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1986 Mobil VK Group A Commodore

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Post by Shoey Mon 15 Sep 2008, 10:15 pm

Yet again another bad batch of resin has stopped me in my tracks. After spending over a month repairing the VK, I noticed a damp spot on the roof.
I cut it out with a knife and filled it, only to find it reappear somewhere else this time a lot bigger. so I cut that one out with a dremel and fixed it up.
I managed to get a coat of white on it. It looked great......until the next day! Damp spots all over F$%#@$#$%..... Having spent all that time on it I couldn't chuck it out. so I started fixing it again. (No Good) I did my block!...KAPOW...I am having no luck at all with resin. I am so close to going back to plastic kits for ever. Now I think I have broken my hand!!!

1986 Mobil VK Group A Commodore IMG_4488

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Note: the roof has layers (bad), thats from slush casting in sections. the resin is waxing up between mixes.
You can see I had a go at fixin it after I sprayed it white. primer on roof. that's when I lost it.

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It hurts a bit.

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1986 Mobil VK Group A Commodore IMG_4558

Plodding along with the VK nicely, this new batch of resin has made it a bit easier for me to work with.
still a long way to go. the body still needs a coat of clear too.


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Post by stump Mon 15 Sep 2008, 10:27 pm

Ahhh Shoey........I feel your pain man........the resin problem, not your hand..... slap .....sorry, couldn't help myself man. Wink

Ya knocked the old mit around a bit, hey......don't worry, I've had times like these..... doh
Tellya what....next bad one you pop out, send her to me.....

This is one beast I'm really looking forward to seeing get done mate, good luck with the next one.
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Post by Paul Tue 16 Sep 2008, 7:24 am

I could have saved you the pain if ya sent it here!! I would'av smashed it with a sledgeee!!!!!!!!! rolf


Your hand doesn't look to good man........................ouch!!!
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Post by checkmate Tue 16 Sep 2008, 11:28 am

Harden the f#ck up Shoey you old soft fart! Laughing

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Post by big bad kustom Tue 16 Sep 2008, 7:11 pm

Shoey Bad Bad Boy! The Vk was looking good Have another go at mixing and casting another body as it sometimes comes good . It worked when I was casting my own engine parts. I somehow got the mix right and they were perfect. I'll have the remaider of the body and turn it into a custom chop top wagon. As if I have enough models to do? Hope your hand doesn,t hurt too much.
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Post by Rocket Tue 16 Sep 2008, 7:27 pm

Like all holdens there a bit soft and always create headaches. the second photo is how all holdens should be, crush and pushed a side. HAHA,
Cut your loses and start building fords.

Just a tip for next time, throw it at a brick wall, doesn't hurt your hand.
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Post by Bryce Tue 16 Sep 2008, 8:28 pm

Bummer. You should have those hands insured Shoey... Very Happy
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Post by dv8v8 Tue 16 Sep 2008, 10:03 pm

big bad kustom wrote:Shoey Bad Bad Boy! The Vk was looking good Have another go at mixing and casting another body as it sometimes comes good . It worked when I was casting my own engine parts. I somehow got the mix right and they were perfect. I'll have the remaider of the body and turn it into a custom chop top wagon. As if I have enough models to do? Hope your hand doesn,t hurt too much.

we have been havin trouble with poor quality resin from the only supplier in town, he will gladly replace the faulty product but the replacement is just as bad, i rekon the manufacturer is watering down the resin, has anyone else had trouble with this ?
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Post by checkmate Wed 17 Sep 2008, 9:14 am

Never had a drama, ring Barnes products direct and get it sent to you from them.

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Post by dv8v8 Wed 17 Sep 2008, 11:38 pm

checkmate wrote:Never had a drama, ring Barnes products direct and get it sent to you from them.

last time i contacted barnes bros direct they didnt even bother to reply, the QLD distributor is very helpfull however how often are you going to return a faulty product before looking elswhere
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Post by checkmate Thu 18 Sep 2008, 12:39 pm

They've always been great to me, just ring them up tell them what you want and its here either the next day or two. We are talking about the same company aren't we?

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Post by Shoey Thu 18 Sep 2008, 6:14 pm

Hey guys I am back on my horse again!! Hang on a minute I don't even own one. Got a new batch of resin today, Not one spot of water, Just thought I'd let ya's all know it's not me! I have been doin this stuff for over 10 years and I know when a batch is crook. Starting a new VK right now...Cheers


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Post by Shoey Thu 18 Sep 2008, 6:15 pm

Oh... I forgot to mention, My hand is OK...lol
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Post by stump Thu 18 Sep 2008, 10:04 pm

Shoey wrote:Oh... I forgot to mention, My hand is OK...lol

bigthumbsup ...So...........you planning on a "commercial run" on these....?....or is it a one off, for your own personal pleasure Shoey.....? bowdown
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Post by Shunter Fri 19 Sep 2008, 4:20 pm

Good luck with the next version....
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Post by RS2000 Fri 19 Sep 2008, 5:36 pm

What a shame, better luck with this batch, I want to see it all done!
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Post by 09WNS/14BRK Sun 28 Sep 2008, 7:17 pm

dam man it look like it was going good too
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