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Hampton Caught Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:33 am
Very tidy, Colin. Lovely work (again!).
As a matter of interest, did the decals for the flanks come as one or did you have to aply several different decals to make up the sides? Pros and cons of both ways and I personally prefer the individual decal approach as large decals can be very tricky to apply when the surface is 'less than flat'!!
Cheers, Steve
As a matter of interest, did the decals for the flanks come as one or did you have to aply several different decals to make up the sides? Pros and cons of both ways and I personally prefer the individual decal approach as large decals can be very tricky to apply when the surface is 'less than flat'!!
Cheers, Steve
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Ted Creedon Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:36 pm
That's sweet. Another fine job, Colin.
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Cazzo Thu Jun 19, 2014 7:11 pm
Cheers Lads,
Steve the decals on the sides come as several different decals,
Front door is all one, rear quarter panel and into the rear door is in 3 parts, then the TR Fastenings on its own,
Class decals to work with
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Steve the decals on the sides come as several different decals,
Front door is all one, rear quarter panel and into the rear door is in 3 parts, then the TR Fastenings on its own,
Class decals to work with
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Hampton Caught Sat Jun 21, 2014 12:34 pm
Thanks Colin, it's always good to know what others do with their decals.
I have some projects coming up that are very decal-intensive, and I'd be wondering whether or not to set the elements separately or together on one big decal. I'll use a mixed approach but with more of the decals being individual items, along the lines you've mentioned.
Many thanks, Colin. Appreciate the info.
Cheers, Steve
I have some projects coming up that are very decal-intensive, and I'd be wondering whether or not to set the elements separately or together on one big decal. I'll use a mixed approach but with more of the decals being individual items, along the lines you've mentioned.
Many thanks, Colin. Appreciate the info.
Cheers, Steve
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Cazzo Sat Jun 21, 2014 1:01 pm
Ah no worries Steve, it's always good to find out how we all go about fitting decals,
I'm working on this today and ended up painting the gold as I'm not keen on using the gold decal,
Not sure how these decals will turn out but I've always wanted to see a Schuco Fisher Gold Card Manta
Sure if it doesn't work out well I'll paint it black and do McHale's car
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I'm working on this today and ended up painting the gold as I'm not keen on using the gold decal,
Not sure how these decals will turn out but I've always wanted to see a Schuco Fisher Gold Card Manta
Sure if it doesn't work out well I'll paint it black and do McHale's car
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Hampton Caught Sat Jun 21, 2014 2:53 pm
Cheers Colin! 
Great-looking Manta you have there. I've not seen the 1:1 scale version so will be interesting to see your progress.
I've very recently experimented with using decals instead of masking tape and found it to be very good. Decal paper gives nice, clean, crisp lines and as its so thin, means the paint doesn't risk building up against the edges.
I'm working on my Toleman/ Lee Paris-Dakar 6R4 kit this afternoon. I sprayed the white paint a couple of months back and have done nothing with it since then... until now.
Happy decaling!! Cheers, Steve
Great-looking Manta you have there. I've not seen the 1:1 scale version so will be interesting to see your progress.
I've very recently experimented with using decals instead of masking tape and found it to be very good. Decal paper gives nice, clean, crisp lines and as its so thin, means the paint doesn't risk building up against the edges.
I'm working on my Toleman/ Lee Paris-Dakar 6R4 kit this afternoon. I sprayed the white paint a couple of months back and have done nothing with it since then... until now.
Happy decaling!! Cheers, Steve
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Cazzo Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:36 pm
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Right I've been fighting with these decals all day!!
They stay flat and won't fold round the model and when they dry out they just fall off,
It's as if there is no sticky stuff on the back of them so in the end I had to use super glue!! lol
I finally got them to sit where I wanted and sprayed a few coats of lacquer over the model to seal them on
Here's a few pics of how it's sitting until tomorrow.... think I'll hit the pub for a few pints
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Right I've been fighting with these decals all day!!
They stay flat and won't fold round the model and when they dry out they just fall off,
It's as if there is no sticky stuff on the back of them so in the end I had to use super glue!! lol
I finally got them to sit where I wanted and sprayed a few coats of lacquer over the model to seal them on
Here's a few pics of how it's sitting until tomorrow.... think I'll hit the pub for a few pints
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reeft1 Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:55 pm
Its been worth the effort fella - nice job
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turn the wheel Sat Jun 21, 2014 11:03 pm
NOW that's a great idea........Go to the pub and have a few pints !!!
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Hampton Caught Sun Jun 22, 2014 12:24 am
Beautiful work, Colin.
It's been well worth the perseverance and effort. Well done that man.... and now I know what the model looks like too!
I can identify with the non-sticky decal situation. I've got around it using Micro Set, which usually does the trick by adhering the decal where it needs to be. Haven't used super glue before...... I could see that ending in disaster, potentially.
Glad it's all worked out for you.
Cheers, Steve
It's been well worth the perseverance and effort. Well done that man.... and now I know what the model looks like too!
I can identify with the non-sticky decal situation. I've got around it using Micro Set, which usually does the trick by adhering the decal where it needs to be. Haven't used super glue before...... I could see that ending in disaster, potentially.
Glad it's all worked out for you.Cheers, Steve
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Cazzo Sun Jun 22, 2014 2:40 pm
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Cheers Lads, it was a tricky enough wee build this one!!
Decals were not made for this base + they were very old and were hard to work with,
Here's the finished model after adding the black detail, RHD dash + wiper conversion,
Here's the Old and New sitting side by side
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Cheers Lads, it was a tricky enough wee build this one!!
Decals were not made for this base + they were very old and were hard to work with,
Here's the finished model after adding the black detail, RHD dash + wiper conversion,
Here's the Old and New sitting side by side
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RORY O CONNOR Sun Jun 22, 2014 4:11 pm
Your Manta looks far better than the Vitesse.
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newt5550 Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:04 pm
Schuco Manta looks 100% better than the Vitesse. Superb work Colin.
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rally143 Sun Jun 22, 2014 6:48 pm
I agree. Your Schuco creation is much easier on the eye, and painting the car Gold first was key, along with the other modifications. I would be very pleased with that!
I have those decals, and a Schuco base car...... can I ask where did you get the RHD dash, as I also need to convert the McRae Manx version?
Superb work.
Bobby.
I have those decals, and a Schuco base car...... can I ask where did you get the RHD dash, as I also need to convert the McRae Manx version?
Superb work.
Bobby.
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Cazzo Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:34 pm
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Cheers for the feedback Lads,
Bobby the Manta dash is one of the easier ones to convert,
You just cut the steering wheel and pedals off and glue them on the other side,
It's the same with the clocks but you need a very sharp blade and a steady hand!!
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Cheers for the feedback Lads,
Bobby the Manta dash is one of the easier ones to convert,
You just cut the steering wheel and pedals off and glue them on the other side,
It's the same with the clocks but you need a very sharp blade and a steady hand!!
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Niallod Sun Jun 22, 2014 10:52 pm
Brilliant work as always Colin, love the detail of the Schuco one, well done.
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rally143 Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:02 pm
[quote="Cazzo"].
Cheers for the feedback Lads,
Bobby the Manta dash is one of the easier ones to convert,
You just cut the steering wheel and pedals off and glue them on the other side,
It's the same with the clocks but you need a very sharp blade and a steady hand!!
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Sometimes the solutions are just so obvious.................... thanks for that tip!
Bobby.
Cheers for the feedback Lads,
Bobby the Manta dash is one of the easier ones to convert,
You just cut the steering wheel and pedals off and glue them on the other side,
It's the same with the clocks but you need a very sharp blade and a steady hand!!
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Sometimes the solutions are just so obvious.................... thanks for that tip!
Bobby.
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Cazzo Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:04 pm
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There's a well known saying "Sometimes you have to think outside the box"
Really most of the time the answer is inside the box
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There's a well known saying "Sometimes you have to think outside the box"
Really most of the time the answer is inside the box
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gaz_bass Sun Jun 22, 2014 11:23 pm
Been meaning to do that for ages and ages mate. Class work!
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turn the wheel Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:10 am
There is some difference between the two models.....................savage work !!!!
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