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by jaydar
Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:18 am
Forum: Open Seating
Topic: What is your latest model purchase
Replies: 2678
Views: 311033

Re: What is your latest model purchase

I got this a few months ago, and am just waiting for the weather to warm up so I can get it started. SMTS 1/43rd Lotus 18 driven by Innes Ireland, Sterling Moss, and Jim Clark. I'm going to build the #14, Innes Ireland Team Lotus wiith BRG body and yellow wobbly wheels (Jim Clark's team car had bla...
by jaydar
Tue Feb 11, 2020 9:01 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: Model Club in Chicago for donation of models
Replies: 7
Views: 1382

Re: Model Club in Chicago for donation of models

Thank you guys for coming through. I will start with the vets and then the clubs.

Best regards,

Joe.
by jaydar
Mon Feb 10, 2020 4:57 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: Model Club in Chicago for donation of models
Replies: 7
Views: 1382

Model Club in Chicago for donation of models

Does anyone know of a model club on the south side of Chicago or there abouts?? I am moving soon in connection with my retirement. I have a considerable number of airplane, boat and car models to give away along with detail sets for many of them. BTW, airplanes are all 1/48, boats are 1/700 and the ...
by jaydar
Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: how to glue seatbelts
Replies: 22
Views: 3564

Re: how to glue seatbelts

Well the issue is a natural appearance. Based on one of previous posts, I intend to try just gluing the buckles down and leave the fabric find its own natural drape. I think to use this process I would start with the buckle end. Pin and glue that then pull the belts up and finish when the length and...
by jaydar
Thu Feb 06, 2020 8:33 am
Forum: News
Topic: HobbyDesign and alpha model will be strong
Replies: 9
Views: 2561

Re: HobbyDesign and alpha model will be strong

This is great to hear and i hope all your people will be fine.

I am a good customer for all your motorcycle detail sets. They are excellent and whenever they are available for a project i have to have them.

Best wishes that this passes China soon.

Regards,

Joe.
by jaydar
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:50 pm
Forum: Questions
Topic: How do you glue painted parts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: How do you glue painted parts?

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by jaydar
Tue Feb 04, 2020 2:47 pm
Forum: Sports Cars
Topic: TAMIYA 12056 just announced...
Replies: 35
Views: 9827

Re: TAMIYA 12056 just announced...

[quote="daves"]I did build the Vaillant 934 a few years back using Wim's decals. Got some comments on another forum that the colors were wrong. I like it and that is what counts on my display shelf.

Dave

Beautiful build, Dave.

Joe.
by jaydar
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:53 am
Forum: Questions
Topic: How do you glue painted parts?
Replies: 10
Views: 2049

Re: How do you glue painted parts?

Unless strength is required i always use acrylic glue. Any mistakes are easily removed with a wet Q-tip (Cotton bud or paint brush wet with water) It makes me look like a pro!!

Joe.
by jaydar
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Lotus 79 Forum
Topic: Lotus 79 Rear wheel
Replies: 2
Views: 4225

Re: Lotus 79 Rear wheel

Wouldn't the building plans and pictures of the MFH Martini Lotus be helpful?

Joe.
by jaydar
Mon Feb 03, 2020 10:48 am
Forum: News
Topic: MFH February 2020 1/12 news
Replies: 56
Views: 11348

Re: MFH February 2020 1/12 news

Just a quick aside, they are also releasing a 1/9 modern racing Honda. I hope their 1/12 Suzuki's get released soon as well.
Regards,
Joe.