PistonDog Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 For those of you that have seen this during construction, here is the finished product. This kit had multiple coats of black paint over a bubbly yellow coat of paint. Body was stripped with easy off cleaner and painted plum crazy purple. Engine is wired and interior flocked (by my 8 year old daughter). She went crazy with it , but I think the interior looks good. This kit fought me every step of the way. I mean literally every step of the way ( I guess that's how you become a better modeler). The crushed pillars would not straighten. However, it turned out to be a nice shelf model that I built with my daughter, She is proud as I am of her. She is getting more and more interested in this hobby and I am trying to keep it fun for her (budding modeler). My next kit is going to be a nice quick box stock build. Thanks for looking....comments welcome Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Nice save, sits nice and low and sleek. Did u adjust any of the suspension to get it to sit-down? Looking good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistonDog Posted November 19, 2012 Author Share Posted November 19, 2012 Since it is an old kit (read rear wheel metal axle) I had to forgo the rear shocks and flattened the springs. The front suspension (pivot arms? for poseable steering) was cut 50% to drop it in the weeds. I should have dusted the window as flock got stuck to it as I dust-offed the desk. Its clean now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbowser Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 A great father-daughter project. I hope she stays interested, at least until boys take over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuderia Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 Since it is an old kit (read rear wheel metal axle) I had to forgo the rear shocks and flattened the springs. The front suspension (pivot arms? for poseable steering) was cut 50% to drop it in the weeds. I should have dusted the window as flock got stuck to it as I dust-offed the desk. Its clean now. Right on i have this on the to-do list for probably mid Feb. so that's good info. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 This is cool.... you don't see one of these every day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistonDog Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks for the kind words , my daughter took them to heart and is amped to do the next model!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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