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Post by Boots on Feb 2, 2018 12:47:08 GMT
Excellent ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Robbo on Feb 2, 2018 18:57:32 GMT
Very nice, rattle can?
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Post by Paul B on Feb 2, 2018 18:59:51 GMT
Smoooooth indeed ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by NEMO on Feb 2, 2018 19:53:07 GMT
That's gorgeous....I'd be tempted to leave that and the body work separate....what a stunning piece of engineering by Merc AND Tamiya!
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Post by Mence on Feb 2, 2018 21:53:57 GMT
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Post by JEFF on Feb 3, 2018 0:44:09 GMT
X-Cee-Lent. I've missed your Jackstands, Bud. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Mence on Feb 5, 2018 11:10:30 GMT
Chaps. We have a rolling chassis. Reason for the delay was the hub caps. They are supplied in chrome and Tamiya would have you paint them then apply a decal over the top. I wasn't convinced this was the best way to go so instead I applied a few coats of the body colour to the whole part then removed what I didn't want with one of Tamiyas really useful pointed cotton buds soaked in cellulose thinners. It took me three or four attempts but I succeeded, quickly sealing them with X-22 to avoid damage. I think they came out fine but I welcome your thoughts. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/bxekgH/2v2_Ja_Sq_G5x_Ahz_Ns.jpg) ![](http://preview.ibb.co/mK6Rox/2v2_Ja_Sqqrx_Ahz_Ns.jpg) M.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 5, 2018 11:57:32 GMT
Very cool indeed ![8-)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cool.png) .
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Post by NEMO on Feb 5, 2018 20:06:27 GMT
I agree 100%, hub caps and wheels look superb fella, unique and brilliantly done! ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by JEFF on Feb 5, 2018 23:52:58 GMT
My thoughts are that you freakin' aced 'em. ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/kolobok/icq/18.gif)
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Post by Marco on Feb 8, 2018 9:26:36 GMT
Wow! looks magnificent!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 9, 2018 12:21:25 GMT
that's looking superb ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by Mence on Feb 10, 2018 9:33:22 GMT
Thanks chaps. Next is the dashboard. You start with this. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/b8dGWS/2v2_Jej_Lg_Fx_Ahz_Ns.jpg) Nice detail but a far cry from where it needs to be. So, after much effort, we get to this. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/noADBS/2v2_Jej_Ln_Lx_Ahz_Ns.jpg) Its not perfect but if you consider you are viewing it more than twice its actual size, it should look just fine once it's fitted. ACW.
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Post by Robbo on Feb 10, 2018 12:36:27 GMT
Oh my goodness Mence, oustanding
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Post by Boots on Feb 10, 2018 14:27:11 GMT
Very nice mate... Gettin a shiny urge again now ![:|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/plain.png)
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Post by Mence on Feb 10, 2018 15:17:30 GMT
Thanks chaps. Interior tub done. ![](http://preview.ibb.co/dNSx6S/2v2_JZ3_WG5x_Ahz_Ns.jpg)
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Post by Boots on Feb 10, 2018 15:24:28 GMT
Spiffing indeed ![](http://www.allsmileys.com/files/smiley-central-emotions/5187.gif)
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 10, 2018 15:48:27 GMT
Mence, the dash looks 150% perfect ! This is something !
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Post by Mence on Feb 10, 2018 16:29:57 GMT
Very nice mate... Gettin a shiny urge again now ![:|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/plain.png) You know you wanna...
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Post by Paul B on Feb 10, 2018 16:49:59 GMT
Holy moly Mence ![:o](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/shocked.png) , That dash is absolutely superb fella ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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