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crownvic · 03-29-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by B773ER

This post is really directed at Russell (or the owner(s) of any other model manufacturer). As I was laying in bed this morning, not really wanting to get up so early (!!), I was thinking about models of course. A comment left by crownvic about the Hogan QF A380 came to mind, for some reason, "...I still dont know what the deal is with the lower half of the door over the wing...My guess is the tampo machine could not be configured with the wing box..."

I for one, would LOVE to know the process of how these models are made. Russell (or any owner), do you have photos showing the process of how these models are manufactured? Or are cameras not allowed in factories? I am especially intrigued by how they are first painted then tampo printed.

Unfortunately cameras for the most part are not allowed in at anytime..The very first factory for Gemini years ago allowed me to film the inside from start to finish. They also made stuff for Johnny Lightning diecast cars, Mattel and Burago, but no other factory since then has permitted me to do so...It is a practice for most factories to forbid phtography of any kind...The factories that makes the current Gemini jets models are involved in a lot of other diecast collector stuff, and some of them are very common household names...

Im always amazes me the thousands of sample cars, boats, trains , planes etc. that they keep on hand in stockrooms, displayrooms and just piled up everywhere..I usually have free rein to take anything I want, its all free, but I just cant lug it back...I must admit I have walked out with a few trucks cars and boats too!

Years ago before Diecast made it on the seen, I had the opportunity to tour the KV Wooster factory in England...Not only did they manufacture plastic snap fit models, but airline food trays and utensils, drinking cups and baby sippy cups, and lots of other plastic household goods...

As for the build process it would take too long to explain but do a google search for tampo printing and maybe that would give you an idea...Alot of the small intricit details where painting is required are all done by hand!