Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Final Edition
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23 26 January 2021, 07:58
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Thanks István! Rod, the muffler is Molotow pen. I may add some more weathering to it. The photo makes it look shinier than it really is though. Martin, I still have so much to learn! Peter H has been a great mentor.
28 March 2021, 21:04
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I'd thin the silver out a little more Pete. Brushwork isn't the problem.
17 April 2021, 02:52
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Just like airbrushing. Many thin layers is better than one thick.
The dash is gorgeous, and the roof is super shiny. You learn quick!
17 April 2021, 06:34
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Thanks Martin, I'm really happy with how the dash turned out. I thinned the silver a little, but I should have added some more. Seems the metallic paints need a little more thinning than others. Admittedly I was painting at night while tired and rushed it a bit. The lessons I'm learning from every mistake are so valuable. Keep having to remind myself that it is only my second kit.
17 April 2021, 07:35
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A trick with Vallejo metallic paints, is to pour into the airbrush cup a lot of thinner and then add some drops of paint, for a super thin mix, which is airbrushed on thin and dry, pausing between layers, which in turn creates a very fine layer of paint. I've tried this once, on top of more smooth glossy black paint. The thinner should help dry the paint (as opposed to using flow enhancer). Needle tip will probably require frequent cleaning while doing this, to avoid paint drying on the needle (but I am no expert).
28 April 2021, 11:36
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Tint the windows and nobody will see the steering wheel 😉
Nice even performance, with little lows.
28 April 2021, 18:13
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That is a quality build report, nice work👍 That interior embossing powder, what brand is this?
29 April 2021, 07:43
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Thanks guys! Loving every minute of it. It's Ranger Embossing Powder. It comes in a variety of colours. This one is gunmetal.
1 May 2021, 14:20
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thanks Peter, i can even find them around here. so it looks a good idea. what kind of glue you use to get them to stick to the model?
1 May 2021, 21:19
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1:1 mix of pva glue (aka wood glue/white glue) and water. The glue is quite thick and gummy so the water helps to spread it and also slows the drying time.
1 May 2021, 22:56
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The PE buckles were part of the kit. Kit also came with the sticky seatbelt material that you have to cut to size, but I didn't use that. The sockets (Hobby Design) and seatbelts (Scale Production) are after market. 🙂
5 June 2021, 04:36
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This is going to sound stupid Pete but what has impressed me most is the interior black finish. Damn if it doesn't look EXACTLY like black leather! Looks superb! Now come and visit me and do my seat belts please!
5 June 2021, 10:01
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I was refering to the sockets, yes. Was looking for generic aftermarket ones and finally found and ordered some from Spotmodel
5 June 2021, 10:29
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There is a nice set of road car seatbelts from studio27. It spots seat belts in different colors, PE lock tongues and hinges and white metal buckles. A bit pricey but worth it (imho). Used it in my Porsche 959 build...
5 June 2021, 12:05
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Thanks Peter, this was the Tamiya TS-14 black with Tamiya TS-80 flat clear coat over the top. I was going for a semi-gloss black, but actually prefer how this turned out. I'll do your seatbelts for you, but stop trying to pass off my brilliant work as your own! ???
5 June 2021, 23:58
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Blimey! That is just freaking AWESOME! If I didn't know you I would call out bullshite to being your second model. More talent in your fingernail than I have in my dreams! Just beautiful Pete! Beautiful!
30 June 2021, 08:22
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My second ever plastic model kit