Greg Myers Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Good luck on the rear fender / body fit. I've built two and could never get it right. Edited May 17, 2013 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 Thanks everyone....Im just gonna open it up a lil bit.....And make a template for the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 26, 2013 Author Share Posted May 26, 2013 Small update...Git in primer then got some color....Deleted the bumpers on it and opened the rear fender well up a bit.......Starting to get there....I still need to wet sand and respray the body.....It is actually green pics made it turn out bluish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonderbread Kustomz Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 I like ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScaleDale Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 yea i like the scoop too..........i would lose the headlights tho, they lightened gassers up any way they could, drillin holes everyhwere, removing parts that werent needed... very cool project!cheersbryanWorking headlights and tail lights were required in the NHRA for gas class cars back in the day when this car would have run. Here's a discussion over in Tips and Tricks on gassers.http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=75183Any supercharged car would run a scoop.Dale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duntov Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You need to step outside of your comfort zone more often..... this is some nice work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Lookin' good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Looking real good Shane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks everyone....I love to build the pro touring cars but had to stepp away for a bit and this kit was the perfect one to change it up...Should have some done tomorrow on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Well the sun went away on me but managed to get a couple more coats of paint,decals on and got 1 coat of clear on it...Hopefully I can shoot another coat tomorrow and try to get the pics to show the actual color instead of turning bluish like its doing...I borrowed the decals from the 57 Ford.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) Looking really fine. These things make great looking gassers. I like your wheel choice too, but one thing about those skinny-spoke front wheels is that they were spindle-mounts, which would make it hard to mount front brakes, a required item on gassers. Seems like I've seen some early Halibrand or Airheart front discs adapted to run behind these wheels. Yup. Edited May 27, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Are you using the duplicolor clear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Looking really fine. These things make great looking gassers. I like your wheel choice too, but one thing about those skinny-spoke front wheels is that they were spindle-mounts, which would make it hard to mount front brakes, a required item on gassers. Seems like I've seen some early Halibrand or Airheart front discs adapted to run behind these wheels. Yup. Sweet thanks for the heads up on it...Ill figure out a way for some front brakes on it. Are you using the duplicolor clear? All my paint is from them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 All my paint is from them are you airbrushing it? it looks quite glassy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90lowboy Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 VERY NICE!!! (where did you get the hood scoop?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 are you airbrushing it? it looks quite glassy! Nope straight from the can VERY NICE!!! (where did you get the hood scoop?) Thanks.Scoop was included in the kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 great combo with the blue and those decals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Sweet thanks for the heads up on it...Ill figure out a way for some front brakes on it. There's a version of this wheel that mounts with bolts / studs, allowing the use of conventional brakes. Just another option, depending on what period you're building and how 'legal' you want to be under whichever rules would apply in 1:1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I got the spindle mount wheels but Ill figure a way to put some disc on it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Decide to do a quick mock up before final assembly starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That's coming along nicely! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzTom Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 That looks great, love the color. Very nice paint and the decals fit nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I think it turned out great. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Very very NICE, looks fantastic!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Coming along great Shane. What color is it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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