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Post by Steve H. on Sept 25, 2007 16:11:32 GMT -5
You know you do it too... you get that perfect stance on a model and sit it on your bench and check it out for a day or two! Finished up (mostly) the chassis on my Merc... Got the stance I was after! I'm not quite sure how I acheived the taildragger rake, but I'm not gonna question it! All 4 corners lowered by 3/32 styrene shims, modified exhaust (rearend, exhaust and pan can't all occupy the same space!) I still need to start polishing the paint... Here's an example of how finicky this Ultraviolet pearl paint is. First pic is available light, no flash (looks this way normally). Second pic is with flash...
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Post by RodBurNeR on Sept 25, 2007 16:27:13 GMT -5
holy shit that color is nice!
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Post by hearsedriver on Sept 25, 2007 16:29:15 GMT -5
nice looking merc! love the color! what is it with digi cams and purple paint? hard as hell to get the right color on a picture!
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Post by Smokin Models on Sept 25, 2007 16:38:09 GMT -5
thats awesome nice kolor
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Post by Steve H. on Sept 25, 2007 16:40:19 GMT -5
nice looking merc! love the color! what is it with digi cams and purple paint? hard as hell to get the right color on a picture! Even with a film cam... I built a purple rod 15 yrs ago and could never get the right color in a pic. I think its the red/blue mix of purple that confuses the little pixels...
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Post by jondutch46 on Sept 25, 2007 16:52:07 GMT -5
There's nothing wrong with admirin' a mockup. If more people took the time ta do that we'd see alot more well built models... and by "well built" I mean the right stance, the right flow, parts that fit just right. I judge a model contest at our local fair every August. It's unbelievable how many adult entries show absolutely no evidence of the builder taking the time to look at it before he paints it and glues it together.
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Post by HotRodTom on Sept 25, 2007 17:28:07 GMT -5
Oh CHEESE! That is one SWEEEEEEET ride, bubba! DON'T change a thing!
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Post by Duane on Sept 25, 2007 18:58:52 GMT -5
one HELLUVA ride Steve !!! AWESOME !!! i like the look of the paint high light OR low light. Duane
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Post by Mr. Metallic on Sept 25, 2007 18:59:20 GMT -5
Nice color choice Steve. Looks like a winner, as always, from you.
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