brityank Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 (edited) Another one done - I did a little scratch building on the stacks and some miniature rivets. Edited June 25, 2010 by brityank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubbo Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Outstanding, as usual! Would you share your tips on the stacks and rivets? Cheers Quote Alan Stubbings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo23 Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Lovely Paint Finish !!! Shame the Wheel inserts Don't look more like the real thing These ones are Very Dirty, they were often a kind of Dark Charcoal with the polished rimes as you have. Cheers Quote https://ascra.com.au/ https://aussieretro.ascra.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brityank Posted June 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Lovely Paint Finish !!! Shame the Wheel inserts Don't look more like the real thing These ones are Very Dirty, they were often a kind of Dark Charcoal with the polished rimes as you have. Cheers Thanks mate - I'll go ahead and make the changes - cheers brother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted June 25, 2010 Report Share Posted June 25, 2010 Stubbo: they are Ferrules similar to the ones we use on the lead wires to connect to the guide,I think RS components may sell them in several sizes. stoo23: the inserts are the original Monogram inserts while not quiet correct they are the ones that came in the original kits. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo23 Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Yeah I Know !!,..Recognisable by the typical 'Period' Very Bright Chrome!,..lol I was NOT being critical of the 'Build' at all,..Please Note My comment re the Paintwork !! As i said,..it is just a 'Shame' that the whells Don't Look Better,..do you Not all agree?,..I Blame Monogram !! BUT,..there IS always the Old 'Trick' of using extremely Water Diluted Writing Ink, a few careful 'Washes', can Offer a far Greater 3 Dimensional Look, due to the Water/Ink combo's capillary action and Kinda takes that Extreme 'Edge' off the Chrome, also makes the Wheels look a Bit More 'Real Life Used/Slightly Dirty'. Have often Done this With Older Similar Era Wire Wheels etc. The Diluted Ink method is also Fantastic for getting that Grime in the Corners of Engine/gearbox casings etc, and can add a very realistic appearance. NB; there doesn't Need to be Much Ink in the 'Wash' !! Cheers Edited June 26, 2010 by stoo23 Quote https://ascra.com.au/ https://aussieretro.ascra.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 Mmmmmmm..... Pretty..... Can I beg for a 'how to' on the finish from the Master? Even your driver detail is stunning. Please.... Pretty please.... with sugar on top Embs Quote Computers. They'll never catch on. Tiny Tyers Targa - The build saga continues - Aging wood - A recipe for staining wood - Don't take a fence - Step by step paling fence - An old shed for my new cars - Wooden garage under construction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalbfellp Posted June 26, 2010 Report Share Posted June 26, 2010 It is always a problem when doing a "restoration" like this,whether to use the original parts or make the car look right. I have some Revell that are complete,BUT I have used new inserts or wheels just to make the cars look right,the original parts are stored just in case I decide to make them more original. Quote Phil https://www.hobartminiaturecarclub.com/ Email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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