Model Car Thread

[datsunfreak]

Also, just remembered, Aoshima has some wheels/tires with built-in camber wear, and/or stretched sidewalls.

 

https://www.hiroboy.com/124_Yayoi_Set_B_14_Wheels_and_Camber_Stretch_Wall_Tyres--product--9909.html

 

These are great for slamming one. 👍

 

[datsunfreak]

On 2/10/2023 at 8:26 AM, Jesse C. said:

 

The Trumpeter kits have a few issues and they are way to pricey for what they are. The new Moebius kit is far superior in my opinion. 

 

 

Thanks! I missed that note the first time. I will check out the Moebius kit. 

 

Unfortunately, it's a '64, but I can make do. 😄

Edited August 30, 2023 by datsunfreak

[JackRT]

On 8/30/2023 at 3:49 AM, datsunfreak said:

Also, just remembered, Aoshima has some wheels/tires with built-in camber wear, and/or stretched sidewalls.

 

https://www.hiroboy.com/124_Yayoi_Set_B_14_Wheels_and_Camber_Stretch_Wall_Tyres--product--9909.html

 

These are great for slamming one. 👍

 

Pretty nice tires and wheels set.

[mainer311]

Just finished another one a few days ago. Race cars are fun to do as well, because of all the decals. 
 

[datsunfreak]

On 9/2/2023 at 7:24 AM, mainer311 said:

Race cars are fun to do as well, because of all the decals. 

 

We have different ideas of fun.

 

 

 

Or one of us is way better with decals.  😋

[Chuck Most]

Just wrapped up this '73 Skyline. Fauxtina'd paint job (check out the rust on non-ferrous surfaces like the flares and spoilers) for a classic JDM tuner meets post apocalypse look.

[Chuck Most]

Last model of 2023 was this Hakosuka. I bought it as a started kit and it was already painted Vallejo Pink. So I kept the color and weathered it because I was too lazy to touch it up or strip and repaint. 🤣 This project also served as a "trial run" for a VRH35L swapped version I may or may not build. 

[mainer311]

First model finished of 2024 is this Tamiya GMA T50, which is a new release.

 

 

 

 

My wife bought me an early Xmas present, an Elegoo Mars 3 Pro, which I’ve been messing around with. The resolution is incredible.
 

 

[Chuck Most]

Any lucky ladies out there feel like riding the Baloney (Hyundai) Pony?

 

[mainer311]

You have a knack for making things look like crap. In the modeling world, that’s a true skill.

[Chuck Most]

The sushi that kills you instantly.

 

[datzenmike]

On 1/8/2024 at 10:46 AM, Chuck Most said:

Any lucky ladies out there feel like riding the Baloney (Hyundai) Pony?

 

 

The BIC lighter of imports. These got about 3 years before they rusted out which was also about the time the engines wore out too and a blue cloud followed them around. Haven't seen one in Canada in over 40 years.

[Chuck Most]

1 minute ago, datzenmike said:

 

The BIC lighter of imports. These got about 3 years before they rusted out which was also about the time the engines wore out too and a blue cloud followed them around. Haven't seen one in Canada in over 40 years.

I don't think you guys ever got the Pony. I know you got the Pony II, which was basically a refresh of this design. Maybe a slight improvement? 🤣

[datzenmike]

16 minutes ago, Chuck Most said:

I don't think you guys ever got the Pony. I know you got the Pony II, which was basically a refresh of this design. Maybe a slight improvement? 🤣

 

Memory. Around the mid '70s I remember driving my '67 B-210 and finding a Pony wheel cover on the back roads. Very surprised to see rust holes and smokey exhaust in a couple of years. The emblem simply said Pony. By mid '70s I was done caring what crap car makers were selling but the pony was a particular POS. I have to hand it to Hyundai they have come a long long way since then.  

 

Hondas were also bad for rusting away. The story was they were built from recycled metal imported from N America. Old 50s and '60 cars with all kinds of copper, chrome, cast iron and crap mixed in. 

[Chuck Most]

Maybe it was always called just Pony in Canada. You guys got all kinds of weird stuff up there.

[datzenmike]

I'm the living proof!

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

There's a guy on Instagram that builds the most highly detailed scale models. I would bet they sell for tens of thousands of dollars - https://www.instagram.com/piersonscalemodels/

 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

And then there's the Bay Area Engine Modelers Club. I've seen scale working V8s with blowers that members have built. Correct looking castings, tiny little spark plugs, and they sound freakin awesome.

 

http://www.baemclub.com/pages/photos1.html

 

[datzenmike]

 

Now you got me thinking

[mainer311]

1 hour ago, Stoffregen Motorsports said:

There's a guy on Instagram that builds the most highly detailed scale models. I would bet they sell for tens of thousands of dollars - https://www.instagram.com/piersonscalemodels/

 

 

Pretty neat. Stoke models on Insta is crazy good too. What he does with plastic kits is unbelievable. 

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

56 minutes ago, mainer311 said:

 

Pretty neat. Stoke models on Insta is crazy good too. What he does with plastic kits is unbelievable. 

I've seen that guy. Cool stuff. But the Pierson dude takes it to the level of insanity.

[Tdaaj2]

Im part of a modeling group on Facebook, couple of those guys are pretty detail oriented. Been watching a guy build a pontiac off and on, milling trim parts in 1/24-25 scale. Making actual wood steering wheels, dials that move. Beyond my patience level.

[Stoffregen Motorsports]

You need jeweler's eyes to achieve that level of detail.

[Chuck Most]

How about a cock pump.

Wait. Gas. Gas pump.

Yeah. Gas pump.

[Chuck Most]