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13 | 17. January, 12:18

Nigel Chapman
Another one, Wow Dominik you keep surprising us !!
Love the back story. I bet the bottles of beer helped Horst.
What is the salt method you used ?
Another one, Wow Dominik you keep surprising us !!
Love the back story. I bet the bottles of beer helped Horst.
What is the salt method you used ?
17. January, 13:06

Alex K
Fantastic job once again - you are a master in such creations that really do tell a story!
Fantastic job once again - you are a master in such creations that really do tell a story!
17. January, 18:55

Christian W
The chainsaw
I love the story. It amuses me every time I see it standing in your shelf. I enjoy the pictures.
Horst sometimes is a name for not that clever people in Germany - after Kevin *lol*
The chainsaw
Horst sometimes is a name for not that clever people in Germany - after Kevin *lol*
18. January, 06:12

Dominik Weitzer
:-D Thankes mates - much appreciated! As written in another diorama: some special models have to tell a stors. My upcoming (and last former uploaded built) Chrysler will tell a story too.
Nigel, you can use salt for "rusty" paintjobs. Ofcourse, there are a lot of videos to find. but i will try to explain.
First paint the body in a base rust color. than use different colors like ockre, orange, sand and speckle some spots with a sponge
if it is dry, make the model wet with water
than place salt on the parts you will have rusty spots
let the water dry!
now paint the body with the color you will have
after it is dry, take a brush to remove the salt.
Two problems to keep in mind:
- if the water is not dry enough, the paint (today i use waterbased paints) will get off while you rub the salt away with a brush
- if it is too dry, a lot of salt will blown away while paiting with an airbrush.
the second problem you can minimize, if you use more salt on the spots and "calculate" the amount that will "blow away" during the painting.
since it was my first attempt with this methode, i used acrylic paint out of a rattle can...for the orange. That worked "terrible" - because the acrylic "glued" the salt underneath the layer of pait *lol* . that wasn't planned that way and i had a lot of work to get it clean.
:-D Thankes mates - much appreciated! As written in another diorama: some special models have to tell a stors. My upcoming (and last former uploaded built) Chrysler will tell a story too.
Nigel, you can use salt for "rusty" paintjobs. Ofcourse, there are a lot of videos to find. but i will try to explain.
First paint the body in a base rust color. than use different colors like ockre, orange, sand and speckle some spots with a sponge
if it is dry, make the model wet with water
than place salt on the parts you will have rusty spots
let the water dry!
now paint the body with the color you will have
after it is dry, take a brush to remove the salt.
Two problems to keep in mind:
- if the water is not dry enough, the paint (today i use waterbased paints) will get off while you rub the salt away with a brush
- if it is too dry, a lot of salt will blown away while paiting with an airbrush.
the second problem you can minimize, if you use more salt on the spots and "calculate" the amount that will "blow away" during the painting.
since it was my first attempt with this methode, i used acrylic paint out of a rattle can...for the orange. That worked "terrible" - because the acrylic "glued" the salt underneath the layer of pait *lol* . that wasn't planned that way and i had a lot of work to get it clean.
18. January, 15:38

Nigel Chapman
Thanks Dominik, I've never heard of using salt before - something to try. My method is to use real rust from degraded steel wool filtered to powder form.
Thanks Dominik, I've never heard of using salt before - something to try. My method is to use real rust from degraded steel wool filtered to powder form.
18. January, 16:57

Ben M
Interesting Nigel. I've done salt effect on a sheet of plastic before to try it out. I used table salt, which resulted in some pretty regular patterns. I think I need to break the salt up into more irregular pieces next time. I am building a tank so maybe a nice subject to try it on. I really like the rust on this type 2. I was looking for a picture of my truck before I repainted it, can't easily find one, but it sure looked similar to this one. Great work!
Interesting Nigel. I've done salt effect on a sheet of plastic before to try it out. I used table salt, which resulted in some pretty regular patterns. I think I need to break the salt up into more irregular pieces next time. I am building a tank so maybe a nice subject to try it on. I really like the rust on this type 2. I was looking for a picture of my truck before I repainted it, can't easily find one, but it sure looked similar to this one. Great work!
18. January, 17:41

Dominik Weitzer
your welcome Nigel. I only used once real rust also....and spieces (also once on my gone 58 Thunderbird)...always trying new methdes but also come back to methodes i "can". Meanwhile i use cracking fluid and airbrushcolors (see my WIP BMW 507). Modeling for me is continuing lerning process
your welcome Nigel. I only used once real rust also....and spieces (also once on my gone 58 Thunderbird)...always trying new methdes but also come back to methodes i "can". Meanwhile i use cracking fluid and airbrushcolors (see my WIP BMW 507). Modeling for me is continuing lerning process
18. January, 19:21
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8 | 16. January, 11:56

Christian W
This timestamp is so cool! I don't have one in my shelf with the day of built on it! I have to go through my paper pictures and I'm sure, it is on some of the pictures - in red and white. I'm sure.
This timestamp is so cool! I don't have one in my shelf with the day of built on it! I have to go through my paper pictures and I'm sure, it is on some of the pictures - in red and white. I'm sure.
16. January, 22:06

Spanjaard
i did the same model back in the day (so long ago)... but it never looked even half as good as yours
i did the same model back in the day (so long ago)... but it never looked even half as good as yours
16. January, 22:18

Dominik Weitzer
Thank you mates , much appreciated
Chris, this is the only one with a date on it! i was surprised by my self :-D
Spanjaard, the challenge is to keep my hands down, not to restore it "again". As i built it first, it was (i'm not sure was it unpainted plastic before) red with white roof. Perhaps, i can find a picture.
In that time, it was "a kind of ugly" also
Thanks Neuling
Thank you mates , much appreciated
Chris, this is the only one with a date on it! i was surprised by my self :-D
Spanjaard, the challenge is to keep my hands down, not to restore it "again". As i built it first, it was (i'm not sure was it unpainted plastic before) red with white roof. Perhaps, i can find a picture.
In that time, it was "a kind of ugly" also
Thanks Neuling
17. January, 12:06

Christian W
It was molder in black plastics. I can remember, that the black came hrough at the edges.
It was molder in black plastics. I can remember, that the black came hrough at the edges.
17. January, 15:46

Spanjaard
mine is in need of full restoration... I did the model 20+ years ago, then decided to redo it, but never finished it. there is still hope for it.
mine is in need of full restoration... I did the model 20+ years ago, then decided to redo it, but never finished it. there is still hope for it.
17. January, 19:36

Dominik Weitzer
show it spanjaard
those old veterans are too nice not to be shown.
Mine will defenitily stay in this condition. of course, i will glue the fallen parts in place
show it spanjaard
Mine will defenitily stay in this condition. of course, i will glue the fallen parts in place
18. January, 15:49

Spanjaard
I would love to. But last thing i did with it was disassembly it and repaint some parts ... I have my early builds, or my "Hall of shame" (1990's) | Album by hetspanjaard , but unfortunately, no pictures of this one when was still assembled....
I would love to. But last thing i did with it was disassembly it and repaint some parts ... I have my early builds, or my "Hall of shame" (1990's) | Album by hetspanjaard , but unfortunately, no pictures of this one when was still assembled....
18. January, 17:27

Spanjaard
i was doing it in black, but it looks amazing in other colors like your choice
i was doing it in black, but it looks amazing in other colors like your choice
18. January, 17:31

Dominik Weitzer
an Album "Hall of shame" - i named this also decades of years ago to show my old older, oldest builts
to upload an seperat Album is not that bad idea. like it! Alswas nice to see the way of modeling skills.
an Album "Hall of shame" - i named this also decades of years ago to show my old older, oldest builts
to upload an seperat Album is not that bad idea. like it! Alswas nice to see the way of modeling skills.
18. January, 19:11
Dominik Weitzer
@scalemates:
if i search in my projects and typ as Filter in "Ford", than pops up my 58 Chevrolet Impala
1958 Chevrolet Impala Custom | Project by Dominik (1:25) on top of the results.
On the data from the Impala kit i have nothing found, what fault could it be?
if i search in my projects and typ as Filter in "Ford", than pops up my 58 Chevrolet Impala
1958 Chevrolet Impala Custom | Project by Dominik (1:25) on top of the results.
On the data from the Impala kit i have nothing found, what fault could it be?
18. January, 19:48
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9 | 16. January, 12:02

Alex K
Well, one can almost see Robert Mitchum (Thunder Road, 1958) loading the moonshine, then trying to evade the pursuing cops!
Well, one can almost see Robert Mitchum (Thunder Road, 1958) loading the moonshine, then trying to evade the pursuing cops!
17. January, 18:59
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5 | 17. January, 12:11

Christian W
Is there a diorama to the bus? It's cool. I have on "in progress". Should throw it together this year.
Is there a diorama to the bus? It's cool. I have on "in progress". Should throw it together this year.
18. January, 06:28

Dominik Weitzer
It is mobile. somehow.
Bro, the diorama is "felxibe". most the time this bus sits there around :-D I will take a picture of that.
It is mobile. somehow.
Bro, the diorama is "felxibe". most the time this bus sits there around :-D I will take a picture of that.
18. January, 15:43
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9 | 17. January, 12:46

René "Bilbo" Bartholemy
Laughing out loud!
"Commune d'Angleur" and an old red in white Belgian license plate... Even if at the time I was in that general vicinity they had VW Golfs, this brings up quite a lot of memories.
Very nice indeed!
Laughing out loud!
"Commune d'Angleur" and an old red in white Belgian license plate... Even if at the time I was in that general vicinity they had VW Golfs, this brings up quite a lot of memories.
Very nice indeed!
18. January, 08:30

Christian W
@Rene
That is still a problem at Revells decals. Often they aren't historical correct. That sucks. Positive is that it is and old one and not a plate of today
@Rene
That is still a problem at Revells decals. Often they aren't historical correct. That sucks. Positive is that it is and old one and not a plate of today
18. January, 13:14

Dominik Weitzer
Thanks mates, much appreciated.
I agree with Christian...normaly, i search for historical correct numberplates. On this not *lol*.
Thanks mates, much appreciated.
I agree with Christian...normaly, i search for historical correct numberplates. On this not *lol*.
18. January, 15:20
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3 | 17. January, 12:27

Christian W
And I still didn't built one of the new Beetle. Damn. Like it! Very nice. The paintjob looks great as usual.
18. January, 06:29
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6 | 14. January, 13:10

Dominik Weitzer
Thanks Istvan. It is called "Lindgruen". It is a nice and fresh color :-D
Thanks Istvan. It is called "Lindgruen". It is a nice and fresh color :-D
14. January, 20:23

Christian W
And it is pretty rare - this color. Since you own it, I saw only one Coupe in the same color but with another upholstery.
I live your Porsche.
Did I sent you the pictures of your model kit on the original?
And it is pretty rare - this color. Since you own it, I saw only one Coupe in the same color but with another upholstery.
I live your Porsche.
Did I sent you the pictures of your model kit on the original?
16. January, 22:13

Dominik Weitzer
Attached
. Thank you Bro. i had them not. perhaps in the deepness of my extern datastorage *lol*
Attached
17. January, 12:51
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2 | 9. January, 11:36

Dominik Weitzer
I have a Sedan in my collection. but it is waiting for a resauration.
I have a Sedan in my collection. but it is waiting for a resauration.
13. January, 15:47

Christian W
I sold mine last year. But again: it is here, the feeling to buy one again.
I sold mine last year. But again: it is here, the feeling to buy one again.
15. January, 05:06

Dominik Weitzer
Tom, my collection is around 300 models - without the outsorced and sold ones. And Trucks. Oh, have some trucks to grab...
My last builts of past Year will follow the next days, than my Album is "updated and done".
Each Year since ten-15 years are about 20 kits built.
Tom, my collection is around 300 models - without the outsorced and sold ones. And Trucks. Oh, have some trucks to grab...
My last builts of past Year will follow the next days, than my Album is "updated and done".
Each Year since ten-15 years are about 20 kits built.
15. January, 10:37
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13 | 9. January, 10:54
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Dominik Weitzer
Thank you very much for your comments - mauch appreciate it a lot!
I've built it nearly ten years ago (started in mai 2011) and often i take a look on it to get ideas and "how have i made this..."-thoughts.
Nigel, the seat covers (and headliner) are made of Napkins soaked with a water-glue mixture. the soaked napkins can perfect be placed, wrinkled and teared. if it is dry you can choose any coler to paint or weather it.
The same technique i used on the 58 T-Bird or Cloths and curtains on the different campers in my colletion
Thank you very much for your comments - mauch appreciate it a lot!
I've built it nearly ten years ago (started in mai 2011) and often i take a look on it to get ideas and "how have i made this..."-thoughts.
Nigel, the seat covers (and headliner) are made of Napkins soaked with a water-glue mixture. the soaked napkins can perfect be placed, wrinkled and teared. if it is dry you can choose any coler to paint or weather it.
The same technique i used on the 58 T-Bird or Cloths and curtains on the different campers in my colletion
10. January, 12:41

Christian W
This kit is one of the best you've done. I always like to look at it and I'm thinking: "Why the hell, I can't do that!"
I always liked this wooden pieces, which holding up the passengers window.
This kit is one of the best you've done. I always like to look at it and I'm thinking: "Why the hell, I can't do that!"
I always liked this wooden pieces, which holding up the passengers window.
13. January, 09:45
Dominik Weitzer
Today, i will post some old built Porsches out of my collection.
So don't be alarmed - some of the models are old and not restored ...and will be not restored in future :-D
So don't be alarmed - some of the models are old and not restored ...and will be not restored in future :-D
14. January, 10:35
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10. January, 14:51

Christian W
I think it's likely eight to nine years ago. It was before I met my current wife
The Idea to mix it with a front engine chassis was an awesome idea that time. Astonishingly fitted the chassis very good under the body. Wohld be interessting to convert a real one into a front engine beast.
I think it's likely eight to nine years ago. It was before I met my current wife
The Idea to mix it with a front engine chassis was an awesome idea that time. Astonishingly fitted the chassis very good under the body. Wohld be interessting to convert a real one into a front engine beast.
13. January, 09:58
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2 | 12. January, 09:40

István Szücs
It's good to see a European sports car from you. What happened with the muffler? It seems to be unpainted.
It's good to see a European sports car from you. What happened with the muffler? It seems to be unpainted.
12. January, 10:21

Dominik Weitzer
Yes it is! I think, the whole undercarriage isn't painted. I will not touch it (a sentimental old built), but the muffler can be updated
Apropos European Sportscar. They are really rare in my collection....i didn't find the move in it.
Yes it is! I think, the whole undercarriage isn't painted. I will not touch it (a sentimental old built), but the muffler can be updated
Apropos European Sportscar. They are really rare in my collection....i didn't find the move in it.
13. January, 15:41
Dominik Weitzer completed this item

Toyota Celica Turbo 4WD "1992 Safari Rally Winner" Limited Edition
Hasegawa 1:24
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20434
2020 | Changed decals
13. January, 15:14
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14 | 8. January, 12:13

Nigel Chapman
Like what you have done Dominik, however you should do another one as a rat look with the original wheel & tyre combo as it really popped !
Like what you have done Dominik, however you should do another one as a rat look with the original wheel & tyre combo as it really popped !
8. January, 13:54

Neuling
Cool! Interesting to see how the wheels have changed over the years .............
Cool! Interesting to see how the wheels have changed over the years .............
8. January, 14:41
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4 | 10. January, 15:02

István Szücs
I like these old Jo-Han kits. Someone shoud re-issue them.
And congrats for the outcome, very nice!
I like these old Jo-Han kits. Someone shoud re-issue them.
And congrats for the outcome, very nice!
11. January, 07:48

Christian W
I like those huge rims. They look very good on it. Better than the wired rims when I owned it.
I like those huge rims. They look very good on it. Better than the wired rims when I owned it.
13. January, 09:43
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...long time ago, i started to load up my collection. Now, i have time to go ahead again....there are so many i like to share and to complete my whole collection.
1 | 8. January, 16:51

Munkyslut
Who don't love a great stash!!! Can't wait to see yours, gonna be some awesome stuff in there I know it
Who don't love a great stash!!! Can't wait to see yours, gonna be some awesome stuff in there I know it
8. January, 16:53
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1 | 8. January, 12:55

Nigel Chapman
I've got two of these in the ideas stage. Look forward to seeing your take on one of the more unusual trucks.
I've got two of these in the ideas stage. Look forward to seeing your take on one of the more unusual trucks.
8. January, 13:57

Dominik Weitzer
agreed Nigel. I built two on the Chevy base and now i used my old built while the frame is wrapped more.
...just searching the pictures
...just searching the pictures
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2 | 10. May 2020, 15:52

Dominik Weitzer
Thanks,
Yes, wilky, he has and i enjoyed the Episode he showed with it. there will exist four or five Turbinecars.
Jay Leno and defenitly Museum of Transportation in SF.
Perhaps the Henry Ford Museum and Chrysler i think has also one in the Museum. For Details i have to Research again. Long time ago as i read all about this story.
Thanks,
Yes, wilky, he has and i enjoyed the Episode he showed with it. there will exist four or five Turbinecars.
Jay Leno and defenitly Museum of Transportation in SF.
Perhaps the Henry Ford Museum and Chrysler i think has also one in the Museum. For Details i have to Research again. Long time ago as i read all about this story.
12. May 2020, 07:41

wilky
There's still nine left.
Seven in museums and two privately owned.
All the museum examples had their turbine blades removed by Chrysler.
One museum has restored the turbine to working order both private ones are fully working.
Apparently they were never made on mass due to a lack of fuel economy.
Which is a real head scratcher because when has that been a major consideration with a vehicle from a country known for its gas guzzlers
There's still nine left.
Seven in museums and two privately owned.
All the museum examples had their turbine blades removed by Chrysler.
One museum has restored the turbine to working order both private ones are fully working.
Apparently they were never made on mass due to a lack of fuel economy.
Which is a real head scratcher because when has that been a major consideration with a vehicle from a country known for its gas guzzlers
12. May 2020, 17:38

Nigel Chapman
Brilliant Dominik, right up my street. Barn find is my favourite
Brilliant Dominik, right up my street. Barn find is my favourite
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10. May 2020, 11:56

Munkyslut
Ahh this I want to see! What an amazing Concept, the turbine cars are fascinating.
Loads of online references, great stories about them being tested too
Ahh this I want to see! What an amazing Concept, the turbine cars are fascinating.
Loads of online references, great stories about them being tested too
10. May 2020, 12:05

Christian W
A great Collection! I Always loved your Project with the turbine cars.
A great Collection! I Always loved your Project with the turbine cars.
11. May 2020, 10:44

Dominik Weitzer
Thanks! Perhaps, if i find more time i will get on this Project again.
Thanks! Perhaps, if i find more time i will get on this Project again.
11. May 2020, 16:12

Ray Denison
W O W...amazing builds. Love the detail - plastic covers on the seats my favorite.
W O W...amazing builds. Love the detail - plastic covers on the seats my favorite.
28. November 2020, 14:23
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Richard Petty's STP/CURB RACING
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I'm searching for the Dodge Caravan (scale 1/20, Lindberg)
has anyone one for sale?
scalemates.com/de/kits/lindb..dge-grand-caravan-le--963050
has anyone one for sale?
scalemates.com/de/kits/lindb..dge-grand-caravan-le--963050
22. September 2020, 06:29

Bob Hall
Ebay.com Item - Vintage Open Box Lindberg Super Snap 1996 Dodge Caravan 1 25 Model Car Kit
This one says it ships to Germany.
Ebay.com Item - Vintage Open Box Lindberg Super Snap 1996 Dodge Caravan 1 25 Model Car Kit
This one says it ships to Germany.
22. September 2020, 07:22

Dominik Weitzer
@Bob: thats interesting! ever thought, they are 1/20 scale!
There is another kit (same)
https://scalemates.com/de/ki..-72184-dodge-caravan--976829
Spanjaard, shipping cost is horrible
@Bob: thats interesting! ever thought, they are 1/20 scale!
There is another kit (same)
https://scalemates.com/de/ki..-72184-dodge-caravan--976829
Spanjaard, shipping cost is horrible
22. September 2020, 09:25

Dominik Weitzer
Thank you by the way to Keep your eyes open.
Perhaps someone has it in stash and will offer it...
Thank you by the way to Keep your eyes open.
Perhaps someone has it in stash and will offer it...
22. September 2020, 09:26
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