datsunfreak Posted February 9, 2023 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) 31 minutes ago, Jesse C. said: As far as Trumpeter, they make crap, at least their car kits Well, I like this one at least... 😄 It was just an example of this... 31 minutes ago, Jesse C. said: New companies like Mobius have come in and started making some really nice stuff, that is on par with most Asian kit makers. Designed in the U.S. and molded overseas to keep cost down. ... not a tacit endorsement of their specific products. 👍 But that Nova kit is dope, though. Been collecting early Nova kits for a long time and it is the best one I have found so far. Which may not be saying a ton... Edited February 9, 2023 by datsunfreak Quote Link to comment
Jesse C. Posted February 10, 2023 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 19 hours ago, datsunfreak said: But that Nova kit is dope, though. Been collecting early Nova kits for a long time and it is the best one I have found so far. Which may not be saying a ton... The Trumpeter kits have a few issues and they are way to pricey for what they are. The new Moebius kit is far superior in my opinion. 2 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted March 24, 2023 Report Share Posted March 24, 2023 One I've been wanting to get around to for years and finally just went ahead and built. 11 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Minis are basically British Datsuns, right? 4 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) Brings a new meaning to mini truck. So, I bought this reissued AMT 50’s Ford F100 complete with race car trailer and tool set, and it was so bad I threw it back in the box and put it away. So much embedded mold release in the parts that I can’t stop the fisheyes in the paint. Tried everything. Edited March 25, 2023 by mainer311 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 1 hour ago, mainer311 said: Brings a new meaning to mini truck. So, I bought this reissued AMT 50’s Ford F100 complete with race car trailer and tool set, and it was so bad I threw it back in the box and put it away. So much embedded mold release in the parts that I can’t stop the fisheyes in the paint. Tried everything. I'm not sure if it's mold release, it seems like Round 2 is just using shit plastic. My old standby of Duplicolor primer will peel clean off. I've since switched over to the Rust-Oleum automotive filler primer and that will actually bite onto the plastic. Seems like Round 2 is more interested in marketing kits to collectors rather than builders. Just take a look at how much Coca Cola branded shit they have in the market, for example. Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 What’s weird is, Tamiya primer, which is pretty “hot,” will lay down fine. And then every time I lay down a base coat, the color AND the primer fish eye right down to bare plastic. I wet sanded with soap, wiped with isopropyl, etc. It comes right back. Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 The problem I was having was... Primer laid down fine, color laid down fine, but whenever I would peel off foil or masking tape it would lift off the paint with it. And that was after the usual wash and, later, a round of 600 grit sandpaper. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 On 3/25/2023 at 7:59 PM, mainer311 said: What’s weird is, Tamiya primer, which is pretty “hot,” will lay down fine. And then every time I lay down a base coat, the color AND the primer fish eye right down to bare plastic. I wet sanded with soap, wiped with isopropyl, etc. It comes right back. I have had good success with an overnight bath (and toothbrush scrub) in Simple Green to get it off. YMMV Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 22 hours ago, datsunfreak said: I have had good success with an overnight bath (and toothbrush scrub) in Simple Green to get it off. YMMV You know, I have a jug of that, and it crossed my mind. I'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted March 28, 2023 Report Share Posted March 28, 2023 22 minutes ago, mainer311 said: You know, I have a jug of that, and it crossed my mind. I'll give it a try. I also use it for stripping off bad paint jobs. Of which there have been many. 😋 Very harmful to paint, does nothing to plastic. 1 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted March 29, 2023 Report Share Posted March 29, 2023 This didn't have mold release but it did have a crushed bug carcass on the driver's side door. With the cab still bagged. So this definitely got a pre paint cleaning. Now crushed bugs are the least of it's problems. (AMT 1980 Dodge D50) 7 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted June 25, 2023 Report Share Posted June 25, 2023 It's an Oldsmobile but I have a feeling one of Fisch's paintings was somewhere on my mind. 5 Quote Link to comment
Chuck Most Posted July 4, 2023 Report Share Posted July 4, 2023 (edited) Bought a 2004 Lincoln Town Car last week because I've wanted one forever. After the typical fresh purchase stuff (mainly catching up on maintenance) I drove the 120 mile round trip to Rider's Hobby Shop in Flint for a shakedown run. After passing on this kit a few times I finally grabbed one. I'm sure nothing is going to fit right and it could certainly use shorter rear tires but after really looking over the contents it might be a fun project. Edited July 4, 2023 by Chuck Most 4 Quote Link to comment
iceman510 Posted July 25, 2023 Report Share Posted July 25, 2023 Some info on Round 2. https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/nostalgic-toy-car-lovers-well-served-by-indianas-round-2-reboot/?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_content=MED_UN_NA_EML_UN_DailyDriver_Tuesday&hashed_email=7b14dfcb747834f18fcbf20c591fd639c222ee2524fab8ff0d039eb874c1b0cc 4 Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 I could spend all day looking at their model kit collection. Quote Link to comment
Fetch Posted July 26, 2023 Report Share Posted July 26, 2023 If you want to spend all day looking at model kits, try these two sites. The Trainz site has a lot of hobby stuff. https://www.oldmodelkits.com/ https://www.trainz.com/collections/model-kits?stock_status[0]=true Quote Link to comment
angliagt Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 Actually,I was referring to seeing them in person,but still cool. Quote Link to comment
ratpatrol66 Posted August 8, 2023 Report Share Posted August 8, 2023 Spotted this one and going to replicate my 1923 Model T the best I can. 5 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Finished this Kenmeri recently. The kit was a nightmare and the “aftermarket” grilles and flares that it came with wouldn’t fit without a lot of cutting. First time using 2K clear. The stuff lays down like glass. 3 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 Needs more low. 😁 1 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 (edited) 55 minutes ago, datsunfreak said: Needs more low. 😁 It does! The kit is so weird. It included those deep dish Work wheels, but they won't fit under the flares. Edited August 28, 2023 by mainer311 Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 28, 2023 Report Share Posted August 28, 2023 1 hour ago, mainer311 said: It does! The kit is so weird. It included those deep dish Work wheels, but they won't fit under the flares. I normally do a little chopping on the suspension, dial in a load of negative camber, and sand the tires off on a slant. That gets the "look" right. 😁 Sort of like this... 2 Quote Link to comment
mainer311 Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 Is that your build? Looks great! Quote Link to comment
datsunfreak Posted August 29, 2023 Report Share Posted August 29, 2023 18 hours ago, mainer311 said: Is that your build? Looks great! Unfortunately no, just sort of an example of how I did mine. I haven't really built much the last few years, just living vicariously through Chuck. 😋 I need to get back on it some day soon... Quote Link to comment
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