geetee66 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 (edited) I think I've been at this since August or September....seems like a long time As this is my 3rd kit, I learnt a few things during the build....like: 1) follow the instructions and don't do things out of sequence! 2) don't use superglue on the windshield 3) wear latex gloves to handle the car after final polish I scratchbuilt the aircleaner cover, with a flame pattern, to match the grille and steering-wheel. The paint is Tamiya spray-can Deep Metallic Blue, with gloss clearcoat, topped-off with Klear Floor Polish (Future in the U.S.), which almost looks black in certain light conditions, but sparkles-up nicely when the sun hits it. I made silver tube exhaust tips, silver chassis bars, front and rear and a silver radiator support as all the kit parts had an obvious seam running down them. The photoetch is from Model Car Garage and the distributor and coil are from Detail Master. Anyway. Here are some quick shots I took in a bit of a hurry. I'll take some better ones, once all the bits and pieces are glued-on. The engine: The body on the chassis: The interior: ..and a close-up of the MCG grille: Edited November 24, 2007 by geetee66 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigphoto Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outlaw035 Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 look'n gooood...cant wait to see it finished....luv the steering wheel and the air cleaner.....neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Great details . . . it looks like its turning out to be a beauty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 the paint on the steering wheel looks great! nice job on that interior. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregg1LE Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Incredible detailng, can't wait to see the finished product ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Nice work man!, I'm digging the paint combos, esp since I was planning a similar paint scheme for my "Dohc Deuce" 32 Ford. I think your use of the flame pattern grill is the best i've ever seen! very realistic, and some great detailing on the motor and interior....I'm ready to see some finished shots of this! Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-hermit Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Excellent work. Where did you find the tiny mesh for the air cleaner ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Kren Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thats lookin HOOOOOOT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rick r Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Nicely done! The wole billet ting is a point in time for te street rod hobby, something that is peraps not 'timeless' but always 'neat'... if restrained. Your finish work will tell the tale, good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetee66 Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Excellent work. Where did you find the tiny mesh for the air cleaner ? Thanks for your kind words everyone! It's nice to have my work appreciated The fine stainless mesh came from one of those 'plunger' type coffee pots. You might be able to buy the discs of mesh as spares, but this one came from a broken one. I cut the mesh with a sharp pair of kitchen scissors. The weather as been rubbish here in London, getting dark at 4pm and grey skies for the whole day. A bit gloomy for nice shots of the finished car. I took some last night and used 4 halogen lamps. When the sun shines, I'll take a few proper ones, but here are some to be getting on with. Sorry if they're not very good, but I couldn't wait: More once the weather improves and I can get some daylight! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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