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Steyr 1500/A Radio Command Car: Initial construction

(Originally posted on Armorama.com) This is my first build log, so be gentle...  I've been working on converting a Tamiya Steyr 1500 to a Radio Command Car version. I've also been adding details with two other detail kits. Here's the full list of sets to be used: Tamiya Steyr 1500A Verlinden Steyr Radio & Command (1409) Hauler PEparts for Steyr 1500 link CMK Steyr 1500 Engine Kit Aber Additional set with parts for engine and suspension to german Steyr Type 1500 A/01 Yes, that's a lot of kits, but each one had something I wanted that others didn't. Plus, this was my first superdetail project and I honestly wasn't sure what I was getting into  ==================== Getting started ==================== I learned a great deal along the way on this build. I'll be posting some of my "superdetailing for newbies" thoughts shortly, but suffice to say that I touched on a number [...]

By |2016-10-29T19:09:35-05:00August 7th, 2013|Build Logs|3 Comments

Newbie learning: Photoetch

I'm deep in the midst of my first super detail project. I've recently returned to scale modeling after a 20+ year break…and back when I was doing it 20 years ago, I didn't have the money to afford, nor was there as many options for resin and photo etch and the rest. So you can imagine my amusement this weekend as I began reflecting on the build process for my first super detail, a Steyr 1500/A Radio Truck conversion, and realized I have no less than four aftermarket detail kits at work here. No wonder it's taken so long! As a newbie to this fine art, I thought I'd capture a few things I've learned along the way. Maybe they'll help others as they get started. Drum roll, please…. and in no particular order, here's my random list of tips. I'm going to divide into categories to make it easier to [...]

By |2016-10-29T19:09:35-05:00August 7th, 2013|Modeling thoughts|0 Comments
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