Jakko,Are they circular depressions and/or slightly raised areas? If so, these are ejector marks. They’re left by the pins that push the sprue from the mould after it’s been made, as you can see at the point this video starts:
(Watching the whole thing gives you a good idea of how model kit parts are made, BTW.)
Anyway, the marks are left on the part because the pins are usually not quite flush with the rest of the mould, but they’re needed to get the part out. This is why many smaller parts have a little extra round bit of plastic attached to them, which you have to cut away: for an ejector pin to push against, rather than the part itself. Especially older kits often have ejectors pushing against larger parts themselves, and frequently in areas that will be visible after assembly.
Thanks Jakko, looks like Tamiya have made the cross member too short - thought that it should connect, but there was no way that I could get it to!I would expect the suspension arms to be attached to the chassis, else the whole thing would sag all over the place.
Do these help?
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The rear wheels can't be further out, as the rear axles are a single piece molding (just the arms added) the height of the bed doesn't help, as it sits between the suspension anyway - I'm taking it that Tamiya have got the cross member wrong!Do the front, rear and spare wheels line up, the way you have the rear suspension now? If so, you probably have them correct and Tamiya got the crossmember wrong; if the rear wheels are further out than the rest, there must be some way to get them further in.
Thanks Paul, now got probably the hardest bit to do, as it's all going to be on show! (and I keep remembering your Steyr - and I doubt I could come anywhere close to the load bed on that!!!!!)Gerry,
All looking good mate.
Thanks Jim, not too unhappy with them - would've liked to have gotten the tyres 'right', but at least all 4 of the rear ones will stand on their own, so fairly close, but couldn't replicate the tread pattern - so hope a copper doesn't check the depth!Hi Gerry
Wheels all sorted Onwards and upwards. Looking good.
Jim
If I can do it mate anyone can. Are you trying the hair spray technique?Thanks Paul, now got probably the hardest bit to do, as it's all going to be on show! (and I keep remembering your Steyr - and I doubt I could come anywhere close to the load bed on that!!!!!)
Still, it's fun pushing myself to try and get to the standard of the modellers on here.
Probably not - not sure that it's compatible with brush painting? (Cave-man here!)If I can do it mate anyone can. Are you trying the hair spray technique?
I have not tried it with a brush but I guess the same principles apply. Try it on an old kit or a piece of plastic sheet I would apply the hairspray then leave over night to go really hard.Probably not - not sure that it's compatible with brush painting? (Cave-man here!)
Thanks John,Your doing well Gerry, all looking good, love the tools, handle colour looks perfect as does the metal and steel.
Thanks for that Paul (coming from a 'Master' as well! Well chuffed!! )Gerry.
Nice work the load bed looks very convincing.
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