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Another great update. Its coming along at a pace and is so nicely detailed. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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 Thanks for looking in and your comments both very much apreciated  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy this build is looking superb good job!!! Rgds Terry FINISHED BUILDS---- HMS Victory--Bismarck--Battleship Yamato-D51 Steam Train--Pocher Ferrari Testarossa--Soleil Royal--Schnellboot S-100--StageCoach 1848--HMS HOOD-- Delorean (Back to the Future)
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Hi Andy, The build is looking fantastic. How did you get the Aluminium look on the boot panels? is it a polishing of the die cast part?
Malc.
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Thanks for looking in both of you and your comments @ Malc, Here's how I achieved the mottled effect on the panels also the rear parts that are have the aluminium finish are resin parts. A while ago now I bought some of Vallejo's Chipping Medium and noticed if applied straight from the bottle even on washed parts you would get the effect of pooling/ patches uncovered parts as if there was oil on the parts surface. I then experimented and after several tries I could get the overall effect effect that's on the panels. Because the chipping solution is water based you need to let it dry out completely then use a car undercoat that's oil based to seal it. Once the undercoat is fully cured just paint as normal with water based paints. By the way if you dilute the Chipping Medium it covers as it should without pooling. Hope this helps. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Powering ahead beautifully Andy, she's certainly coming to life.... great work...  Regards Alan
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That looks fantastic Andy.I think the aluminum parts look really good.Aluminum is such a hard finish to get right and you have nailed it.
looking forward to seeing that iconic body shell and color although it seems like a shame to cover up the masterpiece of a chassis
Carl
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Awesome work Andy. Nice detail. Your doing a great job of reproducing the look of her. Chris On the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Thanks every one for looking in and your kind words  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All On with the build, the central floorpan/cockpit area was first painted then the faux suede carpet added this was then fixed to the chassis. next the pedal box was fixed and the cover added along with the throttle pedal and linkage to the carburetta. The steering shaft was added next along with the gear stick, brake, extinguisher and battery. The brake handle and gear leaver top material is heat shrink tube simple slide over heat and trim off the excess. The decal was then added to the top of the gear lever along with the Cobra body decal. MFH do provide an etch plate for the body decal but its half the size it should be so I didnt use it. Made up the radiator assembly,placed some engine cooling/oil pipework and added it along with the body pipe work and fire wall. Next its adding the inner front wheel wells and the assembly of the dash and steering wheel. More soon Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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awesome Andy. Really like the carpet effect on this one. Looks totally in scale. Was this part of the kit or is it something you have added as an extra to your build? Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi andy this just gets better and better,such great detail in this kit.an going at fair pace.do you ever sleep.  cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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She's looking amazing Andy, fabulous work.... Regards Alan
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Awesome update Andy, this is really coming along nicely. The detail in it is fantastic
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Looking fabulous Andy awesome detail. Al
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Looks Brilliant Andy love it  regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Fantastic update, it really is starting to take shape now. The detail in this kit is superb. Carpet could do with a hoover though! 
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone. @ Tony the kits comes with 2 sheets of the cloth but it can be bought as a separate item. http://www.hiroboy.com/A...P912--product--647.html
@ Nem its like all carpets every bit you dont want on them is drawn like a magnet to it Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Joined: 12/01/2017 Posts: 572 Points: 1,731 Location: Cambridgeshire
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Great build, I've been watching along. Aren't there small vacuums for cleaning keyboards? Wouldn't one oif them be of use here to clean the carpets? I'd do it regularly to prevent anything sticking, but particularly before you close off any bodywork. Keep up the great work, I'll be interested to see how it continues. Current Builds
Eaglemoss: Ecto-1, BTTF Delorean [Installing Mods]
Hachette: T800 Endoskeleton
Agora Models Shelby Cobra 427 [Plate 031]
BanDai 1:5000 Imperial Star Destroyer
AMT 1991 U.S.S. Enterprise Bridge [Installing Mods & Lights]
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