Tamiya Enzo build

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:33 pm

Thanks paul. The exhausts are lighter than in the pictures. I'll try to get one with natural light.

Post by **exmoor** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:40 pm

Yes john j i get the same problem with taking photos dont always do your build justice i suppose its anothier learning curve.

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:44 pm

Yeah., photographs are a big part of these WIP threads. Something i struggle with paul

Post by **exmoor** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:47 pm

Ye same here sometimes i look at the photo and think its nothing like what am looking at lol

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 2:03 pm

Lol i know what you mean

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:51 pm

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I'll let it dry for a couple of hours to see if the corners settle down.

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 6:31 pm

This might be trickier

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Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:40 pm

Doing that strip for the side in one piece was tough going not to get it doubled over on it's self. It would have been way easier to cut the attached pipes off as well.

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Just the bit at the front to do now. Hopefully the last of the wrinkles will dissapear overnight.

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:31 pm

Ended up cutting the pipes off the front. It just makes life a lot easier.

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:53 pm

That is looking pretty darn good to me!!!

Post by **RossiM1** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:43 pm

Great job on that carbon decal Jon this is going to look really special mate

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 11:26 pm

Thanks boys

all the double curve pieces are on and looking ok so it's just a few small straight pieces and thats it done. I do feel a bit happier as i was really worried about how to decal the whole tub/chassis .

I've just had a txt msg from jadlam racing saying -your order will be delivered on the 13th. It's something i've been waiting on for a few months now so i'm like a kid at xmas just now

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Post by **Johnj** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:43 am

Paul wrote: Sat Jan 28, 2017 11:49 am Off to a great stat John, looking forward to seeing how this comes together

That was a good shout paul with the hobbycraft brushes for the micro sol and set. The brush it's self is perfect for pushing the decal into tight corners

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 7:39 pm

I was trying to work out how much of the front was gonna be C/F as i was struggling to know where to start.

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I thought the best way would be to mock up the front to see exactly what would be seen. I'm glad i did as it's very little thank goodness

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Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:51 pm

There is a note with the interior template set saying that only the basic parts are supplied ., but it covers way more than i though. Woohoo ! I suppose i should use the template set first so that would let me know what i have to make myself.

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Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 3:40 pm

This is taking an excruiating amount of time making these templates but at last i have enough to do up to the front of the access cover on the side of the monocoque. Still a bit to go but defo some light at the end of the tunnel !

Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 3:46 pm

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It might have been easier just cutting the front sub frame off but it might have created as many issues as it solved.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:04 pm

Coming along nicely John

Post by **exmoor** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 4:53 pm

Yes very nice coming along great

Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:38 pm

Thanks boys

i do really appreciate the kind words of encouragement. I"ve got mixed feelings about all this extra C/F work. I doubt it will be that much more improved over an OOB build for all the extra hours, work and money thrown at it so far, but it"s not the only reason we do it. I think challenging our own skill level and pushing our current abillity tops trying to wow others with the finished model. After all, unless competition is your thing no one will probably ever see it in all it"s "glory"

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Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 17, 2017 11:50 pm

I"m gonna keep the backing paper from every decal piece in case somebody else wants to go down this road. The masking tape templates are quite fragile and come apart easily. I dont know how it would go with copyright for the pieces that come from the pre-printed template set. I would be giving away and not selling backing paper that would usually be bound for the bin.

Post by **Johnj** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 1:23 am

I bought 6 sheets but i doubt i'll even use 2 !

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Post by **Johnj** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:12 pm

A few pics of todays work

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Post by **exmoor** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:34 pm

It's looking good John decals behaving now

Post by **Johnj** » Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:47 pm

exmoor wrote: Sun Jun 18, 2017 5:34 pm It's looking good John decals behaving now

Yeah., they are going down very well paul. I wonder if they're made by cartograph for scale motorsport., they're that good !
The last three pictures are not part of the template set.

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:07 am

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Does anyone know what this cover made of ? I can only find one image and it"s been removed.

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:27 am

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This is the last of the 3D shapes.

Post by **RossiM1** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:25 pm

Cracking carbon decal work there John, I think that cover you asked about is an aluminium cover there are a few almuminium inspection covers on the undertray that allow access to things like the gearbox drain plug and various sensors.
This will be stunning when done mate

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:55 pm

RossiM1 wrote: Mon Jun 19, 2017 12:25 pm Cracking carbon decal work there John, I think that cover you asked about is an aluminium cover there are a few almuminium inspection covers on the undertray that allow access to things like the gearbox drain plug and various sensors.
This will be stunning when done mate

Thanks gary

i think those covers could be crying out for some bare metal foil.

Post by **Johnj** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 9:58 am

I think that should be far enough into the footwells.

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Post by **Johnj** » Tue Jun 20, 2017 11:50 pm

This could be the new trickiest part to decal lol

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Post by **Johnj** » Thu Jun 22, 2017 6:41 pm

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Getting the hang of this template caper.

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:32 am

I ordered a couple of sheets of 1/12 scale but it's barely noticeable. I was hoping to get a bit of contrast with the different size of weave maybe on the outside of the wheel wells in the engine compartment.

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 12:53 am

Boy, you are deep into this
I dont envy you, but it will make the car look AWESOME!!

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:12 am

Oh scott. What have i got myself into here. It seemed a good idea at the time ! I hope your right with the awesome thing lol

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:46 am

Johnj wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 1:12 am Oh scott. What have i got myself into here. It seemed a good idea at the time ! I hope your right with the awesome thing lol

Ya, I feel the same way with addding all the PE to my build...I have to destroy that to make it look better??!!
You are doing great, just keep up the battle, are making progress

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:24 am

I'm like the T2N range of detail parts but i've struggled to get them this time, the only vendor i could find was an ebay seller in china but i've got an uneasy felling about him so i have ordered only £15 worth to see how things go.
I'm gonna re do the fuel rails and these parts are ideal.

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Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 7:41 pm

I need the interior part of the chassis with the seat back, in place so i can get that seam glued and filled to be able to finish off the carbon fibre which does come with the template set.

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The seam at the triangle bit will have to stay

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Post by **RossiM1** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:06 pm

Brilliant job Jon all that carbon decal work will make this a stunner

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:29 pm

Ah, thanks gary and scott

the positive and encouraging comments are a big help with the motivation which is becoming a bit of an issue. I think i'll feel a bit better when the decals are done and clear coated. Then i can get on with actually putting the car together

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:34 pm

This stuff is superb. Cant believe it's taken me so long to try it !

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Post by **exmoor** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:38 pm

Looking good keep meaning to get some of that primer

Post by **Johnj** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:30 pm

exmoor wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:38 pm Looking good keep meaning to get some of that primer

Paul, i must have had that bottle of primer for probably 5 years. Dont know what i was thinking about lol.

Post by **exmoor** » Fri Jun 23, 2017 11:44 pm

I do the same thing I order stuff just to find i already got it .the funny thing is I wait for it to come then realise it's on my shelf.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:54 am

Johnj wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:34 pm This stuff is superb. Cant believe it's taken me so long to try it !20170623_223118_zpscie8lqd4.jpg

It is like a thin paintable filler, ya??
Mr Surfacer 1000 is similar stuff I think maybe a bit thicker

Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:15 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:54 am
Johnj wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:34 pm This stuff is superb. Cant believe it's taken me so long to try it !20170623_223118_zpscie8lqd4.jpg
It is like a thin paintable filler, ya??
Mr Surfacer 1000 is similar stuff I think maybe a bit thicker

Yeah., Just brush it on scott. I'm gonna try spraying it.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:46 am

Johnj wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:15 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:54 am
Johnj wrote: Fri Jun 23, 2017 10:34 pm This stuff is superb. Cant believe it's taken me so long to try it !20170623_223118_zpscie8lqd4.jpg
It is like a thin paintable filler, ya??
Mr Surfacer 1000 is similar stuff I think maybe a bit thicker
Yeah., Just brush it on scott. I'm gonna try spraying it.

I have sprayed the white Mr Surfacer stuff on a Phantom I did with the Thunderbird colours
It worked like a charm
Have your cellulose thinners ready on hand to clean the air brush immediately

Post by **Johnj** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 1:00 pm

The liquid primer sanded a treat.
Yeah, i have an oldish airbrush i would use plus as you say a bucket of celly thinners !

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Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:02 am

Another 30hrs since friday evening into this decaling allthough it's almost there now. A few pics of the weekend's work.

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Post by **Johnj** » Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:05 am

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