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Airfix 1/12 Bentley 4.5 Litre
kpnuts
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 07:56 AM UTC
Hi all someone suggested postimage it's easy and seems to work so I'm back




















RussellE
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 09:29 AM UTC

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Russell,
Does that allow you to post directly or only to the gallery?

Joel



Hi Joel

All my images in my blogs are hosted on the KitMaker Gallery, from which you are able to create a link for each image, which you then copy and paste into your post just as you would with any other image hosting website The good part is, because I am a subscriber, I retain some degree of ownership/control of the images, (as compared to free image hosting websites with no user rights-looked what happened to PhotoBucket users and now Ken with imgbb ), AND , I'm supporting the community (KitMaker) I love being a part of as well

Hi Ken, sorry to go a bit. Can you post larger images or just the thumb nails?
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 10:05 AM UTC
Russell,
I see, but you have to click on each large Thumbnail to see a larger version, close each picture, and then click the next thumbnail. It's not a big deal with just a few thumbnails, but with 6+ it gets to be just an extra step that gets tedious to say the least.

The reason I started with ImageShack was to dump Photobucket. and since I use my 3rd party hosting site for other pictures, using our gallery isn't an option for me. Plus navigating to your gallery can be a real adventure.

joel
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 10:10 AM UTC
Ken,
the car with the wooden section really came out looking fantastic. But with the gloss Red engine panels, it's just that much more impressive.

Joel
RussellE
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 10:30 AM UTC

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Russell,
I see, but you have to click on each large Thumbnail to see a larger version, close each picture, and then click the next thumbnail. It's not a big deal with just a few thumbnails, but with 6+ it gets to be just an extra step that gets tedious to say the least.

The reason I started with ImageShack was to dump Photobucket. and since I use my 3rd party hosting site for other pictures, using our gallery isn't an option for me. Plus navigating to your gallery can be a real adventure.

joel




I see your point, Joel
kpnuts
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2020 - 04:54 AM UTC
Ok trying flicker
The red bits framing the seating areas will have padding when I find something suitable.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144311407@N03/49979353288/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144311407@N03/49979877356/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144311407@N03/49980131997/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144311407@N03/49980132092/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144311407@N03/49979353483/in/dateposted-public/
Joel_W
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 03:05 AM UTC
Ken,
I'm just blown away by how the interior seats, and rear half of the car now looks. The finish on the wooden Bob tail is outstanding, as is the Red gloss on the rear fenders.

I'm not a use fan of having to click on links to see each picture, but with flicker you only have to do it once. All the rest of that posts pictures are thumb nails on the site, but they have a forward and backward arrow so you can easily scroll through them. And they're as larger smaller image arrow in the upper right hand corner. Way better of an option the gallery.

Joel
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 12:40 PM UTC
That is an amazing transformation Ken. The wood finish on the boattail looks spectacular as does the red finish.

cheers
Michael
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 07:54 AM UTC
Hey imgbb is working again.

Here is a mockup of the rear fenders.




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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 08:17 AM UTC
Ken, that is just plain stunning. Excellent work as always.
RussellE
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 10:00 AM UTC
Wood Paneling!
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Posted: Thursday, June 11, 2020 - 11:08 AM UTC
Ken,
The rear fenders look outstanding. Love the gloss Red paint finish.

Joel
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 03:15 AM UTC
Hi all, done a lot of work on it over the weekend.

I've got big ambitions to make the throttle linkages up (we will see how far the ambition gets compared to how much skill and patience I have) I must say I'm quite pleased with how shes looking at the moment.











Ps look what I just ordered (cant wait for it to get here)

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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 08:51 AM UTC
Ken,
Not only are you making fantastic progress, but at such a high quality. Loving every bit of it.

Looking forward to you scratch built throttle assembly. I've got complete confidence in your ability to do it more then justice.

As for the Tamiya 1/12 scale 934 Porsche build, me being a Porsche nut, can't wait to follow every step of the way.

Joel
RussellE
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 09:52 AM UTC
Looks brilliant Ken!

one of your best, yet!
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 11:03 AM UTC
Really nice Ken - you really churn them out in all genres!
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Posted: Sunday, June 14, 2020 - 11:22 AM UTC
Lovely work Ken, the fine detail work is spot on, and the contrast between the bright red paintwork and the lovely wood panelling is really eye-catching. Outstanding work!

Cheers, D
kpnuts
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Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 - 08:02 AM UTC
Hi all made the advance and retard mechanism and started the throttle linkages.







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Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 12:35 AM UTC
Ken,
The throttle detailing is really looking quite good. In 1/12 scale even I will be able to see it.

Joel
kpnuts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2020 - 07:56 AM UTC
One side of the throttle linkage 

kpnuts
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 08:18 AM UTC
Well that's the throttle and advance and retard mechanism done on one side(the easy side)


RussellE
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Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020 - 11:24 PM UTC
looks just like the real thing!
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Posted: Friday, June 19, 2020 - 01:35 AM UTC
Ken,
Your detailing is just top notch.

Joel
kpnuts
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Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 02:44 AM UTC
Nearing completion now.







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Posted: Sunday, June 21, 2020 - 11:22 AM UTC
That's looking pretty cool Ken, great work on an unusual subject and unique build!

Cheers, D