Model Car Thread

[Chuck Most]

[Chuck Most]

[Chuck Most]

'99 Lightning disguised as a shitty F150 beater. Or a shitty F-150 beater modified to Lightning specs. Pick one.

[mainer311]

Putting the finishing touches on this 1199 Duck. I bought two detail-up kits for it. The chain by itself was 202 pieces. Complete insanity.

 

 

[datsunfreak]

That is amazing work. 🤘

[Jesse C.]

Coming from Tamiya 

 

https://www.tamiya.com/japan/products/24367/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3CCrq7dtelC_ZcDfmV5kS6Sb7ELrsl-FAbLsiZptLH6JxkexMs4M3zspM_aem_AU5JUdR_zA0Hg9f25Tnjt6jDsjLGYMn4QqbydUuyQ4ffAzspmT5vsTN-7rG6Kw9otGU

 

[datsunfreak]

Definitely gotta order a few of those... 😁

 

I have 3 of the Z432 Fujimas (see below) and they are pretty good kits. And are still readily available for a decent price.

 

 

 

I am betting the Tamiya will eclipse it in quality, though. They always do. 

[Jesse C.]

Pre ordered a couple of these from Amazon, mainly for the Gotti Wheels! 

 

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

On 4/6/2024 at 5:50 PM, mainer311 said:

Putting the finishing touches on this 1199 Duck. I bought two detail-up kits for it. The chain by itself was 202 pieces. Complete insanity.

 

 

How do you have the time for this shit? Beautiful but I couldn't stomach all the other things that I need to be doing. Like working on the race car 😁

[mainer311]

6 hours ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

How do you have the time for this shit? Beautiful but I couldn't stomach all the other things that I need to be doing. Like working on the race car 😁

I put the kids to bed, and then I work on my hobbies at night. (Gunsmithing, wood working, working on cars, models, etc.)

Edited April 13 by mainer311

[mainer311]

I bought one of these while they were still available. Shown here in a box that’s as big as my oven.

 

Edited April 13 by mainer311

[datsunfreak]

On 4/13/2024 at 10:46 AM, Jesse C. said:

Pre ordered a couple of these from Amazon, mainly for the Gotti Wheels! 

 

 

 

 

How much are they on Amazon? I usually just order them from Japan as the exchange rate has been quite good lately.

 

https://www.hlj.com/1-24-scale-nissan-s30-fairlady-z-aero-custom-ver-2-1975-aos06101

[Pounding Rox Truck Shop]

On 2/17/2024 at 5:30 PM, Chuck Most said:

 

 

I owned a fullsize version of this exact color scheme. I had a red interior though.

[datsunfreak]

6 hours ago, Pounding Rox Truck Shop said:

 

 

I owned a fullsize version of this exact color scheme. I had a red interior though.

 

I really miss the days when interiors came in actual colors like red and blue, instead of greige...  😑

[Jesse C.]

13 hours ago, datsunfreak said:

 

How much are they on Amazon? I usually just order them from Japan as the exchange rate has been quite good lately.

 

https://www.hlj.com/1-24-scale-nissan-s30-fairlady-z-aero-custom-ver-2-1975-aos06101

 

They where in the $20 dollar range, but now I can seem to get a price

[mainer311]

On 4/17/2024 at 8:22 AM, datsunfreak said:

 

How much are they on Amazon? I usually just order them from Japan as the exchange rate has been quite good lately.

 

https://www.hlj.com/1-24-scale-nissan-s30-fairlady-z-aero-custom-ver-2-1975-aos06101

If you come across any Gotti wheel STL files, I’d gladly print you some.

[mojojojo78]

I haven't made model since I was a kid. I have a bunch of kits but they are just sitting there. I finally decided to make one and I got overly ambitious with this one.

I have a VW Bug that I am converting into a Super Bugger RV. I don't know how it will turn out, but so far it looks good.

[yenpit]

Nice!!  Have you attempted any curves in the camper shell walls?  When I was a kid building, I would heat the plastic/styrene over a candle & manipulate it.  Find a "buck" to form it evenly?  I'm not talking compound curves, just flat curves, as those would be relatively simple to manage!!  Can't wait to see your progress!! 

[mojojojo78]

 

Thank you Yenpit.

I thought about it, but getting even some of these straight flat pieces to line up right is a task. If this one goes well I might try another one. Maybe improve on the design.

Right now I am trying to figure out the best way to make nice windows.

Edited May 29 by mojojojo78

[datsunfreak]

1 hour ago, mojojojo78 said:

Right now I am trying to figure out the best way to make nice windows.

 

I normally just use acetate sheet. It's usually the right scale thickness and easy to manipulate.

 

If you're just doing those flat side windows, some of that styrene strip glued up in the right shape for a frame and the acetate should get it done? 

[datsunfreak]

Just now, datsunfreak said:

 

I normally just use acetate sheet. It's usually the right scale thickness and easy to manipulate.

 

If you're just doing those flat side windows, some of that styrene strip glued up in the right shape for a frame and the acetate should get it done? 

 

And you can get it in dark tinted versions, even tinted in different colors. Maybe some cool color that matches/compliments the RV?  

[yenpit]

5 minutes ago, datsunfreak said:

 

I normally just use acetate sheet. It's usually the right scale thickness and easy to manipulate.

 

If you're just doing those flat side windows, some of that styrene strip glued up in the right shape for a frame and the acetate should get it done? 

 

He needs to make "pop out" windows!!  I mean the opposite of concave!!  Now THAT would be cool!! 😎

[mojojojo78]

I was thinking about making the rear window a pop out style. I am trying to figure out the best way to do the interior too.

I will take a look at the acetate sheets.

[mojojojo78]

I was working on the Super Bugger a little more last night. I didn't realize how much of a "chop" I had given the windshield area. I also didn't realize how wonky some of my cuts were. Well, its my first attempt. I might try another if I feel ambitious enough and if this one goes well.

[yenpit]

What Beetle kit is that?  Looks like nice detail...........