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02-15-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
Paypal payment sent. Dave, you don't have to worry about getting it shipped fast. I won't be back in MN until monday anyway.
Now I'll have 2 Black TL models. Time to start on modding ideas for one of them. A new paint job will definitely be on of the mods.
Now I'll have 2 Black TL models. Time to start on modding ideas for one of them. A new paint job will definitely be on of the mods.
What color you gonna paint it?
You might have even been able to use it as a base coat (candy).
02-15-2007, 08:52 PM
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~Da Nocturnal Cheetah~
Originally Posted by Kikaida
Hmmm... you should have bought a SILVER one. Probably easier to paint over.
What color you gonna paint it?
You might have even been able to use it as a base coat (candy).
What color you gonna paint it?
You might have even been able to use it as a base coat (candy).
02-16-2007, 08:18 PM
#563
I'm not sure yet on the color, I want to get it in and get it disasemmbled first. I like to see if I can take really fine sand paper and remove the current paint.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
02-17-2007, 07:05 PM
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~Da Nocturnal Cheetah~
Originally Posted by Buda
I'm not sure yet on the color, I want to get it in and get it disasemmbled first. I like to see if I can take really fine sand paper and remove the current paint.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
Or, you can make it look like mine!
02-18-2007, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
I'm not sure yet on the color, I want to get it in and get it disasemmbled first. I like to see if I can take really fine sand paper and remove the current paint.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
I'm trying to decide between 2 theme:
1. Race car style striping and logos
2. Roadster style flames on hood and sides.
If I do option 2 then it will be a several layer job and I will want to get a really good blending effect.
Originally Posted by swtboi131
HEY i might want 1 more black and silver. But not for another month because i have to pay off the taxes first. i owe $1,500 in taxes.
david
david
You planning on modding too?
02-19-2007, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Kikaida
If you are gonna completely disassemble it, since the body is metal, what about just soaking it in some paint thinner? Would that work? Sorry, I don't know much about painting...
02-19-2007, 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
Paint thinner won't remove the paint. I'd have to use a stripping compound instead. I'll need to wait to see how far I can get it disassembled. Subjecting the "windows" to anything would not be a good idea.
Can't wait to see the results!
02-19-2007, 06:37 PM
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I Ordered One
THE GREY ONE LOOKED KINDA OFF SO I WENT AND ORDERED A BLACK ONE FROM EBAY, HOPEFULLY WILL GET IT SOON PAYED 124.50 FOR IT WITH SHIPPING 
02-19-2007, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by kayVICE
THE GREY ONE LOOKED KINDA OFF SO I WENT AND ORDERED A BLACK ONE FROM EBAY, HOPEFULLY WILL GET IT SOON PAYED 124.50 FOR IT WITH SHIPPING
02-21-2007, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by kayVICE
THE GREY ONE LOOKED KINDA OFF SO I WENT AND ORDERED A BLACK ONE FROM EBAY, HOPEFULLY WILL GET IT SOON PAYED 124.50 FOR IT WITH SHIPPING
02-24-2007, 09:25 AM
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Wow!!! No words are adequate to explain:
Kay went from trying to pay $60 to SC, went straight to $124 from an unknown seller on eBay, and zoomed right past the $90 offer that is the main subject of this thread!
Huh?????
You can't make this stuff up.
Kay went from trying to pay $60 to SC, went straight to $124 from an unknown seller on eBay, and zoomed right past the $90 offer that is the main subject of this thread!
Huh?????
You can't make this stuff up.
02-24-2007, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Supercomputers
TO each his own guys, A few more of these left Silver and Black at 90.00 Delivered to your door in 2 days.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
I might pick up another one for a new project...
02-25-2007, 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Supercomputers
6 Silver and 4 Black and 1 Blue Left.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave
02-25-2007, 09:03 AM
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~Da Nocturnal Cheetah~
Originally Posted by Kikaida
Just curious, but how many of each color you still got left? Black still winning?
I might pick up another one for a new project...
I might pick up another one for a new project...
02-27-2007, 03:18 PM
#588
Guys SIlver and Black left 90.00 Delivered to your door,
I also have a Black RL that has some damage to it, Broken Mirrors that I sitll have and a few knicks in the paint, I will let this one go for 50.00 Delivered if somebody wants to play around and mod one.
Let me know
I also have a Black RL that has some damage to it, Broken Mirrors that I sitll have and a few knicks in the paint, I will let this one go for 50.00 Delivered if somebody wants to play around and mod one.
Let me know
02-27-2007, 10:33 PM
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I mentioned in an earlier post that I was planning on doing some modding to the 2nd TL model I purchase. To show you I was serious...
These models have a LOT of parts to them. I did end up messing up a couple of minor parts while using the stripping agent to take off the paint as I thought the parts were metal and they ended up being plastic. Oh well I just have to fabricate new ones. While I'm at it I may just fabricate the a-spec body kit as well.
These models have a LOT of parts to them. I did end up messing up a couple of minor parts while using the stripping agent to take off the paint as I thought the parts were metal and they ended up being plastic. Oh well I just have to fabricate new ones. While I'm at it I may just fabricate the a-spec body kit as well.
02-27-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was planning on doing some modding to the 2nd TL model I purchase. To show you I was serious...
These models have a LOT of parts to them. I did end up messing up a couple of minor parts while using the stripping agent to take off the paint as I thought the parts were metal and they ended up being plastic. Oh well I just have to fabricate new ones. While I'm at it I may just fabricate the a-spec body kit as well.
These models have a LOT of parts to them. I did end up messing up a couple of minor parts while using the stripping agent to take off the paint as I thought the parts were metal and they ended up being plastic. Oh well I just have to fabricate new ones. While I'm at it I may just fabricate the a-spec body kit as well.
How difficult was the disassembly? I am possibly planning on taking one apart for my NEW project (not a paintjob).
How do you plan on fabricating the a-spec kit?
Did you figure out your paint scheme yet?
Can't wait to see the results!
02-28-2007, 12:06 AM
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^-- How hard to strip down? Well that depends on how far you go. If you go as far as I did, there are some difficult parts. I haven't figured out the paint scheme yet. As for the fab work, I'm going to experiment with balsa wood first and go from there. I'm handy with wood.
The hardest parts were taking the panels off the doors (glued on) and then the roof panelling and front/rear windows. Here are a couple pointers:
1. don't take the sun roof off out the top, wait till you get the roof paneling off.
2. Rear window is attached to roof panel and doesn't come out seperately.
3. Front window can be removed by pushing it outward near the roof. Once that is done then the roof panel is held on by 2 glue spots near the front.
4. If you want to completely strip down the doors, the handles and the piece the side mirrors mount onto are plastic. (messed up on door handle and melted both side mirror mounting pieces with the paint stripper)
Other than that just take you time. As you already replace the front wheels you know about that plastic cover that has to be coerced off.
The hardest parts were taking the panels off the doors (glued on) and then the roof panelling and front/rear windows. Here are a couple pointers:
1. don't take the sun roof off out the top, wait till you get the roof paneling off.
2. Rear window is attached to roof panel and doesn't come out seperately.
3. Front window can be removed by pushing it outward near the roof. Once that is done then the roof panel is held on by 2 glue spots near the front.
4. If you want to completely strip down the doors, the handles and the piece the side mirrors mount onto are plastic. (messed up on door handle and melted both side mirror mounting pieces with the paint stripper)
Other than that just take you time. As you already replace the front wheels you know about that plastic cover that has to be coerced off.
02-28-2007, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
^-- How hard to strip down? Well that depends on how far you go. If you go as far as I did, there are some difficult parts. I haven't figured out the paint scheme yet. As for the fab work, I'm going to experiment with balsa wood first and go from there. I'm handy with wood.
The hardest parts were taking the panels off the doors (glued on) and then the roof panelling and front/rear windows. Here are a couple pointers:
1. don't take the sun roof off out the top, wait till you get the roof paneling off.
2. Rear window is attached to roof panel and doesn't come out seperately.
3. Front window can be removed by pushing it outward near the roof. Once that is done then the roof panel is held on by 2 glue spots near the front.
4. If you want to completely strip down the doors, the handles and the piece the side mirrors mount onto are plastic. (messed up on door handle and melted both side mirror mounting pieces with the paint stripper)
Other than that just take you time. As you already replace the front wheels you know about that plastic cover that has to be coerced off.
The hardest parts were taking the panels off the doors (glued on) and then the roof panelling and front/rear windows. Here are a couple pointers:
1. don't take the sun roof off out the top, wait till you get the roof paneling off.
2. Rear window is attached to roof panel and doesn't come out seperately.
3. Front window can be removed by pushing it outward near the roof. Once that is done then the roof panel is held on by 2 glue spots near the front.
4. If you want to completely strip down the doors, the handles and the piece the side mirrors mount onto are plastic. (messed up on door handle and melted both side mirror mounting pieces with the paint stripper)
Other than that just take you time. As you already replace the front wheels you know about that plastic cover that has to be coerced off.
I have no idea how much trouble that is, but just a thought!
02-28-2007, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Kikaida
You know what would be cool? If you could fab the A-spec parts from balsa or something, then use those parts to make molds! Then you can sell mini A-Spec kits to all the people who bought diecasts!
I have no idea how much trouble that is, but just a thought!
I have no idea how much trouble that is, but just a thought!
You could then become a Vendor and we can do group buy.....LOL
02-28-2007, 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
I actually thought about making a mold, but it would be so tiny. I'll have to see what happens. This little modding project is going to take a while as work is quite busy.
Originally Posted by Supercomputers
You guys are crazy I love it.
Speaking of which, payment sent for another Silver TL!
02-28-2007, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Buda
Dang man! Is that 3 now?
Swtboi131 is the
king! He must have ordered at least 5 or 6! 
03-02-2007, 01:45 AM
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Hi Supercomputers,
Can you ask the vendor how much to ship just one WDP TL to US? I still want it with WDP color so bad. However, you only ordered 5 for the whole order and it was gone very fast. I bet there are still some members here want it as well since WDP is the popular color for the TL. May be for WDP fans we can do a small group buy again.
Can you ask the vendor how much to ship just one WDP TL to US? I still want it with WDP color so bad. However, you only ordered 5 for the whole order and it was gone very fast. I bet there are still some members here want it as well since WDP is the popular color for the TL. May be for WDP fans we can do a small group buy again.
03-02-2007, 07:43 AM
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TL_Feel I wish I could help but to get the pricing I have to take over 50 cars at a time, I still have Black and Silver left, This was a one time deal to help the forum out.
Thanks
Dave
Thanks
Dave