http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:13:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970834&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:08:21 GMT Did anyone dare to build a TKM kit? They offer unique subjects but the quality is terrible. Is there any means to straighten these cars and build them decently? And why on earth do they produce such crap? I mean if they can master a model that accurately, why do not they cast it properly, or let someone else do it for them? Did anyone dare to build a TKM kit? They offer unique subjects but the quality is terrible. Is there any means to straighten these cars and build them decently? And why on earth do they produce such crap? I mean if they can master a model that accurately, why do not they cast it properly, or let someone else do it for them? ]]> Car Modeling Khier http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970834 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970780&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:33:38 GMT Hello, does someone has this Exoto model Image: http://www.tamundo.de/content/ap/2009/02/12/18/41/392632/f2ea563b8e43d358f387449af99d8931.jpg I really need to know if that Lubrifilm Logo on the bonnet is made of circles or hexagons...any help is uch appreciated or maybe someone can make a photo of that logo and the Lubrifilm Racing logo... thanks daniel -germany- Hello,

does someone has this Exoto model



I really need to know if that Lubrifilm Logo on the bonnet is made of circles or hexagons...any help is uch appreciated or maybe someone can make a photo of that logo and the Lubrifilm Racing logo...

thanks

daniel
-germany- ]]> Car Modeling daniel_k http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970780 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970749&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:28:19 GMT Do you guys like my collection?

That's 1/4 of what I've got

I need to start building those kits :rolleyes:

Working 70 hours week doesn't give me any time to enjoy my hobby :mad:

]]> Car Modeling AccordTypeR http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970749 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970702&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:00:00 GMT I have some builds on the horizon in 1/20 and 1/24 and 1/12 that will need (I guess?) a lot of compression fittings / a/n fittings and whatnot (yes, I admit I don't even know what the differences between them are :shakehead)

I know of several sources for these and have bought detail master in the past but they always seem horrendously expensive to me given that on 10$ pack doesn't go very far!

My question is: Do you know of any particularly reasonably priced sources? Where do YOU buy them? Are all the manufacturers in fact comparable?

I DON'T want to make my own out of styrene etc.
I DO want to buy turned metal (or good resin versions) but want to pay as little as possible.

Any ideas or thoughts? ]]> Car Modeling klutz_100 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970702 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970700&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:53:29 GMT I have the Tamiya GT3 kit and want to convert it to this RSR racing version



Mike at Scale Production has 2 GT3 transkits:

http://www.scaleproduction.de/produc...-Cup-2001.html

and

http://www.scaleproduction.de/produc...-Transkit.html

Which one is right/closest? I am guessing the second one (GT3R) but if so what's the difference to an RSR ??

Sorry but I know nothing about this kind of thing :(

Many thanks for any insight/understanding you can provide. ]]> Car Modeling klutz_100 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970700 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970685&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:39:59 GMT Are there any kits of this fantastic car? Are there any kits of this fantastic car? ]]> Car Modeling Khier http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970685 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970671&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:52:55 GMT Hey guys,
I just saw this one today and the sites i've visited don't have a clue as to which gtr kit this one fits. Does anyone here know...anyone purchased it?

http://www.hlj.com/product/HYDHD03-0019

Thanks in advance

Gray ]]> Car Modeling stryfe101 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970671 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970669&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:26:17 GMT Hi guys

I've tried searching google and this forum for this but haven't really found anything concrete.

I'm expecting to receive my first 'resin' kit in a few weeks and I am buying the additional tools that I will need.

I've read up on some good articles about resin preparation, such making sure I clean the mold releasing agent etc... and how you can't use certain glues and it needs to be CA based (superglue).

A lot of people seem to recommend "Zap-A-Gap"



Here are some questions I have:

1. Zap-A-Gap is a CA glue right? but it can also be used to cover gaps such as deep scratches/small pits? - does this mean once its cured I just simply sand down the excess? On my tamiya kits I've always used Tamiya putty for this kind of thing... can I still use Tamiya Putty on a resin model....or should I just use CA?

2. Super glue / CA has a really really fast curing time and this worries me. I normally like to pour a drop of poly cement glue on some scrap card and then with a toothpick apply the glue lightly on my model parts. This has worked very well for me, I rarely ever get glue on unwanted places by using this method.

Aren't super glues / CA more like liquid compared to poly cemement in a tube, I can't see myself using the same method of a toothpick for CA. Not only would the glue soak straight through the card but it would probably cure by the time I got it on the toothpick? From the images of the bottle I really don't see a brush attached to the cap. Whats the best method to apply it 'cleanly'.

3. Finally, Zap-A-Gap also comes in 'extra thin' versions, again these seem appealing but the curing team is even faster, I think I would definetley need a brush for this... is the 'extra thin' version worth a shot too?


I'm normally practice on spare body parts to find out what works and what doesn't, but since this is a resin kit (a lot of $$$) I really don't want to mess it up and so I would appreciate any advice from those who have experienced CA glues with Resin kits.

Thanks! :) ]]> Car Modeling TurboGuru http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970669 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970583&goto=newpost Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:03:35 GMT Hi. Is there a way to remove Tamiya glue from a clear part? Thanks Hi.
Is there a way to remove Tamiya glue from a clear part?

Thanks ]]> Car Modeling kiwaczek http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970583 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970560&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:47:24 GMT Hi all. I am fairly new to proper scale car modeling, I used to build cars when I was younger but never painted properly, but I have some other modeling experience.

I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to shave molded on badges from 1/24 bodies?
I have the new Aoshima R32 Skyline 4-door that has the "Nissan" and "Skyline" badges molded on the boot. I would like to cut them off, paint the body as normal, then re-attach the badges.
Leaving them in place will mean they get coated with clear and I am sure they will lose definition.

Has anybody done this? Do you just use a #11 blade? A saw? Some other method?

I am going to post up a WIP on the Aoshima Evolution I am building, which is what prompted me to ask this question, this car also has the Mitsubishi emblem molded onto the boot and even after a couple of light primer coats and 2 color coats it's already lost definition. This one I am not so concerned about though because I have PE badges to go on.

Any info/pics would be hugely appreciated, this forum has been an absolutely massive help to me so far, I have learned an incredible amount! ]]> Car Modeling spope http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970560 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970527&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:25:23 GMT Hello all.
I very much would not like to write such here. But alas such is our life.
I a beginner моделист. And already bought on hiroboy.com twice and both times of a parcel reached in time and in time. I was very happy to the third parcel.
08/29/2009 I have ordered on hiroboy.com three models. Order #18780.
At first the order long hung in a condition "Pending Dispatch". But after numerous letters, Steve has answered:
"Paypal's Terms state we need to send orders to Israel we must use a
trackable postal service
this means we can either refund the total order and cancel or ask for
the extra postage cost s of 4.40 GBP
I have sent a paypal payment request."

I have paid, I after all all the same wished to receive three models.
And again after numerous letters I have received "Your order has been updated to the following New status: Items Sent (Airmail)".
And all. After that more than two months Steve does not answer letters. I have not received a parcel. That can who has similar experience can help me council?
In advance many thanks. ]]> Car Modeling Barabakin http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970527 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970524&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:31:34 GMT Hi,

Check this out:

1. Taisan Skyline GT-R (R32)
Item no: 24317
Expected release: Feb 2010 ??

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10103636


2. Yamaha YZR M1'05 No.46/5
Item no: 14116
Expected release: Feb 2010 ??

http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10102987

is this the same 05 bike but with tobacco (Gauloises) livery?

Appreciate any update on the above..
should this topic has been discussed, please ignore this thread


regards ]]> Car Modeling ben_gsr2s http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970524 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970522&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:51:33 GMT Is the 41 WILLYS COUPE STREET ROD 1:25 REVELL a good kit to buy. I always liked the shape of the Willys coupe but I wanted to know some things about the kit. Some questions: 1. Is the molding accurate 2. Does the kit fit well together 3. Is the kit easy to lower or customise 4. Do the doors open 5. Does the bonnet come off Thanks, F.C Is the 41 WILLYS COUPE STREET ROD 1:25 REVELL a good kit to buy. I always liked the shape of the Willys coupe but I wanted to know some things about the kit. Some questions:

1. Is the molding accurate
2. Does the kit fit well together
3. Is the kit easy to lower or customise
4. Do the doors open
5. Does the bonnet come off

Thanks,

F.C ]]> Car Modeling Drift F.C http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970522 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970501&goto=newpost Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:26:47 GMT I need some flexible clear plastic tubing for the fuel hose on the Fujimi 1/24 356 Speedster I'm building. I'd like to get an assortment of sizes so I can have some on hand. Is there a source for this stuff?

Thanks!

Ddms ]]> Car Modeling Didymus http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970501 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970485&goto=newpost Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:47:16 GMT Photos Here

ACME had what looked like a record attendance and a near-record turnout of 647 models entered into the show! Thanks to everyone who made this another outstanding show; from club members to our guests, many who travel great distances to enjoy the weekend with us. We had 114 different builders from 18 states in attendance. Gregg from Model Cars Magazine flew in from Hawaii, Jim from Scale Auto was there from Wisconsin. Look for coverage in both magazines.

There was also a record turnout of junior modelers and kids in the make 'n take "build a '57 Chevrolet" in the Jonquil room. The kids were all having a blast.

Everyone commented on the astoundingly high quality of models throughout the show; our show is blessed to attract the best of the best and it's clear that the word is out that Atlanta is one of the must-attend shows of the year and continues to grow, the crowds around the tables were thick.

Ours is a modified NNL, with a few more awards than the most traditional NNL's.

This years winners:

Ken Mosezar Best In Show: Clay Kemp/Superman Returns #24 Monte Carlo
Best Junior: KC Ledford/'69 Nova
Augie Hiscano award: Dirk Joseph/Chevrolet Cameo PU
Lee Baker memorial award: Kason Wang "Go RV'ing" motorhome
Retro in the Metro Theme: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro
Daytona Speedweeks Theme: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R
Internet Theme/Drag Racers: Darryl Raper '58 Plymouth
MTI Racing Best Camaro: Dirk Joseph/Concept Camaro
MTI Racing Best Corvette: Jay Savarese/'99 Goodwrench C5R
Top Ten: Garland Farris III/'66 GTO
Top Ten: Ron Royston/Pop's Texaco Diorama
Top Ten: Gary McCulloch/'56 Ford Convertible
Top Ten: Billy Youngman/Silk Cut Jaguar
Top Ten: Chip Rymer/'64 Chevy PU
Top Ten: Jerel Wolfe/'37 Ford & Drag Boat
Top Ten: Chris Hooker/'69 Nova
Top Ten: Mike Alvarez/'07 Pioneer Stallion Mustang
Top Ten: Rodney Jefferson/'62 Impala CV


L-R Mike Lawrence/GTMike400, Brian Venable/Veyron, Eric Cole/Mach I 2003, Russell Wells/69*Goat, Scott Loudenslager/OutaFocus in yellow shirt in background.


ACME Treasurer/Show Chairman Paul Wehner discussing important business w/"The Prez" Henry Trent & Earl Miller


MC Wes Hofferber


Front desk helpers Paul Grala, Paul Wehner, and Harold Sullins


The Make-'n-Take was a big hit this year!


The future of the hobby; a record number of junior entrants this year


Modeling is serious business, as Brian Venable/Veyron & Chip Wamsley can attest to.


Gary McCulloch from Charleston, SC was the happiest guy in the community center; his first trip to the Atlanta NNL and he not only met some of his modeling heroes this weekend like Hank Borger, Bill Coulter & Bob Shelton, he won one of the coveted Top Ten awards for his '56 Ford CV model.


Dirk Joseph/ScrappyJ cleaned house, winning "Best Camaro" and "Best Retro in the Metro" with his Jada Camaro concept car, but also winning the "Augie Hiscano" award for his Chevy Cameo truck.


No show would be complete without a big win by Clay Kemp/hakkfan, who won Best In Show (the top vote getter of the top ten) this year with his #24 Superman Returns Monte Carlo. ]]> Car Modeling ZoomZoomMX-5 http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=970485