BA -20 1/35 Scale Russian Armoured Car by Hobby Boss

[stillp]

Noticed yesterday that my needle has slight tip damage, a sort of hook at the end. Suppose a gentle removal with a fine diamond file might do the trick,

John, I think even a fine diamond file will be too coarse. Do you have a very fine oilstone? If not some very fine wet-or-dry paper, say 2000 grit or finer, would probably do.
Pete

[JR]

Hi John,

Paint looks good from here, are you doing oils on this too?
Was just reading about slight tip damage, I take it you mean airbrush needle?
I’m probably asking for both barrels, but I personally wouldn’t take a file to it.

I had the same issue last week with my airbrush needle, so gently rollled it back and forth on a piece of stainless steel at a slight angle to get it back in shape. I’d imagine a sheet of glass etc would do the same as long as it’s flat and solid?

Hi Si. Yes ab needle, did the dreaded dropped it on the floor trick. So good in fact it actually stuck in the Sterling Board .
Will try that out with the glass . :thumb2: thanks .

Hi John
Loads of videos on mending damaged AB needles HE
Jim

Jim, thank you. More tips ,will have a look .:thumb2:

John, I think even a fine diamond file will be too coarse. Do you have a very fine oilstone? If not some very fine wet-or-dry paper, say 2000 grit or finer, would probably do.
Pete

Thanks Peter , I might have some fine wet and dry, though I doubt that fine . Oil stone went years ago .



Thanks guys, my own fault, washed the needle along with every thing else, then as I dried the needle just dropped it ! At least the floor was soft compared to concreate. If all fail will just buy another needle, even at the price they are :crying:.
Will let you know how I get on .
John .

[Mini Me]

Super progress so far JR. I'm with Steve, a few washes and a little weathering and it'll look just right. With the bonnet up, will there be some fat Rooskie in there tickling the wires to get her going again? lol Cheers, Rick H.

[JR]

Super progress so far JR. I'm with Steve, a few washes and a little weathering and it'll look just right. With the bonnet up, will there be some fat Rooskie in there tickling the wires to get her going again? lol Cheers, Rick H.

Prize of the week Rick, spot on with your assumption. Sent off for various figure kits to give the mix that I want.

[JR]

Hi John
Loads of videos on mending damaged AB needles HERE
Jim

Jim, just had a look at those videos thanks, going to try the one with the two pieces of wood.
John .

[Jim R]

Hi John
Always worth trying to repair the needle and it may work but without being too pessimistic I think you'll have to let the moths out of the wallet :rolling:
Jim

[Guest]

Very nice John :smiling3:.

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice. I’ve done several washes on my subjects still new at it all was good till the other day I did my Autocar Half Track and the washes wouldn’t work had to repaint don’t have a clue what happened the wash turned it dark good luck

[scottie3158]

John,
Nice work on the bonnet, it would have been a shame to cover all that fine work on the motor. As to the cammo, I to would leave it as is with perhaps a winter wash.

[Allen Dewire]

Leaving overnight to fully dry, then will have a final think about that camo, don't want to let Steve down. At least a winter wash will hide any hard edges.

Hey Dude 2, There isn't really much to think about in reference to camo. Trust me, how can you let a guy down who lives in a Plymouth station wagon??? I'm sure he'll understand that a winter wash finish will look fantastic and you are very good at doing it buddy!!!...

Prost
Dude 1

[stillp]

Thanks Peter , I might have some fine wet and dry, though I doubt that fine . Oil stone went years ago .

How about an extra fine sanding stick then?
Pete

[JR]

Hi John
Always worth trying to repair the needle and it may work but without being too pessimistic I think you'll have to let the moths out of the wallet :rolling:
Jim

OH No !, it still sprays ok, did that primer using it so might just leave it, and use the better Evolution. If it does need one then so be it, but worth a shot.

Very nice John :smiling3:.

Cheers Ralph.

Very nice. I’ve done several washes on my subjects still new at it all was good till the other day I did my Autocar Half Track and the washes wouldn’t work had to repaint don’t have a clue what happened the wash turned it dark good luck

Hi Lee, bad luck on that happening with the wash, been there myself, don't know why it happens apart from maybe a too heavy mix. The first wash I ever did was so thin when it dried I couldn't see the difference. :smiling2:.

John,
Nice work on the bonnet, it would have been a shame to cover all that fine work on the motor. As to the cammo, I to would leave it as is with perhaps a winter wash.

Thanks Paul, think you right on the winter camo, just need to see a few ref photos first to refresh.

Hey Dude 2, There isn't really much to think about in reference to camo. Trust me, how can you let a guy down who lives in a Plymouth station wagon??? I'm sure he'll understand that a winter wash finish will look fantastic and you are very good at doing it buddy!!!...

Prost
Dude 1

Hi Dude 2 , he seems to have taken it well, Matron increased his meds so we should be ok .
Here is Grandsons Toms car, Steve may well like this .


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Thanks guys.
John.

[JR]

Wheels we have wheels :smiling3: ! and some horrible looking bits of plastic linkage to attempt.:fearful:

[Jim R]

Hi John

Wheels we have wheels :smiling3: !

That's wheelie good news :tongue-out3: Ah the old ones are the best.
Jim

[JR]

Hi John

That's wheelie good news :tongue-out3: Ah the old ones are the best.
Jim

Thank you Jim, have you by any chance been out in the sun, Matron is on her way ( shes been at Steve's since Monday .) :smiling3:

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Like Jim I have been in the sun nearly all day, but feels quite ok, as have had my meds.

I started on the wheels yesterday, adding the front drums and arm to connect to the wheel stub axle, I left this to day over night and most of today.

Today I fitted the rear, but have left of the hub caps for now. All this went with out a hitch, then came the part I was not looking fwd to at all
Trying to get the steering linkage took me the best part of an hr, so thin I can why I left the Hobby Boss, its the same Gaz chassis

Couple of photos two from the pc and the other will be from the phone.



John. Comments and any help welcome.