Part 2: Body - Hoonicorn - Ken Block 65 Mustang - 1/25 scale

[@1968fordman]

Awesome progress! I'd say finish the body first.👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching FordMan 👍 I started the carbon work last night and hope to shoot clear by Thursday 😁

[@raymondblasee1048]

Awesome video James! I'm really liking this model and the printed hood pins are INCREDIBLE! Never saw such detail from tiny parts!!! I was in suspense when you were putting on the decals on the sides of the car where there were so many contours and grooves, you didn't show that part on the video of how you managed to get it on nicely😨 I see those STS decals are of awesome quality! I would say go ahead and finish the body before going on the motor and chassis. This is a great subject to be doing, I'm excited for the future videos on this Ken Block Mustang build

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Ray, I agree the tiny parts are amazing looking and delicate. I’ll have to be careful when painting and installing them. The side decal took about 45 mins each side. Nobody would watch the video😂

[@scaleffect]

Looking slick! Killer paint and decal work as usual

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much for watching and leaving a comment. Do you have a vote for next video?

[@scaleffect]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I do not because I'll watch anything you post, I always learn something new with every video and appreciate your efforts to make them regardless of the topic 😀

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@scaleffect I appreciate your true support bud😎

[@cruzer2123]

Great video James, loving how this is turning out!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Marcos my friend👍 what’s your vote for next episode?

[@cruzer2123]

@@ScaleModelExperiment decals and clearcoat my friend, either way I will enjoy it!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@cruzer2123 thanks Brother, that seems to be the consensus among the community.

[@Pinkys-one-offs]

Thats coming out really good. amazing work. I will vote finish the decals.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Pinky 👍 I’ll count your vote for finish the body first.

[@wombat_models]

Looking really good so far James.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much for watching👍

[@terrywhitehouse4075]

Excellent series of videos so far, finish the body, want to see how you apply carbon fiber decals.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for your watch and vote Terry. It seems the majority want to see the body finished.

[@JDsHouseofHobbies]

You make it look so easy, James! It looks great!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi JD, it wasn’t my intention to make it look EASY but it was a challenge. Especially the side decals. Thanks for watching👍

[@scotth9881]

That looks really good. I can't wait to see how the body finishes up.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Scott, I appreciate you watching👍 I’ll count your vote for finishing the body first.

[@bigchef2112]

Car looks great. I always get nervous with the large pieces of laser printed decals. Those went down great. Looking forward to seeing body done and what you do with the motor.👍🏼👍🏼

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Big Chef, the side decals were significantly harder than the big flat areas. Nobody would have watched the whole video even sped up! I’ll count you in the finish the body camp👍

[@deenjoan9938]

looking real good nice work on the decals they came out perfect cant wait till the next video.👍👍👍👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much Deen👍 I didn’t see your vote for next video?

[@deenjoan9938]

@@ScaleModelExperiment I vote the engine

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for voting Deen, I’ll add you to the engine camp.

[@One_Eyed_Blunder]

Great work. Top Notch.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much for watching, I hope that you are enjoying the journey. 👍

[@KarlScaleModeling]

Fantastic work James, especially getting that body ready for paint and applying those decals. They look very thin and you did a great job applying them. I vote to finish the decals and clear coat! Looking forward for the next video.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Good eye Karl, yes they are laser print decals and extremely thin. Strange that they were tough to slice even with a new blade. Made it even more challenging. I’ll count your vote for finishing the body👍

[@dvdw_graphics_crafts]

Looks so smooth and refined ; )

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much, I finished the carbon stuff last night and started planning the chassis. It’s gonna be a super cool chassis!

[@stevenlitkey9354]

Beautiful !!! Definitely finish up the body then do the chassis. Motor after.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Steven👍 I’ll count your vote for finishing the body first before moving on.

[@user-styrenelive505]

Nice work brother 😊

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much for watching 👍

[@user-styrenelive505]

@ScaleModelExperiment yw always brother!

[@barebonesgarage7624]

This is damn cool! I would finish the body but that's just me.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks BareBones, that seems to be the decision among the community. I’ll get right at it.

[@travisweeks7819]

Wow she's looking amazing

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks so much Travis!

[@woodchoppershollowcustompa993]

Decals and clear coat

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching👍 I’ll count your vote for body finishing before moving on to the chassis.

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

I am always impressed with your decal work. I love how you showed the entire trunk laydown sped up a bit. I would have liked to see the side/door decal done as well as I am sure this posed a little more of a challeng with the ridges involed. I've always had issues with decals and ask myself, is it me or am I just using crapy decals! haha. I think it is the decals. Your choices are unfair there sir. Of course I want to see the body completed but I really want to see some engine and chassis work as well. I think you are needing more time in the workshop so you can appease my need to see both.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hey Spencer, the side decal was a challenge with the side scoop and the door handle. Each side took me about 45 mins each. Patience and careful cutting tested me for sure! You can’t vote for all 3 man!

[@ScaleAutoGarage]

@@ScaleModelExperiment yeah I kind of figured they would be a challenge being just one big decal like that but so many complex corners and shapes. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@ScaleAutoGarage of course!

[@TJHahn624]

I would had to buy 3 decal sheets to get them to lay down, up patience is top shelf sir. Well done James, 👍 Finish the body up before moving on to chassis and engine

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks TJ, decals are one of my favorite parts of model building and I have a bit of practice with all of the Goodsmile cars I’ve done. These were challenging because they were laser printed decals not silk screen so they took longer than I expected.ill count your vote for body finishing.

[@AEDominguez4444]

Finish what you started 😉

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Ok ok, I hear ya! I’ll count your vote for finishing the body👍 thanks for watching

[@Mr-pm3jp]

@Scale Model Experiment There are x2 parts missing from the .stl files. It's a bar/arm that connects the chassis to the front suspension. There are also some parts you need that aren't shown in your image of all parts. Double check your springs, x2 Long, x2 Short. Looks like you have x2 extra v-shaped arms, the narrower v, looks like you need to print x1 more of each kind of Rod+Boot. Can't wait to see you cover this part. I've reached out to the designer for the missing .stl's, but I REALLY hope to see you scratch build it from similar files in this kit!!!

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for the info on the missing parts, I would have figured it out at test fit pre assembly 😂 I’ll double check that I have everything printed. As for scratch building? Not my strong suit. I have some friends that might be able to draw something up. Unless you’ve already done them? Thanks for watching, seems like you’ve done this already I’d love to see your work.

[@Mr-pm3jp]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Haven't completed mine, I'm going all out scale and it will take me awhile to acquire all the bits I want! (For example, you'll definitely need at least x1 1/25 roof mounted gopro if your hood pins are that awesome! +10 on the upgraded engine + drive train. I got a second hood to cut turbo ports for my 1/25 V2 engine, might do quick-swappable, might just display the V2 from engine hoist. Gotta do a helmet bro, this bad ride comes with a helmet. So happy you're doing display chassis! STS will also do just logos so I can do solid ultra flat black livery. Bro, scratchbuilding is so exciting! It's an addicting challenge and rewarding! You'll never look at plastic trash on the ground the same. (and you might start hoarding clamshell packaging) Anyways, I ordered my kit printed from a person online that prints REALLY clean and trims excellent. Kit was missing a couple parts, so without instructions and I'm primarily an aircraft guy, I had to study the images from the designer to get all my parts and discovered the missing .stl's. I haven't checked back with the designer, but they said they may be doing the parts if we want them. I was actually waiting to purchase the files to see if they are added.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Please contact me on Facebook or email. It sounds like I need to pick your brain👍

[@RBelairjr]

I’d like to see the full body completion.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Another vote for the full body finish. Thanks for watching 😁

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Your doing a brilliant job James, looking sweet, I'd love to know where to get that decal set from, watching 👀 with the volume down as watching at work 🤫🤣 🇦🇺🦘🤝🇺🇸🍻

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I’m glad that you’re enjoying the journey MM, don’t get caught watching 😂

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@ScaleModelExperiment 🤫🤣👍🦘🇦🇺🍻 KC

[@jonanderson9874]

Hi mate. Thanks for your great videos and for giving me the inspiration to purchase the Hoonicorn. Can you please help me with two questions? The zip file comes with variants of 1:8/1:10/1:18/1:24 etc. When I open the body stl in Chitubox in the 1:24 I have to reduce its size to fit the build plate. Can you tell me by what percentage I need to reduce it to to be as your 1:25 in the video? Saturn 3 Ultra. Also some of the files I open in Chitubox give me a response of too small to print? The front splitter bracket links is a good example. I'd really appreciate your help. Thanks

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Do not resize any parts or they will be out of scale. Instead angle the large parts to fit. For the parts it says are too small say no to resize.

[@jonanderson9874]

Great thanks for clarifying it. I saw you reduce the parts in your review: Elegoo Standard vs Water Wash - Hoonicorn Engine Prining video but I think you were just doing that for the review. More parts to compare. Thanks again. ​@@ScaleModelExperiment

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@jonanderson9874 ohhh, that’s because he only provided files for 1/12 or something. He states in his page to reduce to 40% for 1/25.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Edit decals, found it in your description ❤👍👌🙏🇦🇺🦘

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Cool, let them know I sent ya.

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@ScaleModelExperiment will do, I've bought from these guys before, for Terry thacher memorial decals, appreciate it 🙏

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS very cool! They are good people 👍

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@ScaleModelExperiment absolutely 💯 %

[@Shooter_FPV]

Definitely finish the decals/body. Question: You said you didn't want to use solvents, which I'm assuming is MicroSol and all that. Why?

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Shooter, I’ve found that sometimes the solvents leave spots on decals that don’t go away even after a water wash. My sponsor Miniature only uses a brush and heat so I’m trying to mimic his technique.

[@Shooter_FPV]

@@ScaleModelExperiment Oh wow, didn't know that. Great tip, thanks. I think I am going to purchase a few of Andrey's cars.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

@@Shooter_FPV Andrey makes some great files with a lot of variety. I have quite a few of them!

[@Builtbyronny]

👍

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks Bud👍

[@MilvusModels]

I've been following you for a while, you're very good, congratulations. which tool did you use at minute 3.42 before drilling? Thank you.😊 Sorry for my bad english😂

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Hi Milvus, thank you for following me 😎 that is a panel scriber from Hasegawa tools. I didn’t like to use it as a panel scriber but it does work well as a hole punch.

[@MilvusModels]

Ok. Thank you so much👍

[@Warrkhann]

Build Engine and chassis wait on polishing, just in case there's fit issues.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

I just posted the Carbon fiber decals application and clear coat video today. Next week I’ll tackle the chassis.

[@AlanGransee]

Finish the decaling and clear coat and poilishing.

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching 👍 it seems that most want to see me finish the body before moving on.

[@lanesteele240]

Engine bay

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Lane, I’ll count your vote for Engine👍

[@Dkon5]

Do the engine

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching Dkon 👍 I’ll count your vote for engine next video.

[@skunkworks4u]

Looks great so far

[@ScaleModelExperiment]

Thanks for watching 🦨 I didn’t see your vote for next video?