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Old 10-06-2001, 07:06 PM   #1
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hardest part about building models?

what would you guys say is the hardest part about building models? i would have to go with waiting for everything to dry. i just cant sit there and wait. how about you guys?
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Old 10-06-2001, 07:12 PM   #2
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Finding enough time and money! :hehehe:

Building more kits than you buy!

Seriously: Sanding/polishing/finishing the paint job on the body.
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Painting/attaching tiny tiny parts.
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DECAL WORK ON RACE CARS.

This one took me 3months to do the decals, spending about 1-2 hours a day
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Old 10-07-2001, 12:06 AM   #5
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but it looks great. i actually thought about buying that model today, but 3 months of decals? yikes.
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Old 10-07-2001, 01:35 AM   #6
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DECAL WORK ON RACE CARS.

This one took me 3months to do the decals, spending about 1-2 hours a day
I think we need to send you some bi-focals
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Old 10-07-2001, 06:52 AM   #7
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I find spraying the seats difficult, and overall an less a fan of making the interior than say, the chassis!
My favourite part has got to be spraying the body! And I love decalling!
Though I have no 3 month projects Warren!
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I find spraying the seats difficult, and overall an less a fan of making the interior than say, the chassis!
My favourite part has got to be spraying the body! And I love decalling!
Though I have no 3 month projects Warren!
im not relly a fan of decalling. but i love detail painting. i paint alot with a toothpick or a pin.
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i HATE doing rearview mirrors!!!!! they always get the best of me and i don't know why... but on my teg, the setup was way easy and i loved it!
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