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1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible.
StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in WIP: Model Cars
On my way to completing the 2-barrel Rochester carb. Just added a little detail to a center carb from the Revell '66 GTO kit. Not perfect, but with some detail painting and a little weathering, it should do pretty well. Steve -
Understood. But because it's not curing through evaporation but by chemical action, does that mean that it's completely and thoroughly dried or cured? It puts me in mind of some of the quick set joint compounds that we used in the drywall business. The misunderstanding by many was that because it became hard in 30, 60 or 90 minutes, that it was somehow dry. Of course, it was not, and required just as long as regular joint compound to dry completely. In the end, there are a number of other factors that steer me away from 2K, so for the foreseeable future, I'll be sticking with lacquer for my clear coating purposes. Steve
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What Urethane would you recommend Joe? I'm completely unfamiliar with the use of urethane as a spray can or airbrush material, but I think that it may be about time to pull the trigger on the ALSA system. I have no time for all of the "chrome paints" that everyone is using these days, but if this stuff is as durable as advertised, I'm in. Steve
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Revell 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile.
StevenGuthmiller replied to ewetwo's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I’m sorry. Seems I read your post a bit wrong. Yes, I would most likely do it this way, and possibly even permanently install the bumpers if the chassis installation would permit. Steve -
Revell 1983 Hurst Oldsmobile.
StevenGuthmiller replied to ewetwo's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Or, at the very least, temporarily attach the bumpers to the body to be certain that you’re masked lines match up, and then disassemble and paint separately. I guess a lot depends on the assembly process required for the particular model. You might possibly not be able to get the chassis into the model with the bumpers permanently installed. These are things that a seasoned builder will investigate before he gets in too deep. By the way, personally, I would paint the silver first, followed by the black for a couple of reasons. #1: it’s easier to cover silver paint with black, than it is to cover black with silver. #2: Masking the smaller silver portion of the body in preparation for the black will be a lot easier, and require a lot less masking material than masking the entire body just to spray the silver on the bottom. Steve -
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StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
It started as the center carb from the Revell ‘66 GTO’s tri-power set up. Steve -
1964 Pontiac Lemans Convertible.
StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Thanks everyone, for your encouragement! Finally getting back on this project a little since sitting for 6 weeks or more After getting some feed back, and a little parts help from some of the members, I've decided to go with a 326 2 bbl in this model. As I am not aware of any aftermarket 2 bbl Rochester carbs available, it fell on me to try to dress up a kit 2 bbl. This started as the center carb from the Revell '66 GTO kit, with a little bit of added detail. Pay no mind to the attached rear carb as that will eventually be removed. Just left it there for the time being as a "handle". Still have some linkage to add, but I believe that it will be at least a bit of an improvement over the kit parts. Steve -
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StevenGuthmiller replied to StevenGuthmiller's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Sorry, You're both correct. That's what I'm shooting for. Pay no mind to the carb still attached to the back. I just left that for the time being for something to grab onto while I work on it. Still have some of the linkage to do, but I think it will be at least a little bit of an improvement from the kit part. Steve -
Anybody know if Testors still makes this particular paint? I still have a couple of cans of this, and it's one of the few Testors paints that I swear by, although I don't use it often. Just spray a light coat onto the inside of the glass and your done. Unfortunately, my guess is that it's no longer produced as the Model Master line is now defunct. Steve