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Used to do this when I was younger, but I didnt have the concentration or
ability to do it right. Model kit cars.
Basically you get a bunch of unpainted plastics and go at putting shit
together.
Today I bought my first one getting back into it. Its a 1983 Rothmans
LeMans Porsche 956
The only sad thing is its apparently pretty rare so it will probbably be a
long-ish (few months) build for me since I want it all perfect. Here are
pix of another fully finished with some extras.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_
4228.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_
4232.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_
4221.jpg
Progress:
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_
4070.jpg
http://files.automotiveforums.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=/503/40535Dcp_
4069.jpg
Guess I will update as I build, but its going to take a long time
considering I have to prep and paint everything and then be very careful
not to use too much glue and have it sloppy. Anyone else build any of
these? I know a few guys on my other forum do.
newyorker
Cool. I think we had a thread awhile back about model cars. I'm working
on a 69 Daytona right now.
giant016
Good stuff. I think Chris-Knows started it or something, not sure. Got any
tips for me, its been a while. Special glues to use, specific kinds of
paint, etc. My old ones were slopy in the sense that I had excess glue
everywhere, I want to be more careful this time around.
newyorker
My buddy just bought me an apparently rather rare Supra model from
japan.
Ive never been big into them Id rather work on a real car
Enthusiast
Working on a real car is more fun. but it's expensive, very time consuming,
and space consuming. Building a model car costs $20-$30 for regular
models, and instead of displaying those pre-built die-casts you get to take
pride in your work.
As far as paints, regular old testors and a brush is fine for anything that
doesn't need to be perfect. For things like the body Testors makes some
spraypaint that works quite well, and you don't need an airbrush. Decent
airbrushes are a waste for most people, and are a decent amount of work if
you're like me and only do 1/2 hr at a time since they have to be cleaned
out thoroughly every time. For a really nice shine you can pick up a spray
can of Testors Lacquer. Some people go nuts over painting and wash, sand,
and prime surfaces first, seems crazy to me.
For glues I use Testors just because it's easy to find. Unfortunately it
also acts as paint thinner which can be a mess. For things like windows
and other places where you really don't want to see glue I use Micro
Kristal Klear.
giant016
I got a Corvette around early 2007, and made some good progress, I got to
painting the body and messed it up, so I gave up. It's sitting in my
closet.
I just don't have the patience for it.
Cell phone pics (The car's kinda dusty, I haven't touched it in almost a
year:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/chris_knows/DSC04058.jpg
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/chris_knows/DSC04059.jpg
Here's where I really messed up. Apparently, you're not supposed to leave
it to dry on newspaper lol
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b323/chris_knows/DSC04060.jpg
I used Testor's spray paint too, but I obviously did it wrong. It gives a
good shine though.
chris_knows
I found 2 more I might grab, she wants 40 combined shipped for them. A
friend of mine will buy them cause he likes em and I will just build them
for him.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Toyota-CASTROL-Supra-Plastic-model-kit-by-Tamiya_W0QQit
emZ190236825913QQihZ009QQcategoryZ145974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewIt
em
http://cgi.ebay.com/Nissan-R390-GT1-1-24-scale-model-kit-by-Tamiya_W0QQitem
Z190236826084QQihZ009QQcategoryZ145974QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
newyorker
I think Im gonna try and do a highly detailed one.
Still trying to decide on what I want to do, Im thinking R8, maybe
360CS.
Any ideas and no run of the mill stuff like Enzos, Vettes, and 69 Camaros
everybody does those. Oh and no race cars either please.
Enthusiast
How about a Camaro and get vette wheels do the stripes and all...make it
like your car...if I find an NB miata thats what I will do for sure.
newyorker
Everybody does the cars they have and Ive alreayd build a REAL camaro I
just dont hink I could get into doing a nice model camaro.
I want to do a 355 and a NA miata and a NA1 NSX Oh and a 2000GT
Enthusiast
lol those are all...non american cars...what happened man?!
newyorker
Im not driving them. Just building a fake version.
I think they are all great looking cars, thats about the extent of it and
the miata I just miss my old one.
Enthusiast
Tamiya makes a kit for the NA miata
http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-24082-Mazda-Miata-MX-5-1-24-1-24_W0QQitemZ150260
043559QQihZ005QQcategoryZ145974QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trks
idZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
newyorker
I tried these...wasn't very good at it, I go for the pre-built ones
:lol:
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/WoodElfArcher20/Die-Cast/IMG_5042.jp
g
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/WoodElfArcher20/Die-Cast/IMG_2558.jp
g
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/WoodElfArcher20/Die-Cast/IMG_2646.jp
g
http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b335/WoodElfArcher20/Die-Cast/IMG_4085.jp
g
http://fc06.deviantart.com/fs29/i/2008/050/8/0/HW_GTO_by_jedimario.jpg
jedimario
just to note - tamiya also makes EXCELLENT paints. WAAAAY better then
testors.
dodgerforlife
Mario that ferrari looks EXCELENT
newyorker
yeah i was going to say the same, looks nice.
i used to make heaps of models when i was younger, unfortunatly i just dont
get the time anymore.... :(
mattyp747
You guys do know that I didn't build those right?
jedimario
haha i used to love to do that
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