Got another copy of Autoart GT3 RS, this time without any nasty flaws.
She is a beauty.
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- Wed Jul 11, 2018 2:54 pm
- Forum: AUTOart
- Topic: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2383
- Fri Jul 06, 2018 8:41 am
- Forum: AUTOart
- Topic: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2383
Re: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
Some more research shows that this is very common situation on this model - every 3rd or so seems to have these glue patches. It is just that in my case the glue patches are much bigger than usual. I have ordered another copy from another seller, will keep the best one to myself and send the other o...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 2:45 pm
- Forum: AUTOart
- Topic: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2383
Re: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
The glue is inside of taillight, I do not dare to break it apart. Glue is almost invisible in dim or disperse light, but shows only in bright sunlight or spotlight at specific angle. I have seen similar problem also on pictures made by others, e.g. in this review (due to dim light, it is not so obvi...
- Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:44 pm
- Forum: AUTOart
- Topic: AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2383
AUTOart quality issue or is this normal?
Just received this Autoart 911 GT3 RS, it is a very beautiful model, but mine has nasty glue marks in one of taillights (It looks like I am not the only one with this issue). Does not look as disastrous in dim light or from a further distance. I wanted to ask if this is normal "manufacturing toleran...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 11:36 am
- Forum: Minichamps (Paul's Model Art)
- Topic: [2012 - 20XX] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
- Replies: 335
- Views: 90412
Re: [2012 - 2018] Minichamps (Paul's Model Art) News
Any info on Minichamps 1:18 diecast Porsche 991 Turbo S (II) and GT3 (II) - what colors will be available and when? I can see some models on their website as "upcoming", however there are some more models not even listed on Minichamps website but available on eBay already. I can see White and Light ...
- Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:59 pm
- Forum: Model Care & Replacement Parts
- Topic: Paint rash on older diecast models
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18526
Re: Paint rash on older diecast models
So yesterday I spent 4 hours polishing 2 models. The machine itself works well and I like how it stops if you accidentally push too hard on paint, very safe and smooth. And it polishes well when the buffing bit is a bit moist and with plenty of Tamiya compound applied, however there is both dust fro...
- Wed Jan 24, 2018 12:14 pm
- Forum: Model Care & Replacement Parts
- Topic: Paint rash on older diecast models
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18526
Re: Paint rash on older diecast models
Thanks for all this info. I may get one but I don’t like the fact the polishing generates dust and you need to wrap the models. Is the dust that bad even in slow speed? The dust comes from buffing bits. I believe the wool or cotton or whatever fluffy material is used produces it. Also micro droplet...
- Sat Jan 20, 2018 1:53 pm
- Forum: Model Care & Replacement Parts
- Topic: Paint rash on older diecast models
- Replies: 33
- Views: 18526
Re: Paint rash on older diecast models
So at last everything arrived. Here is what I got: 1) Micromesh cloth 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000 and Tamiya polishing compound set (coarse, fine, finish). 2) Variable speed nail polisher. In contrast to Dremel, it sits very comfortably in hand, allows speed adjustment from 0 to 20000 rpm and mine came ...
- Thu Dec 21, 2017 8:33 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How do you deal with / fight perfectionism?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3874
Re: How do you deal with / fight perfectionism?
The reason I got into models was to alleviate stress at work . But yeah, the list actually works most of the time.Lucky13 wrote:Go out more often.
Get a life.
Meet more people.
Find a favorite liquor.
Have more sex.
Read a book.
- Thu Dec 14, 2017 6:57 pm
- Forum: Member Collections
- Topic: SPhilli911's 1/18 911s
- Replies: 92
- Views: 25565
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 5:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase
- Replies: 9445
- Views: 1879450
Re: Post Your Latest DIECAST Purchase
Lovely. If not for money and storage problems, would get the Competizione too. Looks awesome.Atalante wrote:This Autoart BMW 328 Roadster 1938:
And this Kyosho Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Competizione:
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:45 pm
- Forum: Member Collections
- Topic: SPhilli911's 1/18 911s
- Replies: 92
- Views: 25565
Re: SPhilli911's 1/18 911s
Sounds like you have the unicorn. For me it is Autoart Diablo Roadster, 2 models already sent back (both with serious faults). As for Viper Green 911, there is one that looks perfect from all sides, but no box and mirror is glued according to description (although it is almost invisible on pictures)...
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:40 pm
- Forum: Member Collections
- Topic: Pat's collection : Ferrari 1/18.
- Replies: 389
- Views: 80347
- Wed Dec 13, 2017 4:37 pm
- Forum: Dioramas
- Topic: Diecast Stop Motion
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6061
Re: Diecast Stop Motion
This totally made my day. The best funny video I have sen in a long time. Glad I found it.
- Mon Dec 11, 2017 11:43 am
- Forum: Member Collections
- Topic: SPhilli911's 1/18 911s
- Replies: 92
- Views: 25565
Re: SPhilli911's 1/18 911s
In the seller's defense, there were no pictures in the Ebay listing of the right side of the car, which I should have requested. That would have shown the defect and the whole mess would have been avoided. Yes, some may call me anal or OCD patient, but pics from all sides and angles usually let to ...