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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. -
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I agree. This was a LM winner from 1959!
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Made a lucky find and scored this rare kit from Model Factory Hiro this week. It's the Aston Martin DBR1.
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Thanks Jack
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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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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.
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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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Thanks OC. Enamel paint has its own unique qualities. Some of the top model car builders I have known use it exclusively on their model car finishes. The downside is the lengthy cure time. If handled too soon, the finish be spoiled. The upside is, no need for clear coats for that glossy finish. It can be polished after sufficient curing to remove any minor surface imperfections and achieve that mirror finish look.
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Back to it after weeks delay. Primed and painted the hood and door jambs. Painted parts spent 24 hours in the dehydrator to speed the curing of the enamel paint. Will allow another week cure time before parts are handled to avoid fingerprints.
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Ferrari 250 GTO by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:12 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Agree 100% This is no doubt a special edition of some sort. Its content is different than any Haynes manual I ever owned, and that's more than a few. I alo would often go to the public library where I would peruse copies of the Motor's Manuals for specific information on cars I was working on. At that time, I never had heard of Haynes. -
Ferrari 250 GTO by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:12 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Third try was a charm. I received my order from the UK, sent via Royal Mail. It arrived quickly without any incident whatsoever. This now leaves me suspect of Ebay's international shipping program. Both previous attempts to buy this book were done through Ebay using international shipping. Royal Mail got tagged with the blame but I'm not so sure they were at fault. In the past, I never had a single issue with Royal Mail until these two Ebay purchases. This purchase was made directly through a bookseller website in the UK. By the way, this bookseller is an excellent resource for automotive books. If you are looking for something specific in the way of automotive reference material, give them a try. Their service was excellent. David Thomas Motoring Books www.allautobooks.com
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Excellent project. I’m in! Great start
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'51 Henry J Gasser Lucius Molchany - Revell - PLASTIC
CDW replied to Lucius Molchany's topic in Completed non-ship models
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Javlin, this came out spectacular. I love the model and particularly love the subject material. Very well done.
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SPAD XIII c1 by modeller_masa - Roden - 1/32 - PLASTIC
CDW replied to modeller_masa's topic in Completed non-ship models
There is a video up on YouTube where a modeler builds a beautiful 1:32 DH.2 from the Roden kit. It can be done but it takes time and perhaps some scratch building. I have a 1:32 SE5 by Roden, the fuselage is warped like a banana. It will take a lot of work to build that one well. -
How did the event turn out for your sale? I planned on attending but had too much to deal with after Milton. What was the crowd size? Must have been at least somewhat diminished. Maybe next time.
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Beautiful rendition of a favorite aircraft.
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Ferrari 250 GTO by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:12 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
This Ferrari is the same year model as my kit. Very similar markings, too. -
Ferrari 250 GTO by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:12 Scale
CDW replied to CDW's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
When I bought this Ferrari kit from Europe, the transaction was made through PayPal. PayPal rules for sellers require that sellers send merchandise that exceeds a specific threshold amount via insured mail with signature required upon receipt of package by the buyer. Failure to do so can result in a buyer putting in a claim that says package was not received. It makes no difference that package may have been sent with delivery confirmation, it must be signature upon receipt. Secondly, the seller is only protected if the package was sent to the certified buyer address on file with PayPal. These two things are a Potential seller liability. Buyers often don’t like signature required because someone must be at home to sign for the package but it’s the only way the seller has to protect themselves. I have not checked in a while, but I believe the dollar threshold is $100 for a transaction.
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