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Post by elsapito on Nov 9, 2018 4:07:52 GMT -5
Hi guys!!! Really long time without posting. Life goes fast, modeling slow. As John Lennon said: "Life is what happens while you are planning some modeling" (or kinda). Well, the thing is I just dipped my toe into photo etching. First thing I thought of was (easy one) some Indycar wheel covers. I know there was something here offered here by a fellow member, so the first question is if he (hi there, schnauzer?  ) still makes them and if there's still some loophole to cover. I have ordered them in shinny steel, which I think comes handy. I initially made 1/25, but surely 1/18, 1/20 and 1/43 can be done. I am open to suggestions. Besides, also something you might have thought of that was never made (regular rim centers huh?)just tell. Great to be here again, I followed you guys regularly, but little time to build, let alone post. BR James |
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Post by pje on Nov 13, 2018 23:25:58 GMT -5
James, it's good to see you back! I've been meaning to comment on this since I saw it last week. Besides 1/25ht scale. I really do think that 1/20th and 1/18th has been untouched. I for one would certainly welcome a selection of 1/20th scale wheel covers.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by elsapito on Nov 14, 2018 3:51:35 GMT -5
Hi Paul!! Also great to chat with ya Yes, I think the idea is good for other sizes. Also, why not, 1/43. I am drawing the stuff right now. I'll see the result (what I am getting will be probably personal use so far) and the n let's go for regular production. It'll be stainless steel, but not sure yet how much "chrome" it is till I see it live. Thanks for the answer and stay tuned. I went for those designs after a quick gooogle search.  They include typical Lola, Penske, Galmer stuff plus the six holes with those closer to the center as on Emmo's '89 Indy Penske. I think I'll also include the Make's name engraved (as on lolas) later on. Suggestions are more than welcome. B to all J |
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Post by elsapito on Dec 15, 2018 5:57:04 GMT -5
Hi guys! OK, Indycar wheelcovers finally made it home. I am really happy with the result. Done in 0,008" which means 0,2mm. They are at 1/25 scale, measure 17.7 mm, so they fit the Monogram and AMT-ERTL kits of Lolas Penskes and Marches. I've done 4 models: -6 Trapezhoidal holes as used by some Lolas and Galmer -6 Holes+1, as used by Penskes -6+1 again, but with them closer to the center. Emmo's 1989 Lola had those ones. -3+1 holes, Typical on Penses I think... They'll go at 8$ with shipping included.  Done in stainless steel, I'd say they offe a finish ideal to leave untouched. More of them at 1/18, 1/20 and 1/43 will follow. I think that has never been done at those scales... Thanks for looking mates J |
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Post by 2lapsdown on Dec 15, 2018 8:42:17 GMT -5
These are awesome, thank you for your efforts!!
John
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Post by pje on Dec 15, 2018 10:42:34 GMT -5
Looks great James. You can count on an order from me when you release them in 1/20 scale.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by elsapito on Dec 16, 2018 6:02:57 GMT -5
Thanks boys! The plan was releasing some "varied scale" items before Xmas, but some delay in the first issue has slowed down the whole thing.
Let's see anyway
BR
James
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Post by flashman on Dec 18, 2018 10:25:38 GMT -5
-3+1 holes, Typical on Penses I think... They'll go at 8$ with shipping included. Looks great, James, and I can definitely use a set of those 3+1's for the Sullivan PC-17 I'm in the middle of. How should we place the order with you? PM? And do you take PayPal? (I could have sworn I had posted this message last week, but now I can't find it anywhere, so forgive me if you've seen and answered this before!) Please let me know, and I'll get the order placed as soon as I can. Thanks, Cameron |
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Post by elsapito on Dec 26, 2018 7:41:31 GMT -5
Looks great, James, and I can definitely use a set of those 3+1's for the Sullivan PC-17 I'm in the middle of. How should we place the order with you? PM? And do you take PayPal? (I could have sworn I had posted this message last week, but now I can't find it anywhere, so forgive me if you've seen and answered this before!) Please let me know, and I'll get the order placed as soon as I can. Thanks, Cameron Well, Cameron, I did my own part of the job not loggin in for a further week and not seeing it!   haha. I'll pm you right now Best regards and Merry Xmas!!! J |
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Post by flashman on Jan 10, 2019 12:36:55 GMT -5
James, I received the set of Penske 3+1 covers yesterday, and they look great! Now this is inspiration to get back to my build of Danny Sullivan's car.  Thank you again for making these available. Cameron |
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Post by elsapito on Jan 12, 2019 4:32:35 GMT -5
Hi Cameron, that was fast! glad you liked them and yes, now is tme to go for it. What's yur opinion n the finish? I find it quite nice IMHO, not as shinny as chrome but quite good for scale. That's my opinion but I might be biased s I'd like feedback to see if next batch goes in the same finish. THX in advance! Best regards James |
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) still makes them and if there's still some loophole to cover.
haha. 