WIP Aston Martin DBR9 by MFH

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by gotcha313

The roll cage is superb. Did you have any troubles with your first soldering job or are there any hints you have for me to prevent melting the white metal parts. I'm just a littlebit scarry trying that too.

Hi Thomas

I understand you and all I can say is that it turned out not be hard at all.

The way I did it was to drill out the placement holes and dry fit 2 parts together, put a fair amount of flux paste on the joint, get the solder melted onto the tip of the iron and then quickly transfer it to the join, not holding the iron too long in place. Keep a wet sponge at hand and use it to clean the tip of your iron after every join - the benefit is amazing (you'll see what I mean )

I have read that for proper soldering you are supposed to heat the parts to be joined but I selected to 100% IGNORE that rule for reasons you can imagine

Afterwards I smoothed things down a bit with files and sand paper.

TBH it is not perhaps as good as it might appear in the photos (although it is not bad! ) but I also tried to put the most solder in places which will not be at all visible after assembly.

HTH but if you have more questions, fire away!

[gionc]

Superjob!

Warm up parts tip is used with brass or other metals: just place a bit (very bit) of solering stain over the liquid flux, brushed in the junction, warm up parts and..... just magic parts are seamed togheter without any file job needed

Obviously you can't use with white metal

[drunken monkey]

my "cheap" soldering iron looks so much cheaper than yours......

[SeanyG]

being away from home is rubbing 'cos you end up missing out on threads like this. Fabulous start Stevanski - I#ve not built a full resin kit but the work I had to do on the tail of 917K was enough for me. Your bringing this right up to a top standard, seem like everyone's prep work is just getting better and better. Cracking stuff! Another thread to follow!

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by SeanyG

Your bringing this right up to a top standard, seem like everyone's prep work is just getting better and better. Cracking stuff! Another thread to follow!

Thanks, but I haven't done anything very original here except maybe the airjacks
I am just borrowing a lot of other peoples' ideas and leads e.g. Jamme's DBR9, your builds etc etc.

I do have a couple of cunning plans of my own for this one though (just call me Baldric-ski )

I can say though that my newest toy from Dremel is making this kind of kit an absolute breeze!

Their Dremel Stylus ( here and here ) is just perfect for multimedia kits and modeling in general I think.

It sits beautifully in the hand, has variable speeds and is much easier to use than that flexi-cord thing of theirs. I can highly recommend it!

[360spider]

Originally Posted by klutz_100

I don't know what you mean?? where?

Hmmm....Sneaky! LOL

[mikemechanic]

Great start, I'll be watching as I have one to do. What I really want to know is what's in the Thunder Valley box?

Mike

[MPWR]

Gaaahhhh- must resist multimedia kits. Must resist!! Resolve weakening...

This will not help.

Looks like a terrific project. Nice work with the soldering. I found it a major PITA on my 7, so I'm resenting you for having it go right on your first go.

Also nicely done on the diffuser- seems like a nasty litte bit of work that you cleaned up beautifully.

Now cover that beast with primer! I'm looking forward to seeing that paint.

[gotcha313]

@Stevensky and Gio: Thanks 1000 times for your advices. It seems I have to buy an soldering iron today and give it a try.

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by mikemechanic

Great start, I'll be watching as I have one to do. What I really want to know is what's in the Thunder Valley box?

Mike

Mike, if you are referring to the "red square thing", it is in fact a TV building mat.
Basically it is a thick piece of foam with a removable felt top.

I bought it some time ago and it is a wonderful addition to my bench top! It is a great surface to work on for assembly of parts etc. etc. If you drop something it doesn't break, chip or bounce onto teh floor

TBH I can't imagine working without it now and it only costs $5 I think.

Otherwise you must be referring to my Thunder Valley detail set for the Tamiya Lotus 25 - but since you can't see that in any of the photos, I guess not

[drunken monkey]

Originally Posted by MPWR

Gaaahhhh- must resist multimedia kits. Must resist!! Resolve weakening...

Guess it's not a good idea to show you what's in the box for the Aston DB4 Zagato then.....

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by drunken monkey

Guess it's not a good idea to show you what's in the box for the Aston DB4 Zagato then.....

My personal favourite part in that kit are the p/e cylinder head gaskets

[sam01contact]

klutz, you are doing a wondeful job!! Glad to see you took the soldering way!

[Decs0105]

Hey Klutz awesome work you've done there, good to see some of the MFH kits actually being build!

I'm building this kit too at the moment (Silverstone 05) but do you know the funniest thing? The progress pics look almost the same, I cut out the vents, drilled holes in the louvers, made air jack parts, drilled out the exhaust...and so on

One thing you should check, I saw on one build here that the left rear wheel was way to much inside the fender. I got the same thing on my kit, so I fixed it with some some new turned spacers for them. Here's a pic

the first two from left are front, then right rear and left rear which shows clearly that I needed a way longer spacer.

Which color will you use for the rims?
Oh by the way really good idea soldering the roll cage I might try that too..

My WIP will be up as soon as I painted the first layers green

[klutz_100]

Originally Posted by Thesaint111

One thing you should check, I saw on one build here that the left rear wheel was way to much inside the fender. I got the same thing on my kit, so I fixed it with some some new turned spacers for them.

the first two from left are front, then right rear and left rear which shows clearly that I needed a way longer spacer.

Yes, I found that too - here's my picture



Unfortunately I can't turn anything as nice as yours so I am planning on some simple DIY spacers

I could ask you the same question about the wheels I have a problem with choosing the color for them

Looking forward to your WIP! It'll be great having someone else to "borrow" ideas from!

Other things I have found are the seat position is not so good and the gear lever also needs re-positioning