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CDW replied to David56's topic in How to use the MSW forum - **NO MODELING CONTENT**
A problem that recently started: The file server chokes when trying to upload images from iPhone. I get an "unkown error" message showing a code 200. In the past, I uploaded photos many times from my iPhone without ever having issues but now something has changed and I don't know what changed. Even if I send the images to my email and download the images to my computer, the MSW file server won't upload them unless I do a "save as" and rename the files first. Any idea what settings I might change on my phone that would save the photos to a format that works without renaming and resaving every photo? I've been using iPhone to upload photos to MSW for years, so I assume it may be something that changed in a recent iPhone software update. -
The soft white metal body parts will require a lot of prep work for a proper fit and finish. The chassis rests inside the body parts with no major issues. Soon I will need to temporarily fasten the chassis to a flat surface spaced at the proper height so the suspension components can be built in a way that keeps everything square, in alignment, and ride height is correct while all four tires/wheels touch the surface. 
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Something to keep in mind…the melting temperature of the MFH white metal is lower than 300 degrees. Something closer to 200 degrees but I cannot recall exactly. The soldering iron cannot be left in one place too long or it WILL melt the white metal. I found out the hard way but was able to repair the damage. Working with these tiny parts makes the task lots tougher to do.
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Spending a week to take care of chores around the home, just got back to work on the model. Getting the chassis parts prepped and soldered together, test fitting the engine to the chassis. It’s that crazy looking cocked angle the engine sits inside the chassis. I’ve only ever seen that design on the Lancia and the Ferrari D50’s.
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Test fit everything and drill out all attachment points as necessary. Watch a lot of MFH build videos. This modeler in particular has some very good tutorial videos that are helpful for beginners to MFH. (1124) Motorsport in Scale - YouTube
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Generally I solder at 400 degrees C. I was warned that MFH white metal has a low melting temp. As such, there is a 70 degree C solder that’s specially made for white metal. What I found when testing the solder and flux on scrap pieces of MFH white metal, it would indeed melt with the iron set at 400 degrees C, however, I had trouble getting the 70 degree C solder to melt at anything less that 300 degrees on my iron. I found that as long as I don’t leave the iron in place too long, that 300 degrees setting works fine on these delicate parts. I feel certain that if the iron was left in place too long, it would likely melt the white metal. For parts this small, CA glue did not work out adequate to the task of cementing the parts together and that is why I resorted to solder. So far, so good.
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After practicing a bit on scrap white metal, held my breath and soldered together the tiny tube chassis parts. First steps were successful.
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Turned out better than I expected. Parts arrived from MFH in Japan yesterday. Amazing customer service.
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Jaguar XJR-9 LeMans by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:43 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Probably but there may be other differences. For sure the decal sheet would be some different. -
Rob Is this the tape you tried? Amazon.com: Kaisiking 1mm x 50M LCD Repair Tape for Phone Screen, Adhesive Tape with 1 Tweezers for Cell Phone, iPad, Tablets, Laptops, Camera : Electronics I saw good reports on that tape from the MFH builders Facebook page.
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Jaguar XJR-9 LeMans by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:43 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
From what I've read, their parts are white metal with a low melting temperature, but that's about all I know. -
Jaguar XJR-9 LeMans by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:43 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I bought this kit from a shop in Germany. This was the only version of the kit in stock. Not sure when or if MFH has released other versions to include the open wheel version. Will be sure to look for the inventory pages on the MFH site. I need to explore their site more fully. -
Thanks! Will wait to see what gets offered in March and following months. The Fiat doesn't interest me.
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Jaguar XJR-9 LeMans by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:43 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
I am going to try cleaning my cast metal parts on this kit with a sonic cleaner using a light detergent solution this time rather than the magnetic tumbler, just to see what kind of results I get. For resin parts, which this particular kit does not have, the sonic cleaner is the only practical alternative because the magnetic tumbler drum is not large enough to accept the large resin body parts of 1:12 MFH kits. It will be important to keep the heat function turned off when cleaning the resin so as not to warp the parts.- 9 replies
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The Jaguar XJR-9 by MFH in 1:43 scale. This introduction shows what is inside the box. Next I must go through the parts cleaning and careful parts inventory stages. It’s my intention to do this with all my MFH kits primarily to insure my kits are complete with no missing parts. I am seeing a trend both from personal experience as well as commentary by others to suggest missing parts are a common problem. I would rather get all that cleaning, sorting, organizing, and inventory out of the way as soon as possible.
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I got word back from MFH to say my missing parts are on the way. Should have them late next week. Wonderful service once again.
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An excellent adaptation to suit the need. Well thought out and performed, Rob. MFH advertises on their website a new model offering will come out in February. Have you heard any rumors on what this new kit will be? I have not heard anything at all.
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Very nice finish on your Porsche, Gary. I thoroughly enjoyed following along. One of my fellow high school graduates, scored the highest score possible on the SAT's. As a graduation gift, his dad gave him a brand-new Porsche Targa. While his was white, your model reminds me of his graduation gift. He later went on to get his law degree and has been a distinguished attorney in a long career here in Tampa, Florida.
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I didn’t look closely enough on my first examination of my kit contents. It seems what I thought were the correct parts for my chassis construction were not correct and now I am certain three parts are missing. It will now be necessary to once again call upon MFH customer service to assist. I should have caught this problem on first look and not be calling on them again. My kit has parts included that are not part of the kit but are similar to the missing parts. Someone at the factory must have had a bad day when my kit was boxed up. I have learned a lesson in the level of care needed to correctly inventory the kit contents before starting a build.
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Here is the Lancia V-8 engine all assembled, before paint. It’s glued together with CA. I don’t trust my soldering skills with something this small and fragile. Don’t want to melt or otherwise destroy the delicate white metal parts. Next I will be priming with etching primer but will wait until I have more parts ready for primer and get most of it done all at once. I am going to choose my least desirable airbrush for the etching primer. I have a feeling it will be hard on the chrome plating inside the paint cup.
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Thanks! I’m going to check eBay.
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The cylinder heads to timing chain/cam drive cover is a custom fit. As it’s cast, the cam covers would not fit without resurfacing the cover to cylinder heads first. The cam covers on the right sits on a resurfaced cylinder heads first. The left side must be resurfaced before installing the left cam covers. This seems to be typical of the kinds of fit issues one may find with a MFH kit.
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Found these carbon fiber sanding sticks on Amazon. Much smaller than metal files, they may be just what I need for taking care of the mold lines of the white metal parts from the tiny 1:43 MFH kits. Along with the sanding sticks, they offer self-adhesive sandpaper in various grit from extra fine to coarse. The sandpaper is scheduled to arrive today.
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How does one determine whether a particular MFH kit is never going to be rereleased again? It has been said that one rerelease is all they do, but I see no way to know whether it will be released again or if it’s over. There are several MFH kits I want but the resale price on an out of production kit can often be twice the amount it would sell for new from MFH. If it was the last of the last, I could understand but on the other hand if it’s going to be rereleased I could wait.
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One of the MFH kits I wanted to acquire was the Porsche 917. After watching build videos and seeing the numerous fit issues with the doors and other body components, decided to pass on it. Some fairly extensive work is required to make that one come together although the end result can be magnificent. I am sure Rob will overcome this inconvenience with the Cobra very soon.
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