Hi Mark, what a brilliant example of the RE20 your have produced. It's beautiful. Looking forward to your next build. Any hints to what's next? All the best Jason
Hello Jason...Thank you for your comment! My summer project is going to be my roof (wont be posting any video on that project!). But after that I have a few options that are sitting on my shelf, but I think the 1/12th version of the Jägermeister Porsche turbo RSR type 934 is high on my list...but we will see! cheers Mark
What about leaving a bit of the sprue on the end of the fitting and drilling a hole big enough for that to fit inside of? Obviously, that would require enough space on your part (radiator in this video) to for the bigger hole but it seems like doing that might eliminate some steps and could make for a stronger connection.
Hi CKDezines...Yes that's a good point! Something I didn't mention in my video. For sure in some cases you can do with the standard fitting but I have found most of the time I do need to use the custom wire fitting to make things work...cheers Mark
Excellent video. Thank you for taking ti time to share your knowledge. May I ask if the painted part is fairly durable? Does the paint stick well? Also, do you wash the resin parts first? Thanks again.
Hello Albert...No worries!...I will answer this the easy way....yes, yes and yes...One of the advantages of the xtreme metal is that it much more durable than alclad II paints. But even if you use Alclad II, once you get the clear color coat on its as durable as any lacquer...cheers Mark
hello, this is the end of a nice assembly with a very nice rendering, I will be able to have a good assembly base with my RE20 which is suspended because at home it is too hot, have a good summer and I have Looking forward to the next edit.
Mark, she looks really good. Nice to have it completed and move onto something a lot less challenging. I have just finished refurbishment of the JPS Lotus 72 and consequently do not want to deal with pin-strip decals for some considerable time. The next kit for me is the Tamiya Lotus 49B. An older kit but looks pretty straight forward as far as assemble goes. Enjoy your seummer. Dave.
Fantastic! I've been an aircraft modeler for most of my modeling life, but I've recently begun building more cars/trucks. I purchased some Detail Masters braided line and compression fittings but haven't tried to use them as yet. Really didn't know how to be honest. This is a great tutorial. I wonder if your Top Studio brand is available in the USA? Peace and love.
Hello TJ...Thanks for your comment...Always fun to change it up a bit I think...last year I did buy a wooden ship from Occre (great company service by the way)...never tried before but really love the look of those old sail ships. Only issue is I didn't factor the work involved in the rigging LOL!!! But my love has always been racing cars...Anyway, to answer your question, yes I'm sure you can get Top Studio stuff in the US. Here is the link to there dealers... www.topstudiohobby.com/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=4 Anyway good luck with your build....cheers Mark
Hi Bookads...Thank you for your comment...yes while I am no expert on airbrushes...you best bet is a 0.5 needle for those car body paint sessions ...anything smaller is best suited to fine details. I did originally owned a cheap no name knockoff and simply could not get along with it. In the end I bought a Iwata HP-CR Revolution. The second I started to use it I fell in love with it...and being a 0.5 needle works perfect for cars. Anyway that's what I exclusively use...no doubt others out there but I think you wont go wrong with something like that...do check out my two videos on that airbrush...ok good luck... cheers Mark ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-XLNNKE5bdpY.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--78NeE6YUrY.html
Was recently in Tokyo and saw couple these kits on shelves (eg: Yodobashi Akihabara) for around A$100 - wish I had of bought one now - this is stunning.
@@MKCAUTOMODELWORKS be prepared to spend lots on kits as prices are usually less than half of what we pay in Aus. Even at Tamiya Plamodel Shop in Tokyo. And the range is incredible in the shops I visited
I'm just in the mental state of working up to do this for the very first time. Your video has been very very helpful and extremely timely. As someone else remarked, please do a video on painting the fittings. Thank you.
Hi Rich...Thanks for your comment...For sure a "How to paint anodized metal" is in the works...Good luck with your build...you will definitely need that mental state that's for sure!!! LOL ...cheers Mark
Thanks Mike, very helpfull, especially using the hot needle to stop the ends fraying. Per your previous recommendation I have beenbuying the Top Studio hose and joints from Spot Model in Spain. That was the only place that had the black braided lines I needed for the Ferrari 312T3 that I have just finished. Cheers, Dave.
Hi Dave, Trust all is well on the (wet) west coast. Yes the needle trick works for me but I have many a burnt finger to show for it! I'm finding its getting very hard to get the products I am used to working with...there are alternatives but can be a little frustrating at times! Not getting Alclad paint comes to mind!...cheers Mark PS please send pics of your latest build...love to see...m
Hello xxavier5369...I'm not sure what your question is...but what I can add, that I didn't put in the video, is when you burn the end of the braided hose lines with the needle it does shrink a little. You need to compensate around half a centimeter for each end...cheers Mark
@@MKCAUTOMODELWORKS Thank you for the supplement of information, sorry for my English, it is not a language my question was in which store or ordering your fornitures?
Great to see the videos coming back. Thank you. Well done with the two white bodywork pieces at the 6:30 mark. Again, on my model the sides of that enormous yellow under tray piece had perhaps splayed out slightly so it was not a tight fit at all.
a very good progress in the work, for my part I am at the beginning of the end I started with the bodywork not easy for the painting, can't wait to see your bodywork.
Hello didierpernin5207...thanks for your comment. The details you mention were supplied as a photo etched parts with the last run of the Renault RE20 kit. Cheers Mark
Mark, nice to see the RE-20 nearly complete. I like the chrome heat foil in the engine bay, I should have done the same but I am not taking it apart now. I am resurrecting a JPS Lotus 72 at the moment as the orginal decals displayed horrible 'silvering' on the carrier film. The colour of the after market decals are incorrect as they are a mustard colour and should be gold as they were during the 1973 session. And they are VERY delecate, the pin-strips constantly tear and the JOHN of John Player Special disintergrated on one side of the corkpit bodywork. I had to paint it on by hand. Looks okay considering but that will be the side facing the back of the display cabinet. All the best, Dave.
Really nice work sir., but please alternate the music , listening to the same tune over and over can become tiresome. Really nice touch with the added colour on the alternator. BTW, when I use screws into plastic, i find a tiny amount of air tool or machine oil really helps the process. Keep them coming, i really enjoy your channel and greetings from Nashville TN.
Hi Gerry... thank you for your comment. Yes I won't disagree with you regarding the bgnd music. RU-vid copywrite free options are thin to say the least! But I have been meaning to take a look at a new track...will try on a new kit build series! As a collector of vinyl records I would love to "jazz" it up a bit but as you are probably aware you tube would copywrite the video before it even appearing on my page! Anyway never made it to your neck of the woods in the US...hope to one day....cheers Mark
Thanks for the comment Newfh...Yes I was around the same age as you when I made this kit (birthday present). Funny don't remember it being such a difficult kit to build back then...all painted with a brush and markers...happy as a lark I was with the result! Back then, Tamiya was very exotic for a young Australian model builder! Cheers Mark
I just bought this kit. Now i'm wondering if i made a mistake! It seems this kit was poorly designed by Tamiya. My modelling skills are not very advanced and I'm wondering if I will be able to actually put this thing together and enjoy it. I'm hoping if I follow alone with your vids I can avoid some issues and enjoy this model.
hello garysalyers7611...yes its not my favorite Tamiya kit for sure. Hope to post the final assembly video some time soon but have been flat out with work and life right now...but good luck with it...always worth it in the end :) cheers Mark
Yea, all your work is gorgeous. And your right. Some kit manufacturers. Seem to only manifest a pile of expensive crap. And when you ask them why. They answer with, you must be a beginner. Any thing to blame some one else. It’s even worse when they run the injection molds to the absolute end. Money has become far more valuable than any sense quality or even a moral obligation to the customer. As they keep raising the price per kit. To cover there depletion of consumer confidence in the product. All that’s left to be said is, remember when? Yea there not around any more. They use to be the best. Yea they just went to shit. They use to be really good, but there not even around any more. So goes there epitaph.
Hi tonyabcabc1...does look like it!!...but on this car there was no Marlboro sponsorship, just team Toyota colors. From memory it was the safari Toyotas that were sponsored by Marlboro...cheers Mark
Hi Raven9057...not much progress as you can see...very busy time for me right now...hope to get a final build video up after Christmas if possible....cheers Mark
hello ykwai79mytuber...I don't hand paint much except for touch ups ect. You can use lacquer paint but best to add a very small amount of retarder in with the paint. For large areas, something like VALLEJO's acrylic might be the better option...I haven't used, but looks to be made for brush application. Hope that helps...cheers Mark
Hello golgo13ky... It would be hard to find now! Unfortunately its been discontinued by Italieri. www.italeri.com/en/product/2706 Might be one sitting on a shelf in a hoppy shop somewhere...good luck! Cheers Mark
Really enjoying these builds and the extra detail is great advice for the next time I build this. I built it about three years ago and the two pieces that I have so much difficulty with are the two pieces of rectangular white bodywork either side of the cockpit. Once I had installed the enormous yellow chassis piece from underneath, it was either already warped or splayed open just enough that those rectangular pieces were not wide enough to connect from the monocoque to the yellow bodywork. As I am sure you will, I highly recommend a test fit☺️☺️👍👍
Hi Jackbyrne77, Thanks for the heads up...I know what parts you are talking about. Haven't tested those yet...I'm scared too at this stage!!! Just finished painting the side pontoons. Had a very strange paint reaction that I have never encountered before...hope to show some stills for the next video regarding the issue. This build just keeps giving!!! LOL Anyway thank again...cheers Mark
Mark, I think we have to put the challenges of this kit assembly experience down to 'character building'. Interesting that you had problems with the vertical alignment of the rear wing support. The vertical orientation went fine for me but the horizontal alignment was out, as in the leading edge of the wing not being parallel with the rear axle. I'm looking forward to how you deal with the throttle cable. Cheers, Dave.
Hi David, Yes "character building" is a good way to look at it I guess. Some models have you beat...not beat on this yet but its close!! LOL Anyway have a bit of piano wire I plan to use for the throttle cable...but as I mentioned in the video want to get the skirts and under carriage in place first. Anyway trust your new build is going well....keep me up to date with that...talk soon...cheers Mark
