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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 16, 2016 13:56:27 GMT -5
So here is another build I am working on. This model is on the left side of the board in the pic. The Ampersand kits are probably my favorite ones to build for several reasons... 1). the detail is decent but is not so detailed that they take a month to build, 2). the models are made by SMTS so it's a win/win with minimal flash and good detail, and 3). they are easy to assemble. What more could you ask for? This model gave me fits!! DO NOT use anything but white primer when spraying a yellow car. You will never get it to cover correctly. I tried it three times, having to strip it in Laquer thinner each time. The solution was Tamiya's white primer which finally solved all of the problems with the yellow coverage. Thanks to advice from this forum, I went with Tamiya Yellow #TS-16 and a top coat of Pearl Clear, TS-65... and WOW! Pennzoil yellow baby!!! Decals on this kit are challenging. Several long stripes to place which I got frustrated with. The decals were from 1986!! But they were not yellowed and went on pretty well. Of course I use Solvaset for all of my decals. Once all of the decals are on, I will do a final top-coat of Testors Wet Look Clear... again... a very light spray coat! Getting ready to finish the assembly later today. I'll post more when I am done.  |
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 16, 2016 21:45:50 GMT -5
Got most of the build completed...just waiting for my epoxy to completely set-up. Another lesson I am quickly learning is to be patient! Sometimes walking away and waiting for glue or decals to dry and cure is the best bet!  |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 17, 2016 5:45:48 GMT -5
Looking good. Instead of epoxy, I use Insta-Cure and it works great. Dries quickly and don't have the mess of epoxy.
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 17, 2016 9:43:57 GMT -5
Looking good. Instead of epoxy, I use Insta-Cure and it works great. Dries quickly and don't have the mess of epoxy. What is "Insta Cure"? Is it like a super glue? |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 17, 2016 10:14:49 GMT -5
Yes. They have several strengths. I use the one that sets up in 20 Seconds.
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Post by gavkiwi on Apr 17, 2016 10:56:41 GMT -5
Terry, can you please take a pic of your insta cure? I am looking online and cant figure out which one to get. I am about to start work on my Tameo Penske PC-17 for the '88 winner  |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 17, 2016 18:46:38 GMT -5
Look at Insta-Cure on the internet and a bunch of sites will appear. I buy mine from Hobby Town. I use it on metals, resin and plastic. Works like a champ.
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 17, 2016 20:22:31 GMT -5
Here is the finished model completed about 15 minutes ago. (By the way... each square on the grid is 1") Overall I am happy with the way it came out. Best part of the build is what I learned while doing it... Now to get back to the 68 Eagle!   |
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 17, 2016 20:24:15 GMT -5
Crap! Just realized that I forgot to paint the fuel fillers!! Okay... not quite done... |
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Post by clm1545 on Apr 17, 2016 20:55:25 GMT -5
Crap! Just realized that I forgot to paint the fuel fillers!! Okay... not quite done... That's usually the way it works, as soon as you post a photo, you look at it and say "crap I never noticed that" |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Apr 17, 2016 22:15:28 GMT -5
Nice job!!!!!
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Post by elsapito on Apr 18, 2016 4:01:13 GMT -5
It is very impressive.I like particularly how clean is theaattachment of windscreen.
When yo paintthe fule filler, beware: there's a revealing shadow that shows there's decal overlapping it a bit (or so it seems), be sure to fix that befor, or the paint might make an unwanted "scape". I think exhausts will also benefit form some hole darkening or something.
Lovely piece!
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Post by vintagerpm on Apr 18, 2016 7:58:10 GMT -5
Despite the unpainted fuel fillers, that is beautiful work. Bravo!
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Post by jh3 on Apr 18, 2016 9:16:11 GMT -5
Looks great!! Nice to see 1/43 kits being built instead of being stored away in their boxes!
One question: where did you find this kit? I thought Ampersand kits were long out of production - is their a source for these, as I'd love to get my hands on a few??
JH
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Apr 18, 2016 10:13:06 GMT -5
One question: where did you find this kit? I thought Ampersand kits were long out of production - is their a source for these, as I'd love to get my hands on a few?? JH JH, talk about good timing. Check the post just before yours, yep, thats him. Send him a PM. |
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Post by zippernl on Apr 18, 2016 11:20:31 GMT -5
Very nice!
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Post by indy on Apr 18, 2016 13:14:04 GMT -5
Looks awesome, that's the day I became a Mears fan. Really good looking 84C. Don't worry about catching something in photos, it is amazing what we miss with the naked eye that looks so obvious in pictures.
Jordan
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 18, 2016 15:32:24 GMT -5
Looks great!! Nice to see 1/43 kits being built instead of being stored away in their boxes! One question: where did you find this kit? I thought Ampersand kits were long out of production - is their a source for these, as I'd love to get my hands on a few?? JH Contact "ampersand" on this forum. Real name Bo Koch. He is the guy who started the company. He has inventory left!! I have been buying them on eBay for years. Picking up some more direct form Bo to round out my collection. |
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 18, 2016 15:35:35 GMT -5
It is very impressive.I like particularly how clean is theaattachment of windscreen. When yo paintthe fule filler, beware: there's a revealing shadow that shows there's decal overlapping it a bit (or so it seems), be sure to fix that befor, or the paint might make an unwanted "scape". I think exhausts will also benefit form some hole darkening or something. Lovely piece! Just a shadow on the filler. Not decal. I am going to darken around the edges and blacken the insides of the exhaust pipes though. I thought about doing that and then said... "Naa... no one will notice... then came your post... Ha! |
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Post by Mr. Paxton on Apr 18, 2016 15:36:36 GMT -5
Next on the paint block is Mears 1985 85C. I want to get these damn Pennzoil yellow cars out of the way! I hate working with that color!
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Post by 11rowsof3 on Apr 18, 2016 16:48:23 GMT -5
Love it and love the 1/43rd. Such nice work on this one, congrats!
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Post by elsapito on Apr 19, 2016 12:35:26 GMT -5
Just a shadow on the filler. Not decal. Thought I should warn, just in case!  So no danger... I am going to darken around the edges and blacken the insides of the exhaust pipes though. I thought about doing that and then said... "Naa... no one will notice... then came your post... Ha! Hahah!!! Nevertheless, nothing beats the "live" eye. Maybe it looks fine like it is and it´s just the flash that makes it look (the lack of darkening) more obvious. Whatever you do, it'll look great. I am gonna post my first "completed" Indycar and it will look miles away from being even half as good... Hating the Pennzoil yellow? you rather seem to relish the challenge, I'd say |
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Post by jh3 on Apr 21, 2016 7:10:23 GMT -5
Mr Paxton and sandysixtysfan, thanks for the heads up on Ampersand. Will contact him shortly.
Looking forward to more WIPs in 1/43!!
JH
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So no danger...