The Scale Model Thread

theragingbull · 9th February 2011, 23:01

I want to blacken the roof of my Gallardo to make it look like the SE. Any suggestions how to go about it Cyrus?

diecast · 9th February 2011, 23:51

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Originally Posted by theragingbull

I want to blacken the roof of my Gallardo to make it look like the SE. Any suggestions how to go about it Cyrus?

Do remember to blacken the rear view mirror as well with rims too in order to all most prefect SE...by the way are you going to try on Autoart or Maisto

Cyrus43 · 10th February 2011, 00:33

It is a maisto. There are two ways to do it.

1. Paint it- If you are not used to painting though, Dont do this.
2. Vinyl bits. Go to one of those aftermarket sticker stores and buy a 1 foot by 1 foot piece of gloss black vinyl and paste it accordingly. if you do it correctly, this has staggering results. I have done many stripes using these vinyl strips. They look fabulous.

Cyrus43 · 10th February 2011, 01:25

Test Fitted the Brabus Rims on the E55 project car.

theragingbull · 10th February 2011, 18:32

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Originally Posted by diecast

Do remember to blacken the rear view mirror as well with rims too in order to all most prefect SE...by the way are you going to try on Autoart or Maisto

Yep it's a Maisto Gallardo Superleggera so the mirrors and wheels are already black.
So I guess I'll go with the vinyl sticker only.

Cyrus43 · 10th February 2011, 23:21

Yep. Do the Vinyl thing on it. It looks superb. remember GLOSS black and not MAtt.

Dippy · 11th February 2011, 16:25

Paid a visit to Gift Centre. Picked up the 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing by Bburago. The model prices have seriously gone through the roof there. It now gives company to the SLS I bought some time ago. Here are some pictures.

samsag12 · 11th February 2011, 17:16

Dippy I too have the same shade Mercedes 300SL which i recently picked from Landmark but i am a bit hesitant to post pics (from mobile cam) as i don't have access to any sort of Digicam right now.
Also bought a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM.

Cyrus43 · 11th February 2011, 18:43

Dipps, What else does he have?

manishalive · 11th February 2011, 19:01

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Originally Posted by samsag12

Dippy I too have the same shade Mercedes 300SL which i recently picked from Landmark but i am a bit hesitant to post pics (from mobile cam) as i don't have access to any sort of Digicam right now.
Also bought a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM.

If your firebird is by welly, then its one of the awesome model that you got. I await for the same at my local stores. Welly have upped the ante by many folds in terms of quality compared to Maisto and BBurago.

Dippy · 11th February 2011, 19:35

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Originally Posted by Cyrus43

Dipps, What else does he have?

The usual Bentleys, Mercs, BMWs, Porsche, and some SUVs. I even saw a Prado. Also a 1:12 Veyron, F40, Countach LP400 and CLK GTR. Lots of insanely priced CMCs as well

Cyrus43 · 11th February 2011, 19:42

So he finally got the 1:12s I see!! Very nice!

amit V8 · 12th February 2011, 00:55

My new model.

Cyrus43 · 12th February 2011, 02:58

OOOH BLODDY HELL!!!! This I havvve to get!!!

manishalive · 12th February 2011, 08:26

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Originally Posted by amit V8

My new model.

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wow great, just wanted to know from where are you getting these models, also any other classic is there. When are you going to start the build. Off topic I now have 7 kits, 2 in 1:12 and rest in 1:24. I have completed one. second one is about to finish.

9th February 2011, 23:01	#9766
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 648 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread I want to blacken the roof of my Gallardo to make it look like the SE. Any suggestions how to go about it Cyrus? Attached Thumbnails
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10th February 2011, 00:33	#9768
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread It is a maisto. There are two ways to do it. 1. Paint it- If you are not used to painting though, Dont do this. 2. Vinyl bits. Go to one of those aftermarket sticker stores and buy a 1 foot by 1 foot piece of gloss black vinyl and paste it accordingly. if you do it correctly, this has staggering results. I have done many stripes using these vinyl strips. They look fabulous.
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10th February 2011, 01:25	#9769
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Test Fitted the Brabus Rims on the E55 project car. Attached Thumbnails
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10th February 2011, 23:21	#9771
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Yep. Do the Vinyl thing on it. It looks superb. remember GLOSS black and not MAtt.
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11th February 2011, 16:25	#9772
Dippy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 7,615 Thanked: 2,935 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread Paid a visit to Gift Centre. Picked up the 1954 Mercedes 300SL Gullwing by Bburago. The model prices have seriously gone through the roof there. It now gives company to the SLS I bought some time ago. Here are some pictures.
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11th February 2011, 17:16	#9773
samsag12 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: City of Nawaabs Posts: 1,626 Thanked: 257 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Dippy I too have the same shade Mercedes 300SL which i recently picked from Landmark but i am a bit hesitant to post pics (from mobile cam) as i don't have access to any sort of Digicam right now. Also bought a 1973 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM.
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11th February 2011, 18:43	#9774
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread Dipps, What else does he have?
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11th February 2011, 19:42	#9777
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread So he finally got the 1:12s I see!! Very nice!
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12th February 2011, 00:55	#9778
amit V8 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: kolkata Posts: 1,070 Thanked: 217 Times	Re: The Scale Model Thread My new model.
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12th February 2011, 02:58	#9779
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 223 Times View My Garage	Re: The Scale Model Thread OOOH BLODDY HELL!!!! This I havvve to get!!!
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