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Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: kiwichappers on April 23, 2023, 12:31:16 PM

Title: Another shiny one underway.
Post by: kiwichappers on April 23, 2023, 12:31:16 PM
Another weekend of English summer in prospect I've settled into my warm workshop and decided to tackle this one.
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Post by: chriswil42 on April 23, 2023, 01:07:53 PM
A New Zealand link?
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Post by: kiwichappers on April 23, 2023, 01:14:42 PM
Not that I'm aware of Chris.
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Post by: kiwichappers on April 24, 2023, 03:52:30 PM
Engine and chassis pretty much sorted. A trial fit of the seat highlighted the need for some adjustment to its position. With that done tonight and possibly some of tomorrow will be spent adding a harness.
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Post by: zak on April 25, 2023, 07:36:36 AM
Very nice.
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Post by: kiwichappers on April 27, 2023, 02:28:48 PM
While that's the interior and chassis detailed as much as it's going to be. Now onto polishing off the fine mould lines and cleaning up the body work for painting.
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Post by: chriswil42 on April 28, 2023, 12:48:41 PM
Looking good Francis.
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Post by: MSea on April 28, 2023, 01:17:26 PM
Looking good but a bit windy in the driving seat
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Post by: kiwichappers on April 28, 2023, 07:10:06 PM
Here you go Martin. This should provide protection from any wind when fitted to the chassis. Body work primed and only a couple of spots needing a little more prep.
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Post by: Bigkev on April 28, 2023, 07:54:24 PM
Going nicely Francis.
I'm sure it will look splendid with some colour on.
Kevin
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Post by: cph64 on April 29, 2023, 04:18:32 PM
Coming along nicely. Looking forward to seeing the body and chassis joined and painted.
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Post by: chriswil42 on April 30, 2023, 01:43:47 PM
Coming along nicely.
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Post by: kiwichappers on May 05, 2023, 05:33:55 PM
Final top coat on the body work applied today. The next week will see nothing happening as is usual while watching paint dry. After that I'll tackle the detailing which may take some time.
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Post by: cph64 on May 07, 2023, 10:56:11 AM
Impressive paint stand Francis. Mine's a cake stand with clingfilm and kitchen roll. lol!!!
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Post by: kiwichappers on May 16, 2023, 07:14:11 PM
The paint stand is half of a set by Tamiya that I bought years ago which have proven to be versatile and useful.

Picture is a check on the 'sit' of the body on the chassis.
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Post by: chriswil42 on May 19, 2023, 03:00:30 PM
Looks good so far.
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Post by: kiwichappers on May 22, 2023, 12:16:59 PM
A start on the detail finish and race decals. It's going to be a long job I feel.
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Post by: chriswil42 on May 22, 2023, 12:51:25 PM
Well that's agood start Francis.
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Post by: zak on May 22, 2023, 01:54:17 PM
Take a deep breath and forge ahead.
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Post by: cph64 on May 23, 2023, 08:25:51 PM
Ooh, this is going to be soooo interesting!!!!
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Post by: kiwichappers on May 29, 2023, 11:20:47 AM
Getting closer to the finish line on this marathon. Just the nose and roof spoiler to finish and then some minor touch ups.
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Post by: zak on May 29, 2023, 12:12:58 PM
Very colourful!
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Post by: chriswil42 on May 30, 2023, 02:04:50 PM
Looking very nice. I bet those decals took some time.
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Post by: kiwichappers on May 30, 2023, 02:14:57 PM
It's a combination of decals and painting. Getting the registration/alignment of one to the other is a slow process that has got a tad fraught on one or two occasions.
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Post by: kiwichappers on July 26, 2023, 02:03:57 PM
Decals and paint sorted.  It will be left for a week or so to dry out/cure before final assembly and detailing.
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Post by: chriswil42 on July 26, 2023, 02:42:21 PM
Blimey, that looks good.
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Post by: cph64 on July 26, 2023, 02:52:12 PM
Impressive work Francis.
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Post by: kiwichappers on July 29, 2023, 09:05:34 PM
Had a trial fit on the chassis today and after some trimming and adjustments to axle centres I'm happy with the sit of the car.
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Post by: zak on July 30, 2023, 07:16:42 AM
Looks good.
Is this the one that was nicknamed the Batmobile?
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Post by: chriswil42 on July 31, 2023, 03:26:55 PM
Excellent.
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Post by: Bob C on August 01, 2023, 05:51:05 PM
Excellent work.

Bob c
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Post by: kiwichappers on September 14, 2023, 01:56:52 PM
Calling this one done.
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Post by: chriswil42 on September 15, 2023, 02:40:42 PM
Excellent.
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Post by: Bigkev on September 15, 2023, 07:46:28 PM
Hi Francis,
Lovely paintwork and decalling skills there.
A very neat looking model.
Kevin