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 22 Apr 2012, 21:22
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Sir Slotalot  
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Oh good, I do like a happy ending.
Don't keep us in suspense for too long though. |
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23 Apr 2012, 20:18
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QUOTE (DJ @ 22 Apr 2012, 22:22)  Oh good, I do like a happy ending. Don't keep us in suspense for too long though. don't worry , a happy outcome will be documented upon its arrival! |
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23 Apr 2012, 20:18
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QUOTE (DJ @ 22 Apr 2012, 22:22) Oh good, I do like a happy ending. Don't keep us in suspense for too long though. don't worry , a happy outcome will be documented upon its arrival! |
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1 Jul 2012, 15:11
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suspense over. i finally found a supplier for the decals i needed (hopalong_sam on ebay , as long as it doesnt break any forum "rules"? no accociation other than being a happy customer). i am really pleased to get the job finished (barring a little light detailing). i think it has turned out quite well considering it was essentially a "scrapper" under two coats of acrylic and a heavy lagging of enamel.
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1 Jul 2012, 18:09
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 *** Leo A Capaldi *** Group: Members Posts: 581 Joined: 19-October 10 From: Edinburgh and Torino Member No.: 16,286 |
Nice one. It definitely has come to a happy ending, decals very smart.
Good choice of wheels imho.  Leo |
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1 Jul 2012, 18:27
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QUOTE (scuderia_turini @ 1 Jul 2012, 19:09) Nice one. It definitely has come to a happy ending, decals very smart. Good choice of wheels imho. Leocheers. its turned out pretty much how i had in mind. obviouly the shell isnt as acurate and pretty as the current offering from scalextric but at least now the decals look the part. the wheels came to me in a flash of inspiration....and cheaply too....off a taunus high impact thing. i think they are about as good as you could get without finding a deep dished minilite/superlight style wheel (which i've not seen in 1/32). i have thought about trimming down some of the standard 4 spoke "rs style" rims and fitting the centres into a larger , modern wheel , with a lower proile tyre. i think that could work on a capri as well as an escort? |
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1 Jul 2012, 20:52
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Sir Slotalot
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Well done, glad you finally got your decals and you managed to build the car that you really wanted.
Can we see some other angles please? |
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2 Jul 2012, 18:38
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QUOTE (DJ @ 1 Jul 2012, 20:52) Well done, glad you finally got your decals and you managed to build the car that you really wanted. Can we see some other angles please? thanks. always happy to oblige!   
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2 Jul 2012, 19:28
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Sir Slotalot
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Very good, are the decals a "one off" special order or did you get lucky?
Paint looks really smooth, did you flat & polish or what? Still looking for bullet mirrors? |
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2 Jul 2012, 20:34
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QUOTE (DJ @ 2 Jul 2012, 20:28) Very good, are the decals a "one off" special order or did you get lucky? Paint looks really smooth, did you flat & polish or what? Still looking for bullet mirrors? cheers dj. i certainly got lucky...the original supplier i was hoping to use fell through but then i found this seller (hopalong_sam) on ebay who was just about to do them.he's a great guy to deal with. i am quite pleased with the finish on the paint. i just wish i had spent a little more time on prep but it was a real troll to start off with. to be honest though pictures really highlight any ropey bits , in the flesh it does look pretty good. i didnt flatten the paint (rattle can acrylic , generic "white"), just a good cut once hardened with 3m finesse-it and then autoglym super resin polish. comes up like a babys bum!! i've not been actively looking for mirrors but would definately like a set , or 3! do you have or know of any? |
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2 Jul 2012, 20:59
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*** Leo A Capaldi *** Group: Members Posts: 581 Joined: 19-October 10 From: Edinburgh and Torino Member No.: 16,286 |
Saico E-Type Jaguars have quite nice mirrors - Ebay sale that I have no connection with. Seller has 2 lots to provide 6 mirrors and you could probably do something with the left overs.
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3 Jul 2012, 04:11
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Sir Slotalot
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No sorry I don't have any mirrors, just remembered you asking about some and thought they'd look good on your Escort.
True the old shell doesn't have all the detail of the latest offering but it does have the shape and there's something "just right" about the old car. Much easier to fit the big wheels too, no room for anything like that on the new release. |
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3 Jul 2012, 18:27
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QUOTE (scuderia_turini @ 2 Jul 2012, 21:59) Saico E-Type Jaguars have quite nice mirrors - Ebay sale that I have no connection with. Seller has 2 lots to provide 6 mirrors and you could probably do something with the left overs. Leo cheers for the "heads up" on those leo. i normally go with a bit of lateral thinking but it hadn't occured to me to search for chep diecasts to rob! QUOTE (DJ @ 3 Jul 2012, 05:11) No sorry I don't have any mirrors, just remembered you asking about some and thought they'd look good on your Escort. True the old shell doesn't have all the detail of the latest offering but it does have the shape and there's something "just right" about the old car. Much easier to fit the big wheels too, no room for anything like that on the new release. i think i may have a play with a spare chassis too and see if i cant tuck it a bit tighter up under the shell and tube the front axle too. mk1's have got to be low! |
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5 Jul 2012, 18:09
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QUOTE (DJ @ 2 Jul 2012, 19:28) Paint looks really smooth, did you flat & polish or what? i found a better shot of the paint finish. 
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