Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Thank to everyone who has looked at this little project. Not thought too much about replicating the model. 3D printing would mean stripping it down to it's componant pieces to make the body, then all the other parts would need to be made as well, such as the 'screen, seats and wheels etc. I also think a printed body would need a lot of cleaning up to make it look good as all the printed things I've seen are not the cleanest things I've seen. As for converting a Tamiya kit as I've done there are a number of problems. First is finding the kit, they now seem to be in short supply, I couldn't find one for a long time, getting mine from a model show, then the engine. The Pre-crossflow can be easily converted to a crossflow, but other engines, Pinto, Zetec, MX5 and Vauxhall arn't available in kit form. Wheels also, aftermarket wheels are out there but getting the right ones would be almost impossible. I was lucky as I had some Minilights from a MGB that I could use. Having said all this, if anyone wants to have a go at building one, I would be more than happy to help out with any advice and hints and tips to make it go easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Forgot this, if anyone would like to see any more of my models, just say and I'll add a couple of photos from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 After taking the model to last weeks club meeting I thought I'd show a few of my other builds, hope they are OK. Aston Martin DBS, Alfa Romeo GTA, Mini Pick ups and Mini Moke, both converted from Mini saloons. Routemaster. I'll keep adding from time to time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Carter (Buttercup) Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 I love the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyPee Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Really nice work Red Spider, especially the GTA. I made the Lotus Super Seven kit way back when. Used to specialise in making 1/20th F1 kits and if time and space permitted I'd be back to doing that (I've got a ridiculous number of unmade F1 kits in loft). My favourite is the Jordan 191 colour scheme and I have often thought of getting the westfield vinyl wrapped like this. Here's one of the arty photos I took (looking back its about 8 years ago!). How time flies. Keep up the good work and keep model making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share Posted October 27, 2014 Here's a few more, VW Beetle Beach Car, Cobra, Dino, Ferrari 512 Shooting Brake, Kenworth Wrecker, Ford GT40 and Mustang, Neoplan CityLiner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Everall Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Amazing work and attention to detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkturbo Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Brilliant thread, awesome model maker, really enjoyed reading this, thank you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msisleman Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 All really nice, and very impressive. What scale are the Neoplan and Routemaster? And are they scratch built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msisleman Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Found them, Revell 1:24th? Love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Parker (Red Spider) - Yorkshire AO Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 All ready for Stoneleigh. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Wow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 Stunning work..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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