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[Swifster]

I've never tried automotive colors for a model built. Found some Krylon white for the bug. While visiting my parents, I also found my Porsche engine and it's from the Carerra kit (DOHC) so I'm not sure if I'm going the Porsche route. May try Webers on the VW engine. Again, Herbie had quite a few engines in him. Still looking for Buddy Hacket. I may make two if I can find another bug in the next week. One normal and the other in 'halves'....

[wgflatliner]

Well I am still putting this off until I finish the Hudson hornet. I'm getting close with it, just gotta clear cost and finish the body before final assembly.

[W-409]

Sounds like great plan! I've been thinking about that last day to join in. This is so small CBP, and don't get so much replies, that maybe I would remove that Last day to join in. Then it can be added later again.

[Swifster]

I found the stripes for Herbie. Why is it everytime I order something that needs to be mailed that I can't get the Jeopardy theme song out of my mind?

[Swifster]

Dude! If I had caught that I could've sent you a set for nothin! By the way, Herbie was pearl white.

DOH!

[Swifster]

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.

[Dirkpitt289]

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.

[W-409]

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.

[Dirkpitt289]

Thanks Niko.

[Dirkpitt289]

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

[patami]

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. :

[Dirkpitt289]

There's no time like the present Patrik...

[patami]

There's no time like the present Patrik...

Thats so true Dirk

[wgflatliner]

I got the motorcraft got mustang kit.. Not gonna build it for this cbp though.

[Swifster]

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 by Swifster, 09 January 2012 - 01:35 PM.

[Haubenschild]

Can I enter with a 1968 McLaren M8A?

Edited by Haubenschild, 09 January 2012 - 06:30 PM.

[W-409]

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.

[wgflatliner]

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.

[wgflatliner]

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.

[wgflatliner]

And a layout of parts including scale motorsport composite carbon fiber decals and photo etch set