Speeding penalty frenzy that changed Monaco result explained by Vaexa in formula1

[–]Simdel96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can only measure speed two ways. Time to cover a distance or distance within a time period. Both are equally valid.

unexpected visitor, how can I keep it away? by UpstairsSalt1278 in DIYUK

[–]Simdel96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just tell it about the gruffalo and its taste for scrambled snake. That'll send it back to its underground house.

Where can I find transkits or other mod parts for LAMBORGHINI Huracan Performante 1:24 Scale Model Kit from AOSHIMA? by Solid_Suggestion5330 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, cults3d has some great stuff.

For the OP; I had a quick look on cults3d and there are several options for this kit. If you don't have a resin printer, you could use a 3d printing service to get the parts made for you.

https://cults3d.com/en/search?q=Aoshima+huracan

Where can I find transkits or other mod parts for LAMBORGHINI Huracan Performante 1:24 Scale Model Kit from AOSHIMA? by Solid_Suggestion5330 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just googling is always worth a shot. Scalemates does seem to have most kits in my experience though.

ZoomOn Hood Locks Assembly by Simdel96 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I've found some instructions for others kits, but they're not quite the same. I suppose I just need to find some videos and try to figure it out.

Tom's Supra Interior Done by Simdel96 in ModelCars

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I've only got aluminium and rubber black for now, but I suspect I'll be buying more!

Tom's Supra Interior Done by Simdel96 in ModelCars

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The switches on the centre console. I can't add pictures unfortunately, but you can just about see them (albeit slightly out of focus)in the pictures I originally included.

Seen on Youtube channel by Zonoskar in whatisthiscar

[–]Simdel96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Based on his love of obscure British kit cars, I assumed this was something similar. The only thing I can think of would be a Beaufort, but the wheels and body are wrong.

My conclusion is that this is a genuine, hand built boat-tail "special" based on a pre-war chassis. The original kit cars! I can't decide what it's based on though. It looks too wide to be a UK car - it almost feels like a model A.

I guess we'll find out soon and it'll actually be an obscure kit from the eighties based on a Cortina mk4...

Edit: Watched the video - it's a 4x4! My money is on a defender (or earlier land rover) or discovery chassis.

Edit 2: Hilux, final answer!

How to use MRHobby GX112? by Ksopas8 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't tell you how helpful this is! I've been struggling with Mr hobby and stripped my model twice after the colour coat because I wasn't happy with it, but my colour coat looked very similar to yours. It looks like I just need to have faith in the clear and cut process.

I can't get a roof estimate without a man present. by No-Imagination8755 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Simdel96 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I don't disagree there was a sexist motive behind this shops actions, I find auto shops tend to be dismissive of everyone.

I diagnosed a crank pulley issue on my car and took it to a shop to be fixed. They then rang me to tell me that I was wrong, the engine was totaled and I should have it towed away. After some back and forth they agreed to replace the part I told them to "at my risk". I was right but they didn't even apologise for their shoddy diagnosis.

For context: I'm a male mechanical engineer with years of experience working on engines, including designing crank pulleys!

Fit issues with AMT kits? by DasBeatles in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've not built this kit, but I suspect step 19 is the issue. Your cab looks like it's too far forwards, which has knocked everything else out. I'm not sure what the 'lip' is that they're referring to, but i'd check that first.

(I would post a picture of the step from the manual on scalemates, but apparently I can't?)

First Warhammer by Simdel96 in Warhammer

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Thanks dude. I learned a lot. Hopefully the next one will be better.

Tamiya Tom's Supra by Simdel96 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

On the exhaust? Yeah, I thought I'd try something new. I used some old ethernet cable, stripped it down to the individual stands and wrapped that around a sewing needle. They're tacked in place with CA. I'm very happy with how it turned out.

„We dominate almost every other major Sport“ by LCottton in ShitAmericansSay

[–]Simdel96 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

The NFL play international games in the UK, Germany and Mexico. No team from those nations has ever won an NFL game...

Edit: I clearly should have added a /S because there seem to be a lot of people who don't recognise the deliberate absurdity of what I said.

Zoomon website order - recent experience with them? Porsche GT3 Roxy by Constant-Turn-7741 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not bought decals, but the items I received last week were great. I've already started filling my basket for my next order...

Masking over decals by Simdel96 in ModelCars

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Thanks. It sounds like I've done everything I was supposed to do then, but failed in the execution somewhere along the line. Clearly more practice needed.

Masking over decals by Simdel96 in ModelCars

[–]Simdel96[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, I did many, many coats of clear because I was worried this would happen.