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by daves
Tue Feb 27, 2007 10:41 pm
Forum: In progress...
Topic: Ferrari 312 T2
Replies: 31
Views: 6972
United States of America

The Protar is the only game in town if you want a 12th scale T2 which is a lovely car. I built is 2 years ago. Used the Musuem Collection Super Detail set and decals. I do not think it is available any longer. You will enjoy the finished product.

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by daves
Wed Feb 21, 2007 3:56 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Looking after decals....
Replies: 4
Views: 891
United States of America

RE: Looking after decals....

I also seal them in freezer bags and then store them in a small home safe. This keeps them cool and dry. Some have been in there for years. Maybe I should start building faster.

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by daves
Tue Feb 20, 2007 4:10 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: How to tell an original issue kit?
Replies: 8
Views: 1668
United States of America

RE: How to tell an original issue kit?

The box and or instructions usually have a date on them. I think the give away on yours is the inclusion of the tabacco decals.

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by daves
Mon Feb 19, 2007 10:25 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: How to prep PE parts for paint?
Replies: 9
Views: 1572
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RE: How to prep PE parts for paint?

I wash my pe with dish washing soap which will take all the oil off. I use Tamiya Metal primer first then a light coat of gray or white primer.

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by daves
Sun Feb 18, 2007 5:55 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Preval Spray Gun for Alclad?
Replies: 4
Views: 1052
United States of America

I got some great tips on using Alclad chrome.
1. The surface needs to be perfectly smooth.
2. You can use Tamiya black for the undercoat.
3. Clear coat the black before spraying the chrome.

The clear coat gives the chrome more reflective powers.

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by daves
Sat Feb 17, 2007 3:01 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Honda RA273 1/12 Tamiya
Replies: 17
Views: 2114
United States of America

Daniel,

What color did you use to match the red decals?
Dave
by daves
Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:25 am
Forum: Work in Progress
Topic: WIP 1/8 A.C.A. Bugatti Type 35
Replies: 36
Views: 6186
United States of America

RE: WIP 1/8 A.C.A. Bugatti Type 35

Fantastic build of an equally fantastic subject.

DS
by daves
Thu Feb 15, 2007 5:09 am
Forum: McLaren M23 Forum
Topic: McLaren M23 color
Replies: 7
Views: 2138
United States of America

RE: McLaren M23 color

Thanks for the help,
I will do a test spray of TS8 to see if it matches the S27 decals. I also have a Testors red lacquer that may be close.

DS
by daves
Wed Feb 14, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: McLaren M23 Forum
Topic: McLaren M23 color
Replies: 7
Views: 2138
United States of America

McLaren M23 color

Does anyone have a recomendation for color red on the McLaren Texaco Malboro M23.
I am getting ready to start on the 1/12th Tamiya kit.

DS
by daves
Sun Jan 28, 2007 5:36 am
Forum: Simulation
Topic: 312T3 Completed
Replies: 20
Views: 3597
United States of America

RE: 312T3 Completed

Excellent build, great paint and photos. What scale is this and how did you attach so many photos? I have only been able to attach 3 at a time.

DS