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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2021 12:27:24 GMT
Fitting that gear box was the worst part so far, very tricky, had to break the cylinder away from the bottom part of the engine so I could build it upside down, loads of glue that is now drying before I can attempt to put it all back together
Wish me luck
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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2021 13:26:54 GMT
Just found out my Hobbycraft do Tamiya primers now are these better than Halfords as they are about the same price
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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2021 18:20:56 GMT
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Post by JEFF on Nov 2, 2021 18:40:20 GMT
That looks really nice, Mr.R. Well done.  |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2021 19:02:46 GMT
Thank you Jeff, it's taking shape now, not the easiest thing to build
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Post by Boots on Nov 2, 2021 19:07:31 GMT
Those look rather grand Robbo  As for the primer.....are the Tam ones the same quantity as the Halfords, i know Tam sprays are a lot smaller in size whereby Halfords are 350ml and 500ml..........better value for money with Halfords i would have thought.............Tam sprays surely will be dearer for less, `specially in the long run!! |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 2, 2021 19:20:50 GMT
Looking very detailed Ian.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 2, 2021 19:33:18 GMT
Looking really good old chap.
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Post by Robbo on Nov 2, 2021 20:16:58 GMT
Thank you chaps
Yes Boots I thought it might be a smaller can, I'll check when I do in for paints, glue is the same price as hobby shops
I was a bit disappointed that they didn't put a decal in for the battery, When I see photo you can clearly read Lucas on the battery in red letters, would have been a nice touch
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Post by JEFF on Nov 3, 2021 13:12:07 GMT
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Post by Robbo on Nov 3, 2021 13:25:55 GMT
Yeah they have that one in store
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Post by JEFF on Nov 3, 2021 14:44:43 GMT
Tamiya has 2 types of primer. Make sure you get the "Fine" Surface Primer.  |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 3, 2021 14:52:01 GMT
OK Jeff
My expensive X1 just came
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 5, 2021 9:14:58 GMT
Robbo, great start on the engine parts!
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Post by Robbo on Nov 5, 2021 9:28:13 GMT
Thank you, I'll be getting the frame coloured in today
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Post by Robbo on Nov 5, 2021 12:25:35 GMT
Question, is X1 acrylic that can be thinned with X20A
Sorry if this sounds dumb but I've never used gloss finishes by Tamiya
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Post by Paul B on Nov 5, 2021 12:31:03 GMT
As far as I know, X20A is the Acrylic thinner and should work on all Tamiya Acyrlics |
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Post by Robbo on Nov 5, 2021 12:34:20 GMT
Just wondered as that is what I mixed it with but I spilt it on my hand and hell of a job getting it off with soap and hot water so it made me think
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Post by Paul B on Nov 5, 2021 15:14:18 GMT
Just wondered as that is what I mixed it with but I spilt it on my hand and hell of a job getting it off with soap and hot water so it made me think LMFAO that sounds right then  |
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Post by Marco on Nov 5, 2021 16:32:32 GMT
I'm 5 pages belated, but I really like the subject and I really like what I see 'til now! Great work Ian!
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