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dougie
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Haha hopefully tomorrow? I'm in the middle of polishing it and have masking tape on those bits I'll prioritise for you :D\ said:Let's see some pics of the carbon finish
Haha hopefully tomorrow? I'm in the middle of polishing it and have masking tape on those bits I'll prioritise for you :D\ said:Let's see some pics of the carbon finish
\ said:Beautiful paintwork mate! Gonna be a show stopper when it's done.
I need to get on with the inside again. Sorry most of this is all body work but I've learned another shed load on this body after my total cock up. I hope it helps others not make the same mistakes.\ said:Dougie that looks lovely. The carbon parts look like they are really realistic against the high gloss of the body. They actually look like a propper race car like a time attack competitor.
It proves no matter how bad something can go, it can alway be rectified. You have shown me and many other modelers what the very essence of modeling is all about, it's about learning new techniques, understanding how to make the best of your model, taking enjoyment from the challenges you face and learning from it. And above all being patient with your abilities as you improve over time.\ said:I need to get on with the inside again. Sorry most of this is all body work but I've learned another shed load on this body after my total cock up. I hope it helps others not make the same mistakes.
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Thanks mate, nicest thing anyone has said to me in a while! I'm too young to be sentimental but that's made my day.\ said:It proves no matter how bad something can go, it can alway be rectified. You have shown me and many other modelers what the very essence of modeling is all about, it's about learning new techniques, understanding how to make the best of your model, taking enjoyment from the challenges you face and learning from it. And above all being patient with your abilities as you improve over time.
That looks Awesome! mate, Congratulations on a Great paint job\ said:I need to get on with the inside again. Sorry most of this is all body work but I've learned another shed load on this body after my total cock up. I hope it helps others not make the same mistakes.
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Cheers, I was hoping to reply with a picture of the assembled cockpit but I got rushed out the door just as I glued it together.\ said:Thae bodywork is looking "Sweet" Dougie, well worth the hard work........... and some great work on the interior mate.
Thanks bud, that pic is great. I should really subscribe to that... Is it worth it?\ said:Awesome work there dougie. Hey remember about the carbon fiber having wrinkles in it on real racing cars. The latest edition of tamiya model magazine has an article on up close, a real racing car and the imperfections inherent with them. Just thought I'd share this picture of a real carbon fiber part used in motor racing
Yeah I couldn't test fit the windows because they didn't have their frames to sit in, you can't hold 3 in place at once so I just went for it. What I should have done is put tape on the outside and place them on against the tape to position them then add glue. That way I would have seen that they needed a bit of skimming to sit in a reasonable position.\ said:It's so annoying when stuff doesn't fit propperly you end up handling the model so much it gets ruined. I have learned that one of the most important aspect of modeling is to minimise the handling. Hooe you get it sorted
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