PatW Posted June 16, 2016 Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) The build so far, no paint again,and decals cut from various odds and bits in stash box........... Plus Monster, Fox, 7Up, Skull, Alpinestars & Billabong................... Test fit cowl behind engine and seat. Because this is 1/20 th kit, none of my 1/24 & 1/25 scale racing drivers fit. Edited June 16, 2016 by PatW
cobraman Posted June 17, 2016 Posted June 17, 2016 Cool ! I built that kit not too long ago and the only problem I remember was the track was way tight and put to much pressure on the wheel assembly.
PatW Posted June 17, 2016 Author Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks guys. Yes cobraman, what a pain making up all the jockeywheels and the track. To join the rubber track I tried two sorts of glue and they both came appart! So I looked out my mini-stappler and hey presto! here's a few more build pics and two final staged pics of the finished subject.................... fit steering in cab and the three steering arms Fit cab cowl................. There are two seats in the kit this is the rubber one, the other is white plastic.............. Fit rear chrome panel and roll over bar................................ Finished in the cabin....................... Staged.................... A lot of parts, steering arms, steering wheel were chrome plated so I stripped this off and painted white.
Rider Posted June 22, 2016 Posted June 22, 2016 Very cool! Nice paint scheme, much better then the kit red. A throw back to the '80's style of graphics.
PatW Posted June 23, 2016 Author Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Lloyd, yes I use my art/decal knowledge for graphics, and also print my own decals if I can't see online what I want to achieve.
Rider Posted June 23, 2016 Posted June 23, 2016 Thanks Lloyd, yes I use my art/decal knowledge for graphics, and also print my own decals if I can't see online what I want to achieve.Great stuff Pat. Making my own decals is another area I want to get into. Just need to get a good app and printer first.
PatW Posted June 23, 2016 Author Posted June 23, 2016 I use a Samsung digital zoom mini camera, Samsung Master programme. I put most pics onto a standard picture file. I then use a word document for each group of decals, which helps in sizing and print directly onto either clear or white backed decal computer paper. As soon as it comes out of the printer I dash out into my cabin in the garden where all the modelling is done. Spray the paper with two coats (letting each one dry) of clear acrylic gloss and about an hour after printing I can start to use them! Sorry I'm not trying to teach granny to suck eggs as we say here in the UK. This is just the way I do it!
PatW Posted June 24, 2016 Author Posted June 24, 2016 Thanks Carl, still looking for more 'different' builds!
darthsideous Posted July 7, 2016 Posted July 7, 2016 I use a Samsung digital zoom mini camera, Samsung Master programme. I put most pics onto a standard picture file. I then use a word document for each group of decals, which helps in sizing and print directly onto either clear or white backed decal computer paper. As soon as it comes out of the printer I dash out into my cabin in the garden where all the modelling is done. Spray the paper with two coats (letting each one dry) of clear acrylic gloss and about an hour after printing I can start to use them! Sorry I'm not trying to teach granny to suck eggs as we say here in the UK. This is just the way I do it!thanks for sharing this tip/technique
PatW Posted July 7, 2016 Author Posted July 7, 2016 (edited) Yes it looks a fun kit Scott until you try and put the tracks on the jockey wheels and find the tracks are way too tight to stretch! Edited July 7, 2016 by PatW
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