WIP 126CK

Jeff · Post by **Jeff** » Sat Nov 10, 2007 11:04 pm

Great start - nicely drilled out suspension pieces - this looks like being a real beauty when it's finished.

Shunter · Post by **Shunter** » Sun Nov 11, 2007 1:30 am

Looks great so far, a rarer one to see built as well. Nice one

DM · Post by DM » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:04 am

I haven't made any update for a long long time. Let see how slow I am

After having some more study on the 126CK (Monaco Version), I found that there should not be any panel line on the side of the body. So, I just filled up the Panel Line (Actually my friend did that for me

). However, this was not an easy job since the Panel Line was in between Resin Body and PE. It took some time to get it done.

Moreover, I have put some clear coat on the Rosso Formula One (It is from RICEBOX production). It is easy to control. It looks great after polishing.

I have stuggled for the coming step since it would take much time. Finally, I started on it. I implanted Rivets all over the body. This was a boring job.
I drilled 0.4mm holes on the car body

The car body was polished by compound

Then put the Rivets in. The Rivets were coming from RICEBOX production. The stem is 0.4mm and the head is about 0.5mm.

Finally, I will apply some metal primer on top for protection purpose.

Some more side dish !

43rdMichael · Post by **43rdMichael** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 3:34 pm

looking good DM. Thanks for the update

ajokay · Post by **ajokay** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 4:11 pm

If you still require the Monaco pics, I have them all downloaded which Ican email you if required

garymc · Post by **garymc** » Wed Feb 06, 2008 7:00 pm

Nice job on the rivets,did you have to drill all with a needle vise or did you use elec drill or dremel.The side dish looks cool,nice paint,I have a 70 Z i'm building for my dad trying to copy his ,complete with engine swap to a chevy 350,sun roof and rear window louvers.

Regards,Gary

dauntless · Post by **dauntless** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:09 am

EXCELLENT work so far! Really enjoying the process. I have the Tamiya version next on my list.

DM · Post by DM » Tue Feb 19, 2008 10:53 am

It is a time to paint the engine.

Some Alclad have been used
For the engine block and the gear box. Titanium Gold is used

In addition, I have tried to apply WASH (x-18) on the engine block and there is no problem on the paint at all

Then I have to replicate some burning effect
Step 1. Duraluminium

Step 2. Jet Exhaust

Step 3. Gunze Flat Black (lightly apply)

emsquared · Post by **emsquared** » Tue Feb 19, 2008 2:49 pm

Outstanding!!
Please keep posting updates. This is turning into an excellent build of an interseting subject.
Michael

chongman · Post by **chongman** » Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:52 am

Very nice! Really like the rivet application and your engine painting is outstanding.