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Jaguar XJR-9 LeMans by CDW - Model Factory Hiro - 1:43 Scale
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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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Very nice Gary. I've been known to create a few clutter fests myself. All the time actually.
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I am seeing exactly what you said in the last sentence. One of the pitfalls of shopping online, you don't really see it until you get it.
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Thanks for that suggestion. I will definitely look for those.
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That looks like surgeons work, it’s so delicate. In the end all your tedious work will pay off.
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These look like they may have potential as well. Slightly different, thy look smaller which would be a good thing. 10-piece Riffler File Set – Micro-Mark
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First steps will be filing, cleaning, test fitting, then building the engine and gearbox. Here are the associated parts with a straight pin for size reference. If there are any available, would like to find some smaller files. The Tamiya and generic jeweler files we are all familiar with are not small enough for some of the fine work necessary at this scale. If you know of a source for such, please advise.
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When it comes to something as small as those rivets, have you tried using a pointed dowel with some bees wax to hold the rivet rather than tweezers? My luck with super tiny parts and tweezers is terrible. The parts go flying off where I cannot find them. You have a long, tedious task in your future.
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Beautiful and intimidating, all at the same time. I can appreciate the beauty of the model while recognizing how much care is needed to make it all come together in the way you present it here. It’s not shake and bake by any means, but very satisfying for a modeler.
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Last Wednesday I wrote MFH concerning two missing parts. The parts arrived on my front porch this morning. Talk about great customer service, Wow!
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Cherish the level of craftsmanship and customer service you get from Model Factory Hiro. There are few such companies in the world today.
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Look at the level of craftsmanship this Japanese modeler put into his D50 model: 1/43scale D50 / Tipo159 built by Hiroki Muto
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I wish I had bought the side car in time. Perhaps it will be rereleased, I don't know if it was a new offering or if it was already a rerelease. Is there any way to know?
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Arriving at my house today 🙂 Known as "the Rolls Royce of motorcycles", this bike from 1926 set speed records of over 130mph. Lawrence of Arabia was killed in an accident while riding his Brough Superior SS100, according to an article in Wikipedia.
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