Any other scale modelers?

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by R K T

Thanks Doug!

Website......

The Gallery of Speed!

seems to be down right now

DUDE! Dude... doooood...

I also probably have driven by that place!

If I set foot in there I would walk out with something (danger Will Robinson!!!)

[Eric at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

I am SO impressed by the skill and patience you guys have!

Has this been posted?

1/12scale Fulldetail Kit : 917/30 » MFH

Don't believe so! Man, the attention to detail is insane!!

[R K T]

Originally Posted by scottmandue

DUDE! Dude... doooood...

I also probably have driven by that place!

If I set foot in there I would walk out with something (danger Will Robinson!!!)

It IS the ultimate "Candy Store" for car guys!

This photo has four of my Dioramas......and they are all SOLD!

I now have orders for several including very large one!

[Heel n Toe]

One of the things about scale modelling I wish could be better is when metallic paints have unrealistic sized flakes in the metallic. Even if purist accuracy called for metallic, I'd use a non-metallic rather than have this:




But that's just me. This F40 is amazing either way.

[BE911SC]

Been building since 1968. This is a resin Martin Mars I built a couple of years ago.

[RSBob]

The black 911 I built in junior HS. The white one in HS.

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by Heel n Toe

One of the things about scale modelling I wish could be better is when metallic paints have unrealistic sized flakes in the metallic. Even if purist accuracy called for metallic, I'd use a non-metallic rather than have this:




But that's just me. This F40 is amazing either way.

This is a metallic paint, Gurney Blue. The paint companies certainly have gotten better thru the years. It's just a matter of grinding the aluminum to a smaller particle size.

[Buckterrier]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

I haven't done any polishing on white metal models yet, but I plan on doing biting the bullet and getting a MFH kit down the line and perfecting one.

I have read that people use magnetic tumblers (those ones that jewelers use) to polish all the white metal products, and i'm thinking of buying one to make life a bit easier. Wouldn't test it on the MFH kit, but maybe something else first.

What I've read is that people use wire brushes, wetsanding from 600-1500 grit, then then metal polish. Felt wheels on a dremel can take a lot of the grunt work out for you as well, making it easier as well Maybe some of the other veteran modelers can guide us all in the right direction!

Yeah I used 2500 grit on the tub then polished. I was taking more of the smaller delicate pieces like sway bars etc. You certainly couldn't put them in a tumble.

[Eric at Pelican Parts]

I want to say that I met R K T at LIT Show this past Friday.... I could be wrong though.

[R K T]

It was me.....great meeting and talking with you Eric! Thanks

[ckelly78z]

Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

I want to say that I met R K T at LIT Show this past Friday.... I could be wrong though.

WOW RKT, if that's' your work, you have some really fine talent. It almost looks like you could walk into those dioramas...very nice !

[R K T]

Thank You! I appreciate that very much.

[astrochex]

Need tool and finishing advice on my 1/72 scale, resin, N-1M. Per the picture, some of the pieces are very small. My first concern is removing and deburring parts. I presume I will need a sharp knife, a small file and some sort of magnifying and part holding jig.

I also want to make sure the yellow airframe finish does not look like crap, so painting advice is also welcome. Lastly, what is a good adhesive to use for resin?

Thanks!

[LEAKYSEALS951]

I picked up a rapido passenger coach this recently for $7. Painted it and applied decals today. Those straight gold lines were a b@#$!




Then I picked up a branchline kit for a pullman sleeper passenger car. "How involved could this be?" I mused...





Then I opened the box...

[john70t]

Originally Posted by Jolly Amaranto

Well, yeah. But mostly N scale model trains. I create master parts and then cast them out of resin for bits that are not available commercially. But now with laser printing I may have to change my processes. You can do a lot of cool stuff with it.

I've seen the laser cut wood 3D city maps and thought they were pretty cool.
The return of custom art products and the cottage industry is coming back...I hope.

But are you talking about lasar 3D printing with metal?

What about this business? :
1) customer sends you a ton of photo of anything.
2) you cloud-point the photos and turn it into all into a 3D model based in CAD.
3) you print objects and send them back to customer.
4) could be anything from missing door latch from a 1922 Subaru to miniature NYC downtown to desktop statue of Betty Boop to missing model parts.
5) whatever functional material the printers handle.
(these are probably out there already)

I'm waiting for vr glasses/glove and some really cool old machines like a B-17 full scale to virtually put together and travel inside.

[tabs]

Originally Posted by john70t

I've seen the laser cut wood 3D city maps and thought they were pretty cool.
The return of custom art products and the cottage industry is coming back...I hope.

But are you talking about lasar 3D printing with metal?

What about this business? :
1) customer sends you a ton of photo of anything.
2) you cloud-point the photos and turn it into all into a 3D model based in CAD.
3) you print objects and send them back to customer.
4) could be anything from missing door latch from a 1922 Subaru to miniature NYC downtown to desktop statue of Betty Boop to missing model parts.
5) whatever functional material the printers handle.
(these are probably out there already)

I'm waiting for vr glasses/glove and some really cool old machines like a B-17 full scale to virtually put together and travel inside.

Why not full scale 356 Speedsters?

[tabs]

Why not the Harper Speedster...there is a scene outside a diner where Newman (Harper) parks his Speedster and walks past a then new blue 356C coupe..

That would be an idea for you to recreate..and a bit of a challenge to get the layout right.you would have to watch that scene.

[tevake]

What a very cool thread, so fun to look thru again.

I'm wondering if Eagle Keeper is still with us? If so, how did you make out with Micheal? Is your place livable?

I've gotten my place in Ebro pretty well back to normal, fortunately we are west of the real damage area. I have some time free now if you could use a little help with recovery at your home.

PM me with contact info. We've got to make this new year a turn around time.

"Have tools will travel"

Cheers Richard

PM sent

[asphaltgambler]

This was a 'Franklin Mint' model that was a gift. I decided to make it more my style.....

[astrochex]

What paints do you all like for spray gun use? Application is for the small, resin model in post 133. Additionally, what is good to use for masking.

TIA.