Nate Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Call me odd (just don't call me Shirley) but that green lower valence looks a lot like a smile. It could be a great mouth for a character in the "Cars" universe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterC(MrMondeo) Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 Call me odd (just don't call me Shirley) but that green lower valence looks a lot like a smile. It could be a great mouth for a character in the "Cars" universe. Like this ya mean ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted June 24, 2011 Author Share Posted June 24, 2011 Now that you have mentioned it, it does look like a smile! Too funny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 BUMP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 4, 2011 Author Share Posted July 4, 2011 Bump? Why was I bumped? Oh...to bring my thread back to the front page again. I'll get back to this build when I have finished my '68 Hemi Road Runner. Thanks Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 After seeing other builds elsewhere of the '70 'Cuda with their "now you see it...now you don't" fender vents, I needed to do something a little different. My concern is with body filler shrinkage and how can I avoid that complication. My idea is to cut small strips of thin styrene to fill in the fender vents. Then I sanded the strips flush with the surface of the fender and will give them a thin coat of putty. Afterwards, I will sand this area smooth and then primer and prep for paint. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 I applied a thin coat of putty yesterday morning and sanded it smooth this afternoon. I added thin strips of styrene to help fill in the gaps on the front valance. I'll give this a thin coat of putty later to smooth it all over. I also gave my Keith Marks decals a good coating of Microscale Decal Film. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 16, 2011 Author Share Posted July 16, 2011 I love Saturday mornings. I can come down to my bench with a cup of coffee and work in peace and quiet. While I do like to listen to music while I am building, the quiet is soothing and I can concentrate on what needs to be done and overcome issues with a project. This morning I grabbed my sanding wand and started working on the front valance. The goal was to smooth out the transition from the valance to the fenders so I can use as little putty as possible on the joints. On the valance, there is a small groove that the AAR chin spoiler locates to and I was able to remove most of the groove with sanding and gentle reshaping of the valance. I need to sand again with a finer grit sanding wand and sanding films. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy D Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 Hello Mike, Love the body shop action going on here Randy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticfrog Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I realy like the work your doing cant wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks guys! I added a thin coat of putty to the front valance. I opened the spoiler mounting holes slightly and glued in some short pieces of round stock. On top, I added a thin coat of putty and will smooth all this out when it is completely dry. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Nice work on this, Mike. This will be a very nice representation when done. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 21, 2011 Author Share Posted July 21, 2011 I certainly hope so, Charlie! And, I am still modifying stuff! I wanted the rear valance panel to look more realistic, so I started using a small round file on the exhaust tip openings. I'll replace the exhaust tips with tips made from aluminium tubing. I started disassembling the chrome from the Hemi for a dip in the purple pond to remove the chrome plating. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Moparman Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 Ahh, the good 'ol Hemi! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 got some nice progress mike. the body work does look good. this is looking better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I'm subscribing to this thread now. One of the guys in my model club just gave me his Revell AAR kit he hadn't built yet. Decals are in great shape, kit is completely intact and untouched (some parts floating around in the box but no big deal...), and once I acquire another '71 I think a more accurate AAR will be in order! Well... as accurate as I can get with the Revell kits anyway... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 23, 2011 Author Share Posted July 23, 2011 Thanks guys! Keep watching! I started fitting the hood this morning. In order to get the center rib lined up with the rib on the header panel, I had to sand quite a bit of material off the passenger side of the hood. This naturally left a bit of a gap on the drivers side. I added a strip of styrene to the edge of the hood to close the gap. Much better! Bodywork is nearly complete and time to get it into a coat of primer. Then a coat of sealer primer and then...paint. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 ....but now, you're hood pins are going to be off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 24, 2011 Author Share Posted July 24, 2011 ....but now, you're hood pins are going to be off. Yes, the hood pins are off and I am not really concerned about it! To tell you the truth, I'm not even sure if they were an option in 1970. I need to contact my Mopar expert and ask him about the hood pins or I may just sand them off altogether. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit1 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Yes, the hood pins are off and I am not really concerned about it! To tell you the truth, I'm not even sure if they were an option in 1970. I need to contact my Mopar expert and ask him about the hood pins or I may just sand them off altogether. they where on those plymouth bodied cars if i can find some ref material i have the proof! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have just heard from my Mopar expert and he says that the hood pins were standard equipment on the 1970 'Cuda models only. In 1971, they were optional on the Barracuda and Gran Coupe models. I guess I won't be sanding them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drake69 Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I have just heard from my Mopar expert and he says that the hood pins were standard equipment on the 1970 'Cuda models only. In 1971, they were optional on the Barracuda and Gran Coupe models. I guess I won't be sanding them off. How many MCG photoetched sheets have you used in the past? Just pop 'em off and use 'em! I keep several handy for just such an occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisPflug Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 they where on those plymouth bodied cars if i can find some ref material i have the proof! No offense, but I'm pretty sure the OP isn't terribly concerned one way or the other and will build the model how he likes whether or not you've got "the proof" The hood pins don't look "off" enough to worry about to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 25, 2011 Author Share Posted July 25, 2011 I will say this...the hood pins are off slightly, but I am not worried about it at all! They are there and were standard equipment on the 1970 'Cuda so they will stay! Now, if gpugh1976 was trying to use a bit of sarcasm, then I will refer him to the top of the page and the rules for On The Bench. If he was trying to be funny, haha! Amusing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 I got the carbs, valve covers, and alternator out of the purple pond and prepped for paint. I also drilled holes in the valve covers for plug wires. Ever since I started this project, I have been wondering how I was going to cover the purple plastic without having to resort to multiple layers of primer and paint. I found the answer sitting on the shelf in my shed...Kilz Primer-Sealer-Stainblocker. I sprayed the rear valance with two light coats of Kilz and painted it with two light coats of Model Master Hemi Orange Lacquer 24 hours later. Great coverage and adhesion! More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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