NWR-Gordon-4 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Here is the black marks on the C Pillar, of my Volkswagen Beetle: /media/tinymce_upload/3f0832ba22f4b88a7c20dfb6ea3a2174.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi, I have built my Airfix QUICK BUILD J6008 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 and Airfix QUICK BUILD J6015 Volkswagen Beetle earlier this afternoon. I have just noticed that in my Beetle, there is some black marks on the C Pillar. Is there anyway I can remove them, without damaging the plastic or the light blue colour? Picture will follow tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 No use old chap! have to go into the deep dark world of real airfix and paint it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Paint it? I won't be able to get the same colour in paint, as coloured plastic! I hope a bit of water will do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I prefer the black pre war beetles, thats me exuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Agreed, but a tiny mark like this does not make it look like one. I am guessing it must be dust, ink and / or paint or something from the factory, that has stained on the roof piece, I found in my kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogerbass Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 T cut might be worth a try and or car polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Wouldn't those remove the blue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 If it were mine I would go for something gentle first and then something slightly stronger.I'd use water first and if that doesn't work I'd try a clear liquid cleaner of the type used to clean glass an shiny surfaces. Rub gently in all cases. Earbuds are usually ideal for this sort of thing.If that doesn't work I'd probably decide to leave it as it is rather than risk further damage. Sometimes when there is a small flaw in a painted finish it's best to live with it rather than make it worse.Whatever cleaner you use make sure you rinse the area with clean water afterwards.By any chance have you built the Volkswagon camper? I want to get one for my grandson ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 I will try water. These QUICK BUILD kits are not painted. Yes, I have built the Volkswagen Camper Van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Walker1707819984 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 /media/tinymce_upload/9b66387ee089a8faceee208b23ed82e2.JPGThe camper van's pretty cool. This is my 6 year old grandson's built with a bit of help.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 but... they were never that shade of blue. ( i am too nit picky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Well no, but that os the xolour of them and there is nothing we can do about. These QUICK BUILD kits are not made to be painted, but I don't see why you can't paint them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I will try water. These QUICK BUILD kits are not painted. Yes, I have built the Volkswagen Camper Van.So ...... what are your comments about the Camper? Did it go together easily? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I would say the sides of the camper van were tricky to go on the chassis, without them falling off. This was the only trouble I had with the camper van though. It may of had something to do with being the tallest model, with the other's being supercars, which are low. You grandchildren may want some help with this one, if this one you plan buying them. The supercars and the Beetle I found easy to build. I can't comment on the aircraft or the tank, because I've not build these models. I should think your grandkids will find the supercars easy to build. The only thing I am not keen on with the QUICK BUILD kits are that they have stickers. It's difficult to get them in the place they should be, parrticlly with the Bugatti Veyron where the rear outside light are just slightly raised to the rear centre lights. These especially are difficult to stick on, with no marking in the plastic, on where to stick them. The badges, lights, registration plates, dashboards and steering wheels should be printed on. I think children would struggle getting stickers in the correct place. I struggled getting the stickers in the correct place and I'm 21! 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Triggers Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I would say the sides of the camper van were tricky to go on the chassis, without them falling off. This was the only trouble I had with the camper van though. It may of had something to do with being the tallest model, with the other's being supercars, which are low. You grandchildren may want some help with this one, if this one you plan buying them. The supercars and the Beetle I found easy to build. I can't comment on the aircraft or the tank, because I've not build these models. I should think your grandkids will find the supercars easy to build. The only thing I am not keen on with the QUICK BUILD kits are that they have stickers. It's difficult to get them in the place they should be, parrticlly with the Bugatti Veyron where the rear outside light are just slightly raised to the rear centre lights. These especially are difficult to stick on, with no marking in the plastic, on where to stick them. The badges, lights, registration plates, dashboards and steering wheels should be printed on. I think children would struggle getting stickers in the correct place. I struggled getting the stickers in the correct place and I'm 21! 😆well depends, use a bit of glue, even pva might work for the camper if you don't intend to dismantle them again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 It's alight now it's built. Once the roff went on, it all stayed on nicely. Just getting the sides to stay together was tricky, but once I got the roof on, it was easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 It is cool. Looks like the real lfie vehicle! 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 Thanks, GNR-Gordon-4. Useful information. So it looks like full ahead with buying one for my granson. I suppose I could always scan the stickers and print them onto waterslide decal paper. That might be a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 That's alright, Patrick Camilleri. You might as well get the complete Airfix QUICK BUILD collection. I don't see the point in buying one or two kit's and no more. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 That's alright, Patrick Camilleri. You might as well get the complete Airfix QUICK BUILD collection. I don't see the point in buying one or two kit's and no more. GNR-Gordon-4Errrr...... with 3 grandchildren soon to start on the hobby it will mean 3 of everything ........my bank manager might have something to say about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Oh, dear! Your bank manager would have something to say! What ever amount of Airfix QUICK BUILD kits there are, you will have to triple that figure, as that's the amount you will have to buy! 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Oh, dear! Your bank manager would have something to say! What ever amount of Airfix QUICK BUILD kits there are, you will have to triple that figure, as that's the amount you will have to buy! 😆You said it! .........and that doesn't include the ones I want!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 Why, do you want the QUICK BUILD kits too?! That means you have to buy quadruple of the all the Airfix QUICK BUILD kits then! 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted July 29, 2017 Share Posted July 29, 2017 No, I want all the other "proper" kits ..... but just like the quick-builds the other kits cost money too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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