Swifster Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Jacen was nice enough to set me straight on the white used on Herbie. Need to get more paint. The white I bought would be good for my dad's white '68, but not this car. Need some white pearl for Herbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm just about to start a 1986 Mustang GTO Racer. I think this meets the requirements of this build. I'll be glad to join if you guys find this acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 Great, thanks for entry! You are on the list. And that really is acceptable. That kind of Mustang would be very nice to build. Take your time building it, I'll be watching that as interesting project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Thanks Niko. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Here is the start of my 86 Bruce Jenner Driven Mustang GTO The 600+HP Rouche motor. The directions called out for the motor to be painted silver. To be honest I couldn't find anything that proved or disproved that and since I like the Ford Blue better I went with that instead. I just like it better :102: Distributor set The painting and assembly of the frame work also started. here you can see the battery box in place and the oil tank drying Radiator and cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Dirk have started that kit some 30 odd years ago. But whit the Robert Lappalainen livery. Newer got it together thou. Tried to do fancy detaling whit out the needed skill and got tired of the whole kit. Got the engine and three wheels and tires still in my parts box. Some day i gonna build that kit jet. : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 There's no time like the present Patrik... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 There's no time like the present Patrik... Thats so true Dirk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 I got the motorcraft got mustang kit.. Not gonna build it for this cbp though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifster Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 (edited) Jacen was kind enough to send me a couple copies of his Love Bug decals for Herbie. I've told him 'thanks' more than once, but he was very kind in sending these. They look great. Thanks again Jacen!!! I'm going to try to find the manditory white pearl paint tomorrow. Edited January 9, 2012 by Swifster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 10, 2012 Share Posted January 10, 2012 (edited) Can I enter with a 1968 McLaren M8A? Edited January 10, 2012 by Haubenschild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 10, 2012 Author Share Posted January 10, 2012 Sure you can, Liam! Thanks for joining in. I'll add your name to the entry list. Tom: Really great looking decals, can't wait to see them installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Well the body of my sauber Mercedes is painted and I am almost done with the crazy decal job. The decals weren't fully cooperating so they arent perfect. Will get pics tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Here's the pic of my progress. The color call out was not a readily available color so I had to follow kit directions and mix bottle paint, thin, and airbrush. These decals were tough to get them to separate from the backing paper, had to use a hobby knife. Sorry for the quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 And a layout of parts including scale motorsport composite carbon fiber decals and photo etch set Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patami Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Mark your of to a good start there. Now there is only the assembly left Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 That is one clean work bench. Nice work on those decals too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Great job so far! I can believe, those decals were quite tricky to install. Very nice paintjob on that body, will look very good when finished. Now needs to make some progress for my builds too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 I can honestly say the decals were more difficult than they needed to be, only because they didn't want to let go of the paper. And I'm not even done with them yet! I will probably get a dish and do some decals while on my lunch break so I can consider the body done with the exception of the future clear coat. The carbon fiber decal set will be a nice addition to the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Here are the the front and rear cowls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgflatliner Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Alright so I got the body decals finished at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 After weeks of sanding the rear cowl is finally smooth enough to be repainted , I started off by sealing it with tamiya TS-13 clear and will move on to painting after it is primed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrabbit Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Count me in. Doing a 1955 Corvette - Tribute to the 150mph milestone record setting Vette. http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/10/1955-corvette-tribute-to-milestone.html Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 The rear cowl has just been painted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Tim, you are in, thanks for joining! Liam, that rear cowl looks very good now when it's painted. Hopefully there comes no problems with it, and you don't have to paint it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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