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These Go To Eleven TASK COMPLETE!

These Go To Eleven How Much More Black...?

Thanks guys! The black came out pretty well and final assembly is underway. The kit glass does not fit the shape of the roof, so I made my own. Using some slick card stock, I made a couple templates by tracing the window opening and slightly enlarging the pattern,

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I stuck the template to some blue painters tape, the slick side of the card stock helps the tape release and cut around the template with an X-Acto. I then stuck the tape templates to my clear sheet styrene, I like the thin .005 stuff for the clarity and scale thickness.

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Using some sharp scissors, I cut around the tape.

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You want to use the low tack tape or getting the tape off the glass can be difficult. The glass was installed using 3M Quick Dry Adhesive and a bit if clear Scotch tape, the tape helps place the glass so you can glue it.

Final assembly photos soon, waiting on glue to set. Stay tuned!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzC_rGX-XyM

:drinks
 
These Go To Eleven How Much More Black...?

Do dat be dem plaskit winders? Does be naaase! muffriend! :yipee
 
Well, as usual, I'm right down to the wire again. The Fiat is finished, bringing conclusion to this build. As some of you know, an original AMT kit was one of the first models I built at around age 8. I'm hoping I've done more justice to the kit now, but I'll leave that to you.

Here she is, Black Betty.

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The cammer looks right at home to my eye.

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And the pair.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R044sleOW6I

Thanks for following along and to those who have commented, I sincerely appreciate the feedback.
Until next time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1i32RiGgwY

:drinks
 
Looking fantastic Mike . (y) (y) (y)

Who ever though in the 60's that they could be made to look this nice .

I wasn't even convinced they could be finished :rotf

On to other things :soldier

Cheers, Christian B)
 
Great finish Mike those two are a pair of Aces, I'd say you've done your 8 grader proud, excellent ride, I really enjoyed it, thanks for letting me tag along ... (y) (y) (y)
 
Thanks to all! Picking the music is almost as much fun as the build, glad you enjoyed the ride. :drinks
 
Thank you all very much! :blush: There's a couple more kits from my childhood that need taming, may drag one out and see how that goes. :lol:

I really appreciate the feedback. :notworthy :drinks
 
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