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Last October, I participated in a 24 hour of LeMons race at NHMS.
I had picked up a MK2 Jetta for the race.
One of the team members made it very clear he did not want to race a red car, so out came the sanders...
We sanded off as much of the red as we could with plans to paint it a different color. However, other areas of getting the car ready took priority, and we never got around to getting the car painted before the race. So it entered the race like this....
Recently, another one of the team members, Paul (known as FC47 here on HRW) offered me a good deal on one of his slotcars he wasn't using. The package arrived yesterday, and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Boy, did I get a surprise!!!! Not only did I get the slotcar I bought, but I got this beauty!!! I was simply blown away when I saw it!!!
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Gotta gives a HUGE kudos to Paul. He not only 3D printed this excellent replica of the Jetta in 1/24, but also did all the painting and detail work. He even included a replica of the rear wing (barely noticeable in photos), and the glass.
Even now, a day later, I am simply amazed at the workmanship and still can't believe I have something like this.
For sure, it will get a chassis under it, and it will be making laps on a track sometime this summer.
Paul, my jaw is still on the floor. I can't thank you enough for this special surprise.
I had picked up a MK2 Jetta for the race.
One of the team members made it very clear he did not want to race a red car, so out came the sanders...
We sanded off as much of the red as we could with plans to paint it a different color. However, other areas of getting the car ready took priority, and we never got around to getting the car painted before the race. So it entered the race like this....
Recently, another one of the team members, Paul (known as FC47 here on HRW) offered me a good deal on one of his slotcars he wasn't using. The package arrived yesterday, and it was a lot bigger than I expected. Boy, did I get a surprise!!!! Not only did I get the slotcar I bought, but I got this beauty!!! I was simply blown away when I saw it!!!
Gotta gives a HUGE kudos to Paul. He not only 3D printed this excellent replica of the Jetta in 1/24, but also did all the painting and detail work. He even included a replica of the rear wing (barely noticeable in photos), and the glass.
Even now, a day later, I am simply amazed at the workmanship and still can't believe I have something like this.
For sure, it will get a chassis under it, and it will be making laps on a track sometime this summer.
Paul, my jaw is still on the floor. I can't thank you enough for this special surprise.
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..had the other three but will touch it up next time I see you.
Paul, you bring a new level to "weathering."
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