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[wgflatliner]

Mark, I really like your progress so far.

thanks! i'm using your hinge tutorial that you had on youtube. works great!

[wgflatliner]

alright, some small amount of progress outside of working on my 1:1 project.

i did manage to get the frame painted. started by spraying gloss black, then alclad chrome followed with alclad transparent yellow to get the gold look.



i will try to get to working on the door jambs here in a bit and save the other hinge for the model club meeting tonight as a way of sharing doc's knowledge in making hinges.

[Dr. Cranky]

Mark, that's some great progress. You guys got me salivatin' over doing one of these. And although I want to build a 62 Impala, I think I found my subject for this build.



It's on its way and I can't wait to get it so I can start. Should be here by the weekend.

[wgflatliner]

Mark, that's some great progress. You guys got me salivatin' over doing one of these. And although I want to build a 62 Impala, I think I found my subject for this build.



It's on its way and I can't wait to get it so I can start. Should be here by the weekend.

That's going to look awesome, Virgil! Can't wait to see it

Btw the carpet monster ate my water pump last night. If I can't find it I will need to buy another kit.

Edited by wgflatliner, 01 March 2012 - 06:21 AM.

[Dr. Cranky]

Put a panty hose on the vacuum cleaner and see it you can pit up that way. I hate it when that happens.

[wgflatliner]

Put a panty hose on the vacuum cleaner and see it you can pit up that way. I hate it when that happens.

The worst part: I had it being held by an alligator clip. I heard a "ping" and watched it fly across the room, heard it hit a cardboard box, and it seems as if the cardboard box ate it. I literally saw where it hit yet it still evades me.

[Dr. Cranky]

Well, it does sound like you might have to find an alternative. Can you scratch-build it?

[wgflatliner]

I'll just buy another one and turn it into a custom but use those engine parts for this one.

So maybe my other 63 will be a pro touring car

[Steve Milberry]

Looks like your off to a great start Mark. That gold shure does pop !

That Ranchero shure will be unique Doc. I'm pretty shure I've never seen one done as a low rider before. Should be very intresting.

[Dr. Cranky]

Steve, we'll see what challenges that rear suspension will create. I am hoping I won't have to cut the bed, but I just might have to . . . we'll see. I'm also planning to use those wheels that come with the kit on another build . . .

Very exciting. I hope more folks jump in, in particular if you've never built a low rider.

[wgflatliner]

Here is a minor update.

Got the frame done and touched up, and I finished up some basic engine work. I managed to find the water pump. The tacky paint was tacky enough to stick to the wall. So while I was sifting through the shag carpet, I briefly gave up and gazed at nothing. Then a little shiny thing on the wall got my attention.

12 hours later.

So anyways the part was cleaned up and done in gold via the alclad path, and radiator done in chrome, and all installed and detail painted.





Will get better pics uploaded when I get home.

[Cool Hand]

Looks good so far Mark.
Interesting colour choice for the frame,fits the show car style well I think..

[mopar68]

Excellent start all, looks enticing but I have a habit of not finishing these sorts of things So I'll sit on the bench and watch instead.
Amazing paint as always Luke. Looking forward to your project Dr Cranky. Mark that chassis/engine is looking great, really tidy. Keep it going fellas, I'm watching

[diymirage]

never been a fan of lowriders so i wont be joining this
as a matter of fact, ive only build one and i thought i'd show it here

[Dr. Cranky]

Aha, Eelco, your infamous avatar. Great to see it in larger pics and details. I like the paint and graphics.

[diymirage]

thanks Doc, means a lot coming from you
it was my first venture in something that intricate
also my first home made decal

here is the under glass link in case your interested

http://www.modelcars...showtopic=29407

as well as the hood hinge tutorial

http://www.modelcars...op&fromsearch=1

[Cool Hand]

Progress update on the Belair.

Engine completed,added some extra detail.
Small hose that goes from water pump to manifold, generator bracket, fuel line, wired a TPB pre drilled distributor, throttle linkages and return spring.








Chassis completed.
Lowered by flipping front spindles and cutting rear spings.

[Cool Hand]

Also got the body foiled and replaced kit tailights with craft rhinestones.

[Dr. Cranky]

Very nice, Luke. Great, clean and smooth work as usual. Love all your vehicles in black. It's a trade mark. You are the Johnny Cash of model builders!

[Dr. Cranky]

My kit arrived, and it's the house. As soon as I finish the van, I will set to work on it.

You can check out the kit in this unboxing. Enjoy: