My 911GT1
twoninety
06-30-2002, 08:26 PM
Just completed my 911 GT1 but screwed things up along the way.
:(
It all started with my choice of paint. I wanted Tamiya Pure White spray, but the shop I went to did not carry it. The sales person there recommended Racing White, saying that it was more or less the same as pure white. Silly me. My 911 now has a yellowish tint on it.
:(
The body does not seem to fit well onto the chasis. I may have misaligned something during construction. Double :(
And the decals... what a nightmare.. took me the whole day to get the basics on. And I managed to muck up a few strands as well.
I took some pics, I will post them up when I get my hands on a scanner. Think I will do something with less decals, bulkheads and structural rods for a while.
:D
:alien2:
Next project: Austin Mini Cooper
:(
It all started with my choice of paint. I wanted Tamiya Pure White spray, but the shop I went to did not carry it. The sales person there recommended Racing White, saying that it was more or less the same as pure white. Silly me. My 911 now has a yellowish tint on it.
:(
The body does not seem to fit well onto the chasis. I may have misaligned something during construction. Double :(
And the decals... what a nightmare.. took me the whole day to get the basics on. And I managed to muck up a few strands as well.
I took some pics, I will post them up when I get my hands on a scanner. Think I will do something with less decals, bulkheads and structural rods for a while.
:D
:alien2:
Next project: Austin Mini Cooper
Vric
06-30-2002, 10:42 PM
I just Bouth this model kit !
Decal don't seem to be as hard (at least, not like Mercedes CLK Orriginal Teille) ;-))
Post some pic, i want to see this
Decal don't seem to be as hard (at least, not like Mercedes CLK Orriginal Teille) ;-))
Post some pic, i want to see this
twoninety
06-30-2002, 11:15 PM
It's a very nice kit. I love GT cars. Imagine engineering a car to run at competition speeds for 6, 8 or 24 hours!!!
;)
The decals are difficult because there are a lot of "strands", especially for the pattern at the back of the car. Which, incidentally is where I mucked up some of the decals. One strand went under and I could not get it out.
I'll post some pics when I develop the film and get hold of a scanner. Yes. I am still using my old SLR. :)
;)
The decals are difficult because there are a lot of "strands", especially for the pattern at the back of the car. Which, incidentally is where I mucked up some of the decals. One strand went under and I could not get it out.
I'll post some pics when I develop the film and get hold of a scanner. Yes. I am still using my old SLR. :)
xim-crow
07-01-2002, 03:02 AM
Hi,
I don't find the 911 GT1 decals are very difficult ! Just take your time and use maybe soften solution.
Here are 3 pic of mine. It's already 3 years that I built it.
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-3.JPG
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-1.JPG
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-2.JPG
I don't find the 911 GT1 decals are very difficult ! Just take your time and use maybe soften solution.
Here are 3 pic of mine. It's already 3 years that I built it.
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-3.JPG
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-1.JPG
http://membres.lycos.fr/amprilly/photos/galeries/porche-gt1-2.JPG
hrmodeler
07-01-2002, 03:26 AM
Looking good Xim!
Only that black lines on front hood are too dark.
Only that black lines on front hood are too dark.
twoninety
07-01-2002, 03:44 AM
Hi,
I don't find the 911 GT1 decals are very difficult ! Just take your time and use maybe soften solution.
Nice. :) The muck ups aren't that obvious (except to me) but it still bugs me. I can't seem to find softening solution here. And all the online stores won't delived liquids over to this country.
I don't find the 911 GT1 decals are very difficult ! Just take your time and use maybe soften solution.
Nice. :) The muck ups aren't that obvious (except to me) but it still bugs me. I can't seem to find softening solution here. And all the online stores won't delived liquids over to this country.
Forhod
07-01-2002, 04:31 AM
That is a very good one you got there xim-crow.
When I see too many decals, I will go crazy :D
So confusing. lol
When I see too many decals, I will go crazy :D
So confusing. lol
primera man
07-01-2002, 04:48 AM
Originally posted by twoninety
The body does not seem to fit well onto the chasis. I may have misaligned something during construction. Double :(
I had the same problem with mine. In the end i had to superglue it down with some weight on it to hold it all into place.
The body does not seem to fit well onto the chasis. I may have misaligned something during construction. Double :(
I had the same problem with mine. In the end i had to superglue it down with some weight on it to hold it all into place.
Gainsbourg
07-01-2002, 05:44 AM
Good work twoninety.
The decals are perfect and the engine looks fantastic.
Too bad about the pain.
I had the same problem some years ago when building a Williams
F-07. There were no Pure White so I used Racing White.
I was really disappointed with the final result. I plan to build a new one anyway. :D
The decals are perfect and the engine looks fantastic.
Too bad about the pain.
I had the same problem some years ago when building a Williams
F-07. There were no Pure White so I used Racing White.
I was really disappointed with the final result. I plan to build a new one anyway. :D
Forhod
07-01-2002, 05:54 AM
I suppose that Racing White is not a very good colour?
Meaning Pure White have better colour? :confused:
Meaning Pure White have better colour? :confused:
Gainsbourg
07-01-2002, 06:12 AM
Originally posted by Forhod
I suppose that Racing White is not a very good colour?
Meaning Pure White have better colour? :confused:
Pure White is .... pure white. :)
Racing White is a white with some yellowish look.
Racing White is not a bad colour if used in the kits that are supposed to be painted with it, like the Honda F1.
Is a bad colour for use as substitution of Pure White.
I suppose that Racing White is not a very good colour?
Meaning Pure White have better colour? :confused:
Pure White is .... pure white. :)
Racing White is a white with some yellowish look.
Racing White is not a bad colour if used in the kits that are supposed to be painted with it, like the Honda F1.
Is a bad colour for use as substitution of Pure White.
Forhod
07-01-2002, 07:08 AM
Originally posted by Gainsbourg
Pure White is .... pure white. :)
Racing White is a white with some yellowish look.
Racing White is not a bad colour if used in the kits that are supposed to be painted with it, like the Honda F1.
Is a bad colour for use as substitution of Pure White.
I see, thanks for the enlightenment. :D
Pure White is .... pure white. :)
Racing White is a white with some yellowish look.
Racing White is not a bad colour if used in the kits that are supposed to be painted with it, like the Honda F1.
Is a bad colour for use as substitution of Pure White.
I see, thanks for the enlightenment. :D
twoninety
07-01-2002, 08:19 PM
Originally posted by Gainsbourg
Good work twoninety.
The decals are perfect and the engine looks fantastic.
Too bad about the pain.
That's not my model. I have not sent the film for processing yet. :) Still have about 15 shots left.
Still, I'll post them up when I get the chance. The racing white looks OK after all the decals went on.. maybe I got distracted by all the colours. Initially I was thinking of making the 911 look like it has just run LeMans, with lots of dirt, oil, brake dust, etc to cover up most of the yellowish tint.
Still looking for some reference pics.
:alien2:
Good work twoninety.
The decals are perfect and the engine looks fantastic.
Too bad about the pain.
That's not my model. I have not sent the film for processing yet. :) Still have about 15 shots left.
Still, I'll post them up when I get the chance. The racing white looks OK after all the decals went on.. maybe I got distracted by all the colours. Initially I was thinking of making the 911 look like it has just run LeMans, with lots of dirt, oil, brake dust, etc to cover up most of the yellowish tint.
Still looking for some reference pics.
:alien2:
highfly
07-02-2002, 12:36 AM
My body didn't fit as well(It was twisted too) and it just didn't go together as it should have.Wheel wells don't look right (Wheels not centered on the back) Everything is where it is suppose to be but for some reason it doesn't look right.
I think it was a Revell kit if I'm not mistaken.
Nice job on your kit!! I'd say it turned out beter than mine!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/453206model.jpghttp://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/732121model2.jpg
Highfly
I think it was a Revell kit if I'm not mistaken.
Nice job on your kit!! I'd say it turned out beter than mine!!
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/453206model.jpghttp://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/732121model2.jpg
Highfly
rob2000
07-02-2002, 02:07 AM
damn thats bad ass now i want to make one, i made a space shuttle model once when i was 7, cant be too hard...........
Forhod
07-02-2002, 07:15 AM
Oh my god!~
911 GT1 just look so beautiful with those decals!~ :D
911 GT1 just look so beautiful with those decals!~ :D
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