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Post by Eric on Nov 19, 2003 21:49:26 GMT 1
There are hundreds out there.... which I am not going to list here ;D
Seriously, I think that we can learn from modellers that do models in other scales and visiting sites that show these models could even be of help in finding the solution to a problem. Think about dioramas for instance, the trainguys as well as the 1/35 military modellers are way ahead of us in that field !
Eric
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 30, 2003 12:36:29 GMT 1
Glazing I’ve got a question about glazing models. Some models, especially kits, are sold without glazing, and the modeller has to glaze the model by himself. For my part, I use some transparent plastic or rhodoid that I cut and curved till it’ll get the right size and the right form.  There is no problem with cars till the 40’s, as most cars have flat windshield, but it’s more difficult for cars from the 50’s and 60’s, when windshields became panoramic. The results of the first solution are quite all right for me, but I always wonder if someone has a simpler and more accurate one.  |
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Post by skyline on Nov 30, 2003 14:15:00 GMT 1
Reading the article about building a RMM resin kit, Todd wrote he used "chrome paint". Is there any paints that could imitate chrome parts? I thought it was impossible.
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Post by Eric on Nov 30, 2003 16:45:29 GMT 1
Daniel, painting is an option ofcourse, one of the possibilities is using Alclad II paint ( www.alclad2.com/). Personally I prefer Bare-Metal foil ( www.bare-metal.com/) though. ;D |
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Post by Christian on Nov 30, 2003 17:33:51 GMT 1
Re glazing: I think it is time for a special on vacuforming then? Re chrome: my choice is Model Master (Testors) chrome silver. I agree with Eric that Bare metal allows perfect results - if you are willing and able to work with it.  Re Alclad: To quote a friend: "YOU MUST USE AN AIRBRUSH" ;D for Alclad paint and I imagine that this could get difficult with small details. |
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Post by Sylvain on Nov 30, 2003 18:29:08 GMT 1
Re glazing: I think it is time for a special on vacuforming then? Well, that will be great!!! ;D |
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Post by skyline on Dec 2, 2003 21:15:52 GMT 1
Thanks a lot, the link to bare-metal will help me a lot. I want to try to do some wheels, take the basis from autmobilia and cut the design from a metal foil. The intention is doing some Budnik or Boyd Coddington wheels.
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Post by Eric on Dec 3, 2003 0:39:54 GMT 1
Daniel,
I think Bare-Metal foil isn't thick enough to be used in the way you want to use it. For what you want to do a better option is using thin sheets of metal (aluminium for instance) because Bare-Metal just isn't strong enough.
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Post by superba on Dec 7, 2003 15:06:20 GMT 1
As a follow up to the lense discussion, I use round non diamond lenses used for HO train detailing. The product I use is manufactured by M.V. Products
P.O. Box 6622, Orange California, 92863-6622, USA.
Joe
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Post by skyline on Dec 7, 2003 20:47:48 GMT 1
You're right Eric. I've tried with aluminium sheets of different thickness and it simply doesn't work. I'll have to try cutting plastic or styrene.
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Post by skunk on Dec 18, 2003 14:26:40 GMT 1
Does anyone know of a good model that might supply a set of plain 15" steel wheels? I am looking for something in the style of Herpa's Trabant wheels, but substantially larger.  |
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Post by Lee on Dec 18, 2003 22:18:09 GMT 1
The product I use is manufactured by M.V. Products
P.O. Box 6622, Orange California, 92863-6622, USA.
Joe
Right in my own backyard! I have just bought and tried the M.V.'s and they work very well. Thanks for the tip Joe.
On chrome paint, I have had reasonable luck with both Testors and Model Master Chrome Silver. Lightly blow on it while it is drying and it comes out very shiny.
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Post by Christian on Dec 22, 2003 12:23:59 GMT 1
Does anyone know of a good model that might supply a set of plain 15" steel wheels? I am looking for something in the style of Herpa's Trabant wheels, but substantially larger. How about Brekina's Wartburg 311 wheels? Most models seem to come with sport rims these days.  |
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Post by Lee on Jan 6, 2004 1:01:18 GMT 1
Looking at real vehicles I see black where the panels, doors, etc join each other. Even on cars painted black I can see a different shade of black. Looking a pictures of models I do not see this. I wonder if wiping a model with black shoe polish would make the lines jump out like they do on real vehicles. It would make a big difference on the Herpa - Opel Calibra "Motorshow Essen 1996" that Eric has posted  Maybe someone else has a better idea to accomplish this. |
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Post by Christian on Jan 6, 2004 1:12:06 GMT 1
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