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Old 12-23-22, 12:50 PM   #31
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Come arcross this yesterday, but some of you may know this already but will redo again.

Dougie Martindale has release to Uboat Achieve his collection of Ubout modeling articles. It has extensive research and construction details of Uboats.


https://www.uboatarchive.net/Modeling/Articles.htm

If this is something well known, then sorry for reposting.

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No way, this is what the Resources thread is for.


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Old 12-25-22, 03:21 PM   #33
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Something I just found (US).

https://www.ebay.com/str/texas3dcutsoms?_pgn=1

Texas 3D has a pretty nice selection of printed resin engines and bits for 1/32nd, 1/25th and 1/24th scale to 1/18th scale models. "Printed Resin" meaning you will need super glue (CA) or epoxy for assembly. For the more adventurous builders, you'll also want a set of micro drills and brass or alum. rods or tubing to pin the parts together and make the glue bonds stronger.

Make note of the modern diesel engines for semi trucks.





Just a quick update. Check each item for the scales that can be ordered. Many of them are available from 1/32nd scale up to 1/8th scale. (Oh, Marcus...)
If you're looking for something different to build, how about just a 1/8th scale Offy racing engine?

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Something I just found (US).

https://www.ebay.com/str/texas3dcutsoms?_pgn=1

Texas 3D has a pretty nice selection of printed resin engines and bits for 1/32nd, 1/25th and 1/24th scale to 1/18th scale models. "Printed Resin" meaning you will need super glue (CA) or epoxy for assembly. For the more adventurous builders, you'll also want a set of micro drills and brass or alum. rods or tubing to pin the parts together and make the glue bonds stronger.

Make note of the modern diesel engines for semi trucks.





Just a quick update. Check each item for the scales that can be ordered. Many of them are available from 1/32nd scale up to 1/8th scale. (Oh, Marcus...)
If you're looking for something different to build, how about just a 1/8th scale Offy racing engine?
1/8 scale engine you said.

Here is my Engine build to Agora's Porsche 917KH





Oh man connecting these plug lead (orange is a pain in the monkey)

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Marcus;
Meanwhile, uh-oh.




This looks like a lot of fun, but I would have no where to park it.

BTW, keep that addy for Texas 3D handy. I know you were building a large Firebird.
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This looks like a lot of fun, but I would have no where to park it.

BTW, keep that addy for Texas 3D handy. I know you were building a large Firebird.
I'm in construction of a Pontiac Firebird in 1/8 scale. This is currently on hold await some spray colour-It's primer I need, have blue metallic and black silk math.



It's the same spray colour you use on your car.

I have this Volvo on my list of things to buy

And another thing-Could not find the engine to my Pontiac Firebird

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Well, not wanting to put a "hex" on your build, but any of the GM-based V8's could donate parts if you needed them.

For example, if your cat takes a fancy to one of the smaller parts...


Or, maybe down the road you might want to swap engines for something a little more updated? The GM LS1 V-8 is a very popular "crate engine" that can run on modern pump gas, has fuel injection instead of a carb, programmable ECU, better fuel economy and emissions, etc. and many classic cars are getting them installed.
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OK, I'm not sure about this one- yet.


https://www.greenstuffworld.com/en/

You'll want to check out their paint, specifically their chrome finish paints.

They have stuff like chrome, mirror chrome, gold tones, copper, etc.
For both airbrush and regular brush painting.

This paint is alcohol based acrylic, but unlike chrome inks like Molotow, this stuff will cure and be as durable as regular acrylic paints.

Unless you've already tried it (and PLEASE sing out if you have!), you're probably thinking the same as me. "No way! It sounds too good to be true!"

GSW is located in Spain, so shipping for most of us might be a bear BUT their prices are very tempting. A bottle (think the small squeeze bottles like AK uses) of brush-on mirror chrome runs about $4 (US).
Its also available on EBay if you're nervous about ordering direct.

IF this works as advertised, it would be a game changer.

-Model cars and trucks. Everything from realistic mirrors and wheels to chrome ... well, anything.

-Aircraft. Landing gear struts, landing and nav lights, etc.

-Armor. Hydraulic cylinders, headlight buckets, etc.

-Figures (pay attention, Eich!). Remember they also have polished brass and bronze. You can also "cool down" the chrome effect by over-coating with gloss or matte clear.

So, I'm going to place an order just to play around with this stuff. A gloss black undercoat might work best but I'm interested to see what this stuff does over gloss, satin matte, and even full matte colors like white or gray.
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