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Post by Calvin on Feb 7, 2017 4:47:42 GMT -5
This is one of the 1/43rd scale kits I got from Joe today! Its been a very long time since I've seen a 1/43rd in a while, and YES! Its Small!!!! This is my very first time attempting to build a 1/43rd....I've always wanted to try one, just to say, yes! I've built one. So in my very first attempt at 1/43rd Im doing a WIP....I have no idea what Im doing...whatever happens is going to be interesting. Im looking forward to the new challenge.       Im basically building as much as I can before painting. Im using mostly CA glue. Im going to use Tamiya Metal Primer (The clear stuff) then Tamiya White primer. |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 7, 2017 7:32:41 GMT -5
Remember the golden rule of building 1/43 scale kits- test fit, Test Fit, TEST FIT. Looks like it will be a fun kit.
Sandy
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Post by indy on Feb 7, 2017 9:49:14 GMT -5
Looks like a good start. I remember that GP, I was rooting for JV all the way. Was so sad when he lost the race after dominating much of the day. Certainly a very strong debut!
I will be watching this one pretty closely.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 11:30:31 GMT -5
Really hope you enjoy the build. They are difficult to put together on some levels but so rewarding when you put your skills to work.
Looking forward to seeing this one built, BBR made some pretty good kits as I recall.
Good luck with it.
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Post by pje on Feb 7, 2017 12:25:39 GMT -5
Use a 3M green pad as part of your body prep. They really work nicely.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by IndyCarModels on Feb 7, 2017 12:35:23 GMT -5
Have fun with this build. You might even get hooked on this scale
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Post by Calvin on Feb 7, 2017 13:39:51 GMT -5
Remember the golden rule of building 1/43 scale kits- test fit, Test Fit, TEST FIT. Looks like it will be a fun kit. Sandy Oh yeah, I'm a total believer in test fitting with anything. Looks like a good start. I remember that GP, I was rooting for JV all the way. Was so sad when he lost the race after dominating much of the day. Certainly a very strong debut! I will be watching this one pretty closely. Jordan He definitely made the Indycar guys look good that day, beforehand they kinda joked about the Indyboys.... Really hope you enjoy the build. They are difficult to put together on some levels but so rewarding when you put your skills to work. Looking forward to seeing this one built, BBR made some pretty good kits as I recall. Good luck with it. So far Im having fun!  Im enjoying the new challenge.....it make you think in a little different way. I dont know anything about the different brands of 1/43ed kits, but Im liking what I see with this BBR Metal kit.....they seem to keep the builder in mind on how they wrote the instructions and designed it... Use a 3M green pad as part of your body prep. They really work nicely. Paul Erlendson Yep! Totally! I have lots of Green 3M pads. Have fun with this build. You might even get hooked on this scale I'm already enjoying it....I better enjoy it, I have 3 others to build! |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 7, 2017 19:30:27 GMT -5
Using thin CA Glue I got the front and rear wings built....VERY tedious! Being so small. Took about 3 hours to get them perfect!  |
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Post by 1961redlegs on Feb 7, 2017 19:38:06 GMT -5
You're off to a great start!
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 7, 2017 21:00:53 GMT -5
I believe the golden rule in building such a small scale kit is that there is no such thing as a small mistake.
--Frank
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Post by indy on Feb 8, 2017 10:32:04 GMT -5
I believe the golden rule in building such a small scale kit is that there is no such thing as a small mistake. ...especially if the camera is on macro LOL  The wings look nice and square, Calvin. Keep it up. There are good lessons here, I am sure. Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 8, 2017 19:37:40 GMT -5
I believe the golden rule in building such a small scale kit is that there is no such thing as a small mistake. ...especially if the camera is on macro LOL The wings look nice and square, Calvin. Keep it up. There are good lessons here, I am sure. Jordan Yes! The camera shows EVERY little flaw! BTW The wheels and tires are done.  |
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Post by Michael Chriss on Feb 8, 2017 20:29:07 GMT -5
Calvin! So good to see you posting builds. Looks like you have some graining, especially on the left rear. Maybe if you soften the spring on that corner it may help. Or take it easy for a couple of laps it may clear up.
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Post by Calvin on Feb 8, 2017 22:49:08 GMT -5
Calvin! So good to see you posting builds. Looks like you have some graining, especially on the left rear. Maybe if you soften the spring on that corner it may help. Or take it easy for a couple of laps it may clear up. Yeah, its not handling that well!  But seriously, I haven't figured out how to sand down the tires without that famous rubber graining? These tires are a little on the gummy side and hard to avoid that rubber gumming up. and of course, it look worse on a smaller scale than it would on a 1/25 |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2017 1:12:11 GMT -5
Have you ever had a day where you used most of your model building time looking down at the carpet searching for microscopic P/E parts??  #carpetmonster  |
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Post by indy on Feb 9, 2017 9:20:14 GMT -5
Sorry for the struggles, Calvin. Pantyhose or similar material over a vacuum cleaner hose is supposed to help pick out pieces from the carpet. Of course, you might need to clean a large area, we know how parts like to shoot off far in random directions. I told my son about the carpet monster during one of our builds and now he talks about it whenever someone drops anything on the floor. lol Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 9, 2017 9:34:28 GMT -5
Sorry for the struggles, Calvin. Pantyhose or similar material over a vacuum cleaner hose is supposed to help pick out pieces from the carpet. Of course, you might need to clean a large area, we know how parts like to shoot off far in random directions. That's a good idea! Lol....but where in the world do I find pantyhose? LOL Macy's? .....I'd be like, um, I need some pantyhose, so I can put on my vacuum, so I can find brassy P/E parts hidden in my carpet. I told my son about the carpet monster during one of our builds and now he talks about it whenever someone drops anything on the floor. lol Jordan Smart boy!!!! |
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Post by indy on Feb 9, 2017 11:23:16 GMT -5
I'm sure any thin mesh or cloth would work - old t-shirt maybe?
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Feb 10, 2017 1:23:12 GMT -5
Currently getting the front suspension and hubs assembled  I used the clear METAL Tamiya Primer and then used Tamiya White primer to find all the metal pin holes!  |
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Post by mrindy77 on Feb 10, 2017 9:23:34 GMT -5
Having built 1/43 scale models for the past 25+ years I have found that soldering wing plates is very effective and much more durable. 'Tin' the attachment points with solder an simply heat the area with the soldering iron to 'weld' the joints together. It proves to make a much more durable piece when it comes time for painting and polishing and handling. Nothing will be more frustrating than having the wing fall apart after it painted and decaled.
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Post by Calvin on Feb 11, 2017 3:42:14 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Feb 13, 2017 2:24:21 GMT -5
Painted the white on. Then masked off the white.  Painted the Rothmans Blue on  |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2017 4:26:38 GMT -5
Most of the decals are on...  |
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Post by clm1545 on Feb 17, 2017 9:49:53 GMT -5
Looking real good.
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Post by IndyCarModels on Feb 17, 2017 10:14:46 GMT -5
Very nice Calvin
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Post by indy on Feb 17, 2017 12:29:48 GMT -5
Considering the magnification, this is looking impressive. I forgot that this car was painted mostly blue because the decals really cover well.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Mar 4, 2017 16:24:49 GMT -5
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Post by 1961redlegs on Mar 4, 2017 17:05:04 GMT -5
That turned out great!
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Post by joe on Mar 4, 2017 17:05:37 GMT -5
Fantastic looks beautiful would think it was a larger scale
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Post by Calvin on Mar 5, 2017 0:00:00 GMT -5
Thank you! Fantastic looks beautiful would think it was a larger scale Thank you, Joe for selling me these 1/43rds....I'm glad to be trying them out for the first time! I learned a lot doing this one! |
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