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My 1:8 F40

Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by SupercarFreak, Feb 22, 2004.

  1. SupercarFreak

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    #1 SupercarFreak, Feb 22, 2004

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    #2 YellowMaranello, Feb 22, 2004
    Heh, I've been following that thread closely since last September. It sure does look DAMNED good.
     
  3. SupercarFreak

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    #3 SupercarFreak, Feb 22, 2004
    cool, thank you sir
     
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    #4 jimpo1, Feb 22, 2004
    I'd love to see more pictures, but I don't have the patience to scroll through all those pages.
     
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  6. SupercarFreak

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    #6 SupercarFreak, Feb 22, 2004
    yes, it is a Pocher kit. the basic model is fairly detailed, I would call it a 1:8 scale Maisto, if youre familiar with their 1:18 scale diecasts

    however, once i saw the photos on www.scaleautoworks.com I had to buy the transkit

    if you guys become a member to af.com forums you can suscribe to my thread and receive an e-mail notice everytime i post an update! :)
     
  7. zsnnf

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    #7 zsnnf, Feb 23, 2004
    From the pictures I saw you are doing an awesome job. You certainly have something to be very proud of!! Please post completed pictures.

    Rick
     
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    #8 Chiaro_Slag, Feb 24, 2004
    SupercarFreak-

    I finally had the patience to scroll through that thread - I must say that is absolutely incredible!!!! Very, very nice. I love you attention to detail! Can't wait to see the finished product!

    The rims are just like Ricks (zsnnf)!! Too cool.
     
  9. SupercarFreak

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    #9 SupercarFreak, Feb 25, 2004
    thanks guys! here is more of my work:

    started on a 1:24 Enzo:
    carbon fiber racing buckets, brakes and ENGINE: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=109469
    carbon fiber dashboard: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=110818

    and

    1:24 360 Spider: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=186225

    started on modifying my tamiya 1:12 F50 with a photoetch kit: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=168832

    1:24 F40 and 1:24 Challenge Stradale are on the shelf.
     

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    #10 Chiaro_Slag, Feb 25, 2004
    Looks great!

    How do you go about painting a die cast model? I have a 355 that I want to paint blue that is currently black. How do I first strip off the black paint, and then what is the process for painting - for example, how many coats of paint do I use, how many clear coats, what are the steps in between the coats? Any sanding / polishing done? What do you polish with, etc.

    Thanks!
     
  11. SupercarFreak

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    #11 SupercarFreak, Feb 25, 2004
    castrol super clean degreaser worked on my 1/24 plastic kits but not on my prepainted diecast f40, i had to get a finish stripper, its amazing, after a few seconds the paint starts to bubble up in flakes, if you get it on your skin it starts to burn - its really strong

    heres the tutorial im following
    http://www.italianhorses.net/Tutorials/paint.htm
     
  12. Chiaro_Slag

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    #12 Chiaro_Slag, Feb 26, 2004
    Thanks!

    Yep, I saw the F40 being stripped - That paint just fell right off, lol.

    I'll check out the tutorial. Perfect - Thanks again.
     
  13. SupercarFreak

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    #13 SupercarFreak, Feb 26, 2004
    you're more than welcome Slag
     
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    #15 Chiaro_Slag, Apr 18, 2004
    Very nice work on the website. :) You rock!
     
  16. SupercarFreak

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    #16 SupercarFreak, Apr 18, 2004
    Thanks
     
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    #20 zjpj, Oct 11, 2004
    the stocking was a great idea.
    This is one of the greatest model projects I've seen. Keep it up - can't wait to see the finished product
     
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    #21 96impalaSS, Oct 11, 2004
    You got talent man, I congratulate you.
     
  22. SupercarFreak

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    #22 SupercarFreak, Oct 11, 2004
    thanks.
    the stocking idea was actually straight out of my transkit's instructions, not only did it tell me to do that, but it supplied me with exactly enough material for 2 seats.

    those crazy german engineers!
     

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