The Scale Model Thread

chetanhanda · 23rd August 2007, 20:01

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Originally Posted by khanak

Ebay has it for $60

Thanks I'll check that ...

chetanhanda · 23rd August 2007, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Dippy

Yep Min cream works very well on the models. I had recommended this earlier in the thread. Good going khanak.

I was pretty worried that the paint may come off due to polishing etc so I never have used any sort of cleaning/polishing liquids till now...
are there any special liquids/wipes etc for die cast paints ..Im sure these paints are not as tough as our real cars.. they could fade ..
any advice on this guys ?

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Originally Posted by Dippy

@chetanhanda: I bought this in Mumbai. I dot think its available around now. Its the Tommi Makkinen EVO VI WRC. The detailing is beautiful.

thanks..for how much in India ?
yep, I know ...the TME edition of Evo 6 is also called the evo 6.5
I got the evo7 WRC, evo 8 street from mitsubishi cars...

chetanhanda · 23rd August 2007, 20:12

My collection :
1] Skyline F and F
2] Skyline R32 black (stock)
3] Skyline R34 blue (stock)
4] Evo 7 WRC
5] Evo 8 street yellow (stock)
6] Subaru WRX sti blue (stock)
7] Honda civic coupe F and F

I basically collect Jap tuning cars only ..

khanak · 23rd August 2007, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by chetanhanda

I was pretty worried that the paint may come off due to polishing etc so I never have used any sort of cleaning/polishing liquids till now...
are there any special liquids/wipes etc for die cast paints ..Im sure these paints are not as tough as our real cars.. they could fade ..
any advice on this guys ?

I was worried about the same thing, and so tried using a little on a model that was already a little damaged, no harm done, doesnt ruin the stickering on plastic windshield either

chetanhanda · 23rd August 2007, 23:23

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Originally Posted by khanak

I was worried about the same thing, and so tried using a little on a model that was already a little damaged, no harm done, doesnt ruin the stickering on plastic windshield either

ok... gr8
how long have you been using this ?

khanak · 23rd August 2007, 23:51

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Originally Posted by chetanhanda

ok... gr8
how long have you been using this ?

I used it first around a week ago

vijay_k · 23rd August 2007, 23:59

@Dippy: Where can i get this Min Cream from?
I tried with some local chemist but they don't have any clue about it.........

Vijay

Cyrus43 · 24th August 2007, 01:17

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Originally Posted by chetanhanda

My collection :
1] Skyline F and F
2] Skyline R32 black (stock)
3] Skyline R34 blue (stock)
4] Evo 7 WRC
5] Evo 8 street yellow (stock)
6] Subaru WRX sti blue (stock)
7] Honda civic coupe F and F

I basically collect Jap tuning cars only ..

thats quite a collection..could you please post some pics??

khanak · 24th August 2007, 03:43

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Originally Posted by vijay_k

@Dippy: Where can i get this Min Cream from?
I tried with some local chemist but they don't have any clue about it.........

Vijay

Try a few General Stores as well.

chetanhanda · 24th August 2007, 19:35

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Originally Posted by CYRUS43

thats quite a collection..could you please post some pics??

ok ... I'll try to upload some pix

vijay_k · 24th August 2007, 21:21

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Originally Posted by khanak

Try a few General Stores as well.

Tried but they have no clue about it, what is the actual purpose of Min Cream??

Is there any other method of cleaning and polishing scale models????

Vijay

blackadder · 24th August 2007, 21:49

You could try any hardware store for Min cream. You should find it somewhere. I use liquid Turtle Wax for my models. While Min cream will help you clean the models, waxing them will help the paint remain dust repellent for longer or thats what I feel.

chetanhanda · 24th August 2007, 22:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by khanak

I used it first around a week ago

"min cream" may really be a good idea..sounds good but we need to see what happens in the long run ..like 2-3 yrs down the line..
wouldn't u think of playing safe and using a gentle lens cleaner cloth with water if reqd...
may sound odd but im pretty hyper abt my die cast models

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blackadder · 24th August 2007, 23:04

Never use water! Diecast are alloys of zinc and aluminium and any water, even a little vapor left on unpainted parts of the metal will cause corrosion and wreak havoc on the model. While Min cream does a good job, I would suggest a proven method like waxing. It creates a protective layer against our humid climate.

Maverick5490 · 26th August 2007, 09:09

Just added a Red 1936 Mercedes 500 K typ specialroadster..

A german icon and a american muscle

Never seem to get the lighting right.. will try to post better pics..

Regards,
Mav!

23rd August 2007, 20:12	#1083
chetanhanda BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 887 Thanked: 49 Times View My Garage	My collection : 1] Skyline F and F 2] Skyline R32 black (stock) 3] Skyline R34 blue (stock) 4] Evo 7 WRC 5] Evo 8 street yellow (stock) 6] Subaru WRX sti blue (stock) 7] Honda civic coupe F and F I basically collect Jap tuning cars only ..
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23rd August 2007, 23:59	#1087
vijay_k BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 215 Thanked: 45 Times	@Dippy: Where can i get this Min Cream from? I tried with some local chemist but they don't have any clue about it......... Vijay
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24th August 2007, 21:49	#1092
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	You could try any hardware store for Min cream. You should find it somewhere. I use liquid Turtle Wax for my models. While Min cream will help you clean the models, waxing them will help the paint remain dust repellent for longer or thats what I feel.
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24th August 2007, 23:04	#1094
blackadder BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Earth Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Never use water! Diecast are alloys of zinc and aluminium and any water, even a little vapor left on unpainted parts of the metal will cause corrosion and wreak havoc on the model. While Min cream does a good job, I would suggest a proven method like waxing. It creates a protective layer against our humid climate.
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26th August 2007, 09:09	#1095
Maverick5490 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 1,466 Thanked: 1,829 Times View My Garage	Just added a Red 1936 Mercedes 500 K typ specialroadster.. A german icon and a american muscle Never seem to get the lighting right.. will try to post better pics.. Regards, Mav!
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