Capri joins Shell Racing Team

[SMS88]

Very nice,shame Lesney didnt think to decorate this model this way!

[Tinman]

There is a silver foil that's used in modeling that will duplicate the hot foil method. I know one modeler who has done wheels in the pressure sensitive foil to restore them ... but, it's a bunch of delicate fine work with a hobby knife to make them look good. Personally I find the foil somewhat expensive and difficult to work with on a 1:64 or smaller model. It's much easier to use a little silver leaf paint and a fine brush to make the wheels look better.

Dave does some fine work and I consider the mix-up a compliment. However, credit where credit is due and I see that's already been corrected.

[johnboy]

A great looking model Dave, nice work indeed! How did you work the axle ends?

[CrazyDave]

How did you work the axle ends?

I didn't, those wheels were taken from another model.

[johnboy]

How did you work the axle ends?

I didn't, those wheels were taken from another model.

oops, must read the thread first thanks Dave.

[GHOSTHUNTER]

Yes, first thread first, not first thread last, or last thread first and leaving the first thread lost...

[johnboy]

Yes, first thread first, not first thread last, or last thread first and leaving the first thread lost...

Keep taking the tablets Ghosty and if that doesn't work keep taking the Pils

[matchbox360]

Hi Dave, really love your restoration work! The 'before' Capri is a sad example indeed.. the bonnet (hood) looks like the aftermath of a witches' barbeque! I'm sure that in its tiny metallic heart, it feels grateful for what you've done!

Some interesting snippets from yourself and others re. the 'hot foiling' on the hubs. I've rejected many an otherwise mint-ish model for having foil wear on the hubs. Seeing as the wheels are an integral focus of the model, when the chrome is dulled or worn off, I find that it severely degrades the appearance of the model.

You might want to give the "Dodge Dragster restoration video" a look-in. It's on YouTube, but linked from this Forum. The model is restored virtually from the ground up, and you even see him 're-chrome' the wheel hubs. Here's the link, the vid's in 3 parts and it's in Portuguese (though you can still follow it visually)..

viewtopic.php?f=19&t=829

Many thanks, and kudos for your fine work!

Cheers, Ken

[fixer]

Yes, first thread first, not first thread last, or last thread first and leaving the first thread lost...

Keep taking the tablets Ghosty and if that doesn't work keep taking the Pils

If you need a bigger boost go for special brew aka rocket fuel for tramps

[motorman]

Yes, first thread first, not first thread last, or last thread first and leaving the first thread lost...

Keep taking the tablets Ghosty and if that doesn't work keep taking the Pils

If you need a bigger boost go for special brew aka rocket fuel for tramps

In Glasgow we have Special Brew with our Cornflakes in the morning. Its the most important meal of the day you know!!!