PowerPlant Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thanks Tom! For a while, I also thought about going full custom and getting rid of those seams all-together, but then decided to do a more traditional styled street rod so they had to remain... The only dilemma I had was whether to scribe panel lines or make seams... I've seen both on pictures of real cars... In the end, I think I opted for most complicated, but it proved fairy simple in the end... I just heated up some scrap sprues and stretched them very thin, then super-glued them so as to align with already existing seams on top of the fenders I think it looks decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 One more pic... In primer... Still needs work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 You did a good job on that nose! You are right, it doesn't fit together well at all. Makes you wonder why they just didn't mold it all as one piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) Thanks Tom! That front end is the worst aspect of this kit, in my opinion. I think the shape in general is a bit off as it is... Edited May 27, 2013 by PowerPlant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hack-n-whack Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Very nice work on a vintage Mopar kit. I like how you added the sprue seams. Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardik Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Nice work. Your seams look much better than the originals, and better than what's still left of the kit moldings. Also, I like those bucket seats. In fact, I like them so much I'd like to know where you got them so I can put some in my '39 Chevy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progplastic Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 I have always loved that kit, but the front end never quite looked right to me. your well on your way to fixing it. I have a chopped resin '41 plymouth coupe on my shelf. I'm gonna steel some ideas from you when i build it. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowerPlant Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 Thank you all for the great comments! Also, I like those bucket seats. In fact, I like them so much I'd like to know where you got them so I can put some in my '39 Chevy. The seats are resin pieces from the Parts Box of Australia http://www.thepartsbox.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocknRolla Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Looking ace so far ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 I came across these photos today while I was looking for something else. It's a resin 4 door sedan of the '41 Plymouth. The best part is that the caster did the work on the nose prior to casting. One less mess to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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