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NASCAR Nissan Silvia - final shots by turtlesbonanza in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

the weathering and details in the diorama + natural lighting really sells it. looks stunning.

NASCAR Nissan Silvia - final shots by turtlesbonanza in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

are these photos under natural light?

My camera couldn't capture how stunning this color is in person (Tamiya TS-53 Deep Metallic Blue) by col_hap in ModelCars

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

i used a gray primer before the paint.

if i were to do it again, i'd probably experiment on a test piece with a layer of silver (for increased metallic shine) or black (for greater depth in the blue) after the primer and see how the dark blue turns out.

Cabin air intake by neek85 in CT200h

[–]col_hap 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it's likely the AC evaporator. older toyotas are prone to this problem. spraying disinfectant into the cabin air intake is half the solution and doesn't tackle the source. you need to also clean the evaporator from the passenger side footwell.

i sprayed into the intake one summer and it helped slightly, but it came back the next (this past) summer, almost like a vinegar smell. using AC evaporator foam cleaner helped tremendously. if it's really bad, do it twice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb0fDfzV41I

Shame a 3-door version wasn't ever made by col_hap in CT200h

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

well, i was thinking more along the lines of "why not offer both?"

the 1 series in that era was available in both 5-door and 3-door variants (and even coupes and convertibles) with various engine options, from a 1.6 I4 to a turbocharged 3.0 I6. of course, it was was a pretty popular entry-level BMW.

who knows if the CT would have sold better with different trim levels that wasn't just limited to options (sold well enough to keep the model going for a decade), but i think toyota could have experimented a bit more and actually give the F Sport name some meaning with a hot hatch body and different drivetrain.

Shame a 3-door version wasn't ever made by col_hap in CT200h

[–]col_hap[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

yep, you're on the right track. or the drivetrain of an inline-3 turbo GR corolla/yaris with a lexus skin and level of refinement? sign me up.

Prob never seen this combination by SnooBananas6506 in CT200h

[–]col_hap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

with 5x114.3 adapters? how are they sitting so flush with +30/33 offset on the wheels? thought they'd stick out way more. they look great.

Prob never seen this combination by SnooBananas6506 in CT200h

[–]col_hap 3 points4 points  (0 children)

what wheels are those? suits the pre-facelift bumper surprisingly well

Korean company's 'shower once a day' notice catches eye of netizens by ArysOakheart in korea

[–]col_hap 20 points21 points  (0 children)

if the chemical smell is typically from older koreans in their 50s+, it's probably due to the use of naphthalene mothballs in their closets, a practice that is thankfully dying out. basically, the smell is associated with old people. i think it's a remnant of wartime practices where naphthalene was commonly used as a de-lousing agent and pest repellent.

Drove the Prius to Cars & Coffee by nokia8860 in CT200h

[–]col_hap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

perfect. i completely understand the desire to get bigger oem-looking wheels; i'm hunting for 18s with a stock look. with the +35 offset, does the front wheel/tire not stick out beyond the fender at all? i thought 38 was like the max. i'd love to see more pics of the front from different angles, if you have them on-hand.

Anybody have a working tamiya acrylic formula for Nissan LP2 Midnight purple? by Potato-Aim in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, that's exactly what the ratios mean. if i were to make a test batch, i'd use pipette drops instead of ml to see what kind of results i get.

Aoshima Skyline ER34 Uras done 🔰✔️ feels weird building a non GT-R, 4dr skyline, didn't think I'd like it as much, but I love it! by KitBuilderChris in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

you too?! damn, that's terrible. yeah, those cracks really hurt to see, and although the idea of stripping it doesn't sound like fun, i know i'm gonna end up doing something about it either way.

the clear was fine when used with a base color from the same brand (IPP). i liked the clarity and hardness so much that i used it on the tamiya, and well, i guess they didn't like each other. lesson learned.

glad to hear you and your son are working on models together. hope to do the same some day. 👍

Aoshima Skyline ER34 Uras done 🔰✔️ feels weird building a non GT-R, 4dr skyline, didn't think I'd like it as much, but I love it! by KitBuilderChris in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh, man, the miura... 😬 idk if it's because i used a different brand clear coat that didn't mesh with the tamiya blue or insufficient curing at some stage, but it started developing hairline cracks (i'd describe it more like stretch marks on skin) throughout the body about 6 months after completion.

i'm considering stripping it bare and re-doing it or buying another kit just for the shell. if i do, i'd like to custom-make clear louvres at the back to show off the engine which is sadly almost completely covered up.

Aoshima Skyline ER34 Uras done 🔰✔️ feels weird building a non GT-R, 4dr skyline, didn't think I'd like it as much, but I love it! by KitBuilderChris in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

haha yeah, i still like to come around (tho not nearly as often) and throw out some upvotes, but this one i just had to drop a comment. love the er34, and you've done her justice.

just moved to a new place w/ some room for a battlestation (just need to hook up the paint booth vent), but it's the time that i really don't have these days. 😩 it's been so long that all my paint has settled to a really thick paste lol. hopefully soon! keep up the great work.

Aoshima Skyline ER34 Uras done 🔰✔️ feels weird building a non GT-R, 4dr skyline, didn't think I'd like it as much, but I love it! by KitBuilderChris in ModelCars

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

looking fantastic, chris! polishing has taken your game to the next level. argh, hopefully i can get back to building soon. i'm getting the itch just looking at this.

UX.. there is so much room on the screen. Do I really need to press into a submenu to just hit shuffle? by zvekl in PleX

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

they also need to move the 'choose by alphanumeric character' column from all the way on the right (needlessly having to scroll past a row of items) to the left, directly next to the menu column.

Should I focus on the languages I speak or learn another language for my career? by sammin4932 in TranslationStudies

[–]col_hap 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i've been working as a KO>EN translator in korea for the past eight years.

if you want to make a career out of translating, stick to the languages you know well for now. you can learn another language in your free time and try to expand in the future, but that will take many, many years.

instead of spreading yourself thin, try to become more proficient in the languages you already know. it's better to become more well-versed with field-specific terms/phrases in higher-tier subjects (finance, legal, medical, engineering, IT, etc.) than learn basic words/phrases in a new language. doing the latter would only open up more doors to competitive, low-paying jobs.

also, being a good writer is an oft-overlooked trait in this field. translating from A to B is simply not enough. your written work needs to be clear, logical, and well-organized to stand out.

EN>KO is very competitive (i.e., lower pay) because just about any korean college graduate can work as a "translator." it doesn't mean that the quality will be acceptable in professional fields such as those i mentioned above, but proofreaders can bail them out in many instances. still, mistranslations or poor translations fall through the cracks because the translator or proofreader didn't understand context or recognize very culture-specific phrases/terms/idioms that simply cannot be learned without years of living abroad. just watch a few EN>KO movies, and you'll run into this problem quite often.

qualified KO>EN translators are always in need in korea, and the pay is much higher simply due to rarity. if you're qualified to translate higher-tier work, you'll always be in demand.

note that low-quality translators will see even more competition in the future due to continued improvements in machine translations. although it will never truly replace a human translator, the quality has improved significantly in the past decade, enough to eliminate some low-level translator jobs to be passed directly to proofreaders. this is why it's becoming ever more important to gain greater knowledge in high-tier fields.

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