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Ive seen build thats being done in carbon and its looks amazing, any new guys trying it out. i fancy it but being a newbie not sure how it will turn out.. ???
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Thats Warthog  MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Joined: 27/05/2011 Posts: 256 Points: 774 Location: barrow in furness
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im trying it too. also a newbie but going for it anyway!  If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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put some pictures up, hows it going with it ???
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Joined: 20/07/2011 Posts: 17 Points: 41 Location: Frome
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Im watching the carbon detailing with a keen eye to. I reckon i could do the suspension arms but some parts ive seen look amazing and way above my skill level. If someone could do a step by step guide on how they do carbon detailing would be really helpfull (nudge nudge warthog, im watching your build with envy)
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i put a few pics on a while ago under the post "newbia after advice" in general mclaren discussion. waitin for some more decals to arrive before i can do anymore. nobody seems ta have them in stock so they all coming from the states. warthogs build is amazing though!  If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Scottww86 that looks Exactly how i want mine to look but how easy/hard was it. To be honest they look perfect. No lines or joins. Looks great. I dont think as a complete novice i could get even close to looking like that.
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that was the first time i ever did used the decals myself! apart from the little letters on the front wing. it is pretty fiddly but the hardest part i found was the joins. there is a slight overlap but as its on the edges you cant really see them. ive "toned down" the decals now with smoke paint so will put some more pics up later. waiting on a different decal to do other parts. also not happy with my upper suspension arms so gonna re do them. id give it a go mate, you might find it really easy! just remember to get decal softener, its a must! If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Ok youve convinced me. Whats the worst that can happen.  Lol. Cheers mate.
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i use revel decal soft as the softener! if you dont like it you can always peel it off and the surface underneath is undamaged! If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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Lets see the pictures with the clear coat then , Also any links to carbon decal, can't seem to find any to buy and clear coats etc etc ... gona take the plung and try it 
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is it black & sliver carbon, its a mine field lol there loads
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http://www.grandprixmodels.comsearch for studio 27 1/12 carbon and should get 2 results back. this is where ive ordered from and the 1 on the right is the 1 im waiting for! think these are the 2 warthog uses aswell?? If at first you don't succeed........skydiving is not for you!
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scottww86 wrote:i put a few pics on a while ago under the post "newbia after advice" in general mclaren discussion. waitin for some more decals to arrive before i can do anymore. nobody seems ta have them in stock so they all coming from the states. warthogs build is amazing though! I reckon Warty's bought them all.....and he's gonna open a shop and charge everyone a fortune 
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Skiddy wrote:scottww86 wrote:i put a few pics on a while ago under the post "newbia after advice" in general mclaren discussion. waitin for some more decals to arrive before i can do anymore. nobody seems ta have them in stock so they all coming from the states. warthogs build is amazing though! I reckon Warty's bought them all.....and he's gonna open a shop and charge everyone a fortune LOL I wish.... finding it difficult myself but with 1000 sheets i should be ok for a bit 
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Rank: Pro Groups: Joined: 24/08/2009 Posts: 48,051 Points: -13,308
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Just ordered 3 sheets of hi-def decal and softener, is clear coat best or smoke ???
I'll upload photos when its done ..
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Rank: Elite Groups: registriert, Registered Joined: 20/03/2011 Posts: 2,356 Points: 7,122 Location: UK
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I've been doing mine with both but mostly Halfords clear lacquer
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