Tamiya Citroën 2 CV
- Subject:
Citroën 2CV
Standard Decals
6578 MD 75- Scale:
- 1:24
- Status:
- Completed
- Started:
- October 27, 2018
- Completed:
- November 19, 2018
- Time spent:
- 15 hours
My second build.
2018-10-27:
This time around I'm going to be focusing more on detailing and the color scheme. I'm also going to be using some of the chrome plating "as is" as they are small enough and should actually look well.
2018-11-3:
All parts sanded and primed.
2018-11-10
Body, hood, chassis, wheels, feeders and main engine parts painted and clear coated. Chassis and wheels assembled.
2018-11-15
Interior painted and assembled.
2018-11-17
All parts painted and clear coated. Waiting for windows to cure fully before final assembly.
2018-11-19
Final assembly. Windows were very frustrating but ended up better than I expected. Also had to do a lot of adjustments to the engine pieces to get everything lined up and fitting.
Decided to go with the open top as it looked visually more interesting.
All in all very happy with how she turned out.
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Chris GreathouseWhat do you use on the end of your toothpicks? I use bamboo skewers and toothpicks with BSI super-Gold but it's like the wood and glue have 0 reaction unless I physically hold the stick until the glue starts to cure 5+ mins for each piece...
Tom ...I use blue-tac in certain cases but I have no problem with using CA too. Just keep in mind that CA needs moisture to activate so maybe moisten the tip or breathe on it?
When using CA I drill a little hole in the plastic for the tip of the toothpick to fit into. (I assume you are doing the same.) And I use thin or medium glue.
I certain cases, like the seats, I actually super glue them on to a piece of cut sprue. That one is harder to get right as there is not much moisture to activate the glue... but I prefer it to using blue-tac as it feels much more secure in the hand.
I just ordered some of those sticks with the crocodile clips and so I'm going to see if they are useful in certain cases.
Chris GreathouseI use CA, bamboo skewers, popsicle sticks with doubleback tape or blob of sticky-tac, crocodile clip sticks, and good 'ol pressure fits... I have quite a few ways.... and as far a drilling holes, I do not. I usually put a drop of CA on the plastic and put the flat end of the skewer in it, I just try to make sure the glue spot will be hidden at the end, thanks for the moisture tip... I did not know that (now that I'm done sticking all my pieces 😛) crocodile clip sticks, yes, they help alot with tiny pieces, I put a picture of my latest stick prep in my current project Project 022 -- '37 Ford Convertible with Trailer | Project by chrisagreat (1:24)
Tom ...Ah, if you are not drilling a hole then make sure to use the smallest amount of glue possible, otherwise I think it is going to take a long time to cure. However, I find with drilling a small hole that the toothpick nearly stays put without any glue but then the glue seals the deal. Having said all that I'm only on my second model so maybe I've just been lucky so far.
Chris GreathouseWhat do you use to drill the small holes? In general, everytime I look at a tiny drill-bit they break, I swear.
Tom ...I have this: amazon.com/gp/produc..00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's okay but might try to get a battery powered one.
Chris GreathouseI do have a manual drill like that but it's somewhere deep in my supply box because it pissed me off... I've heard good things about the Tamiya handy Drill: amazon.com/Tamiya-El..-74041/dp/B01LX208SY