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[MachinistMark]

Well heres my kick at the oldsmobile can, 6" scale drop in the front, unsure hopw many in the rear, but its a signifigant drop. paint is rustoleum gloss black on the wheels/chassis and Mazda Redfire pearl effect for the body. Scratch built coil springs (1/16 inch tig rod wound around a 1/8th tungsten fits like a GLOVE in the kit spring pockets FYI..) hood has been relieve of its tim as well.

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Edited by MachinistMark, 16 October 2012 - 02:41 PM.

[Nick Winter]

I like the color Mark.

[MachinistMark]

thanks nick, me too. those pics dont come anywhere close to doing the colour justice,

[Nick Winter]

Really suits that body style, I was thinking a Dark Cherry red for one of mine, the other with probably be weathered.

Nick

[cobraman]

Looking good !

[Gluhead]

Looks good. Pretty sure my second build of this one will be red as well. Depends on if I do the strip car or the hardtop conversion next. Sheesh...too many ways I want to do this kit.

[Dr. Cranky]

Oh yeah, it's looking good. Looking forward to more.

[MachinistMark]

Thanks doc.... where's your olds? Lol
Hope to have the interior started and the wheels on the frame for good tonight.
These pics do not do the colour justice at all. Here's the paint in the can, a much better indication of the amount of pearl in it  IMG_20121015_185749.jpg   67.82K   13 downloads

Edited by MachinistMark, 16 October 2012 - 03:29 AM.

[MachinistMark]

Now the question is trim rings and hub caps or my machined aluminum moon discs?

[Dr. Cranky]

I've got to clean up the parts on the two that I am hoping to build. One shiny and one rusty.

Love that paint color and yes I can see the bling in it.

[MachinistMark]

Yeah. Pretty awesome red. Gonna make a set of caps for it this Saturday.

[MachinistMark]

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It's cleared.....

[Nick Winter]

That Looks great, gotta love Urethane Clear.

Nick

[MachinistMark]

I told ya those pre clear pics didn't do the colour any justice. yes urethane clear is pretty awesome but once you mix a batch ya better use it all or be prepared to pour it out.

[Gluhead]

Lookin' good, Mark.

[Ace-Garageguy]

Great color, great gloss and great stance. Looking forward to seeing this all the way. (And thanks for the tip on the springs !!)

[MachinistMark]

thanks ace! again, i am absolutley in love with all of your builds, think you have a great eye for style, that said, fender skirts or no?

[Dirty Gringo]

I like the color alot thats pretty sweet looking 50 olds

[MachinistMark]

thanks gringo hope to have the interior together tomorrow

[Dr. Cranky]

Looking nice and mirror-deep shiny. Sweet.