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  1. CDW
    There are six spark plugs on each side of the heads. Only the outer six on each head are visible. The inner plug wiring will take off from the distributor caps in that general direction but remain unseen from there. On the real RR, the inner wiring ran through a tube on each side.
  2. CDW
    While the distributors and spark plugs are prominent at this scale, I’ll go ahead and fashion some spark plug wiring. A dozen spark plug wires on each cylinder head for this V-12!
  3. CDW
    The kit provides some funky-looking rubber tubing that connects to the front of each exhaust manifold, then gets routed to discharge under the frame. Not sure exactly what the purpose of this would have been in RL, and it looks odd to me. Going to find something that looks better than the rubber hose and replace it. But would still like to know what it was for…then it dawned on me, it’s part of the exhaust system, connecting the manifolds to the exhaust pipe! Maybe I will just paint the rubber hose once it’s all connected together.
  4. CDW
    I’ve been piddling a little each day on the RR, but the spirit is weak for this one for some odd reason. Having motivational issues. 😀
  5. CDW
    It’s inspiration for a diorama
  6. CDW
    Supposedly, a forgotten storage warehouse in NZ was uncovered and vendors who previously had ordered container size quantities a couple of years ago were fulfilled. Only two vendors in the USA I know of got/or are getting their orders delivered. Once these are gone, there are no more(supposedly) unless production resumes by others. WnW are finished (supposedly).
  7. CDW
    Have not hear a word on it yet. Should be soon.
  8. CDW
    And this one off Ebay
  9. CDW
    Snagged this kit from Spruebrothers website last week.
  10. CDW
    Gotta be a hard-core modeler to go the painted insignias/stencil placards route. I watch a lot of modeling videos and I can count on one hand the ones I've seen that do markings this way. Maybe if the cost goes down a bit, more modelers may try it. The stencils sell for $35 plus postage here in the USA. I think it's a good deal when you think of the level of realism it adds, but not too many will do it.
  11. CDW
    I like this much better than insignia decals. Very nice touch.
  12. CDW
    Is this the Tesa tape you are using instead of Tamiya? Is the tape low tack, or mostly similar to Tamiya tackiness? Some commercial tape available here in the USA is good, but way too tacky for our scale models and must be places to a flat smooth surface (such as glass) first, then removed over and over again to help remove some of the glue. Otherwise, it can pull the paint off the model. tesa 4334 Precision Mask Painters Tape: 2 in x 55 yds. (Yellow) 4042448816139 | eBay
  13. CDW
    Outstanding! Very authentic and life-like.
  14. CDW
    Great model! Reminds me of the days in the 60's, watching Sci-Fi movies on TV. Love it. The colors and weathering look fantastic together.
  15. CDW
    Particularly during this time of year when flu runs rampant, vitamin D is a really big deal as it works with our immune systems to combat influenza. Sunlight is one of the best ways to take in vitamin D, but that's not always available for some climates. I try to get at least 30 minutes of sunlight per day. Short of that, there are vitamin D supplements. The old saying, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, is a true statement I think.
  16. CDW
    Hang in there, OC. Get well soon.
  17. CDW
    I am not a cat person, but the cats I have known did not respond well to oral instruction. Perhaps a set of written instructions on what should be done while you were away would have helped? 🙂 Your model looks great, so I know it aged well if nothing else! Very nice photos of your trip.
  18. CDW
    That's a very good video, Mike. Thanks for sharing it. It's important to know that the acrylic paints this gentleman is talking about are water-based acrylics, such as Vallejo or Mig Ammo, not solvent-based acrylic paints such as Mr. Color or Tamiya. These most definitely are not reduced with water, instead are reduced by IPA, trade-name reducer, or lacquer thinner.
  19. CDW
    Great model, Jack. Glad to see you get another one done in fine order.
  20. CDW
    Thanks, EG. There is still so much to do on this thing, but I am moving along at a snail's pace. So much part cleanup needed on almost every single part. An old kit like this reminds me how spoiled I am with the new kits today, where so very little is needed except to cleanly remove the parts from the tree.
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  22. CDW
    And it doesn't take much alcohol to land one with a DUI charge nowadays either. They are watching very closely around here during the holiday season.
  23. CDW
    I wish I could sit down next to an expert user of acrylic paints through the airbrush, and just observe what they do and how they do it. I know for sure there are those who get incredibly good results from acrylic paints and primers because I have seen their finished products. If there is a truly "sandable" acrylic primer, I am unaware of what it is or who makes it. Acrylic paints through the airbrush remain an enigma for me.
  24. CDW
    Happy Thanksgiving everybody. No matter if this is a holiday from the USA, no matter where we are from, we all have things to be thankful for. I am thankful for all the fine folks at MSW and this wonderful forum for this super hobby of ours. My daughter dressed Topaz in a turkey suit today. Gobble-gobble.
  25. CDW
    Check out this fish my grandson caught yesterday. Fishing with his rod and reel using dough balls for bait. A carp. Catch and release of course.

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