Mercedes AMG W12 2021

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Re: Mercedes AMG W12 2021

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Somehow things are only progressing slowly, :? but this week it was my birthday too and I couldn't do anything, then I was vaccinated and didn't feel so good... :(
but other times will come too. :)

But yesterday I did something again and wanted to keep you up to date.
I am not entirely satisfied myself, so I think I will correct it. Some positions do not fit as exactly as desired - but I only noticed afterwards and since I still need 2-3 additional decals this should not be a problem when reordering.

Basically the rear wing is still missing, but here I still have to prepare the carbon decals and then the airbox is missing - I've honestly avoided this until now. :lol:

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Re: Mercedes AMG W12 2021

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Happy birthday mate! :)
What a week for you, hope you feel better soon.
The decals look fantastic, one of the best companies in know to do such a job. With the decals on it looks realy great, good job! :)
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Thanks Guido :D
Yes the decals are very nice and and legible down to the smallest details - a very good print. They're a little "hard" and slow to soften, but it can be done.
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Very nice model. I'm very impressed with what you are doing :)
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Same here ... I saw it on the TV yesterday and thought: and to think Thomas already has one... :)
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Let's update the weekend work :)

I started with the tires. I also have to admit I'm further than the pictures show... the hubs are already made. But unfortunately the camera wasn't faster. :lol:

http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3360.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3361.jpg

Then I finished the front wing with clear varnish. The carbon comes out very well.
I add a picture of the entire front wing. I forgot about the detail shots. :mrgreen:

http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3380.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3381.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3379.jpg

I also provided the rear wing with carbon and then applied the sponsor decals. And then finished with clear lacquer as well.

http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3382.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3383.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3384.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3385.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3386.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3390.jpg

... with clear coat :D

http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3393.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3395.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3396.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3397.jpg http://steinietrabi-skoda-fabia.de/Modellbau/Mercedes%20W12/IMG_3399.jpg
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That´´s really amazing, man!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Just one "but", don´t you think the suspensions would have looked better with the stockings system? Just sayin´... :D
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Thanks :)
JamesB wrote: Mon Jul 05, 2021 3:53 am That´´s really amazing, man!!! :shock: :shock: :shock: Just one "but", don´t you think the suspensions would have looked better with the stockings system? Just sayin´... :D
I have to say I actually like it a lot and the stocking technique is difficult to implement on the wheel suspensions. But I have to say it's a little rough (I'll change it for the Aston) and I've also thought about darkening it a little with Smoke. But thank you for taking up the topic. Let's have a discussion and tell me what you think about it! 8)

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Hi Thomas,

Have you thought about making your own carbon fiber decal using the stocking method and then lay the decal on parts? It may be easier than spraying directly onto small parts or parts with complicate shapes.
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Re: Mercedes AMG W12 2021

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CK wrote: Mon Jul 05, 2021 6:01 pm Hi Thomas,

Have you thought about making your own carbon fiber decal using the stocking method and then lay the decal on parts? It may be easier than spraying directly onto small parts or parts with complicate shapes.
Like the masking decals from MFH?
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