Devilsnake98 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 This is my newest project. An old fairlane thunderbolt ive had for years. Body had a horrible paint job gone wrong, so it was put away and haven't thought about it forever. Started thinking about doing a gasser build, 1- because I love the style, 2- because ive never done a gasser build. Anyway, got out the old fairlane and bathed the body in super clean for a day and it was like brand new. Also did some shopping and got a 41 willys gasser kit as a donor for the front axle assembly, wheels and tires, blower setup and headers, and some other small pieces. Also wanted to use a boss 429 engine that I had laying around from an old 70 boss 429 mustang that is gone now. I cut out the rear fenders to clear the big rear tires from the willys, cut out most of the inner fenders to clear the headers, got rid of all the stock front suspension and mounts and mocked up the new straight axle and leaf springs, did very little to make the 429 fit like a glove, and mocked up the blower and etc... I'm also planning to paint it Testors one coat Mystic emerald, and would like to paint the windows with clear yellow, just have to find where to get some of that. Here is pics so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 What a great platform for a gasser? That's why modeling is soooooo much more fun the 1:1 building. The purists would have a fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Fried Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Kool! I'll be watching this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rv1963 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Tamiya makes a clear yellow acrylic jar paint, interesting build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator-Fox Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Off to a great start it looks like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Great looking mock up and very cool project... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted November 10, 2013 Author Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thanks all, does anyone know if that tamiya clear yellow is sprayable through an airbrush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 whow thats soo cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 FANTASTIC start, I'm loving it, keep her going Ryan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Thats going to be a sharp build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donb Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 Really cool. I will be following this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 So far, really, really cool! It sure has the right look. Perfect stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Been working on removing the chrome strips that go down the sides of the car, gassers are usually as plain as it gets in this aspect. Ground off the strips carefully with a dremel, then hand sanded til flat, applied squadron putty over the areas on both sides and have started to sand smooth. I will get pics up once both sides are done and possibly in primer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berr13 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sucker looks ready to race! Keep the pics coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobramike Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Love that shotgun 429! I need to build one like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 Got a few more things done on my 64 fairlane. mocked the motor in and cut a hole in the hood, smoothed out the engine bay and added roll cage tubes from the firewall to the frame. Also put in some subframe connectors, added rear mounted shackles to the front and rear leaf springs, added upper shock mounts for the front shocks, added front bumpstops, added a steering box, and got rid of the gas tank and filled the hole with styrene, still need to sand and finish everything but its coming together. almost ready to start painting pieces. will be primering the body tomorrow and will post pics after. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted November 21, 2013 Author Share Posted November 21, 2013 (edited) almost forgot, got decals in the mail a few days ago. will give the fairlane some true old school gasser character. Couldnt help but laugh at the name so I had to get these. Edited November 21, 2013 by Devilsnake98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriftingRookie Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Thanks all, does anyone know if that tamiya clear yellow is sprayable through an airbrush? You might have to thin in out but i dont see why not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speedfreak Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Cool build Ryan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o-man Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Sweet build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilsnake98 Posted November 23, 2013 Author Share Posted November 23, 2013 able to get duplicolor filler primer in the body after removing the chrome down the sides. had to apply putty in this area a couple times before primer. gonna block sand the body in a couple days with 600-800 grit. looks very plain right now without the side trim but that's the look im going for for this build. again thanks for looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 awsome progres ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brutalform Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Now...THIS I LIKE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastikjunkie2 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 man I cant wi=ait for this one.. excellent subject to gassed up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Smith Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Nice work removing the side trim. I like the look without it... Nice thing about this kit? No need to grind off molded in wipers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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