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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #50 on: November 30, 2016, 08:45:25 pm »


Never tried a fujimi kit before I must say initial inspection looked good but, the colour callouts are vague to say the least, the plastic is incredibly fragile, I broke the kingpin off and I hardly touched it


Then when I went to fix it I discovered it is totally wrong


It is actually moulded coming out of the break disc.
I think that is a pretty fundamental mistake and very early in the build, I reserve judgement but not looking good at the moment.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #51 on: November 30, 2016, 09:27:06 pm »

Normally Italeri were the guilty party in manufacturing in brittle plastics but Fijumi could have the odd batch of poorly recycled plastic. Their kit subjects though were excellent for their time.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #52 on: December 03, 2016, 07:30:20 pm »


Hi all here is the next bit




Buffed up the body a bit before adding the decals, needs a bit more doing to it but quite pleased so far.




Just to say I've not stopped on the bus (those seat decals are a real pain in the bum) I've not posted progress pics as it would be boring but nearly there on them)
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #53 on: December 03, 2016, 08:43:05 pm »

That paint is excellent considering its price. Its a gift that keeps on giving looking at that finish.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #54 on: December 04, 2016, 08:34:53 pm »


Hi all got some more done on the lotus and the bus. I've got to say I'm in awe of the engineering of the bus(when I left school I worked at loading the hoppers on injection moulding machines so I know the work that goes into the moulds of fairly simple things (I mean the items have to be able to be removed from the moulds) there is some amazing engineering on those seat frames.
The seat decals though if I never see another one I will be happy.
The lotus kit I'm warming to everything seems to fit well (do not like the decals, but could say that of a lot of premium kits) (they seem very stiff I'm hoping the gold body fine lines conform better)






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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #55 on: December 07, 2016, 12:21:35 am »

Old decals can get brittle, there may be a trick to soften them, do a search online and you might find something . I don't know if it would affect water penetration (assuming water slide paper) or color, but glycerin/glycerol might do it. I would try a test sample first.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #56 on: December 07, 2016, 12:31:24 am »

Used to use this stuff with great results years ago on all decals on Airfix Type decals


http://incunabulum.co.uk/blog/2009/09/29/tutorial-decals-with-microsol-and-microset/


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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #57 on: December 12, 2016, 08:25:41 pm »


Hi all got a few figures for the bus




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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #58 on: December 12, 2016, 11:18:56 pm »

A model that large does call out for popliating. Are they Revell figures for particularly for the bus or a generic set?
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #59 on: December 13, 2016, 05:07:55 am »

Just a generic set
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #60 on: December 14, 2016, 08:22:37 pm »


Hi all started the decals on the lotus, they're very tricky






Also got the Christmas decs up.


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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #61 on: December 18, 2016, 09:12:05 pm »


Hi all here is another update, I've got all the decals on the lotus and given it a Polish, I'm really chuffed with it, it's a mirror finish (doesn't really show in the pics but trust me it is) also did some more on the fountain, again I'm really pleased at the effect so far.













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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #62 on: December 20, 2016, 06:22:26 pm »

I like the running water effect, fishing line or optical fibre??
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #63 on: December 20, 2016, 07:37:39 pm »

Yep fibre optics
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #64 on: December 22, 2016, 07:57:07 pm »

Hi all well the lotus is finished, I have to say I'm more than chuffed with it, I think it is the best model I've ever made bar none.








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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #65 on: December 31, 2016, 04:56:11 pm »


Hi all (taking advantage of our friends internet)here is something I bought for this dio, can you guess what it's for.


And here is an update on the background



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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #66 on: January 11, 2017, 08:36:02 pm »


Hi all bit of a disaster with the bus dropped it, we happened to be looking after our daughters dog (it's the fastest thing in the world when you drop something) it's eaten the steering wheel hopefully it won't notice when I use one out of the scraps drawer.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #67 on: January 11, 2017, 09:39:07 pm »

I love the Lotus ken, the finish and decals are fab. very well applied with no distortions or lumps  :-))   As for your poor Bus, I am sure it will look alright on the night.

How is your wife doing? I saw her in the background of the Lotus and thought of her.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #68 on: January 11, 2017, 10:05:17 pm »

Hi mate thanks for that she's much better, we're having multi room sky in the bedroom as she can't sit for long but can lay in bed OK so we're usually in bed by 8 pm, she is on the mend though, thanks for thinking of her.
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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #69 on: January 23, 2017, 08:49:36 pm »


Hi all well the bus is fixed


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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #70 on: January 24, 2017, 09:43:39 pm »

You have done a good job on the repairKen. Your dog did have a good go at it! Its a shame about the steering wheel.

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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #71 on: January 25, 2017, 08:58:38 pm »


Hi all here is the next update


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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #72 on: January 29, 2017, 05:25:24 pm »


Hi all here is today's update (couldn't resist trying the layout)






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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #73 on: January 30, 2017, 08:36:45 pm »


Hi all here is tonight's update.






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Re: 1/24 london bus diorama
« Reply #74 on: January 30, 2017, 09:18:22 pm »

I think the Routemaster lends it self to being a kit so well. The entrance and stairs would be almost pointless to model if the back were enclosed with doors.

It has a surprising amount of plastic especially as it has inner and outer skins.

Lovely job Ken. I saw the table mat in the photo and at first thought you might have taken up embroidery as well!
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