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MHF Crocker FINISHED
- Thread starter paddy
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Heavens Eagle
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That is looking superb Paddy!
Looking great Paddy!
Paulw
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It looks right, Paddy, and that's a wonderful thing.Half a petrol tank fitted(other half under the bike) so i can get some plumbing done.
I hope doing this in Copper isnt going to be too much.
paddy
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Because i failed with the gas tank paint i needed to do something else. I decided to keep it really simple because the rest of the model is so nice, rather than make a stand out feature of the tank i wanted it to just blend
to that end i have added a couple of pin stripes to tie it in with the mudguards and gone with the std dark metallic blue.
( the stripes are not crooked, the instrument console is just balanced and the inner edge of the LHS of the tank is merged with the frame so the edge looks wider)
to compliment this i have decided to do the seat in a brown leather effect that i hope will work with the gold pinstripes.
The top of the seat is a very hard plastic, it has a tree attachment so i guess its moulded like normal kit parts but the finish and hardness is much more superior
the seat base is white metal and i have gone with satin black to contrast against the brown.
The seat paint is oils so will need a few days to dry, then it will get a row of metal rivets to attach the leather to the base.
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to that end i have added a couple of pin stripes to tie it in with the mudguards and gone with the std dark metallic blue.
( the stripes are not crooked, the instrument console is just balanced and the inner edge of the LHS of the tank is merged with the frame so the edge looks wider)
to compliment this i have decided to do the seat in a brown leather effect that i hope will work with the gold pinstripes.
The top of the seat is a very hard plastic, it has a tree attachment so i guess its moulded like normal kit parts but the finish and hardness is much more superior
the seat base is white metal and i have gone with satin black to contrast against the brown.
The seat paint is oils so will need a few days to dry, then it will get a row of metal rivets to attach the leather to the base.
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Looks comfy! Well done Paddy 
centaur567
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Outstanding !! Gary S.
Greg Kimsey
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Wow, that leather! That looks absolutely real. Well done!
paddy
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This is my first MFH build. Quite a change from anything i have done before.
These are quite delicate and fiddly things to put together and i have learnt a lot with this one about order of construction and getting the finish i want on the castings so i think i can improve on this with future builds. I had some trouble with the light defuses in the light box so what looks like a poor paint finish is actually quite a good finish thats reflecting the inside of the light box.....Which sort of defeats the object
. Just my opinion as a novice...Overall these are great fun to build, they are not beginners models but then, there is nothing thats particularly daunting either. The castings are brilliant, the fit is excellent, you get the feeling these are hand packed with love and care and there is even a hand written note in the box from Mr Hero. They are not cheap but quite frankly, you pay for what you get .
If you want one in future go direst the Model Factory Hero and save a big chunk , all are limited editions so check their website regularly because new issues tend to sell out on pre orders before the finished item is ready for despatch.
I was totally defeated by the recommended paint job, the method of half painted and half decals on the complicated design was way past my pay grade . I couldn't match the white of the decal in paint and i couldn't avoid a ridge in the paint where it overlapped the decal.
The chain is also a challenge, its doable but its not the easiest method i have seen for individual link assembly, that prize will go to Tamiya.
These are quite delicate and fiddly things to put together and i have learnt a lot with this one about order of construction and getting the finish i want on the castings so i think i can improve on this with future builds. I had some trouble with the light defuses in the light box so what looks like a poor paint finish is actually quite a good finish thats reflecting the inside of the light box.....Which sort of defeats the object
If you want one in future go direst the Model Factory Hero and save a big chunk , all are limited editions so check their website regularly because new issues tend to sell out on pre orders before the finished item is ready for despatch.
I was totally defeated by the recommended paint job, the method of half painted and half decals on the complicated design was way past my pay grade . I couldn't match the white of the decal in paint and i couldn't avoid a ridge in the paint where it overlapped the decal.
The chain is also a challenge, its doable but its not the easiest method i have seen for individual link assembly, that prize will go to Tamiya.
Looks like it's showroom ready Paddy! Love it! congrats on the finish. 
Heavens Eagle
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It turned out very nice Paddy, and I am sure you learned some new skills while building on it.
Excellent job overall and can hardly wait to see your next endeavor.
Excellent job overall and can hardly wait to see your next endeavor.
