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That's looking very nice indeed Andy  That clearcote sounds like scary stuff to be putting through your airbrush 
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 Thanks for looking in both of you and for your comments  @Dave there is a video you can watch on the clearcoat system not so scary after you have watched it and as long as you clean everything your airbrush will be fine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0j2Uz-Gq4cCurrent builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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[quote=arpurchase] Thanks for looking in both of you and for your comments @Dave there is a video you can watch on the clearcoat system not so scary after you have watched it and as long as you clean everything your airbrush will be fine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0j2Uz-Gq4c[/quote] That's a superb video Andy on Clearcoat, thanks for sharing.... Am sure many members will enjoy watching and learning from it.... Regards Alan
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wow that is some serious detail Have you had chance to try the diamdond finish yet Andy? Will be watching
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Thanks for looking in and your comments both of you @ Dom I have used it before one thing that must be done is to mix it all in a cup designed for mixing paint. Also the use of a stand to hold the body whilst spraying is very useful I find the Tamiya set a godsend for this and its adjustable for several scales. http://www.tamiya.com/en...ts/74522stand/index.htm
Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All More progress. The kit provides four 'Ford 427' etch plates you have the option of discarding them and using the four printed metal foil versions, using the provided decals on the etch parts or painting the etch. I decided to paint so some careful painting was called for using blue,red,black and silver paint and once dry micromesh was used to remove the excess paint. Next the distributor and wiring harness was added along with the throttle rod to the carburetta. The cooling water tank was added next along with its polished cap and finally the two painted '427' plates were added to the rocker covers. The airfilter was painted with a 50/50 mix of white and tan and placed on top of the carb, you are given two choices for the metal surround for the airfilter one has a pre applied grey finish or just basic steel. I went for the grey finish one, this of course is supplied flat so needs to be curled to fit. Lastly the polished cover was added to the air filter. The gearbox has now been glued in place but the exhaust pipes are still dry fitted the reason being the racing street version had the exhausts painted white and not chromed so they may yet see some paint. I will have to check if they were painted all white or just from the joint where the next set of exhausts fit. The last pic shows the chassis components cleaned up and ready for assembly. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Andy That is looking beautiful. Been laid up with illness over Christmas so missed so much that has been going on the forum - you have been very busy by the looks of things. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Very nice work indeed, you could display the engine as a stand alone build.
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Looking great Andy nice work with painting the Ford etch plates. Al
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superb build as always Andy
Carl
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Really beautiful build, Andy. Lots of skill on display here.
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Looking fab Andy, great work to date..... Regards Alan
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Detail on this is fantastic.
Is this all OOB or have you bought detail packs/scratch adding things?
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Thanks everyone for looking in and your comments, the only thing pictures cant portray is the weight of the engine its seriously heavy .There are still more hoses ect to be added to the engine later @ Dom MFH kits are all OOB builds, everything you see in the review is what came out of the box this includes etch, templates and sweadette for the carpets the only thing you need to add to complete the build is paint and glue. MFH do sell extra wiring and connectors ect for those that want to add more detail to there kits than that that is already provided in the box. Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Wow Andy That is a beautiful looking engine
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Looking good Andy, nice work.
Kev 
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Thanks for looking in and your comments both of you Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looks very real life Andy, stunning amount of detail and looking like being an awesome build, well done so far
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Hi All Small update, the chassis has been made up by either gluing the metal parts to the frame or using small screws and glue. The pedal box was made up by adding the valves at the front and then the pedals fit on the metal studs that stick through on the inside. The central part of the steering rack was prepared and dry fitted all the parts have been undercoated ready for the top coats. the steering rack and pedal box are only dry fitted right now untill painting is done. the engine wqas also dry fitted on the chassis to check fit at this point. Whilst waiting for parts to dry I started to build the components of the rear transfer box and its frame, again lots of drilling for metal pegs and screws. AT this point im making up all the suspension aswell so lots of cleaning up and painting ahead for me. More soon. Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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This is some Kit Andy  outstanding so far mate Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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