SupraChrgd82 1425 Posted July 17, 2021 Replaced mangled hypoid bevel gears and bent links on the beater crawler 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2142 Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, nel33 said: first time rust weathering so if you have to roast me then keep the temps low please. think i over did the side fenders a tiny but but i considered areas where water finds places to rest and take that into account. i took the Bob Ross technique and didnt worry about not being perfect to be to predictable. the rear bumper and front grill turned out fairly well. used light rust wash, dark rust wash and dust effect to remove some hard to scrub chrome shine i was able to get easily at. The hardest part when weathering a car or part is to know when to stop. But I think you do very well. I like it. 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted July 17, 2021 7 hours ago, Aerobert said: The hardest part when weathering a car or part is to know when to stop. But I think you do very well. I like it. 👍 Thanks, I mostly did the dark rust first and then added light rust to finish off the parts. Still think I added too much on the side but not excessive amount. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 17, 2021 Broke out the zahhak today ! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted July 17, 2021 Can’t forget Willy’s NOS bottle so painted and installed one today. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted July 17, 2021 5 hours ago, nel33 said: Thanks, I mostly did the dark rust first and then added light rust to finish off the parts. Still think I added too much on the side but not excessive amount. You need to get some Wenol and polish your bumpers! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted July 17, 2021 Replaced the bearings in the WW2 gearbox today. Also cleaned up the burrs where it’d been cut from a parts tree. It was nice to see how much grease they had put on too. I definitely put on too much. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3475 Posted July 17, 2021 Work continues on this... It's a Charleston kit, meaning the rear quarter windows are incorporated into the big black slab decals so I've only just realised I need to get creative with the trim tape at the rear kidney windows...great. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3475 Posted July 17, 2021 Unfortunately the drinkers side isn't in quite the same finished state.😬 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egalsim 109 Posted July 17, 2021 Tamaxial Monster Beetle 14 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nel33 870 Posted July 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Willy iine said: You need to get some Wenol and polish your bumpers! I don't think Wenol is a local brand here, gonna go with Brawndo, it has electrolytes. It has what you need! Errrrr I think there was a typo somewhere... Brasso is a local brand, it's s metal polish. I think it would work on the bumpers as long as the chrome finish looks a bit faded ie not new. At least it will clear some of the buffing marks on the bumper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aerobert 2142 Posted July 18, 2021 12 hours ago, egalsim said: Tamaxial Monster Beetle That is one of the coolest Monster Beetles I ever saw. Great work. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted July 18, 2021 Got the WW2 build done and took advantage of the nice weather and painted the part assembled shell. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted July 18, 2021 @Cynan Looks good. Which drab color did you use? TS5? TS70? My son is now designing a spare tire sticker for my 5844 Pajero. I'm going to make a comical tow hook for the car later today.. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cynan 520 Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Willy iine said: @Cynan Looks good. Which drab color did you use? TS5? TS70? TS28 as per the manual. It’s almost early the same colour as the plastic. Made it hard to tell if I’d covered it properly I would have liked something lighter to be honest but the first build has to be box art! Second shell for running I’ll go for something lighter. Just wondering what to do about the Jerry can now.. why they supply it without a back I’ll never know. Might 3D print al alternative one or try fill it with something.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted July 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Cynan said: TS28 as per the manual. It’s almost early the same colour as the plastic. Made it hard to tell if I’d covered it properly I would have liked something lighter to be honest but the first build has to be box art! Second shell for running I’ll go for something lighter. Just wondering what to do about the Jerry can now.. why they supply it without a back I’ll never know. Might 3D print al alternative one or try fill it with something.. TS28 sounds good. I used that color on a few of my M38's.. from the picture the color appeared darker, but TS28 is one of my favorites as well (TS5, TS28, TS70 are my main olive drab color choice). As for the jerrycan, I suppose you can just paint it the same TS28 (jug and holder), or spray the jug one color (red?) and the jerry can holder area TS28. Tamiya masking tape works well for masking that area. Shapeways sells a 3D printed backing for the jerrycan, but you'll need to putty the gap to make it look nice. I have it on a few of my M38's but honestly, I think it looks fine with that gaping hole on the back side just as long as you paint that side too.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshimitsu 3475 Posted July 18, 2021 Purchased an SCX-24 started modding immediately. Battery charger went kaput on 1st charge😭 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willy iine 18805 Posted July 18, 2021 Guys like accessories too.. Would help if I could draw straight though... Also painting winch hooks to mount onto my M38’s. I painted 4, but will paint more tomorrow.. Update.. Now looks like I got a bunch of bugs.. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rwordenjr 1890 Posted July 18, 2021 Was able to snag the rere terra scorcher for $192 nib ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted July 18, 2021 Today we made a new friend, can you see him? I'll give you a clue: for once, it's not furry. Cosy, comfy on the slightly warm ESC Swearing revenge or what? Cute, squeaky guy, he really did get comfy and was gonna nap in there for a while, I had to gently ask him out in order to keep running the car 9 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Re-Bugged 10141 Posted July 19, 2021 Perfect day for spraying some clear top coat on the FB today, so that’s what I did.. 18 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferruz 11702 Posted July 19, 2021 Looking REAL good @Re-Bugged! 👌 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImALlama 1370 Posted July 19, 2021 Came across a black Supra today! A80 though so doesn’t count . Looks like I’ll have some free time and good weather this week so I got the tt02s on the setup system to get them ready for some postal racing attempts. Glued a bunch of tires. Also put the esc in the f104, still waiting on parts though so I can finish it. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djmcnz 754 Posted July 19, 2021 @Ferruz - seems to me that that's an indication you need a Frog... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites