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nice. question tho, do you have to paint the engine and the hose's etc yourself or do they come pre-painted?

All the plastic parts need to be painted. Some kits have vinyl hoses and wiring for extra detail. I always try to add more detail with stuff like bolts, wires and clamps. I'm also using a detail up set which has photo etch, carpets and metal stickers.

that's awesome. i've only ever done 1 car model in my life(K.I.T.T) and it never came with vinyl parts. it was just a solid lump of black plastic.

various kit's i have been working on in the last 2 weeks. been sick and don't have anything to do and the great thing was my mate picked up most of them(there are still a few more that i haven't started) for $5 from the market, never opened and they still had the original price stickers(they were brought from TRU who haven't had these types of kits for years).

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i've been a little quiet on the boards lately but i have been busy with other stuff and here are a few of the things i have been working on. i still can't get the hang of weathering tho. i have heaps of books and you guy's have given me tips but i just can't seem to get it right.

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Wow that F16 camo looks really good. Don't worry about progress on your weathering. It's all about trial and error and learning from mistakes. I know I still make plenty of them.

More progress on my Murcielago. I wanted to use the LXZ wheels but the chrome was damaged so I went with the Wedsport wheels inside Pegasus sleeves. I had to grind down the rims a little to get it to fit. Interior is 99% done and the exterior just needs minor details to do and a light coat of clear to seal everything.

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nice!! that'll look awesome once it's finished. here is something i've been working on for the last few weeks. it's still not finished, it's a fair way off but i thought i'd give people a sneak peek. it's a 1/72 SU-34 by tamiya and it's actually a big kit. it's the size of most 1/48 kits.

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Wow just love the work in progress pic .....keep it up ...:cool:

The car and plan look smexy!

Enjoying these WIPs!

Wish I can get back into building more Gundams....but it will have to wait. No time right now.