The Scale Model Thread

manishalive · 8th July 2011, 11:13

Those wheels are looking super cool. The resin transkit will work wonders on the car.

An update on my model build. (Since my Fiat restoration is held up, i devoted 3 evening to the build).

The awesome paint that i had achieved has been ruined a little bit, I hope a polishing will remove the glue stains. (the glue has aged :().

The first picture shows the chassis and engine, i have added these 5 details.

1. distributor wiring, 2. radiator rubber pipe, 3. metal and clear rubber petrol pipe, 4. rubber fresh air intake hose (to be fixed at final assembly), 5. Metal brake pipe (to be fixed at final assembly)

If you look at the paint it is fabric paint and is very sticky. Any suggestions for paints (spray paints where ever possible I have used and acieved good result).

The second picture is of body, you can see the blemishes cause of glue, bad boy. the ruining of load bay decal is courtsey of masking tape. The load bay will be filled with load of wooden logs.

The battery you see is for the headlights and brake lights. An on off switch is provided in the under belly. Lights look super cool.

Third picture is of interior, some cleaning is required. One can see the blue / white switch to simulate the brake light switch.

I intend to finish the rest of the build and final assembly by end of today.

Will provide good pictures then.

siddvi · 8th July 2011, 13:00

Thanks Zibby
@shyn: Nce shots of the Shelby. Good Pick.
@Manish: Interesting project you got on hand. The paint job looks good minus the blemishes. Worth noting is the detailing on the chassis & engine work.

Here's a 1:18 - Porsche Panamera Turbo from Maisto

Cyrus43 · 9th July 2011, 00:09

My 1:18 Minichamps Mercedes SLS Review in Quarter Mile Magazine.

manishalive · 9th July 2011, 08:35

Some more pictures of my build. The rear brake light and load on the bay plus some minor details have to be put in rest all is done. She looks awesome.

I am loving those white led lights, I had the bulbs earlier giving period yellow light but they consume a hell lot of battery, so had to switch over to Led lights.

zibby · 9th July 2011, 18:24

Ferrari 365 GTB

Cyrus43 · 11th July 2011, 05:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by zibby

Ferrari 365 GTB
Attachment 574747

Is that a Hotwheels?? Or a Majorette? Doesnt seem to be a kyosho..

Anyways, update on the Ferrari 360 build. Engine is out and I am seriously thinking of a twin turbo conversion.

zibby · 11th July 2011, 16:48

@cyrus its Hotwheels Elite got it for a bargain.
There is a sale goin on in modelzone leicester. Most of Mondo Models are around £15.

Are you goin to change the colour of the 360.

diecast · 11th July 2011, 20:34

Mr.Boss · 12th July 2011, 00:35

^^^
Fantastic dude

Wonderful detailing.
BTW what is the scale & brand?

Cyrus43 · 12th July 2011, 00:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by zibby

@cyrus its Hotwheels Elite got it for a bargain.
There is a sale goin on in modelzone leicester. Most of Mondo Models are around £15.

Are you goin to change the colour of the 360.

Isnt that the one in Central?? Will take a look.

Thanks. And no, 360 will remain Silver.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

^^^
Fantastic dude

Wonderful detailing.
BTW what is the scale & brand?

It is a 1:18 Autoart...

Mr.Boss · 12th July 2011, 03:11

Latest addition
1:43 Peugeot 404 (1962) Paris Taxi

SuperSelect · 12th July 2011, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Boss

Latest addition
1:43 Peugeot 404 (1962) Paris Taxi

Hey the 404 is magnifique !! And the Taxi colours suit it so well.

manishalive · 14th July 2011, 15:22

Here are 4 books on scale model car modelling which I found over internet

Scale Model Muscle cars
Painting and Finishing Scale Model
Scale Model Cars
How to Build Better Scale Model cars

All zipped in one file can be downloaded in the following location

Scale Moddeling Books.zip

I thought it might be usefull for some one.

AmarPaithankar · 17th July 2011, 16:51

Beautiful Peugeot 404.

Today being a rainy day, I was compelled to stay indoors and so had time to take photographs of some of my scale models.

I prefer collecting 1:18 scale models of SUVs over cars but sadly the choice is limited. I have added images of three SUVs from my collection.
The Mercedes GL model 1:18 scale wears a shade of very dark metallic blue and is superbly detailed by Minichamps.
The Land Rover Discovery (2004) is by Motor Max and except for the panel gaps, this model too is good.
A scale model collector favourite, the Mitsubishi Pajero LBW is an Auto Art model and is intricatly detailed.

Two of my latest additions to my collection are first, a 1993 "Godzilla" Nissan Skyline GTR in CALSONIC colours by Kyosho and a fairly recent version of the Skyline, the 2004 GTR in NISMO trim by Auto Art.

The Kyosho Skyline is far more detailed, better finished and heavier than the Auto Art GTR.

AmarPaithankar · 17th July 2011, 17:00

Some more images of my two Nissan Skyline GTRs -- - --

8th July 2011, 11:13	#10591
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,556 Thanked: 1,145 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Those wheels are looking super cool. The resin transkit will work wonders on the car. An update on my model build. (Since my Fiat restoration is held up, i devoted 3 evening to the build). The awesome paint that i had achieved has been ruined a little bit, I hope a polishing will remove the glue stains. (the glue has aged :(). The first picture shows the chassis and engine, i have added these 5 details. 1. distributor wiring, 2. radiator rubber pipe, 3. metal and clear rubber petrol pipe, 4. rubber fresh air intake hose (to be fixed at final assembly), 5. Metal brake pipe (to be fixed at final assembly) If you look at the paint it is fabric paint and is very sticky. Any suggestions for paints (spray paints where ever possible I have used and acieved good result). The second picture is of body, you can see the blemishes cause of glue, bad boy. the ruining of load bay decal is courtsey of masking tape. The load bay will be filled with load of wooden logs. The battery you see is for the headlights and brake lights. An on off switch is provided in the under belly. Lights look super cool. Third picture is of interior, some cleaning is required. One can see the blue / white switch to simulate the brake light switch. I intend to finish the rest of the build and final assembly by end of today. Will provide good pictures then.
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8th July 2011, 13:00	#10592
siddvi BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 54 Thanked: 48 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Thanks Zibby @shyn: Nce shots of the Shelby. Good Pick. @Manish: Interesting project you got on hand. The paint job looks good minus the blemishes. Worth noting is the detailing on the chassis & engine work. Here's a 1:18 - Porsche Panamera Turbo from Maisto Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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9th July 2011, 08:35	#10594
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,556 Thanked: 1,145 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Some more pictures of my build. The rear brake light and load on the bay plus some minor details have to be put in rest all is done. She looks awesome. I am loving those white led lights, I had the bulbs earlier giving period yellow light but they consume a hell lot of battery, so had to switch over to Led lights. Last edited by manishalive : 9th July 2011 at 08:39.
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9th July 2011, 18:24	#10595
zibby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa / Leicester Posts: 763 Thanked: 422 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Ferrari 365 GTB
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11th July 2011, 16:48	#10597
zibby BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Goa / Leicester Posts: 763 Thanked: 422 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread @cyrus its Hotwheels Elite got it for a bargain. There is a sale goin on in modelzone leicester. Most of Mondo Models are around £15. Are you goin to change the colour of the 360.
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11th July 2011, 20:34	#10598
diecast BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bathinda Posts: 88 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread
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12th July 2011, 00:35	#10599
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,846 Thanked: 7,585 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread ^^^ Fantastic dude Wonderful detailing. BTW what is the scale & brand?
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12th July 2011, 03:11	#10601
Mr.Boss Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: GPS signal lost Posts: 2,846 Thanked: 7,585 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Latest addition 1:43 Peugeot 404 (1962) Paris Taxi Attached Thumbnails
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14th July 2011, 15:22	#10603
manishalive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,556 Thanked: 1,145 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Here are 4 books on scale model car modelling which I found over internet Scale Model Muscle cars Painting and Finishing Scale Model Scale Model Cars How to Build Better Scale Model cars All zipped in one file can be downloaded in the following location Scale Moddeling Books.zip I thought it might be usefull for some one.
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17th July 2011, 16:51	#10604
AmarPaithankar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 126 Thanked: 346 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Beautiful Peugeot 404. Today being a rainy day, I was compelled to stay indoors and so had time to take photographs of some of my scale models. I prefer collecting 1:18 scale models of SUVs over cars but sadly the choice is limited. I have added images of three SUVs from my collection. The Mercedes GL model 1:18 scale wears a shade of very dark metallic blue and is superbly detailed by Minichamps. The Land Rover Discovery (2004) is by Motor Max and except for the panel gaps, this model too is good. A scale model collector favourite, the Mitsubishi Pajero LBW is an Auto Art model and is intricatly detailed. Two of my latest additions to my collection are first, a 1993 "Godzilla" Nissan Skyline GTR in CALSONIC colours by Kyosho and a fairly recent version of the Skyline, the 2004 GTR in NISMO trim by Auto Art. The Kyosho Skyline is far more detailed, better finished and heavier than the Auto Art GTR. Attached Thumbnails
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17th July 2011, 17:00	#10605
AmarPaithankar BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pune Posts: 126 Thanked: 346 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Some more images of my two Nissan Skyline GTRs -- - -- Attached Thumbnails
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