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Post by gordon24 on Oct 31, 2018 10:26:26 GMT -5
Hello all,
As part of the Ollie's model sell-off, I purchased a couple of the #88 Nationwide 1/24 snap kits. I have not built one up before nor seen any built up. Are they a decent kit? I am thinking of building one up as Jeff Gordon's 2014 Axalta Chevy (using the Powerslide Decals) but wanted to be sure they are worth the decals. Additionally, can I just sand, prime and paint or do they need to be stripped before painting? Thanks.
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Post by Reyst on Oct 31, 2018 11:59:59 GMT -5
These kits build up fairly nice, with some modification. I would strip the body with 91% alcohol. Let it soak for about and hour, and the paint wipes off with a dry paper towel.
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Post by billwood on Oct 31, 2018 14:07:27 GMT -5
I love'em for building shelf models. Go together easily and there are plenty of decals available to build both the FoRdS and Chebbies. Like Reyst said, just strip the model in 91% alcohol and go for it. The only thing you need to do is adjust the stance of the car.
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Post by gordon24 on Oct 31, 2018 14:09:47 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback, both of you. Can you explain how to adjust the stance? Also, any other simple mods you would suggest?
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Post by jtmurp02 on Oct 31, 2018 15:38:45 GMT -5
Shave a little bit off the rear suspension posts/“shocks”. For the front, I butcher the suspension some, drill new holes directly above the existing holes for the axle. I’ll take pics when I can.
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