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Indeed it is. And a stunning beauty as well. If I remember correctly, this thing gave the kings of the hill, Ferrari, fits back in the day. It's every bit as good or better looking than the Ferrari 250 GTO's IMO. -
A newcomer to the model car manufacturing scene is Salvino'sJR. Their initial offerings are a big series of contemporary NASCAR racers in 1:24 scale. Being approached by NASCAR to produce modern race car model kits that could be sold to fans who attend the races, they wanted the company to gear the models to attract those who may not have extensive experience in building models. As a consequence, Salvinos mold their kits in the basic colors of the 1:1 cars then provide extensive decal sheets that feature all the wonderful colors and graphics of the livery fans see at the race track. No painting is required except for small details the builder may want to add to dress things up a bit but would still look entirely presentable without any painting at all. For the most part, I will only add small painted details here and there and build the model as it was intended, for an average modeler with little to no previous experience. I don't intend to take a lot of photos throughout this build, but instead will photograph major component assemblies as they are completed, then final photos. Here, you see the chassis pan, the roll bar, rear bulkhead, rear sub frame and fuel tank. I only painted the red items as shown. As the title says, this is the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 #24, the Raptor, driven by William Byron.
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Looking forward to this. What a beauty, and you are 100% correct in what you said in another thread...the cost of a 1:12 Tamiya formula 1 kit with all the detail sets to trick it out are equal to and most likely exceed the cost of a great 1:12 MFH kit like this one. Besides that, no one else I know of even produces a 1:12 scale kit of the Cobra Daytona Coupe. My hesitation on MFH kits is primarily due to my lack of experience working with the white metal parts. A total unknown for me, and it will be great seeing how you deal with it here.
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It turned out that I had some of it on hand. Looks like it gave old Ed Roth a bit of a suntan.
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Thanks for the tip, OC!
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With the basic colors brushed on, a clear coat seals it all in. Next, I'll do some more details, then a wash. If some of the experienced figure painters here have some tips and tricks to share with me, I'm all ears and will value your advice. PS: the first photo I took at a normal setting (auto), the second was done on macro setting. I wanted to see the difference. Looks like the macro captures the light a bit better. I have no clue why.
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She's a beauty! Particularly with the sunlight glistening in her hair (proverbial hair).
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I'm a newb when it comes to painting figures. Don't expect miracles, please. 😁
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Elvira and her friends will be posed alongside of this dragster when they are finished and on display. She will be joined at times by Ed Roth and Rat Fink. I started painting Ed Roth and Rat Fink by beginning with a base coat of black acrylic, then a light shading of white, sprayed directly from the top to create shadow effects. Color paints are acrylic and being applied as a glaze by reducing the paints with water and applying multiple brushed-on coats so as to take advantage of the shadow shading from the initial primers. In progress.
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Rob I have that same kit and detail sets in my stash. This has me a bit spooked to see what you are going through with it. Is either the body or monocoque warped?
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I echo all the superlatives given by others. Fantastic!
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I bought this full resin figure kit to use as a prop when displaying certain model cars I own in 1:24 scale. She resembles Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, but I don't recall ever seeing Elvira with a large dog-like pet. Rather, her pose was generally lying on a couch if I recall correctly. I'll be challenged to achieve a painted finish that looks anywhere near as good as the sales photo.
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Recommended by an expert modeler friend, I bought this glue specifically for attaching clear plastic parts due to its strength and crystal-clear finish. But I have found it's useful for other applications. The product claims to be a perfect rock-hard clear finish when diluted with water and used as a clear coat but I have not tried that yet for myself so I can't swear to it. I like the large quantity you get for the price as well as the applicator tip makes it easy to apply exactly where I want it. Try it, I think you will like it. Not an instant glue but dries reasonably quickly. Amazon.com: Judikins GP005 Diamond Glaze, 2-Ounce
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That looks splendid. Spectacular details.
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1968 Pontiac Firebird by CDW - Revell - 1:25 Scale - PLASTIC
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Completed non-ship models
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The past three weeks, I worked on and finished this 1:25 scale Revell 1968 Pontiac Firebird. It's a mild custom with a set of tall wheels and tires but mostly all stock elsewhere. Paint is custom, too. I finished this as part of a model club project where all members were challenged to build a Pontiac model of our choice. I did not keep detailed construction photos for this build, just the final photos.
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They were older than that. Dad went to work for him in 1929. Back then, Tampa was like a second home for Al Capone. It was known as “little Chicago”.
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Great looking pinball machine. Super nice ship. She's your labor of love. When I was a kid in the 60's, my dad forbade me to play pinball machines, but I would sneak around and play them anyway now and then at the risk of the leather strap across my fanny. It wasn't until I was a grown man, and my dad was passed away for some time before I learned why. At the young age of 16, dad went to work for the 1st godfather in my town as his errand runner. The good old boys controlled all gaming and other vice in the area along with "girl activities". He kept me away from gaming because all those type machines were under the strict control of his boss. Dad kept us completely in the dark about what was going on and why. People who knew would never talk about it at all until long after he was gone.
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Love it. Those gauges look like the real thing, 3 dimensional. Looks like the odometer could roll over at any time to show an additional mile. The MFH kits are pricey but not much else can match their good looks when finished by a great modeler like yourself. Their kits sell out quickly despite their high price. I have a local seller who stocks them but not in large quantities. If one sees something they want, have to pounce on it or else it will be gone.
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He looks excellent, Alan!
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A stunning bike
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I had a very similar experience with the chain for my 1:12 Honda RC166. In the end, I gave up on it. I would get almost finished, then a link or two or three would come loose, then it would go downhill from there. After several episodes like that, I chose not to die on that hill.
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Your patience paid off! Looks great, Rob.
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Something I read about Salvinos really has me on the edge of my seat: NASCAR asked them to manufacture their car models so they could be sold by vendors at live events. Fully endorsed. Same was true of these new Indy cars. Invited to produce the models. Next up is NHRA! We may see a similar request and new kits for modern NHRA cars! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
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