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Post by TooOld on Sept 28, 2017 6:41:01 GMT -6
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 28, 2017 7:29:39 GMT -6
Nice build Bob! Good job on the restoration! It looks beautifully put together, great paint, nice detailing...good job bud!
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 28, 2017 7:30:30 GMT -6
Great photography too, by the way - it's always nice to see someone take the time to take some great pics of their builds!
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Post by patw on Sept 28, 2017 15:57:12 GMT -6
Fantastic Bob, you've done it yet again, really classy resto!
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Post by TooOld on Sept 29, 2017 8:51:45 GMT -6
Thanks guys ! Great photography too, by the way - it's always nice to see someone take the time to take some great pics of their builds! If you take the time to build a nice model why take a crappy photo on your bench that's all cluttered with junk ? A clean background is very easy and costs nothing .  |
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Post by kabdriver on Sept 29, 2017 8:53:54 GMT -6
Thanks guys ! Great photography too, by the way - it's always nice to see someone take the time to take some great pics of their builds! If you take the time to build a nice model why take a crappy photo on your bench that's all cluttered with junk ? A clean background is very easy and costs nothing . Exactly! It makes SO MUCH difference when the model's well lit and on a nice clean background. Which, thankfully, most people here are pretty good at! |
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Post by 30woody on Sept 29, 2017 15:22:49 GMT -6
Like the exploded view photo!
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Post by patw on Oct 1, 2017 16:13:22 GMT -6
It's me again Bob. Tell me how do you do the tyre lettering? I've tried using a white gel pen but it doesn't go on equally on each letter!
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Post by TooOld on Oct 2, 2017 5:24:03 GMT -6
It's me again Bob. Tell me how do you do the tyre lettering? I've tried using a white gel pen but it doesn't go on equally on each letter! Hi Pat ! I know people use gel pens but I hate them , they never go on evenly ! I use inexpensive water based craft paint , about a dollar each . . . and lots of sharp toothpicks to apply the paint to the tire . I found that after a few minutes the tip of the toothpick swells a bit and it's time to get a new one . Once the paint dries I use a sharp #11 xacto blade to clean up the lettering then touch-up with more paint as needed . On smaller tires I still use the old CD method . Brush a thin coat of paint onto the CD and carefully press/roll the tire lettering in the paint , kind of like taking a fingerprint . Takes practice but it does work , and mistakes wipe right off with a damp cloth so you can try again !  |
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Post by patw on Oct 2, 2017 16:16:51 GMT -6
Cheers Bob for your info, I've tried the CD method, but used enamel paint, which of course is a no no because the paint doesn't dry on the rubber. So I need to get some Acrylic white and try the toothpick method as you suggest. Thanks again Bob.
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Post by Dennis M on Jan 26, 2018 12:39:43 GMT -6
Amazing job Bob''' I love it.
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Post by TooOld on Jan 30, 2018 9:12:30 GMT -6
Amazing job Bob''' I love it. Thanks much Dennis ! |
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Post by hobbybobby on Jan 30, 2018 23:08:01 GMT -6
Great resto, Bob, you've done an astonishing job, a very convincing result! |
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Post by stevielewis on Mar 18, 2018 8:21:21 GMT -6
Great restoration! I just bought one of these re-issued kits online and will be referencing your build here to get ideas from. Thanks!
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