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Post by Brian on May 27, 2015 6:54:51 GMT -5
Hi Guy's n Gal, Started this little shell whilst I've been away and today the chassis arrived. This shell is so small I have fitted a PPSK1 Chassis, loosely at the moment. The guide is causing a few issues as I don't want to remove to much of the nose cone. I guess I'll have to strengthen the nose prior to applying paint. I have fitted a slot.it contrate with a Scalextric slimline sport (Red) motor and roller bearings on the rear axle. Both axles are slot.it. Added some milliput to build up the vent and bonnet bulge. Still along way to go. Thanks. Brian
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Post by bob on May 27, 2015 12:29:26 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Brian. I'll be very interested in seeing how you have done the guide assembly and nose cone so it runs clear. I always find that an issue and try to stay away from the old pin guide style. Nice job Bob
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Post by Ember on May 27, 2015 19:29:52 GMT -5
It's a good beginning.
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Post by Brian on Jul 15, 2015 6:03:54 GMT -5
Hi, It's been a while since I last updated, my apologies for that. I overcame the guide issue by fitting an LMP guide (Thanks Dave). I have primed the shell, many an hour rubbing down/prep having taken place. I then masked and painted the lower of the shell in silver. I left the silver to harden for five days (or so) and today masked and gave the shell it's first taste of TS43 (thanks Chris). When masking the car, I have noticed that the exhaust aperture is too high, for this I am sorry and the front bulges could have been a little lower. I'm not sure about the "wobble" wheel inserts and I need to source some decals. I love the Immense Miniatures Graham Hill head and the body is perfect. I have ideas for the front and rear shocks and I think chrome boot lace ferrules are the order of the day for the intakes. Would a day between coats be alright? Thanks for looking. Brian
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 15, 2015 10:46:08 GMT -5
looking good Brian. With Tamiya paint you can apply a couple more coats of paint now. Heat the can in warm water, (just to the point you can put your hand in it) and spray on two wet coats, let dry, remove masking tape, and then don't touch it for two days. What wheels are you using? The best combo would be RS slot racing wheels and inserts: www.rsslotracing.com/parts.htmChris
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Post by Brian on Jul 16, 2015 11:15:30 GMT -5
Thanks Chris for the great advice. Painted and now to dry. I know there's not much to them, but anyone know where I can get the required decals from. #14
Thanks.
Brian
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Post by Chris Wright on Jul 16, 2015 12:41:18 GMT -5
It's looking great Brian. Decals! Go to Indycals, use Lotus 25 decals (the have the Lotus Logo and Team Lotus script too, you may have to buy 2 sets to get number 14.) You can use Taniya Gloss Clear over these decals, just let them dry for a couple of days, and do 2 mist coats, and 2 wet coats over the full car. www.indycals.net/decals/f1/62lotus25.htmlThey'll work great, they're the correct size too. (order 1/32nd)
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Post by David Mitcham on Jul 17, 2015 8:20:28 GMT -5
Hi Brian
Great work, the paintwork is very good. I always find a satisfactory finish/result difficult to achieve where there are two colours on a body; you seem to have mastered the art!
Best Regards
David
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Post by Brian on Jul 18, 2015 8:38:04 GMT -5
Quick update. Chris, thank you for your advice, it's gratefully received. Decals ordered and I will place an order for better wheels. David, beginners luck. I do have to say I'm so happy with how the paint has turned out. So mirrors, front mesh, dampers to do and decals when they arrive. Loving this little car. Thanks. Brian
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Post by Transmission on Jul 20, 2015 10:59:30 GMT -5
The car looks fantastic and indeed a beautiful paint job!
Cheers René
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Post by stuck on Jul 21, 2015 7:37:53 GMT -5
A fine model of one of my all-time favourite Grand Prix cars, and splendid to see this one looking so well. During the 1960s, and to an extent in the 1970s, these beautiful cars competed regularly in VSCC events. They were driven by Billy Wilkes (is he still alive?), David Boorer, John le Sage and, later, Simon Phillips. The latter campaigned a maroon one with a 2-litre engine for a while.
Bill's car was usually quickest but it was often said that it might have gone a little faster if its owner had shed a few pounds. Wilkes weighed around 16 stones, which led to the chassis frame of his car visibly sagging below the seat, but his weight rarely prevented a well-earned victory. Bill was an exceptional driver, and a nice chap; I've often wondered what became of him.
Sadly, the lovely Grand Prix cars of the 1950s were conspicuous by their absence at VSCC Oulton Park last Saturday. However, Tom Walker's beautiful, and very quick, 11.7-litre Amilcar-Hispano made up for the loss. Anyone fancy building a slot version? Aero-engined monsters might make a change...
Yours, as usual
Laurence
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Post by Brian on Aug 4, 2015 8:42:36 GMT -5
Thank you Laurence and René for your kind comments. Been away on vacation for two weeks arriving back home yesterday and I was delighted to find a few "Decal" packages had arrived! I'm most nervous when applying decals. But here's Graham and his Lotus as of this afternoon. Detailing parts still to add. Brian
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Post by Chris Wright on Aug 4, 2015 13:45:35 GMT -5
Great looking Lotus Brian. Very nice paint job.
Is there enough meat on the backside of the inserts, so that if you sanded the back face of them, they would fit inside the wheels little better?
Great job on the decals bye the way.
Chris
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Post by Brian on Aug 4, 2015 13:58:32 GMT -5
Is there enough meat on the backside of the inserts, so that if you sanded the back face of them, they would fit inside the wheels little better? Thanks Chris, These wheels are only temporary as I'm taking your advice and getting some from Colin at RS. I will sand them down for the moment though. Brian
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Post by Brian on Aug 5, 2015 4:58:36 GMT -5
Folks quick question.
Are the mirrors green on this car? I've made them and there ready to paint if they are.
Thanks in advance.
Brian
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