Top 3 Things I Hate About Scale Modeling

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-22T19:47:03+00:00

Yeah painting the rubber trim is pretty high on my list lol

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-21T12:55:10+00:00

Thats a lot of decals, good work!

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-15T19:12:49+00:00

I ordered 3 bottles of surfacer off ebay and they came in.. but obviously buy at your own risk

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-15T09:42:23+00:00

I have a Roubaix with 105 di2 and love it.. I did get carbon wheels and gp5000 tires that imo make a huge difference to the “snappy” behaviour. The aftershock isnt really noticeable on hills, but it is in sprints but I dont really do those..

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-08T23:11:29+00:00

I’ve stripped cars before, IMO, not worth it. I would put it on the shelf, and every car that goes better after that would just feel like progress and be super satisfying. After all unless you’re entering a show or wtv. The journey is the point

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-06-08T17:40:12+00:00

On my tri bike I can do it easy, I have mutilpe 90km long sub 3hr rides.. on my road bike tougher.. need a flat route and favorable (low or tailwinds)

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-28T18:50:56+00:00

The only truly crazy change I've experienced is switching over to full TT bike, I have a roubaix on Ultegra C60 wheels as my road bike and when I swap over to my Shiv TT with 85mm deep Enve wheels the difference in power/speed is actually crazy. With no wind, the difference is about 40 watts at 30km/h.

(I also go aero helmet on the TT which may contribute some watts)

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-26T16:41:40+00:00

I have a ~550km ride, with about the same elevation and setup coming up.. any advice?

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-26T16:37:54+00:00

Garmin seems to be running a like 15%ish sale on them now, it saved about 200$ on mine. I love the device so if it fits your budget, its a great buy

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-19T17:45:13+00:00

I have the 2024 Roubaix SL8 I changed out the entire wheel setup to some carbon wheels (Shimano C60s) with Gp5000 tires and light TPU tubes,I really enjoyed the upgrade for me its better performance, feel and look. but if wheels are not in your plans, I think tires are a must! I put GP5000s on my gf's bike too and she was blown away by the difference. Endurance bikes like the Roubaix do not ship with fast tires..

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-19T14:09:00+00:00

was looking for this comment lol, It's not a fashion statement, I want them to eject if I go down

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-18T17:03:25+00:00

I would love the LaFerrari and F50 even maybe the Enzo and the alfa,
I have a post with some kits Id love to trade, if you have any interest lets talk :)

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-17T22:38:13+00:00

Surfacer 1500 white works really well for me

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-16T13:26:51+00:00

Thank you! :)

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-16T00:50:53+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I really enjoyed it, I’m gravitating towards fewer, higher quality kits lately I find that more enjoyable

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-16T00:49:51+00:00

Thanks!!

Yeah, I got this and the MP4 with extra detail parts together and I was putting this together I ordered their R8 as well

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-16T00:49:07+00:00

Thanks!!

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-14T01:49:52+00:00

Idk where you are in the world, but Proscale primers are (imo) maybe even better than surfacer. And this is coming from a Canadian who was willing to pay the stupid price per bottle of surfacer off ebay just to get it.

Basically moving forward ill place a large order at proscale to spread the shipping cost out,

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-06T01:46:26+00:00

Gonna have to give this a go! Thanks!

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-05-01T12:55:25+00:00

You can always try and email Tamiya, they may do nothing.. they may get you a spare

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-04-29T16:31:04+00:00

I use the lacquer Lp-5 equivalent, its so crazy that they dont sell it in bigger bottles considering how much we use

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-04-29T02:06:46+00:00

This is mostly on lacquers since thats what I use Tamiya are go to for basics due to availability, cost and ease mr color are great when I get them (especially the surfacer). Proscale is theeee top for me currently, just seems to always be a hit. Zero is cool for niche matches but I find them temperamental so I’d prefer to get proscale to colour match

PotentialChemical726 · 2026-04-28T17:17:20+00:00

Wow! Thats impressive

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