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Hi All The Decals were added to the nose cone after the masks were removed then the two vents were painted black and added to the vent holes. Next the wheels were assembled after spraying the rear half black and the front halves gold. Once everything was ready the forward body parts, nose cone and wheel rims were sprayed with Diamond finish clear-coat. Note the parts are only placed together to give an impression of the finished look. 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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Very nice paint job Andy looks fab.
I'm a little confused though as to why you've painted the outer halves of the wheels gold? I've only ever seen them as chrome with the spoked centres being black?
Nice work all the same.
Kev
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Hi Kev I agree the wheels should be a polished metal/chrome type finish and did try to reproduce this but the finish just looked too toy like as mentioned in other builds of this kit. My solution was to use the same gold paint on the wheels as used on the rest of the body work. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Lovely work Andy, the body paintwork look stunning. Mark
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Mark Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Beautiful work as always Andy.
Carl
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Thanks for looking in and your comments Carl Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Bit more done the front suspension and wish bones were assembled to the front of the car then the gear stick was added to the driver bucket and glued in place on the body. Next the seat belts were assembled from the etch parts and pre-cut seat belt parts. The driver figure was painted matt white then the head was painted as per the instructions. The seat belt was added to the figure along with his head and then fixed into the car. The arms will be fixed in line with the steering wheel when its fitted. 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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Ooow that looks good Andy. Having the driver in gives it a bit of perspective
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Hi looks great,admire your painting skills.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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Graham looks all set to go once his arms have joined him
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That looks super cool Andy. Very nice paint job. At this rate you'll be finished before I even start !! Malc.
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Neat work. Is that a working steering rack I see? Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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This is looking very nice Andy great painting and those suspension units are exquisite. Al
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Great work Andy will you be weathering this one 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
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Nice work Andy as always, I see you’ve built Graham’s car, hands free. Mark
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Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone. All the Tamiya 1/12 cars come with working steering. Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Graeme now has arms which were fitted after the dash and steering wheel were glued in position and the inner windscreen was next glued to the forward central panel and fixed in place. The outer windscreen goes on next then the roll bar was placed to the rear. then the forward radiator was fixed along with the other parts. The exhausts were made up and then fitted to the engine. Next the engine and body were joined together. I noticed the chrome needs touching up on a couple of pictures but is easily fixed. 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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