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'71 Vega project!!!!

Started by cruz, Jun 03 2009 03:51 PM

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#121 RodneyBad

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Posted 19 August 2009 - 05:09 PM

Engine is looking AWESOME!!

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 05:58 AM

I have been busy doing some painting on the body. I have chosen to go with Tamiya Light Gunmetal since I changed my mind about which powerplant to install in this thing. Before shooting the clear, I added some Chevy decals I had laying around. I still have to wetsand and polish the finish, it's pretty rough.... ;)
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Posted 25 August 2009 - 07:11 AM

dialo te guillaste

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 09:15 AM

Very, very nice, Marcos!!

The thing I'm always reminded of by my friends from back when I had a Vega were the butt marks on the inside of the hatchback window. :)

Later,

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 02:38 PM

Nice project. I kinda like the idea to throw a rotary engine in a vega. Quite weird but cool. :lol:

#126 Scott Colmer

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Posted 25 August 2009 - 02:49 PM

Looking good Marcos!!!

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Posted 26 August 2009 - 06:48 PM

nice nice nice nice! cant wait to see it finished. :D

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Posted 26 August 2009 - 06:48 PM

nice nice nice nice! cant wait to see it finished. :D

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Posted 26 August 2009 - 07:23 PM

I like your choice of paint. And the black stripes are perfect!! A pseudo muscle car; Chevy Vega SS _ _ _ Reminds me of my old '70 El Camino SS454.... sigh.... it was Shadow Gray with black stripes!

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:24 AM

Got a little BMF done, I am almost at the end of this build, I just hope to have it done by next Sunday since we have our September showdown on that day!!

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:39 AM

I cant wait to see this with some wheels and tires....what hood would you be using......nice job bro B)

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 11:41 AM

Great job, Marcus. B)

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Posted 06 September 2009 - 12:56 PM

I cant wait to see this with some wheels and tires....what hood would you be using......nice job bro ;)

Thanks Jay, just look at the previous pictures on this thread, you will see the hood!!!! ;)

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Posted 07 September 2009 - 01:18 PM

I will be adding this thing to the Under Glass section soon, just need to add a few extra things and I am done!!!

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Posted 07 September 2009 - 01:50 PM

Wow! Great job, Marcus. The stripes really set this car off. B)

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Posted 07 September 2009 - 02:12 PM

Cruz, that color with those stripes and the wheel & tire combo gives it a serious, street racer look! I hope you get it finished for the show Sunday, as it will be a real standout. See you then!

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Posted 22 November 2009 - 06:39 PM

To be honest with you Marcos, that engine DOES look kinda big for 25th scale. Looks more BB size than SB. There's also a neet v-6 in the Monogram El Camino that has a nice look to it when complete.I'm talking about the Bass Fishing set. But I think the other versions had one too. I got a couple, let me know if ya need one, I got 2 GNX turbo motors too.Let me know an they're yours. :)

i know this ia old posting just wondering about those GN motors ? you still have them ?

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Posted 23 November 2009 - 06:16 AM

i know this ia old posting just wondering about those GN motors ? you still have them ?

Sorry my friend, gave it away to a friend.... :lol:

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Posted 23 November 2009 - 06:45 AM

Marcos, your Vega looks great! Two thumbs up!

But... where's the rust? :lol: :lol:

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Posted 23 November 2009 - 10:14 AM

Marcos -

I'm really liking this build -I've been lurking around and I have to say the rotary motor option is perfect!
I really liked the small block option -I wasn't too keen on the Buick motor.

The color is just right and the stance is PERFECT!

I learned every thing I know about Rotaries (Rotii?) from Scott Colmer! :rolleyes:
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