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[Psychographic]

Thanks for the suggestions, but I doubt if anything other than being really careful from here on out will work. If you look at the 4 arrows, you will see how small each joint is and how fragile those areas of the body are.

[bryan_m]

did you reinforce them with some thin brass rod Dave? id hate to see it come apart on ya, it looks so freakin good! the frame is totally cool!

i have one of these kits, but im afraid to chop it apart like you did............yea i know im a chicken! LOL

bryan

[Psychographic]

Like I said before, there are clearance issues at each joint, be it glass, rear window or floorpan. If I tape the tailgate in place it gives the back a lot more strength, and then like I said, I'll have to be careful.

[bryan_m]

yea, be very careful! i wanna see this one complete, i think its gonna be totally cool.........

bryan

[Psychographic]

Those of you who are following this have not seen a lot of shots of the body. I have been looking at this body for so long that it looks perfectly in proportion. I can no longer imagine it longer and taller. The original body looks like a Greyhound bus now.

[Psychographic]

I'm pretty disappointed with the stance, it should be about an 1/8" lower. No going back now, so I'll live with it.



I managed to sand the body a little without breaking anything. I must be learning!

[Road Runner 79]

Dave , Don't know if this would work on yours but I cut a line in the back of the pillars and bury a piece of music wire in the hole with super glue .It has always worked for me.

[jamesG]

i kind of like the stance david. dut i would at least try to rig up some temp. support that can be removed as assembly progresses.

[vintagedragfan]

very nice work David!

[GerN]

Straight pins make very strong, thin supports, as long as you need something straight and an inch and a half or less. BTW, have you seen the Offy photos I sent you? If not, you might check your forum messages. I'm enjoying this build.

[Psychographic]

BTW, have you seen the Offy photos I sent you?

Yes I did, thank you. What I was hoping for was a pic of the stock engine from the Monogram kit.

[Psychographic]

Other than the tailgate, the interior is done. I won't be making the tailgate piece until the body is mounted, I need to know clearances.

[Ira]

GREAT INTERIOR DAVID!!!

[Psychographic]

Two birds, one stone. The idea of a car laid out on airbags sitting this high is ridiculous. So I decided to add some skirts to lower the body. The rounder rear fender bottoms will give it more shape and modern feel. The plus side of this, I get to brace the weakest link in the body. Lower and stronger, I like it.

[Ira]

I Bet that SIDE PIPES Would LOOK GREAT on the New Skirts!!!

[Jantrix]

The exhaust from his Offy exits the passenger side fender Ira. Other than that, I'd agree with ya.

[mrm]

Very cool so far. I just think the shifter is grossly oversized. But all the sound equip in the rear is really cool and I love how the interior flows around. Can't wait to see it finished.

[Draggon]

Those of you who are following this have not seen a lot of shots of the body. I have been looking at this body for so long that it looks perfectly in proportion. I can no longer imagine it longer and taller. The original body looks like a Greyhound bus now.

I know what you mean. I have gotten so used to the ill proportioned AMT 32 Ford that the accurate Revell versions look funny to me!

[Art Laski]

David, I always love the creativity you bring to your builds, and this one is no exception. The scratchbuilding is incredible, as always, and I love the engine choice!

-Art

[Psychographic]

I just think the shifter is grossly oversized.

HEY!!!! You leave my big ball out of this.

Yes, it is ridiculously large, but for some reason I like that grapefruit sized monstrosity. I think it's the fact that it's the perfect color.

Edited by Psychographic, 08 November 2012 - 08:09 PM.