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| dave v | Oct 16 2012, 08:05 AM Post #1 |
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Hi Guys, just a quick question, the big intakes on the engine are covered in gold heat protection, any ideas on the best material to replicate this. Dave |
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| Harriet | Oct 16 2012, 08:18 AM Post #2 |
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How about the gold "silver paper" that some chocolate bars have? Can't remember which offhand ... Or failing that, gold bare metal foil? |
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| Mentalguru | Oct 16 2012, 06:51 PM Post #3 |
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Oooh a Similr build- pics please- really want to see this one go toghether- I rather fancy the GT40! |
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| The Hooded Claw | Oct 16 2012, 07:15 PM Post #4 |
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Sorry but if I may correct you, it is not a GT40 it is a Ford GT. The modern GT is just a reinvention of the old car not a continuation so can't be called a GT40 for homogenisation purposes. THC |
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| Mentalguru | Oct 16 2012, 07:26 PM Post #5 |
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Ahhh ok! Do you have the kit? -nice? |
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| The Hooded Claw | Oct 16 2012, 07:35 PM Post #6 |
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Yeah, I've managed to salt away all of the SimilR kits so far. One day I may even build them! THC |
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| Mentalguru | Oct 16 2012, 07:49 PM Post #7 |
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So what is your overall impression? Say in comparison to a kerbside Tamiya 1/24 kit to be more fair. |
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| peebeep | Oct 16 2012, 08:02 PM Post #8 |
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Duncan1098 posted a build thread here and I bought one of these kits on the strength of Duncan's build. Whilst he did report some snags with fit, it's a gorgeous looking package in the box. The decals look so fabulous on the sheet it would seem almost heretical to slice them up with a blade. The problem for me is that I'm shit with car models and want to get a couple of builds under my belt before doing the Ford. The problem with that is that it means God-knows-when I build it. peebeep |
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| Mentalguru | Oct 17 2012, 08:01 AM Post #9 |
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WHEN can we havea "Churchill nodding dog" smiley? I want to just go "ooohhh YES" to that link- fantastic- except for my wallet- 'specially with the Red Bullcoming out an' all. PB, I know what you mean about car kits- actually I think you will find there is far more crossover than you think. THe biggest drawback (nnnoooo) is the buildign style, whichis very stop start stop start. WIth aircraft models (apart from the cockpit) we spend a lot of time on construction of all secitions of the model, ie airframe, u/c, weapons etc BEFORE we do a final button up and once over and then commit to the paint shop- then decals- then final finish. With cars, every single part has to be prepared and then painted as you go along, including thesedays, a LOT of decalling too. Then, when we have got to a certain point- we are confronted with - DUNG DUNG DUNG The @@@@@@@*@*@*@* chuffing BODYSHELL-- NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooo |
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| dave v | Oct 17 2012, 03:10 PM Post #10 |
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I have the Belgian vds kit of this car, just arrived today, beautiful kit, just need to find the VDS Grey paint. Dave |
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Or failing that, gold bare metal foil?
2:50 PM Jul 11





