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Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-26-2014, 12:37 AM
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Views: 2,619
Posted By heptoman
Ditto!!!!

Ditto!!!!
Forum: Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs) 05-01-2014, 09:07 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 167,559
Posted By heptoman
May be a dumb question, but why use a Brinkmann...

May be a dumb question, but why use a Brinkmann to find swirls? Can't a regular LED flashlight suffice? (Or any other flashlight for that matter?)
Forum: Southwest 03-09-2014, 02:33 PM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 338,549
Posted By heptoman
Just saw an asphalt GT86 with Perrin exhaust pull...

Just saw an asphalt GT86 with Perrin exhaust pull into Kroger on Mockingbird. (Needs a bath) :D


Sent from my Lumia 900 using Tapatalk
Forum: Southwest 02-07-2014, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 338,549
Posted By heptoman
I just saw a black Toyota GT 86 with relocated...

I just saw a black Toyota GT 86 with relocated front plate and Dr. Who rear plate frame @ Arlington municipal court. Paying for my first (and hopefully last) BRZ ticket. :P


Sent from my Lumia...
Forum: Off-Topic Lounge [WARNING: NO POLITICS] 12-30-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 2,323
Views: 369,121
Posted By heptoman
Any jazzers out there? Can't get Gordon...

Any jazzers out there? Can't get Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band out of my head.


"Race To The Bridge" (Live At Disneyland) - The Big Phat Band - YouTube


Gotta love Wayne's screamin' double...
Forum: Southwest 09-22-2013, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 338,549
Posted By heptoman
Saturday 21.09.2013 @ about 16.00 - cruised...

Saturday 21.09.2013 @ about 16.00 - cruised behind a Whiteout FR-S going south on I-35 just north of downtown. We waved at each other, nice to see another!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-22-2013, 09:05 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
It's worth a shot. If I were to try it, I'd buy...

It's worth a shot. If I were to try it, I'd buy an el cheapo test model, like a snap tite or something that's molded in the same color. If not in the same color, then prime it. I'd be interested...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-21-2013, 02:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Sure, I can do that. May take a few days though....

Sure, I can do that. May take a few days though. :)
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-21-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
I don't think I flat out listed them, but I...

I don't think I flat out listed them, but I mentioned a few here and there. I'd be happy to list them though. I used all Tamiya paints with the exception of Mr. Hobby "Mr. Super Clear" for the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-20-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Tamiya recommends you paint the whole thing...

Tamiya recommends you paint the whole thing black, then use Q tips dipped in thinner to remove the black from the intended chrome bits. Well this technique didn't quite work for me because the paint...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 11.09.2013 Part 2 - 99% complete

Hey everyone, just finished up on this thing (mostly).


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/heptoman/NWP_130911_0004.jpg




Another view:
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-11-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 11.09.2013

Hey everyone, sorry about the lack of updates - it's been busy around here and I've been forgetting to snag pictures of the small amount of work we've been doing.

Anyway, here are the wheels,...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-05-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
No updates tonight, sorry...just wetsanded body,...

No updates tonight, sorry...just wetsanded body, one more coat of paint tonight and then clear tomorrow. Hopefully tonight will be wheels.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-04-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 04.09.2013

Hey everyone, update time. Got some detail painting done last night.


Front and rear lights, painted, assembling tonight.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/heptoman/NWP_130903_0000.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Thanks for all the comments, guys!

Thanks for all the comments, guys!
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
A member on my modelling forum suggested (after I...

A member on my modelling forum suggested (after I had figured out the Dark Blue Mica doesn't quite work) to prime, then coat with gloss aluminum (TS-17) and then do the body paint. I'll try that the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-03-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Unfortunately, no left hand. I wish though. I...

Unfortunately, no left hand. I wish though. I don't know about Aoshima, but that kit is a curbside. If you have the cash, you might want to kitbash both together and get what you want.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-01-2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 01.09.2013 #2

As promised...


Rear view mirror. Small and blurry, sorry...but painted, ready for metal transfer for the mirror.


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/heptoman/DSC02611.jpg


After...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 09-01-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 01.09.2013

Hey everyone, sorry about the lack of updates. I wasn't able to pull pictures off the camera on my laptop for some reason. Problem resolved, for now. So this update is a few days worth of work.
...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-29-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 29.08.2013

An update.


Sorry for the blurry pictures - I'm now using an actual camera and trying to figure out settings. The camera also doesn't give a review of the picture once you take it, and I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-28-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Thanks for the kind words, glad to inspire. I'm...

Thanks for the kind words, glad to inspire. I'm sure you could be more detailed than I am. To be honest I think some of my stuff is kind of sloppy. You should see some of the models made by the...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-28-2013, 09:00 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
No update today, sorry everyone. I had to do a...

No update today, sorry everyone. I had to do a bit of research with tinting of plastic model windows. I'll be stopping at Hobbytown today to pick up some stuff, should be able to get some work done...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-27-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 27.08.2013

Good morning. Too freaking early...


Lots done last night.


Battery and brake master cylinder assembled:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/heptoman/NWP_130826_0000.jpg
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-26-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 26.08.2013

Hello everyone!


Update time.


I was able to get a lot done yesterday.


Here is the cockpit with doors assembled. I forgot to snap a picture of the doors alone for the red stitching...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-25-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 25.08.2013

Thanks for all the comments! I hope my updates aren't taking TOO long.


Anyway, here is a shot of the interior after spray painting the base coat of semi gloss black. I masked off where I...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-24-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Update 24.08.2013

Update time! Lots done last night.


Red stitching detail painting:


http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o210/heptoman/NWP_130823_0000.jpg


Center console:
Forum: Southwest 08-23-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,985
Views: 338,549
Posted By heptoman
Yesterday - 22.08.2013, 15.11.00 (3:11!!!!), saw...

Yesterday - 22.08.2013, 15.11.00 (3:11!!!!), saw a whiteout FR-S in Forney, going northwestbound on Windy Ln. I was in the DGM BR-Z that pointed and thumbed up, going opposite!
Forum: Southwest 08-23-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,938
Posted By heptoman
:confused0068: Whatever for???? And how was the...

:confused0068: Whatever for???? And how was the service, that's my dealer too.
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Thanks, although it tests my patience a lot...

Thanks, although it tests my patience a lot because I want to rush through it. Can't though - want this to be good.


Surprisingly, this is my first model after about a twelve year modelling dark...
Forum: Member's Car Journals 08-23-2013, 02:13 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 17,913
Posted By heptoman
Go for it, it's fun!

Go for it, it's fun!
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