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23/12/2019 6:07 pm
Santa used the USPS earlier today to bring me Christmas cheer in scale 1:43. (pic)
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At the bottom of the directions is this note:
"Kit first issued 1975. Kit issued in revised form commencing June, 1978."
I guess that means I have the more modern version, and it's only about forty years old. Whee! On the other hand, I just checked my calendar and it will be about the first of February before I have even a few hours to start this one. Oh well, it gives me something upon which to plan.
Merry Christmas to all!
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24/12/2019 2:34 am
I blame you David...........................................................................(pics) and you alone, for sparking my interest in these 1/43 kits.
Now, as payback, you must tell me how to get the body ready to prime! ...lol.
all kidding aside David, I started buying these because of your great posts and pics!
but there isn't a whole lot of info out there on how to clean up the bodies for primer/paint.
I have a dremel, but I don't know which bit to use.... or do I just use some really fine sandpaper (1200 grit?) and water?
I am starting this venture with the three SMTS Trans Am trifecta cars because I am a big fan of the vintage Trans Am racing.
Here I have the SMTS 1969 Mustang and 1970 Cuda...waiting on the SMTS Challenger to come in the mail.
Any tips would be graciously accepted.
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This is a built SMTS Cuda kit (maybe I should have bought this one instead...lol)
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24/12/2019 3:28 am
Oh BenD, you've caught the bug! And the only cures are construction or bankruptcy. Congratulations!
First and up front- I am not a very good builder. I have fun and enjoy the process, but my results rarely compare well with the products of the professionals. I strongly recommend seeking their advice, like these:
http://www.modelersite.com/Abr2008/English/Building1-43_Eng.htm
https://www.grandprixmodels.com/Uploaded/1/Documents/How-to.pdf
https://www.tameokits.com/en/tutorial/section-1-introduction/
I also have found that initial preparation helped with careful use of a fine grade of steel wool and small files. The problem is over-using these and blurring (or entirely removing) detailing. Be careful.
I hope some of the superbuilders on this site will chime in here. Please!
24/12/2019 5:04 am
Another way of saving all that work (pic).
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24/12/2019 6:43 am
Don't buy them built! Build them yourself. That is the real joy of the Holidays.
There are several tips online with ways to build a great model. And if you screw up a metal one with a bad paint job, just remove it all and do it again. This is a process called learning. And no matter how old you may be, you'll feel much younger, and it'll make you a nicer person. But I do suggest starting all of this before you get the shakes. Whoa! Here they come a-g-a-i-n!
24/12/2019 7:07 am
Great pics Harvey....I am also guilty of buying them built! (pics)
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24/12/2019 7:12 am
Thank you for those links David...very much appreciated!