Absolute beginners kits
Discussion
So I haven't built a kit sine I was a young nipper so about 50 years, but I'd like to build one to match my Cobra. I've seen some advertised as for experts only, which I'm definitely not.
Any recommendations on what kits might be suitable?
I'd like to convert to RHD too, would that be possible without major surgery?
Thanks
Any recommendations on what kits might be suitable?
I'd like to convert to RHD too, would that be possible without major surgery?
Thanks
Why not just give it a try?
I use superglue rather than polystyrene cement and clear glue for windows etc.
Spray all parts with primer (I leave the small parts on the sprue when I prime them), then spray the body and larger/multiple parts with suitable colours. Rub down and give the body multiple coats of paint.
Use fine brushes for smaller parts. Use "washes" or watered down paint to seep into crevices for more realism.
Halfords is good for spray cans.
The Cobra has a fairly symmetrical dashboard panel, it might be fairly easy to make the interior RHD.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-RV07669-Shelby-Cob...
I use superglue rather than polystyrene cement and clear glue for windows etc.
Spray all parts with primer (I leave the small parts on the sprue when I prime them), then spray the body and larger/multiple parts with suitable colours. Rub down and give the body multiple coats of paint.
Use fine brushes for smaller parts. Use "washes" or watered down paint to seep into crevices for more realism.
Halfords is good for spray cans.
The Cobra has a fairly symmetrical dashboard panel, it might be fairly easy to make the interior RHD.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-RV07669-Shelby-Cob...
Edited by MC Bodge on Wednesday 25th August 18:28
MC Bodge said:
Why not just give it a try?
I use superglue rather than polystyrene cement and clear glue for windows etc.
Spray all parts with primer (I leave the small parts on the sprue when I prime them), then spray the body and larger/multiple parts with suitable colours. Rub down and give the body multiple coats of paint.
Use fine brushes for smaller parts. Use "washes" or watered down paint to seep into crevices for more realism.
Halfords is good for spray cans.
The Cobra has a fairly symmetrical dashboard panel, it might be fairly easy to make the interior RHD.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-RV07669-Shelby-Cob...
That's the intention. But if some really are for experts and others aren't I was hoping for some guidance on the differences.I use superglue rather than polystyrene cement and clear glue for windows etc.
Spray all parts with primer (I leave the small parts on the sprue when I prime them), then spray the body and larger/multiple parts with suitable colours. Rub down and give the body multiple coats of paint.
Use fine brushes for smaller parts. Use "washes" or watered down paint to seep into crevices for more realism.
Halfords is good for spray cans.
The Cobra has a fairly symmetrical dashboard panel, it might be fairly easy to make the interior RHD.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revell-RV07669-Shelby-Cob...
Edited by MC Bodge on Wednesday 25th August 18:28
It tends to be a larger number of parts. Things like suspension and drivetrain that require building up, and more interior parts in an more "skilled" one.
I doubt that a Cobra will be too difficult.
I built a Revell Shelby Hertz Mustang that was a good kit (level 3?)and not that complicated.
Fujimi Enthusiast models have a lot of parts and some are quite involved.
I doubt that a Cobra will be too difficult.
I built a Revell Shelby Hertz Mustang that was a good kit (level 3?)and not that complicated.
Fujimi Enthusiast models have a lot of parts and some are quite involved.
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