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Post by superba on Jul 3, 2007 0:54:42 GMT 1
My turn, here is the just completed 1966 Ford Galaxie. Based on a 1/43 Dinky, I am very pleased with the results. Its a hollow casting with a detailed interior, now if I could just get the windows to look clear.
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Post by DavidJohnson on Jul 3, 2007 4:27:10 GMT 1
Joe, Your '66 Galaxie looks great What wheels did you use? They look right on this car. In the photo the windows look like refected glare from bright sun. If you want them really clear to show off the interior I suggest clear styrene for the sides and heat formed blister pack or Scotch 600 tape for curved glass. In my opinion the 600 tape sometimes is too clear. As they appear in the photo your windows look very natural like glass and I were it my model I would be very pleased. Dave
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Post by Jerry on Jul 3, 2007 5:19:23 GMT 1
Joe
Fantastic, and you should feel great about it; probably like a new father. I know hydroshrink is not easy, but it does work with time and patience. Congratulations! Now for the other 69.
Jerry
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Post by superba on Jul 3, 2007 13:17:58 GMT 1
Jeryy:
I have been so busy working on the other masters....I just got tired and decided to actually produce a finished model. I finished twenty finihsed molds last night so I am going to produce some more finished models while on vacation.
The other fifty or so models are in various other stages of progress. The latest shrinking model is a 1965 dodge Monaco.
The wheels on the Galaxie came form the Classic Metal Works 67 Galaxie
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Post by Sylvain on Jul 3, 2007 19:52:07 GMT 1
Incredible, Joe, fantastic Galaxie!
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Post by Cor_DutchArt on Jul 3, 2007 21:14:41 GMT 1
Joe you model looks even better than the Dinky. Probebly because it's a smaller scale. It just shows better.
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Post by superba on Jul 5, 2007 17:48:55 GMT 1
1/25 scale Rambler shrunk to 1/87.
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Post by Lee on Aug 3, 2007 3:09:27 GMT 1
While looking for good subjects to Hydroshrink, I ran into this website: www.brooklinmodels.co.uk/What a wealth of material to play with ......... and break the pocketbook too.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Aug 5, 2007 2:03:23 GMT 1
That's quite a line up of cars, have any idea what they cost? My favorite is the 1941 Chrysler Saratoga.
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Post by stanhas87 on Aug 5, 2007 3:15:14 GMT 1
Dear All:
Brooklins are on the $80.00 - 90.00 range. Handbuilt models but they are considered High Quality items.
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Post by jackfitz1944 on Aug 6, 2007 23:32:40 GMT 1
Joe, Have you ever tried casting in clear resin? It would be great if all we had to do is paint them and not worry about the windows.
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Lee
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Post by Lee on Aug 7, 2007 2:22:59 GMT 1
Joe does hollow casting so you don't have to worry about painting the windows. Just cutting and putting the glazing in. Casting with clear resin is a pain in the butt.
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Post by superba on Aug 7, 2007 12:00:32 GMT 1
I have not had any luck casting in clear resin....always seems to cure longer and have far more bubbles. I have been using Elmer's Childrens School glue for windows. On 40's, and 60's flat glass it's great, but the 50's curved glass is tougher. On 50's early 60's, I typically apply glue and then hang the model upside down. The Pontiac and Checker have Elmer's glue for windows. On the 60 Olds, the front window has a sunken look to it
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Post by Jerry on Aug 8, 2007 1:51:30 GMT 1
Joe, I just saw Sylvain's latest work and I must say, your vehicles are coming along beautifully. My hat off to you, and again, congratulations.
Jerry
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Post by superba on Aug 8, 2007 17:57:59 GMT 1
Actually Jerry none of Sylvains recent pictures are products of Hydroshink reductions.
The Chevy's were based on scaling down an Ertl 1/64 Diecast and merging with a Atlas Buick Wagon slot car.
The Plymouth's are castings created from modified Woodland Scenic
The Studebaker is modified Anguplas casting and the DeSoto is a Modified Eko Plymouth Casting.
Love em all....but am now hooked on Hydorshrink and feel that the results are superior to my modified castings or hand made sculptures
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