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My girlfriend has just bought me this: http://www.mmcars.info/GinettaG4.htm
which I intend to build into a replica of this
my G4R racing car. However, the kit has come with no instructions! Can anyone tell me what the best glue to use is and somewhere I can buy roundels for the doors and bonnets?
Any other advice gratefully received.
Cheers, Paul
My girlfriend has just bought me this: http://www.mmcars.info/GinettaG4.htm
which I intend to build into a replica of this
my G4R racing car. However, the kit has come with no instructions! Can anyone tell me what the best glue to use is and somewhere I can buy roundels for the doors and bonnets?
Any other advice gratefully received.
Cheers, Paul
Edited by Carnage on Sunday 20th June 19:19
Large parts - epoxy.
Small parts - cyanoacrylate.
Really small parts - PVA.
One really good way of making white discs is to spray the area white first of all, then cut out circles from masking tape (Tamiya make a good one), attache them firmly then spray the main colour. Or try Grand Prix Models if you'd rather buy decals and apply those after painting, they do loads of accessories like that. Plus wheels, wipers and other bits.
Small parts - cyanoacrylate.
Really small parts - PVA.
One really good way of making white discs is to spray the area white first of all, then cut out circles from masking tape (Tamiya make a good one), attache them firmly then spray the main colour. Or try Grand Prix Models if you'd rather buy decals and apply those after painting, they do loads of accessories like that. Plus wheels, wipers and other bits.
Zad said:
The one on the left is rather sturdy isn't she.
Erm, anyway, I know this seems obvious, but how about asking the people who make it? Small companies like that are usually very approachable. Avoid using superglue (cyano) on anything with clear plastic, the fumes cause fogging.
I would, but they appear to parlez-vous no Anglais, or something along those lines!Erm, anyway, I know this seems obvious, but how about asking the people who make it? Small companies like that are usually very approachable. Avoid using superglue (cyano) on anything with clear plastic, the fumes cause fogging.
Thanks very much to all for the advice; much appreciated.
Red Firecracker said:
Gareth350 said:
Redfirecracker is your man for any decals. Made some for me & they are superb!
Cheers Gareth 
Drop me an email through my profile, Paul, if you wish to chat custom decals.
Cheers.
dr_gn said:
Red Firecracker said:
Gareth350 said:
Redfirecracker is your man for any decals. Made some for me & they are superb!
Cheers Gareth Drop me an email through my profile, Paul, if you wish to chat custom decals.
Cheers.
Waterslide decals can be made by designing them on a computer then printing onto decal paper which you can buy from www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk - it comes in laser and inkjet versions, clear or white. BUT: You can't print white! Unless you have an ALPS printer, these are expensive as they're no longer made.
For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
Evangelion said:
Waterslide decals can be made by designing them on a computer then printing onto decal paper which you can buy from www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk - it comes in laser and inkjet versions, clear or white. BUT: You can't print white! Unless you have an ALPS printer, these are expensive as they're no longer made.
For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
No longer made but still available and supported by ALPS for a few years yet.For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
Craft decal paper is a bit hit and miss as well, best to import the BelInc Decal paper which as the added advantage of a blue backing paper so you can actually see what you've printed in white!
Red Firecracker said:
Evangelion said:
Waterslide decals can be made by designing them on a computer then printing onto decal paper which you can buy from www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk - it comes in laser and inkjet versions, clear or white. BUT: You can't print white! Unless you have an ALPS printer, these are expensive as they're no longer made.
For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
No longer made but still available and supported by ALPS for a few years yet.For white numbers, go to:
www.grandprixmodels.co.uk and click on Decals.
Craft decal paper is a bit hit and miss as well, best to import the BelInc Decal paper which as the added advantage of a blue backing paper so you can actually see what you've printed in white!
Hi Carnage
I think your girlfriend bought the kit from me, Merrymeet Model Cars. I try to offer a friendly aftersales service as part of the sale. I have roundals & squares in stock and I will happily send you some. I also have a CD with building hints and advice again you are welcome to one. I try to "parlez-vous Anglais" or at least our Geordie vesion of it anyway. Please get in touch an I will do my best to help.
Nice car by the way...
Rae
I think your girlfriend bought the kit from me, Merrymeet Model Cars. I try to offer a friendly aftersales service as part of the sale. I have roundals & squares in stock and I will happily send you some. I also have a CD with building hints and advice again you are welcome to one. I try to "parlez-vous Anglais" or at least our Geordie vesion of it anyway. Please get in touch an I will do my best to help.
Nice car by the way...
Rae
wobblyweb said:
Hi Carnage
I think your girlfriend bought the kit from me, Merrymeet Model Cars. I try to offer a friendly aftersales service as part of the sale. I have roundals & squares in stock and I will happily send you some. I also have a CD with building hints and advice again you are welcome to one. I try to "parlez-vous Anglais" or at least our Geordie vesion of it anyway. Please get in touch an I will do my best to help.
Nice car by the way...
Rae
She did - very much appreciated, top customer service! She told me it had come from abroad, I do apologise... PM sent.I think your girlfriend bought the kit from me, Merrymeet Model Cars. I try to offer a friendly aftersales service as part of the sale. I have roundals & squares in stock and I will happily send you some. I also have a CD with building hints and advice again you are welcome to one. I try to "parlez-vous Anglais" or at least our Geordie vesion of it anyway. Please get in touch an I will do my best to help.
Nice car by the way...
Rae
Glad you like the car, if you ever find yourself at an SRGT/CSCC please do come and say hello.
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