Brudda Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Mark A said: Looking fantastic! Thank you sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Putting together pack 2 . I clean up the parts so they do not look like toys. Example is the seam line. I sanded the part and painted it trim black. I also paint the bolts. It just adds more detail to the build. For those of you guys who are not familiar with IPMS rules for competition, you should look them up, this will help make your model a better model. I do have a little experience with IPMS. Won a 1st , 2nd , 3rd place and a special award at the nationals. Competition makes you a better modeler. You can also go superdetailing if you would like. Some people love that. But in this build it’s a pretty good kit. I’m just doing my thing on the Mercedes to make it a little better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Brudda said: Putting together pack 2 . I clean up the parts so they do not look like toys. Example is the seam line. I sanded the part and painted it trim black. I also paint the bolts. It just adds more detail to the build. For those of you guys who are not familiar with IPMS rules for competition, you should look them up, this will help make your model a better model. I do have a little experience with IPMS. Won a 1st , 2nd , 3rd place and a special award at the nationals. Competition makes you a better modeler. You can also go superdetailing if you would like. Some people love that. But in this build it’s a pretty good kit. I’m just doing my thing on the Mercedes to make it a little better. Sanding seam lines. Repainting. Just a little extra work but worth it. Let me say that if you do just a little more , these kits are a bargain compared to the amalagam models. Compare the price and you will see, these are fantastic kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 Pack 2 installed. The engine is very nice. No seam lines 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 5, 2023 Author Share Posted October 5, 2023 Engine is mounted in the chsssis. The chassis alone is a work of art. Fantastic Agora for a great chassis! The fit and finish is really great. Looking pretty cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 8, 2023 Author Share Posted October 8, 2023 More priming and sanding on the body. Comming out nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 15, 2023 Author Share Posted October 15, 2023 More on the frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted October 15, 2023 Share Posted October 15, 2023 Hello, nice progress, I like it. I see you left the gearbox red. Unfortunately, I never saw a red gear in any of the original pictures. Do you know more about this? Why did IXO make this in red? I would also be interested to know how exactly you do this with the logos and lettering after repainting? Do you want to install the hubcaps on them? I would like to represent Rudge closures, but I can't find anything suitable. Let's see how you can file something like this yourself from a piece of plastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/15/2023 at 1:38 AM, keramh said: Hello, nice progress, I like it. I see you left the gearbox red. Unfortunately, I never saw a red gear in any of the original pictures. Do you know more about this? Why did IXO make this in red? I would also be interested to know how exactly you do this with the logos and lettering after repainting? Do you want to install the hubcaps on them? I would like to represent Rudge closures, but I can't find anything suitable. Let's see how you can file something like this yourself from a piece of plastic. Hello I do not know why the gearbox is red. I’m leaving it red. I thought it might be silver or flat aluminum. I took the chrome lettering off with a razor blade. You have to be very careful. I am having the Mercedes decal made that mounts in front of the hood. The wheel I have polished and just might find a knock off that may work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 Pack 4 completed. Waiting for the next pack. . Great job agora! Looks striking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 12, 2023 Author Share Posted November 12, 2023 Chassis looking fantastic and the polished wheels will look great on black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mark, The Master Modeller Posted November 20, 2023 Administrator Share Posted November 20, 2023 The bonnet (hood) came out really nicely. Great shine on the paintwork! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 The Mercedes is on all four wheels. Stripped the silver off the rear wheels sanded and polished. The wheels look like polished aluminum. The rear suspension is finished. Brake lines installed. Set the body on the frame. Nice job agora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 Here is number 27. I have glued the pieces together and sanded and painted the part. I have removed the seam lines. I am doing this to the whole build. , makes the car look better . In my humble opinion. Here is a picture of the primer I use. It is expensive but works very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark A Posted December 4, 2023 Share Posted December 4, 2023 Looking GOOD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Mark, The Master Modeller Posted December 5, 2023 Administrator Share Posted December 5, 2023 I'll second that! You're doing an amazing job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle36 Posted December 5, 2023 Share Posted December 5, 2023 Nice work on the color conversion Brudda; I may have a solution for for body emblem replacements in photo etch; email me for details: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 8 hours ago, Eagle36 said: Nice work on the color conversion Brudda; I may have a solution for for body emblem replacements in photo etch; email me for details: Yes! I’m interested. PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 6, 2023 Author Share Posted December 6, 2023 A little more detail to the radiator hoses. Sanded the seam lines out, painted them semigloss black. Bare metal foil. They look soooo much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Hey, the photo-etched parts look fantastic. I am very interested in two such bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted December 6, 2023 Share Posted December 6, 2023 Now I recognized it on the edge, these are the etched parts from Karsten Schmidt "FineModelCar". Unfortunately he no longer produces them, at least that's the answer to my query. It's a shame, it's a shame. If anyone has these lying around and wants to get rid of them, I'm looking for them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 Radiator installed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 More completed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brudda Posted December 15, 2023 Author Share Posted December 15, 2023 Time to paint Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keramh Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Hello, Haven't read/seen anything new about your black W198 for a long time. How does it look, have you found a solution for new logos and lettering? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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