Channel Title: Ziggy's Desk Channel Description: Hi I'm Chris, and Ziggy is the dog who often joins me in my scale modeling adventures. My videos feature mainly automotive plastic model builds in 1/24 to 1/12 scale. I started scale modeling in 2019 and I'm always looking for ways to improve and will share everything I learn. <video> Building a Lotus Type 78 Tamiya F1 1/20 Scale Model Kit Description: Building Ronnie Peterson's Lotus 78. This kit was pretty much just out of the box with the included decals and photo-etch. (Kit decals are missing goodyear and JPS logos) Small details added were: Tamiya 1/20 seatbelt set (https://amzn.to/2NyeWFl) Clear tubing for the DFV Top Studio hose clamp set MFH Goodyear tire stencil Thanks for watching! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and supplies used: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/2ttzCqZ) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Tamiya Angled Tweezers (https://amzn.to/2NzroEu) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/2NPvg4L) Tamiya Polishing Compounds (https://amzn.to/30yBfQj) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. </video> <video> Building Senna's MP4/6 PART 2 McLaren Fujimi 1/20 F1 Scale Model Description: Part 2 of my build of Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4/6 from 1991. (Fujimi 1/20 Scale Model Kit) Part 1 is here: https://youtu.be/WukdpBeHC6k Part 3 is here: https://youtu.be/o1U73fdD4vw Sorry for the delay, life has been a bit hectic lately. Still not done with the build but I was able to work on the decals, clear coat, cockpit/monocoque and miscellaneous detail bits. Add-Ons: Top Studio Cockpit Detail Set Top Studio Air Funnel Set Top Studio Antenna Set Hobby Design MP4/6 Brake Set MSM Creation Sponsor Decals Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and Supplies used: Paints: Mr. Color, Gaia and Gravity Colors (https://gravity-colors.com/) GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289 Airbrush (https://amzn.to/35ESnXn) Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/2ttzCqZ) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/398AUbo) Tamiya Bending Pliers (https://amzn.to/2OF1jUI) Tamiya Diamond File (https://amzn.to/2ZGPhAE) Tamiya Putty (https://amzn.to/3cfpZNY) Tamiya Model Stand (https://amzn.to/2SNzlIZ) Tamiya Masking Tape (https://amzn.to/3bfEIan) Mini Drill Bits (https://amzn.to/3dsEdv6) Mr. Cotton Swab (https://amzn.to/2WeyH9K) Wax Pencil (https://amzn.to/3eJY49f) HiQParts Decal Squeegee GodHand Small Brush Tamiya Sanding Sponges As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Decals 02:26 Clear Coat 04:45 Cockpit Detail 09:41 Seatbelts 14:46 Monocoque Carbon Decals 18:54 Electronic Connectors 21:24 Gearbox Oil Coolers </video> <video> Building Senna's MP4/6 Full Build McLaren Fujimi 1/20 F1 Scale Model Description: Here is a full build compilation of the Fujimi McLaren MP4/6 1/20 scale model kit as driven by Ayrton Senna in the 1991 San Marino GP. If you'd like to watch the longer videos: Part 1 is here: https://youtu.be/WukdpBeHC6k Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/3AxRPYLOwsQ Part 3 is here: https://youtu.be/o1U73fdD4vw A few things to note: 1.) This Fujimi kit is known for having a bad fit. I had sanded the inside of the engine cover to create space, but neglected the monocoque which should have also been sanded to allow room for the added wiring. The end result is the cover did not close completely so I decided to display the car with the cowl off. 2.) The front suspension sits quite high and requires modification to lower the car to a normal ride height. I have detailed the steps in a recent post. 3.) My camera had trouble picking up the true appearance of the fluorescent red. It's a bit darker and more red in person, however it looks brighter and more orange in the video. 4.) I recently got a new fan for my spray booth which is 20dB quieter and will no longer have that loud drone during painting clips. Add-Ons: Top Studio Cockpit Detail Set Top Studio Air Funnel Set Top Studio Antenna Set Hobby Design MP4/6 Brake Set MSM Creation Sponsor Decals Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber Decals Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and Supplies used: Paints: Mr. Color, Gaia and Gravity Colors SPAIN (https://gravity-colors.com/) GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289 Airbrush (https://amzn.to/35ESnXn) Micro-Mesh Assorted Sanding Pads (https://amzn.to/3btBHVs) Tamiya Polishing Compounds (https://amzn.to/2F0Kbrq) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Wax Pencil for Photo Etch (https://amzn.to/3h0ZoFR) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/398AUbo) Tamiya Masking Tape (https://amzn.to/3bfEIan) Tamiya HG Angled Tweezers (https://amzn.to/332gM8k) Tamiya Bending Pliers (https://amzn.to/2OF1jUI) Tamiya Diamond File (https://amzn.to/2ZGPhAE) iFixit Precision Tweezer Set (https://amzn.to/2F546W2) Mini Drill Bits (https://amzn.to/3dsEdv6) Mr. Cotton Swab (https://amzn.to/2WeyH9K) HiQParts Decal Squeegee GodHand Small Brush Tamiya Sanding Sponges As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Unboxing 00:20 Primer 00:42 Base Coat 01:07 Masking 01:42 Fluorescent Red 02:35 Decals 03:24 Clear Coat 04:03 Sanding/Polishing 06:08 Carbon Fiber Decals (Undertray) 08:53 Dry Brush Weathering (Undertray) 09:41 Carbon Fiber Decals (Monocoque) 11:19 Top Studio Cockpit Detail Set 15:29 Electronic Connectors 17:18 Engine 19:55 Brakes 21:08 Assembly 23:35 Tires 25:29 Finish </video> <video> Building a Tyrrell 023 Tamiya 1/20 F1 Scale Model Part 1 Description: This is part 1 of my build of the Tyrrell 023 blue version from the early part of the 1995 F1 season. The original kit decals were not in great shape so I decided to use the Museum Collection decals for the dark blue livery. Part 2 of this build is here: https://youtu.be/Mj_RDBMtgNo I used Gravity Colors paint (www.gravity-colors.com) Museum Collection Decals Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber Decals Studio27 Carbon Fiber Decals Studio27 Photo Etch Set Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and supplies used: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/2ttzCqZ) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/2NPvg4L) Mr. Glue Applicator (https://amzn.to/2TkhR7U) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Unboxing 01:04 Prep and Primer 02:06 Paint 03:26 Carbon Fiber Decals 09:07 Radiators 12:41 Brakes 14:30 Engine Assembly 17:23 Painting Cockpit Area 21:20 Decals </video> <video> Building a Scale Model: Tamiya Suzuki RGV-Gamma 1/12 Description: 1/12 Tamiya Suzuki RGV-Gamma XR89 Full Build I used the Scale Motorsport Photo-Etch detail set for the rear brake disc, exhaust detail, and handlebar detail. The front brake disc pieces did not fit both sides of the kit brakes so those weren't used. Thanks for watching! My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Instagram: Instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com </video> <video> Assembling A Photo-Etch Brake Disc Description: Putting together a photo-etch rear brake disc for the Tamiya 1/12 Suzuki RGV. The PE set is by Scale Motorsport. I realized some of the bolts weren't centered on the washers, but in my defense I was working behind a camera and the pieces were really small. :) </video> <video> Building a Tyrrell 023 Tamiya 1/20 F1 Scale Model Part 2 Description: Part 2 of my build of the Tyrrell 023 blue version from the early part of the 1995 F1 season. Part 1 is here: https://youtu.be/baePHZHsW94 I used Gravity Colors paint (www.gravity-colors.com) Museum Collection Decals Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber Decals Studio27 Carbon Fiber Decals Studio27 Photo Etch Set Tamiya 1/20 Seat Belt Set MFH Electrical Connectors MFH 1/20 Hose Joints Top Studio Shrink Tubing Top Studio 1mm and 0.8mm Braided Hoses Tamiya 0.6mm Cable Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and supplies used: Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/2ttzCqZ) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/2NPvg4L) Mr. Glue Applicator (https://amzn.to/2TkhR7U) Tamiya Polishing Compounds (https://amzn.to/33xU9Z3) God Hand Sanding Sticks (https://amzn.to/3b9qZCc) As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Sand and Polish 03:33 Steering Wheel Paint 04:29 Seat Belts 07:00 Electrical Box and Wiring 08:21 Wheels and Tires 10:22 Assembly 16:40 Finish </video> <video> Building a Scale Model: Tamiya Ducati 916 1/12 Part 1 Description: Part 1 of my build of the Tamiya Ducati 916 1/12 Scale Model Kit. I made this video a bit longer to include more detail into the steps I take when model building. This kit was done with a few extras, but mostly tried to keep it simple. Thanks for watching! Add-Ons: Top Studio rivets CTM hose clamps MFH/Tamiya Wires Top Studio shrink tube Top Studio hose joints Top Studio braided lines Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and Supplies used: Paints: Mr. Color, Alclad and Tamiya Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/3mI2dyW) Mr. White Putty R (https://amzn.to/3elNyGK) GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289 Airbrush (https://amzn.to/35ESnXn) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Wax Pencil for Photo Etch (https://amzn.to/3h0ZoFR) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/398AUbo) Micro Mask (https://amzn.to/387y5ZA) Tamiya Masking Tape (https://amzn.to/3bfEIan) Tamiya Black Panel Liner (https://amzn.to/32cv72m) Tamiya HG Angled Tweezers (https://amzn.to/332gM8k) iFixit Precision Tweezer Set (https://amzn.to/2F546W2) Mini Drill Bits (https://amzn.to/3dsEdv6) Mr. Cotton Swab (https://amzn.to/2WeyH9K) HiQParts Decal Squeegee Tamiya Sanding Sponges As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Unboxing 00:24 Prep work 02:18 Primer and Paint 04:22 Decals 05:31 Clear Coat 07:06 Metallic Paint 08:37 Panel Liner and Rivets 10:09 Engine Assembly 11:11 Hose Clamps 11:51 Injector Detail 12:34 Wiring 13:08 Chain 14:09 Rear Suspension Assembly 15:49 Painting Frame 16:15 ECU Wiring 17:45 Exhaust 19:16 Oil Cooler </video> <video> Building Senna's MP4/6 PART 3 McLaren Fujimi 1/20 F1 Scale Model Description: Part 3 of my build of Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4/6 from 1991. (Fujimi 1/20 Scale Model Kit) Part 1 is here: https://youtu.be/WukdpBeHC6k Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/3AxRPYLOwsQ In the end I was unable to escape the infamous ill-fitting engine cover of this Fujimi kit. I sanded a good amount of the inside cover, but forgot about the monocoque. The gap was closed to around 0.5mm during the test fit but I did not account for the added thickness of the wires and wire bands. Some tips if you are building this kit: 1.) Sand both the engine cover and monocoque between the cockpit and engine area. Tape a set of wires onto the monocoque to make sure that the cover can close over it. It's going to be a tight fit, especially if you add carbon decals, clear coat and wires so try to account for that. It may or may not work, but it's worth a try. 2.) Widen the 2 slits in the back of the engine cover where the rear wing passes through. It wouldn't fit after multiple coats of paint and clear so I had to spend an hour sanding it to fit. Also the holes in the rear wing endplates need to be made slightly larger, maybe 0.5mm for a better fit after paint and carbon decals. 3.) The front suspension needs to be lowered to have a normal stance. The front suspension arms can be cut anywhere between 1.5 to 2mm. I cut them 2mm and the front end is really low, almost touching the ground so that is probably the absolute max. The mounting points of the lower wishbones can be slightly bent with hot water so they are angled higher to account for the shorter arm. Add-Ons: Top Studio Cockpit Detail Set Top Studio Air Funnel Set Top Studio Antenna Set Hobby Design MP4/6 Brake Set MSM Creation Sponsor Decals Scale Motorsports Carbon Fiber Decals Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and Supplies used: Paints: Mr. Color, Gaia and Gravity Colors (https://gravity-colors.com/) GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289 Airbrush (https://amzn.to/35ESnXn) Micro-Mesh Assorted Sanding Pads (https://amzn.to/3btBHVs) Tamiya Polishing Compounds (https://amzn.to/2F0Kbrq) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Wax Pencil for Photo Etch (https://amzn.to/3h0ZoFR) Microset/Microsol (https://amzn.to/398AUbo) Tamiya Masking Tape (https://amzn.to/3bfEIan) Tamiya HG Angled Tweezers (https://amzn.to/332gM8k) iFixit Precision Tweezer Set (https://amzn.to/2F546W2) Mini Drill Bits (https://amzn.to/3dsEdv6) Mr. Cotton Swab (https://amzn.to/2WeyH9K) HiQParts Decal Squeegee GodHand Small Brush Tamiya Sanding Sponges As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Sand, polish and rivets 03:11 Undertray carbon/kevlar decals 09:15 Assembly 12:30 Tires 15:11 Finish </video> <video> Building a Scale Model: Hasegawa Leyton House Porsche 962C Description: Full build of the Hasegawa 1/24 Scale Leyton House Porsche 962C Plastic Model Kit. Thanks for watching! My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Instagram: Instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com </video> <video> Building a Scale Model: Tamiya Subaru WRC 2001 Description: My 2nd scale model build (Tamiya Subaru WRC 2001 plastic model kit) I used Tamiya paints with Mr. Hobby thinners. Instagram: Instagram.com/ziggysdesk </video> <video> Building Senna's MP4/6 PART 1 McLaren Fujimi 1/20 F1 Scale Model Description: Part 1 of my build of Ayrton Senna's McLaren MP4/6 from 1991. (Fujimi 1/20 Scale Model Kit) Part 2 is here: https://youtu.be/3AxRPYLOwsQ Part 3 is here: https://youtu.be/o1U73fdD4vw Add-Ons: Top Studio Air Funnel Set Hobby Design MP4/6 Brake Set Top Studio 0.8mm Braided Lines Top Studio 0.8mm Hose Joints Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ziggysdesk Business Inquiries: ziggysdesk@gmail.com My source for model kits: http://www.macsmodeling.com (Tamiya, Model Factory Hiro, Top Studio, Fujimi, detail sets, decals, along with reference materials) Mention Ziggy’s Desk for a 5% discount Tools and Supplies used: Paints: Mr. Color, Gaia and Gravity Colors (gravity-colors.com) GSI Creos Procon Boy PS-289 Airbrush (https://amzn.to/35ESnXn) Tamiya Extra Thin Cement (https://amzn.to/2ttzCqZ) BSI Super Gold+ (https://amzn.to/2thBZNO) Tamiya Putty (https://amzn.to/3cfpZNY) Tamiya Model Stand (https://amzn.to/2SNzlIZ) Tamiya Masking Tape (https://amzn.to/3bfEIan) Mini Drill Bits (https://amzn.to/3dsEdv6) Mr. Cotton Swab (https://amzn.to/2WeyH9K) AIT Art 20/0 brushes Tamiya Sanding Sponges As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 00:00 Unboxing 01:01 Putty and Sanding 02:00 Primer 03:26 Gaia 001 Gloss White 05:09 Masking 07:33 Gravity Colors Fluorescent Red 10:39 Engine 14:35 Air Funnel Set 16:38 Brakes </video>

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Hi I'm Chris, and Ziggy is the dog who often joins me in my scale modeling adventures. My videos feature mainly automotive plastic model builds in 1/24 to 1/12 scale. I started scale modeling in 2019 and I'm always looking for ways to improve and will share everything I learn.

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