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  • Birthday 04/16/1954

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    Tampa, Florida
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    Scale model building of all types; American and world history; science; religious studies; flight; grandchildren; travel; antique car and motorcycle restoration

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  1.    CDW reacted to a post in a topic: McLaren MP4/6 Ayrton Senna by DocRob - FINISHED - Fujimi - 1/20 - PLASTIC
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  12. CDW
    A side benefit of using CA glue for model construction is the ease of disassembly and reassembly/repair if the need arises. Standard modeling cement damages plastic.
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  15. CDW
    A beautiful McLaren, Rob. Looks excellent in every way from this angle!
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  23. CDW
    The video link I shared has his comments about primer and resin. The kit he's working on is an Alpha Models kit. As far as I know, they are cast resin bodies and parts not 3D printed, but i have no further details about the specific resin used. It's interesting to note that he says Tamiya spray can primer works best on resin. No further technical explanation is offered, just his opinion based on the many resin models he has built and painted.
  24. CDW
    Particularly with the Zero paints, have learned a lot by watching this fellow's modeling channel, Scalemodeling Channel on YouTube. Also from him, I learned that our regular primers used for plastic models do not work with resin. This was important to know before starting my first MFH kits which are resin bodies, of course. Here is a random video from his channel that shows his technique for Zero paints on a resin bodied model car. I believe he might be sponsored by Zero paints or otherwise connected with them in some way.
  25. CDW
    Rob In the past, encountered a similar problem with Splash paints. Both Zero and Splash are very "hot" paints. They can activate the primer underneath when applied too heavy and must be done in very light coats to avoid that problem, allowing each coat sufficient time to flash before applying another. Some of the modelers who frequently use these products apply five, six, or more light color coats to achieve their finish before applying their clear coats. Glad to see you back at the bench on this project.
  26. CDW
    This small family owned and run business produces a very limited production run of each model, then reissues it one time only. These are models you have to get when they are available as the chances of a second opportunity are slim and none. In the only reissue of this particular kit, only two were produced. This is one of those two, there will not be any more.
  27. CDW
    Thanks Rob. I did not realize how hard the MFH kits can be to find. Their marketing scheme is very limited production. I am given to understand this particular kit production run was just two kits! There is no telling when additional kits will be produced, if ever. When you find something you like you have to get it then or do without.
  28. CDW
    I agree. This was a LM winner from 1959!
  29. CDW
    Made a lucky find and scored this rare kit from Model Factory Hiro this week. It's the Aston Martin DBR1.
  30. CDW
    Thanks Jack
  31. CDW
    My wife worked hard to get all the decorations up this year as she always has. This year I had to buy some new ones.
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  33. CDW
    There are varying points of view on clear coats over decals. Some of the top car modelers use no clear coats at all while others do. In judging at contests, it doesn’t seem to matter one way or the other. I prefer clear coat over decals when I can.
  34. CDW
    Thanks gentlemen. After the whole model is done and the paint has several weeks for all of it to cure, will polish it out and give it a coat of wax.
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