breadneck Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Was thinking of the possibility of altering an already built kit, say if you got the inclination to do another version simply because you wanted to. I guess most of us never even contemplate messing with a finished kit, but it just came to me that this may well be doable. It may be tedious to change any of the interior bits, but certainly do another paint scheme and/or retrofitting the kit for another version. So, anyone ever tried this? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RKic Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Every now and then I will. This is mostly with kits that I was never really satisfied with though. And even then, I find myself going into the process half-heartedly. There's just something about a sharp, fresh new model that is more appealing to me than doing salvage work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Yep, last one was a Vampire as I could not find a new kit. Took of old decals. corrected some putty and paint errors, put on new decals and called it a day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Caesar Alexius Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Most of the work I do involves messing with finished kits, just like you described. The thing is though, these kits are ones that I build years ago and didn't do a very good job on. I usually cut them apart, strip the paint of with oven cleaner and put them back together just like a brand new kit. The only things I usually change about the kit are markings and payload. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
imatt88 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Yup, do it all the time. I buy junkers off of evilbay and do them they way I want to do them. Great fun. My club buddies call me the Junkman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SLAYER Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I´ve done it with kits I like very much but I´m not pleased with the results, pretty much old kits built years ago. Depending on the previews work it´s the mess you make and elbow grease you spend. Just take a look at this http://www.arcair.com/Gal12/11601-11700/gal11622-AC-130-Herrera/00.shtm Was worth the restoration! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 (edited) Yep, fairly often. Often easier than starting a new kit, takes much less time and definitely cheaper! A good soak with oven cleaner and scrubbing with a toothbrush takes off the old paint down to the bare plastic. Can be very satisfying! I've got a few Tomcats left with the paint stripped awaiting new paint schemes right now. I actually enjoy it! Edited October 22, 2013 by Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Yup, do it all the time. I buy junkers off of evilbay and do them they way I want to do them. Great fun. ditto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegoodsgt Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I'll be the contrarian here. I never re-do an old kit. With well over a hundred unbuilt kits in the stash and dozens of new releases coming out every year there are too many projects that cry out for my time and excite me more. Once a kit's done, it's done. If it's a POS, hopefully I've learned a lesson. Steven Brown Scale Model Soup Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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