wagner Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Anybody on here build model cars still? I am going to start building the kits I have and am looking for tips or tricks some of you might have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 dremel tool.....test fit every thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 dremel tool.....test fit every thing. I have not used my dremel yet... Test fiting is a MUST. My dad got me doing that when I was building as a kid. The new tip I got this week was to soak chrome stuff you want to paint in simple green. It strips the chrome off and leaves you with a nice paintable surface. I did that on the blower for the Willys I am building right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I haven't built one in about a year, but I still have a few laying around to build. The only thing I have to keep in mind when working on one is that its just a model, or I'll get carried away with details and never finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Wagz I have a model of the Titanic I bought years ago. Free if you want it to try building... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I use my x-acto knife to trim the little plastic shards off the pieces to get them to fit. I have an idea, we should have a model build-off for those of us that build model car's. Have a contest to who build's the best looking one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I have an idea, we should have a model build-off for those of us that build model car's. Have a contest to who build's the best looking one. I could do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Wagz I have a model of the Titanic I bought years ago. Free if you want it to try building... If you are serious hold on to that. Let me get my skill level up and I might have a special project for this... I use my x-acto knife to trim the little plastic shards off the pieces to get them to fit. I have an idea, we should have a model build-off for those of us that build model car's. Have a contest to who build's the best looking one. X-acto knife is your buddy! I don't know about a build off but maybe a set time to build something then show it off at the end. Don't get me wrong I love a good contest but that sometimes takes away from the fun. I will get some pics up of the one I am working on here in a day or so to show some of the little details I am trying and how easy they can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1qwk767 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I have quite a few that I need to finish myself 62 Pontiac Catalina 421SD 69 Baldwin Motion Vette 69 Camaro RS 72 Nova SS 86 El-Camino SS 99 SVT Lightning 00 Civic Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I used to build model cars a lot. some tips i can say is to get some good sandpaper and sand all the nubs off and not use and exacto knife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger1647545502 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 The new tip I got this week was to soak chrome stuff you want to paint in simple green. It strips the chrome off and leaves you with a nice paintable surface. I did that on the blower for the Willys I am building right now. Don't use any chemical paint or chrome remover without testing it first on some of the molding sprues. For instance, red plastic from Revell doesn't react well with Simple Green, you end up with something that looks like the "5 minutes later" portion of a squirtgun fight between gremlins... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSXRAntwon Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Wagz I have a model of the Titanic I bought years ago. Free if you want it to try building... I built the titanic about 7 years ago, still in my room. It was probably the hardest model Ive ever built so far. Im planning on building a white C6Z soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.1cutlass Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I just finished a GNX that i was not too impressed with. Now I am working on and 89 Turbo Grand Prix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Do gundams count ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagner Posted December 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 Do gundams count ? Yes I actually want to build one of those myself we have some neat ones at the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 This. Im in, how about a completion date of July 4th? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark1647545493 Posted December 31, 2009 Report Share Posted December 31, 2009 I would get in on this too. When I went to my parents house for Christmas my mom gave me a couple boxes filled with my old models I put together in the 80's. Unfortunately most of them got damaged over the years. I'm going to try to put what I can back together. The other box was full of 11 unbuilt models. 1984 Ford Monster truck 'Quadzilla' Ed Roth's 'Rat Fink' 1928 Model A truck and it's made of Metal 1970 Mustang Boss 429 1973 Mustang Mach 1 1985 Mustang SVO 1977 Mustang II 2- 1966 Mustang GT350H 1988 Mustang GT hardtop 1989 Mustang GT Convertible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 If you'd be interested in picking up some practically brand new supplies PM Me, also have 3 brand new models (wrx, 69 camero, acura integra). Supplies and models are easily $75-100+ new I spent, just sucked at it so I quite. I'd let it go for cheap let me know. If nothing else good luck and may you have more skillz and patience than i did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comebackkid Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Make sure you get some tooth picks for the small parts on the model to paint . Get thread so you can make spark plug wires. Very small like bread ties to do breaks and fuel lines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 There is so much about you guys I dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Ive been building models for a few years. i build one on each bday for my son garrett. ill post some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 I used to be into models quite a bit. Built a lot of nascar cars and stuff like that. I've been thinking about it a lot this week and plan on getting back into it. I started helping my son build his pine derby car for scouts this week and remembered how much I enjoyed doing that stuff. Here's where we're at on his car..... I bought an extra kit and plan on making another one when I'm done with this one. http://i268.photobucket.com/albums/jj37/0rion_album/012.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsv8 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 After the gym id say models are a great stress reliever. ive got about 20 to fix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboking15 Posted February 11, 2010 Report Share Posted February 11, 2010 I just got back into building them. Like was stated earlier just remember that it is a model and it doesnt have to be perfect. Getting to anal about them takes some of the fun out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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