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miniature car building as a hobby
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l was planning to use Hasegawa's Mirror Finish for head ramp, but it's too old and no longer bright. Suddenly, I recalled I bought silver chrome marker some time ago, then tried to use it. Unexpectedly, the effect is quite good.
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November 30, 2025 at 10:39 AM
l was planning to use Hasegawa's Mirror Finish for head ramp, but it's too old and no longer bright. Suddenly, I recalled I bought silver chrome marker some time ago, then tried to use it. Unexpectedly, the effect is quite good.
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l haven't updated progress for a while as it's not drastic. The recent progress is fixing window, and then glued tyres.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:37 AM
l haven't updated progress for a while as it's not drastic. The recent progress is fixing window, and then glued tyres.
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Cut a headrest at this stage. I think myself lack planning skill🤣, but I found shoulder belt seems unnatural if leave it as it was. After cutting, add a mounting stay so that there is some space to put belts.
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October 26, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Cut a headrest at this stage. I think myself lack planning skill🤣, but I found shoulder belt seems unnatural if leave it as it was. After cutting, add a mounting stay so that there is some space to put belts.
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Made seat belts. Belt itself was from metal bottle top of wine bottle. Fittings are from Z model's PE. The color is by Creos 's Blue. Later, I will remove a color on buckles.
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October 20, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Made seat belts. Belt itself was from metal bottle top of wine bottle. Fittings are from Z model's PE. The color is by Creos 's Blue. Later, I will remove a color on buckles.
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There were some fault on decals in terms of it's size, but I finished with my best effort. Next is clear coating.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
There were some fault on decals in terms of it's size, but I finished with my best effort. Next is clear coating.
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It's difficult but not impossible. Just don't be hasty. 😉
I found the race number on the rear hood is too big. After checking the real one, I found the number was not in the center of the circle. It's offset.🥺 It's my bad that I didn't check in advance.
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I found the race number on the rear hood is too big. After checking the real one, I found the number was not in the center of the circle. It's offset.🥺 It's my bad that I didn't check in advance.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's difficult but not impossible. Just don't be hasty. 😉
I found the race number on the rear hood is too big. After checking the real one, I found the number was not in the center of the circle. It's offset.🥺 It's my bad that I didn't check in advance.
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I found the race number on the rear hood is too big. After checking the real one, I found the number was not in the center of the circle. It's offset.🥺 It's my bad that I didn't check in advance.
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Move forward. Check the center and use a masking tape as a guidelines. The one on the front hood and roof is not that difficult, but the one for the rear section is difficult.
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October 7, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Move forward. Check the center and use a masking tape as a guidelines. The one on the front hood and roof is not that difficult, but the one for the rear section is difficult.
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As per weather forecast, it will be raining coming days. Then, decided to paint body. Still wondering if I missed something to do before painting though.
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October 4, 2025 at 12:51 PM
As per weather forecast, it will be raining coming days. Then, decided to paint body. Still wondering if I missed something to do before painting though.
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A shift knob is with nickel silver rod and solder. Glued a nut to the floor for fixing on the case.
Steering wheel from the kit looks not so bad, then I will use it with a little refining.
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Steering wheel from the kit looks not so bad, then I will use it with a little refining.
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October 3, 2025 at 4:26 AM
A shift knob is with nickel silver rod and solder. Glued a nut to the floor for fixing on the case.
Steering wheel from the kit looks not so bad, then I will use it with a little refining.
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Steering wheel from the kit looks not so bad, then I will use it with a little refining.
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Today's work.
I carved out the mold for the air vents on the dashboad and decorated them with tiny washers. The nose cover I made previously was not good, then built again.
I checked the tire alignment. The front heights are different needs adjustment.
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I carved out the mold for the air vents on the dashboad and decorated them with tiny washers. The nose cover I made previously was not good, then built again.
I checked the tire alignment. The front heights are different needs adjustment.
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September 27, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Today's work.
I carved out the mold for the air vents on the dashboad and decorated them with tiny washers. The nose cover I made previously was not good, then built again.
I checked the tire alignment. The front heights are different needs adjustment.
#DaytonaLM74No54
I carved out the mold for the air vents on the dashboad and decorated them with tiny washers. The nose cover I made previously was not good, then built again.
I checked the tire alignment. The front heights are different needs adjustment.
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The exhaust pipe was molded together with a floor part, then replaced it with brass pipe. When replacing, I broke a floor brake lever accidentally. So, made it from a brass rod. It's an unnecessary work if only I am careful enough...
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September 23, 2025 at 3:12 AM
The exhaust pipe was molded together with a floor part, then replaced it with brass pipe. When replacing, I broke a floor brake lever accidentally. So, made it from a brass rod. It's an unnecessary work if only I am careful enough...
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It was difficult to make a proper length and angle for latter 2 bars, but finally done. However, I found there was no space to put inner details between door and cage. 😂
I think I have to give up to place it.
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I think I have to give up to place it.
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September 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
It was difficult to make a proper length and angle for latter 2 bars, but finally done. However, I found there was no space to put inner details between door and cage. 😂
I think I have to give up to place it.
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I think I have to give up to place it.
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I know what was the motif , but I can't help to recall Dome Zero.
September 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I know what was the motif , but I can't help to recall Dome Zero.
Today, I started to make a roll cage. I chose 1.2mm diameter brass rod. Front half is not very difficult. 2 rods on the rear shelf must be difficult. It's carried over to next week.
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September 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Today, I started to make a roll cage. I chose 1.2mm diameter brass rod. Front half is not very difficult. 2 rods on the rear shelf must be difficult. It's carried over to next week.
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Finally, I'm back. This is a racing car but there are linings which is same as 'Stradale'. Kit's molding is dull and shape is wrong. Then, removed them and rebuilt .
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September 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Finally, I'm back. This is a racing car but there are linings which is same as 'Stradale'. Kit's molding is dull and shape is wrong. Then, removed them and rebuilt .
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Today, I went to replace the problematic phone. Mine could not turn on the power , it happened all of sudden.
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...
August 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Today, I went to replace the problematic phone. Mine could not turn on the power , it happened all of sudden.
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...
www.sony.co.uk/electronics/...
I was unwilling to do this as it's not easy, but have to face against it. Cut brass plate and make a round shape to fit into front window. Filled putty from behind to make it steady. Polished a surface. The preparation of vacuum forming is done.
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August 11, 2025 at 6:52 AM
I was unwilling to do this as it's not easy, but have to face against it. Cut brass plate and make a round shape to fit into front window. Filled putty from behind to make it steady. Polished a surface. The preparation of vacuum forming is done.
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Vacuum forming was done and it seems the shape fits mostly. Cut them and try to fit them. I know I need to adjust the size again after painting due to paint layer, so roughly adjusting is fine at this stage.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Vacuum forming was done and it seems the shape fits mostly. Cut them and try to fit them. I know I need to adjust the size again after painting due to paint layer, so roughly adjusting is fine at this stage.
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Replicate the shape of the nose using thermoplastic silicone and epoxy patty. The details are distorted, but it's not a matter since this is for vacuum forming of the headlight cover. I will fill patty then it's fine if only outline is replicated.
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July 26, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Replicate the shape of the nose using thermoplastic silicone and epoxy patty. The details are distorted, but it's not a matter since this is for vacuum forming of the headlight cover. I will fill patty then it's fine if only outline is replicated.
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I cannot accept excessively slanted front screen , a feeling of being oppressed when driving. Prius is now like a Countach.
July 21, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I cannot accept excessively slanted front screen , a feeling of being oppressed when driving. Prius is now like a Countach.
Front window is bit difficult dut to its shape. I decided to make it separately, but still vending flat plate is not easy. Fixed by pin-vise and vend by pincers little by little. Roughly made a shape, still need to adjust.
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July 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Front window is bit difficult dut to its shape. I decided to make it separately, but still vending flat plate is not easy. Fixed by pin-vise and vend by pincers little by little. Roughly made a shape, still need to adjust.
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