The Scale Model Thread

300 KMPH · 1st June 2007, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

Now that is a model I love to hate.

Why do you hate to see??

blackadder · 1st June 2007, 23:39

Nothing personal 300kmph but I hate ricks and I could do without seeing one in my collection.

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 7th June 2007, 22:16

hey salil....
nice work on the car man!!!
but the pictures dont do justice try clickin some pics in the daylight!!

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 7th June 2007, 23:02

as i said earlier in one of my posts that i am a bike maniac but never ever rode one!!
here are some more pics of my own dhoom collection

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rOaD AsSaSin!! · 7th June 2007, 23:42

the three amigos...

benbsb29 · 8th June 2007, 14:08

Road Assasin: Nice pics there, pal. Put up some of the Busa.

Godfather · 8th June 2007, 20:10

Guys Help!!!!
My house is under construction and all my collectibles are under more than 1 inch of dust.. I am scared that if i just wash them with soap and water i can ruin the paint as well as the chrome..

How do i clean them..

Godfather

Dippy · 8th June 2007, 20:29

Godfather dont panic

Just cleam them with a nice wet cloth. Use an old toothbrush to get the dust off from the smaller parts

everything should be ok

blackadder · 8th June 2007, 20:56

Dont even think of getting soap water anywhere near the models. Soap contains sodium hydroxide and it will corrode any unpainted metal parts of the scale models, which is basically a zinc and aluminum alloy.

You could first blow away the dust with a vacuum cleaner at low speeds and then as Dippy suggested, you could clean the difficult areas with a toothbrush or a medium to hard bristled paint brush.

You could also get the sparkle on the plastic windshields with some toothpaste, preferably the white ones. Apply some toothpaste on the windshield with a wet cloth and buff it in small circular motions without apply too much pressure. Do experiment on a not so loved diecast (if there is one) first.

Godfather · 8th June 2007, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dippy

Godfather dont panic
Just cleam them with a nice with cloth. Use an old toothbrush to get the dust off from the smaller parts
everything should be ok

Thanks Dippy

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

Do experiment on a not so loved diecast (if there is one) first.

Aahhhh... nice one.. The models that i currently have most of them are limited editions
here is the list
1. 1965 Pontiac GTO Hurst Edition (Only 1000 Made)
2. 1970 Mustang Boss
3. Nissan Skyline R34 VSpec -- Nismo limited
4. Mercedes SL 500 -- AMG edition
5. Porsche Carrera GT
6. BMW M3
7. 4 WD Ford Pickup (R/C)
8. Big Foot replica.

Tell me..which vehicle i can experiment on..

Godfather

Dippy · 8th June 2007, 21:40

Had a typo in my earlier post Its "wet cloth"

rOaD AsSaSin!! · 8th June 2007, 21:57

as on request a few more of the blue birdie and the red hottie!!

blackadder · 9th June 2007, 15:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godfather

Thanks Dippy

Aahhhh... nice one.. The models that i currently have most of them are limited editions
here is the list
1. 1965 Pontiac GTO Hurst Edition (Only 1000 Made)
2. 1970 Mustang Boss
3. Nissan Skyline R34 VSpec -- Nismo limited
4. Mercedes SL 500 -- AMG edition
5. Porsche Carrera GT
6. BMW M3
7. 4 WD Ford Pickup (R/C)
8. Big Foot replica.

Tell me..which vehicle i can experiment on..

Godfather

If the Porsche is a Maisto, go ahead with this one. You will get plenty of this anywhere. Is the Pontiac GTO Hurst a Maisto? If so I dont think it is ltd ed to 1000 nos. But black is a really rare color and I had a tough time finding one for myself.

Godfather · 9th June 2007, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

If the Porsche is a Maisto, go ahead with this one. You will get plenty of this anywhere.

Yes.. The Porsche is a Maisto.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackadder

Is the Pontiac GTO Hurst a Maisto? If so I dont think it is ltd ed to 1000 nos. But black is a really rare color and I had a tough time finding one for myself.

The GTO is red in color and its from AutoArt.Its limited allright.. Got the certificate with it with the number 563 on it.

Godfather

blackadder · 9th June 2007, 20:01

I would love to see the GTO pics. Never really knew Autoart had made a Pontiac.

1st June 2007, 23:39	#917
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Nothing personal 300kmph but I hate ricks and I could do without seeing one in my collection.
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7th June 2007, 22:16	#918
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	hey salil.... nice work on the car man!!! but the pictures dont do justice try clickin some pics in the daylight!! Last edited by rOaD AsSaSin!! : 7th June 2007 at 22:18.
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7th June 2007, 23:02	#919
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	as i said earlier in one of my posts that i am a bike maniac but never ever rode one!! here are some more pics of my own dhoom collection ... [COLOR=#333333][/COLOR] Last edited by rOaD AsSaSin!! : 7th June 2007 at 23:03.
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7th June 2007, 23:42	#920
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	the three amigos...
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8th June 2007, 14:08	#921
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 10,052 Thanked: 13,854 Times View My Garage	Road Assasin: Nice pics there, pal. Put up some of the Busa.
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8th June 2007, 20:10	#922
Godfather Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore / Atlanta Posts: 1,387 Thanked: 71 Times View My Garage	Guys Help!!!! My house is under construction and all my collectibles are under more than 1 inch of dust.. I am scared that if i just wash them with soap and water i can ruin the paint as well as the chrome.. How do i clean them.. Godfather
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8th June 2007, 20:29	#923
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,625 Thanked: 3,003 Times	Godfather dont panic Just cleam them with a nice wet cloth. Use an old toothbrush to get the dust off from the smaller parts everything should be ok Last edited by Dippy : 8th June 2007 at 21:39.
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8th June 2007, 20:56	#924
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Dont even think of getting soap water anywhere near the models. Soap contains sodium hydroxide and it will corrode any unpainted metal parts of the scale models, which is basically a zinc and aluminum alloy. You could first blow away the dust with a vacuum cleaner at low speeds and then as Dippy suggested, you could clean the difficult areas with a toothbrush or a medium to hard bristled paint brush. You could also get the sparkle on the plastic windshields with some toothpaste, preferably the white ones. Apply some toothpaste on the windshield with a wet cloth and buff it in small circular motions without apply too much pressure. Do experiment on a not so loved diecast (if there is one) first.
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8th June 2007, 21:40	#926
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,625 Thanked: 3,003 Times	Had a typo in my earlier post Its "wet cloth"
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8th June 2007, 21:57	#927
rOaD AsSaSin!! BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: faridabad Posts: 93 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	as on request a few more of the blue birdie and the red hottie!!
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9th June 2007, 20:01	#930
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	I would love to see the GTO pics. Never really knew Autoart had made a Pontiac.
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