
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Post by racerbrown on Oct 4, 2015 19:05:54 GMT -5
welcome sir!
we've got a great bunch here.
looking forward to seeing some of your work.
duane
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Post by beardogracing on Oct 4, 2015 19:21:10 GMT -5
Hi Marc,
Great to see you here.
Chris
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Post by alterrenner on Oct 4, 2015 20:00:09 GMT -5
Welcome! Anyone that uses a Jimmy Clark Avatar is a friend of mine!
There was a real beauty in the simplicity (compared to today's) of F1 cars from the early years. Loved them as well.
Again: Welcome to the forum. Good to have you here...
--Frank
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Post by Calvin on Oct 4, 2015 21:55:42 GMT -5
Welcome! you'll have a lot of fun here!
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Post by harveythedog2 on Oct 5, 2015 6:41:28 GMT -5
Welcome Marc.
The likeness of Jim Clark in your avatar is incredible. Did you make the figure?
Lots of great guys here for sure.
Stu
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Post by gwstexas on Oct 5, 2015 8:44:27 GMT -5
Welcome to the board! Always great to have another Texan.
Best,
Gary
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Post by indy on Oct 5, 2015 14:22:01 GMT -5
Great to have you here, and hope we get to see your work here, too. Your figure work looks really convincing, I didn't have to be told it was Jimmy. Great to have another Texan around!
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Oct 5, 2015 14:40:18 GMT -5
Welcome Marc. The likeness of Jim Clark in your avatar is incredible. Did you make the figure? Lots of great guys here for sure. Stu Stu, yes My wife and I made the figure, actually she did the sculpture, I'm mostly a lab monkey Looking forward to seeing al of you guys' work |
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Post by Art Laski on Oct 5, 2015 15:13:19 GMT -5
Welcome to the board, Marc!
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Post by clm1545 on Oct 5, 2015 16:11:28 GMT -5
Welcome Marc, we have some great Texans on the board.
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Post by Chris on Oct 6, 2015 13:26:54 GMT -5
Hi Marc, try Formula 409 cleaner, removes chrome in seconds and is a bit easier on the skin and environment..if Ya know what I mean..
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2015 15:29:16 GMT -5
Hi Marc, try Formula 409 cleaner, removes chrome in seconds and is a bit easier on the skin and environment..if Ya know what I mean.. Thanks! I hate bleach! See, learned something already. Should I immerse the parts, or spray them? |
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Post by Patrick on Oct 6, 2015 19:52:03 GMT -5
Hi Marc,
Nice to have you here. If you know Beardog then you're a friend of mine, too!
Patrick
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Post by alwaysindy on Oct 7, 2015 9:01:43 GMT -5
Marc:
Always glad to welcome a Texan...Like you, I have a passion for figures...please feel free to post your stuff!
Tim
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Post by Chris on Oct 7, 2015 10:00:57 GMT -5
Hi Marc, try Formula 409 cleaner, removes chrome in seconds and is a bit easier on the skin and environment..if Ya know what I mean.. Thanks! I hate bleach! See, learned something already. Should I immerse the parts, or spray them? I just drop em in a small glass jar, making sure they are covered by the 409 and wait a few minutes.... they should be de-chromed..most have a clear coat under the chrome that you can leave or just lightly sand.. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 7, 2015 17:39:11 GMT -5
Just tried it! Worked as advertised |
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