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Post by mrmike on Nov 15, 2022 16:45:11 GMT -5
My new project is The Man From U.N.C.L.E. Car also known as the Super Spy Car by AMT. I read that AMT reissued this kit minus the licensing from MGM and the box art didn't have any Man From UNCLE pictures or graphics on it. The car will be painted with Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue with black seats and woodgrain on the dash and side steps. I built this kit many years ago as a teen and now is my chance to paint it and build it again and do a better job on it.    The Man From U.N.C.L.E. will return... |
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Post by Jcon on Nov 15, 2022 21:43:47 GMT -5
Cool, I have this kit in my stash so will definitely follow along on your build!!!
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Post by mrmike on Nov 17, 2022 10:19:31 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! The model is drying in the paintbooth while I get primer and paint ready for it.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 17, 2022 12:22:22 GMT -5
One of the things I have discovered is that this tooling is very old and there is a lot of flash and parts fit is very poor. If AMT is to reissue this kit, then they need to update the molds before reissuing this kit! Updating the molds would remove half of the fit problems this kit has already.
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Post by Jcon on Nov 17, 2022 13:43:02 GMT -5
Yeah I opened mine to look at it and it does look rough...
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Post by Jcon on Nov 18, 2022 1:11:50 GMT -5
But on the plus side it does have an U.n.c.l.e licence plate in the kit in white plastic...
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Post by mrmike on Nov 18, 2022 9:51:41 GMT -5
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Post by Jcon on Nov 18, 2022 10:35:35 GMT -5
Looks like he just taped the roof in place to make the changes before gluing and painting...
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Post by mrmike on Nov 19, 2022 10:31:45 GMT -5
I think I will follow his procedure for the new hinges then add the roof assembly to the body and paint it.
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Post by Jcon on Nov 19, 2022 10:38:29 GMT -5
Not sure if I will go that way or not when I build mine...
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Post by mrmike on Nov 19, 2022 13:57:59 GMT -5
Based on my current procedure of painting metallics, I have a mismatch of metallics on the hood and the body. I fear that this will happen on the Piranha body as well, that is why I should add the roof after the doors have set and dried. Everything should match.
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Post by Jcon on Nov 19, 2022 14:16:53 GMT -5
Are you primering the parts first? That seems to help with color differences... also counting how many coats on each part helps...
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Post by mrmike on Nov 20, 2022 9:22:44 GMT -5
Yes, I am. A light colored primer should help. White or a very light grey primer.
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Post by mrmike on Nov 24, 2022 10:37:39 GMT -5
I tried to wire the engine by drilling out the plug holes, but there is a small hump that had to be removed first before I could drill my plug wire hole. Once the hump was removed, I could drill my plug wire holes. Drilling out the distributor was a lot easier! I got the basic engine assembled, but stripping the chrome from the many parts for the engine has slowed my progress substantially.    The Man From U.N.C.L.E. will return... |
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Post by Jcon on Nov 24, 2022 11:23:08 GMT -5
Looking good!!!
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