Next Model....SLK 230
primera man
10-13-2001, 02:49 AM
Well this is the next one i have started.
Impressions so far.....
Needs a lot of work to sand up the seem lines on all parts. Have spent all day today sanding parts before painting.
Detail is good on all parts.
Most parts are quite "chunky" or "heavy" in the plastic and need a bit of work to make things look right.
Body is well made, just the usual seem lins etc.
Chassis is all in one piece mostly so it makes it hard to detail the engine/exhaust.
So far the body is painted and all parts are sanded and ready to paint.
Body is gloss black. 2 coats of primmer and 4 top coats...looks great.
Impressions so far.....
Needs a lot of work to sand up the seem lines on all parts. Have spent all day today sanding parts before painting.
Detail is good on all parts.
Most parts are quite "chunky" or "heavy" in the plastic and need a bit of work to make things look right.
Body is well made, just the usual seem lins etc.
Chassis is all in one piece mostly so it makes it hard to detail the engine/exhaust.
So far the body is painted and all parts are sanded and ready to paint.
Body is gloss black. 2 coats of primmer and 4 top coats...looks great.
primera man
10-13-2001, 02:55 AM
This is the body sanded before painting with primmer etc.
Jay!
10-13-2001, 03:30 AM
Does it have any option to take the top down?
I wish I'd taken pics for you... http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/contrib/sarge/Whatever_anim.gif Does it include the AMG badges?
I wish I'd taken pics for you... http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/contrib/sarge/Whatever_anim.gif Does it include the AMG badges?
Porsche
10-13-2001, 03:32 AM
I just noticed ow, Congratulations on Your Windsheild!!!!
primera man
10-13-2001, 03:36 AM
Originally posted by jay@af
Does it have any option to take the top down?
I wish I'd taken pics for you... http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/contrib/sarge/Whatever_anim.gif Does it include the AMG badges?
You can do it with the top up or down.....i went for the hard top model.
It has all the AMG badges but they dont look that good in quality. Have to see what they look like once they are on.
The grill is all one piece and you have to paint the logo :mad: :mad: ...thought they would give you a nice decal for it. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Does it have any option to take the top down?
I wish I'd taken pics for you... http://www.data-techniques.net/cwm/contrib/sarge/Whatever_anim.gif Does it include the AMG badges?
You can do it with the top up or down.....i went for the hard top model.
It has all the AMG badges but they dont look that good in quality. Have to see what they look like once they are on.
The grill is all one piece and you have to paint the logo :mad: :mad: ...thought they would give you a nice decal for it. :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
Guiddy
10-13-2001, 12:45 PM
Yep! Welcome to Fujumi kits!
In most caes I transfer the parts over to the Tamiya version, ala my EVO eXtreme! But it is time consuming!
Just can't get on with that chunkiness! But hey, there range is massive!
can't wait to see it! Glad you are moving straight onto another project too!
Keep 'em coming!:D
Oh! Nice horse! Does that come with the kit?????????;)
In most caes I transfer the parts over to the Tamiya version, ala my EVO eXtreme! But it is time consuming!
Just can't get on with that chunkiness! But hey, there range is massive!
can't wait to see it! Glad you are moving straight onto another project too!
Keep 'em coming!:D
Oh! Nice horse! Does that come with the kit?????????;)
primera man
10-13-2001, 04:35 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Oh! Nice horse! Does that come with the kit?????????;)
Nope....but the lady does ....
:finger: :finger: ....LOL
Oh! Nice horse! Does that come with the kit?????????;)
Nope....but the lady does ....
:finger: :finger: ....LOL
primera man
10-15-2001, 03:36 AM
Well the kit is almost finished and i get some pics up later.
Thoughts so far....
Disappointing kit.
The windows fit badly.
Getting the body on to the chassis is a major job which i nearly lost the plot with.
The chassis is to short for the body. The front wheels fit in the arch-well good, but the back wheels are hard up against the front of the wheel arch.....more mucking around to get them in the centre :mad: :mad:
Front lights are to big for the kit....looks like a bumble-bee !!! :mad:
General fitting of the parts are not to bad....but a long way off from a Tamiya kit.
The car just doesnt look right....doesnt seem to be in proportion :mad:
Just got the body to polish up and small details to put on.....pics to come later.
Thoughts so far....
Disappointing kit.
The windows fit badly.
Getting the body on to the chassis is a major job which i nearly lost the plot with.
The chassis is to short for the body. The front wheels fit in the arch-well good, but the back wheels are hard up against the front of the wheel arch.....more mucking around to get them in the centre :mad: :mad:
Front lights are to big for the kit....looks like a bumble-bee !!! :mad:
General fitting of the parts are not to bad....but a long way off from a Tamiya kit.
The car just doesnt look right....doesnt seem to be in proportion :mad:
Just got the body to polish up and small details to put on.....pics to come later.
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 03:40 AM
Oh dear! (Says Guiddy as he quickly deletes any ordered Fujumi kits!!!):rolleyes:
Just not tamiya eh mate!:mad:
Just not tamiya eh mate!:mad:
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 03:42 AM
At least you can spray! It's raining hard again here guys so it looks like ANOTHER filing day!!!:mad:
primera man
10-15-2001, 03:48 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Oh dear! (Says Guiddy as he quickly deletes any ordered Fujumi kits!!!):rolleyes:
Just not tamiya eh mate!:mad:
MMMMMM....I just done that today. I ordered a few and have cancelled them. Had 3 kits coming....but not anymore. Going to get the new Tamiya Opel instead now.
Oh dear! (Says Guiddy as he quickly deletes any ordered Fujumi kits!!!):rolleyes:
Just not tamiya eh mate!:mad:
MMMMMM....I just done that today. I ordered a few and have cancelled them. Had 3 kits coming....but not anymore. Going to get the new Tamiya Opel instead now.
DVSNCYNIKL
10-15-2001, 11:22 AM
PICS, PICS, PICS, PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 01:21 PM
Originally posted by primera man
MMMMMM....I just done that today. I ordered a few and have cancelled them. Had 3 kits coming....but not anymore. Going to get the new Tamiya Opel instead now.
What did you cancel? You had an Altezza coming didn't you?
I watched my cousin build a Fujumi FTO and decided I didn't fancy it, and I doubt I would have enjoyed building my EVO Extreme as much as transfering the parts to Tamiya's great body!
These companies have so much catching up to do, and Tamiya have pushed the boundaries out now with photoetched details and window masks!
It's the subjects that make us look to other companies I guess!
MMMMMM....I just done that today. I ordered a few and have cancelled them. Had 3 kits coming....but not anymore. Going to get the new Tamiya Opel instead now.
What did you cancel? You had an Altezza coming didn't you?
I watched my cousin build a Fujumi FTO and decided I didn't fancy it, and I doubt I would have enjoyed building my EVO Extreme as much as transfering the parts to Tamiya's great body!
These companies have so much catching up to do, and Tamiya have pushed the boundaries out now with photoetched details and window masks!
It's the subjects that make us look to other companies I guess!
primera man
10-15-2001, 04:24 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
What did you cancel? You had an Altezza coming didn't you?
I watched my cousin build a Fujumi FTO and decided I didn't fancy it, and I doubt I would have enjoyed building my EVO Extreme as much as transfering the parts to Tamiya's great body!
These companies have so much catching up to do, and Tamiya have pushed the boundaries out now with photoetched details and window masks!
It's the subjects that make us look to other companies I guess!
I had the Castrol Altezza and a road Altazza coming...not know.
DVS.....I'll get some pics up tonight when i go to work and use the dig-camera
What did you cancel? You had an Altezza coming didn't you?
I watched my cousin build a Fujumi FTO and decided I didn't fancy it, and I doubt I would have enjoyed building my EVO Extreme as much as transfering the parts to Tamiya's great body!
These companies have so much catching up to do, and Tamiya have pushed the boundaries out now with photoetched details and window masks!
It's the subjects that make us look to other companies I guess!
I had the Castrol Altezza and a road Altazza coming...not know.
DVS.....I'll get some pics up tonight when i go to work and use the dig-camera
DVSNCYNIKL
10-15-2001, 04:26 PM
Originally posted by primera man
DVS.....I'll get some pics up tonight when i go to work and use the dig-camera
:bloated:drool I can't wait.
Hey, go see my post of the ones I built.
DVS.....I'll get some pics up tonight when i go to work and use the dig-camera
:bloated:drool I can't wait.
Hey, go see my post of the ones I built.
primera man
10-15-2001, 04:29 PM
Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL
:bloated:drool I can't wait.
Hey, go see my post of the ones I built.
Finishing it off today.
On my way to check your thread.......
:bloated:drool I can't wait.
Hey, go see my post of the ones I built.
Finishing it off today.
On my way to check your thread.......
primera man
10-15-2001, 05:41 PM
Here is the other big piss off i forgot to say.
The tyres are "directional" tyres.....BUT THEY ARE ALL THE BLOODY SAME !!!! :mad: :mad:
You have 2 that face the right way but the other 2 you have to put them on and they are backwards :mad: :mad: :mad: ....NO WAY AROUND IT...DARN :mad: :mad:.......as the tread is all wrong
PM......DONT DO ANYMORE FUJIMI KITS !!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
The tyres are "directional" tyres.....BUT THEY ARE ALL THE BLOODY SAME !!!! :mad: :mad:
You have 2 that face the right way but the other 2 you have to put them on and they are backwards :mad: :mad: :mad: ....NO WAY AROUND IT...DARN :mad: :mad:.......as the tread is all wrong
PM......DONT DO ANYMORE FUJIMI KITS !!!!:mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 05:46 PM
Dan worryingly goes to check the tires on his EVO eXtreme...!:(
primera man
10-15-2001, 05:48 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Dan worryingly goes to check the tires on his EVO eXtreme...!:(
I await your reply.........................
Dan worryingly goes to check the tires on his EVO eXtreme...!:(
I await your reply.........................
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 05:57 PM
Originally posted by primera man
I await your reply.........................
Phewwwwww! Even though the tires are directional, they are also symetrical, so they can be placed on either side!
Don't you have any spares? I do!:D
I await your reply.........................
Phewwwwww! Even though the tires are directional, they are also symetrical, so they can be placed on either side!
Don't you have any spares? I do!:D
primera man
10-15-2001, 05:59 PM
yes....a nice bloke from the UK sent me some !!!!
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 06:00 PM
Originally posted by primera man
yes....a nice bloke from the UK sent me some !!!!
Hmmmm, a bit racey! I have some more road worthy ones! What size are the wheels?
yes....a nice bloke from the UK sent me some !!!!
Hmmmm, a bit racey! I have some more road worthy ones! What size are the wheels?
primera man
10-15-2001, 06:03 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Hmmmm, a bit racey! I have some more road worthy ones! What size are the wheels?
They are 18" Futura's
Hmmmm, a bit racey! I have some more road worthy ones! What size are the wheels?
They are 18" Futura's
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 06:09 PM
Hmmmmmmmm! Tuff one!
I was gonna sugest my spare EVO 6 ones! See if yours fit!
If not, I may be able to give up a set of R34 18" ones!
I was gonna sugest my spare EVO 6 ones! See if yours fit!
If not, I may be able to give up a set of R34 18" ones!
primera man
10-15-2001, 06:11 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Hmmmmmmmm! Tuff one!
I was gonna sugest my spare EVO 6 ones! See if yours fit!
If not, I may be able to give up a set of R34 18" ones!
Im speachless......
Hmmmmmmmm! Tuff one!
I was gonna sugest my spare EVO 6 ones! See if yours fit!
If not, I may be able to give up a set of R34 18" ones!
Im speachless......
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 06:13 PM
Originally posted by primera man
Im speachless......
Which ones do you want?
Im speachless......
Which ones do you want?
primera man
10-15-2001, 06:17 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Which ones do you want?
The R34 would be good thanks.
Only if you are not going to use them !!!!...you have done enough for me already.
Which ones do you want?
The R34 would be good thanks.
Only if you are not going to use them !!!!...you have done enough for me already.
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by primera man
The R34 would be good thanks.
Only if you are not going to use them !!!!...you have done enough for me already.
Well! I was thinking of a returned favour!
I still need a rear wing for my KURE Nismo, or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
The R34 would be good thanks.
Only if you are not going to use them !!!!...you have done enough for me already.
Well! I was thinking of a returned favour!
I still need a rear wing for my KURE Nismo, or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
primera man
10-15-2001, 06:23 PM
Originally posted by Guiddy
Well! I was thinking of a returned favour!
I still need a rear wing for my KURE Nismo, or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
Some Tamiya Polish on it's way !!!!
Well! I was thinking of a returned favour!
I still need a rear wing for my KURE Nismo, or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
Some Tamiya Polish on it's way !!!!
Guiddy
10-15-2001, 06:25 PM
Kewl!:D
Try both of those tires then and let me know which fits best, the EVO 6 or the R34 ones...
Try both of those tires then and let me know which fits best, the EVO 6 or the R34 ones...
primera man
10-15-2001, 06:28 PM
Cant you get the Polish in the UK ???
PM me with your address and i'll get you some on the way to work today.
PM me with your address and i'll get you some on the way to work today.
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 03:53 AM
Patiently waiting for pics...!!!:D
primera man
10-16-2001, 06:59 AM
Well here they are.
I took them at work as i dont have a dig-camera anymore and the work one is not a very good one.
The pics dont really do the model justice.
He's about the best 3 out of about 20 taken :(
Read the comments i made about the kit back in the thread.
P.S. ..Dont look at my mess of a work desk in the background :p :p
I'll get on top of all my jobs one day !!!
I took them at work as i dont have a dig-camera anymore and the work one is not a very good one.
The pics dont really do the model justice.
He's about the best 3 out of about 20 taken :(
Read the comments i made about the kit back in the thread.
P.S. ..Dont look at my mess of a work desk in the background :p :p
I'll get on top of all my jobs one day !!!
primera man
10-16-2001, 07:01 AM
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primera man
10-16-2001, 07:01 AM
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primera man
10-16-2001, 07:08 AM
You can see by the last pic what i meant about the back wheel not being in the wheel arch correctly.
My first go has not worked at getting it right....plan B is next :( :(
Dan....i went to the model shop on the way to work and they have run out of Wax but should have more in by Friday.
Do you still want some ??
My first go has not worked at getting it right....plan B is next :( :(
Dan....i went to the model shop on the way to work and they have run out of Wax but should have more in by Friday.
Do you still want some ??
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 07:19 AM
Originally posted by primera man
Dan....i went to the model shop on the way to work and they have run out of Wax but should have more in by Friday.
Do you still want some ??
:rolleyes: Usual story!
Yeah, I need some!
As for the Merc, I see it needed some work!
You'll just have to reduce the offset of the wheel to bring it in more I guess!
Those tires are awful, the profile is enormous!
I'll get those tires of to you this afternoon, the lower profile will look better immediately! I just hope they aren't too wide!
Shoud look nice amongst the collection though!:)
Dan....i went to the model shop on the way to work and they have run out of Wax but should have more in by Friday.
Do you still want some ??
:rolleyes: Usual story!
Yeah, I need some!
As for the Merc, I see it needed some work!
You'll just have to reduce the offset of the wheel to bring it in more I guess!
Those tires are awful, the profile is enormous!
I'll get those tires of to you this afternoon, the lower profile will look better immediately! I just hope they aren't too wide!
Shoud look nice amongst the collection though!:)
primera man
10-16-2001, 07:28 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
:rolleyes: Usual story!
Yeah, I need some!
As for the Merc, I see it needed some work!
You'll just have to reduce the offset of the wheel to bring it in more I guess!
Those tires are awful, the profile is enormous!
I'll get those tires of to you this afternoon, the lower profile will look better immediately! I just hope they aren't too wide!
Shoud look nice amongst the collection though!:)
Wax will be sent ASAP !!
Now you can see what i mean about it not looking right.....:( :(
:rolleyes: Usual story!
Yeah, I need some!
As for the Merc, I see it needed some work!
You'll just have to reduce the offset of the wheel to bring it in more I guess!
Those tires are awful, the profile is enormous!
I'll get those tires of to you this afternoon, the lower profile will look better immediately! I just hope they aren't too wide!
Shoud look nice amongst the collection though!:)
Wax will be sent ASAP !!
Now you can see what i mean about it not looking right.....:( :(
primera man
10-16-2001, 07:32 AM
The other stupid thing they have done in the kit is give you the factory rims in the kit which are a lot smaller...but no tyres. :mad: :mad: ...the rims fall straight though the tyres ....lol
NO MORE FUJIMI KITS WILL ENTER THIS HOUSE AGAIN
:devil: :devil: :devil:
NO MORE FUJIMI KITS WILL ENTER THIS HOUSE AGAIN
:devil: :devil: :devil:
DVSNCYNIKL
10-16-2001, 07:58 AM
Not bad, not bad at all. Even if that rear wheel is misalligned, it's still looks hot!:D
What's next?
What's next?
primera man
10-16-2001, 08:02 AM
Originally posted by DVSNCYNIKL
Not bad, not bad at all. Even if that rear wheel is misalligned, it's still looks hot!:D
What's next?
Thanks DVS.
Next....probably the Tamiya Subaru
Not bad, not bad at all. Even if that rear wheel is misalligned, it's still looks hot!:D
What's next?
Thanks DVS.
Next....probably the Tamiya Subaru
DVSNCYNIKL
10-16-2001, 08:11 AM
That will be interesting.
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 09:10 AM
Originally posted by primera man
Thanks DVS.
Next....probably the Tamiya Subaru
Did you use the Subaru WRC wheels I sent you Warren? I saw some pics of the Mines WRX and they used those wheels! It looked so HOT!
I'll see if I can dig the picture up!
Thanks DVS.
Next....probably the Tamiya Subaru
Did you use the Subaru WRC wheels I sent you Warren? I saw some pics of the Mines WRX and they used those wheels! It looked so HOT!
I'll see if I can dig the picture up!
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 09:27 AM
Here you go!
Drop it a little on the suspension, add those rims and I promise you I will be green with envy!!!
Drop it a little on the suspension, add those rims and I promise you I will be green with envy!!!
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 09:29 AM
Rear! A bit of carbon fibre! The exhaust that comes with the WRX isn't bad at all! Though if you are going to do a HLJ order, it would be a crime not to order a biggie!
primera man
10-16-2001, 04:12 PM
Dan......am i that easy to read :confused: :confused:
You must have read my mind as thats what i was looking at doing.
Darn you !!! ..:D :D
You must have read my mind as thats what i was looking at doing.
Darn you !!! ..:D :D
Guiddy
10-16-2001, 04:38 PM
Originally posted by primera man
Dan......am i that easy to read :confused: :confused:
You must have read my mind as thats what i was looking at doing.
Nope! We just both know what looks good!!!:D
Dan......am i that easy to read :confused: :confused:
You must have read my mind as thats what i was looking at doing.
Nope! We just both know what looks good!!!:D
primera man
10-19-2001, 07:28 AM
Originally posted by Guiddy
or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
or I would love some Tamiya Polish!
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