bobcrozier Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 New driver cage replacing the assymetric kit one. Scrapped the suspension and made new shocks and springs. Paint was biggest headache. First time round - all paint done, gave it a clear coat, instant bubbling! Both paints acrylics, but colour coats - tamiya air brushed, clear coats - Humbrol. Anyways one bath of brake fluid later I started over. I took the opportunity to get the paint a bit more accurate. The original job was a couple of shades too dark. Decals - a mixture of homemade (Chapman Race Cars, MULTIMAVERICK, and the big Mr. gasket), kit supplied & SLIXX. I now need to start putting it all together!! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Outstanding work! This is going to be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 very cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a/gass Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 sweet!great paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Great job Bob. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragracer Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 The paint came out fantastic!, I have this model & always wondered why the paint job the instructions gave didn't match any photo's I could find of this car, I'm still planning on painting mine the way the instructions say to, a dark blue/green (top of car) fading to a light blue (bottom of car). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funhouse1 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Man, glad you persevered 'cause that's gonna' be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hOLMS Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 Has anyone mentioned this is way cool? Outstanding paint, gonna look great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmikevee Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 Hey Bob, Very very nice, colors look good, can't wait to see more, thanks for posting! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcrozier Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 Hi Guys Got just the front steering links, track bar etc to put on, plus the dashboard/steering wheel combo, and while i think about it the parachute cords could do with a mounting point, but I may let that slip my mind! : Front axle mounted up with the shocks attached now - (my god that was fiddly). Check the odd gas pedal location - I can assure you the real car had pedals either side of the transmission hump. George must have had great faith in his scattersheild to sit with his legs akimbo like that!! PE buckles and the seat cut down a little to make it sit right under the roll cage. gear shift scratchmade. At the back - wheelie bars, brake line & the batteries wired. Dashboard ready to go in - home made decals and bezels - dual brake cylinders and pedals. Hope you like Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Looking sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted October 5, 2011 Share Posted October 5, 2011 Looks really good. Love the added detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Looking great! Nice work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pro Tech Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Great job! Paint looks super. Charlie Pro Tech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrozilla Posted October 6, 2011 Share Posted October 6, 2011 That's a purdy lookin' ride ya got there. Impressive !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walt francis Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Super sweeeeet paint Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratnasty Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I love the paint job on it Bob great work Chuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 MAN this is cool!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 I love this. One of my favorite cars. Great job on the paint. What did you use for springs on the shocks? Bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcrozier Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Cheers guys - The springs were made from 22awg tinned copper wire wound around a 2mm drill blank and then given two coats of tamiya clear blue. Done a bit more since - nearly finished - will post completed pics soon Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck parts Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 BOB, GREAT LOOKING PAINT JOB.. THAT IS GOING TO BE A SWEET RIDE WHEN ITS DONE. GREAT GREAT!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 looking good.paint work looks awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I love the paint job. The masking must have been lots of fun. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelmartin Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 I always wanted to see someone make an accurate replica of that car since the kit is so far off under the skin. Great job. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustybill1960 Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 (edited) Bob!! Great looking build! Please, MORE!! I have this very kit, 2 of the MPC/AMT Mustang Pro Streets, 2 of the AMT '33 Willys Kits, a '34 Ford coupe, a '61 Ranchero and a '74 Pinto. Yes, I am gonna build all of Ohio George Montgomerys cars in 1/25!! Your build "will" be very helpful and "most" appreciated in my own building!! Thank You for sharing with Us all! Later Russ Edited October 24, 2011 by rustybill1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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