Hmm. Think I didn't get out of quali 1. Kick Sauber vibes! I'll catch up at the first tyre change!
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Just a quick question Bob. Does the finish have to be exactly like the real car (or maybe in another color) or can one do their own finish and use the kits decals on it??? I hope that makes sense...
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Allen
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Allen
Hi Allen,
I think as long as it looks like a race car (as opposed to a road car) then artistic licence is fine. For example, a Ferrari F1 car painted shocking pink and with sponsor decals would still look like an F1 race car, just a different colour.
As I said at the top of the thread, I want this to be as inclusive as possible without loads of rules.
Cheers,
B
I think as long as it looks like a race car (as opposed to a road car) then artistic licence is fine. For example, a Ferrari F1 car painted shocking pink and with sponsor decals would still look like an F1 race car, just a different colour.
As I said at the top of the thread, I want this to be as inclusive as possible without loads of rules.
Cheers,
B
WOW! Certainly a great turnout for a GB - I'll be following with interest.
Morning all. I have a quick question for the those with previous car building experience. My F1 car comes with rubber tyres and water slide decals that go on the tyre wall. These do not appear to be the ones where you peel off the backing paper apply the decal then wet the remaining paper and peel off leaving the decal in place but the normal water slide ones. (See photo)
My question is, do I need to prepare the rubber tyre wall with a varnish first or do the water slide deals stick ok if applied directly to the rubber. Thanks.
My question is, do I need to prepare the rubber tyre wall with a varnish first or do the water slide deals stick ok if applied directly to the rubber. Thanks.
I have just done this with my build, admittedly much smaller than yours.
Mine were water slide markings and have never done it before so I put Microset on the tyre (dries up very quickly so have your decal ready to apply), squeezed out the water with a Q tip and dabbed a little Microsol on and left well alone. Worked well for me. Might go over again with Sol.
Good luck.
Mine were water slide markings and have never done it before so I put Microset on the tyre (dries up very quickly so have your decal ready to apply), squeezed out the water with a Q tip and dabbed a little Microsol on and left well alone. Worked well for me. Might go over again with Sol.
Good luck.
They should stick just fine with your normal setting solutions, no need to varnish the rubber before or after.
Know im late to the party but one of these fell in my basket :rolling: be rude not to...will make a start once i aquire some paint
Nice i like that ill pull up a seat
Welcome aboard Paul. 
I shall follow with interest.
Bob, I would like to join your G.B. Unfortunately, and with the rules in mind, apart from the box art, a single bit of sprue and the decals, I've lost most of the initial pictures, which I can't replace.
Can I still join in?
Ron
Can I still join in?
Ron
Not a problem with me Ron, as long as the mods are happy.
Thanks Bob, I'll await their ruling........
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