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Post by admin on Feb 29, 2004 21:55:42 GMT -5
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Ken M
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Post by Ken M on Mar 7, 2004 19:03:49 GMT -5
Paul, Your engine looks absolutely real. What's your secret for giving the block components and the alternator, etc, that rough steel texture?  That really adds so much to the overall effect! Thanks Ken |
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Post by scalemotorsport on Mar 8, 2004 12:34:12 GMT -5
Hey Paul your work is really fabulous! Nothing makes me happier than to see our products being built (well almost nothing)! Keep up the good work, and that goes to everyone else making a contribution to this web site.
BTW for those of you interested in knowing, Tamiya checks in on this site regularly to see your progress!
Regards, Matthew
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ffracer
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Paul Smith
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Post by ffracer on Mar 10, 2004 20:39:26 GMT -5
Thanks to all for the nice comments. While time consuming, it was very enjoyable.
I painted the engine block with Floquil Old Silver and then gave it a very light overspray of grey primer (Kondar DZ3).
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Post by gunnar on Mar 16, 2004 22:40:48 GMT -5
Looking good Paul! Since everything on this site is offered as a way to make things accurate I offer this only as info ...not criticisum...sorry can't spell:~) From 906 onwards all the mounting hardware is gold-plated. Not real gold of course just the normal yellow/gold-like common nuts,bolts and washers. Maybe a mixure of clear yellow plus a touch of clear amber might be the closest finish. The major hose end are closer to yellow. Personaly I think I will use more red/blue on my hoses because it's prettier!, That misting of gray over silver looks great. Jack@gunnar
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ffracer
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Post by ffracer on Mar 19, 2004 22:27:35 GMT -5
I agree with you about the hardware. When I solve the problem with the fuel pump drive, I will do some final detail painting and weathering on the engine. I'm also not so crazy about how shiny the braided lines of the boost control look.
BTW: I am planning on looking at some of the Model Car Garage Blower drive kits (pulleys and belt) for the fuel pump drive. I could machine my own but I still want the coggged drive.
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Post by racer2racer on Mar 20, 2004 10:23:33 GMT -5
A long time ago I used aluminum pinions from 1/12 r/c cars to make cogged drive pulleys. These suckers are available in quite a few sizes and then you just machine down the outside and the width to get the right look. I'll try to send a pic of the ones I've made for the oil pump on a 1/12 Pro Modified.
Johnny Bergquist
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That really adds so much to the overall effect! Thanks