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[Kennyboy]

Finally found the right wheels.......and started on the roll hoops

 

 

[jrherald420]

I like the rims, what did they come off of?

[DrKerry]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Kennyboy]

Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks Kerry

I like the rims, what did they come off of?

Finally found something usable on a 1/24 Maisto "All Stars" Die cast Camaro. Believe me it was an uphill battle to find the right size.

[Kennyboy]

Ok, here is where I turn to you guys for some suggestions on paint colors.......been so worried about body work and such I haven't been able to rest on a color(s) yet. I have some HOK paint in stock here so that is a maybe (Kandy's include: Apple red, Pagan gold, Passion Purple Pearl, Tangerine, also have Planet Green Pearl.) Hmmmmmm....

[blunc]

I vote for the gold, tangerine and green.

[blunc]

You could try taking a profile foto and photoshopping colors on it to see what looks good.

[Ace-Garageguy]

How about black with a red-pearl-in-clear topcoat?  It would be subtle yet dramatic when you walk around it, flashing red-pearl highlights to show off the sculptural bodywork.

[crazyjim]

Very interesting build and nice body work going on.  I can't wait to see how you do the front end.

[LacrosseBoss]

How about black with a red-pearl-in-clear topcoat?  It would be subtle yet dramatic when you walk around it, flashing red-pearl highlights to show off the sculptural bodywork.

 

I've always wanted to know how to paint this effect. Any tips? Thanks (yep, noobie!)

[Kennyboy]

 

I've always wanted to know how to paint this effect. Any tips? Thanks (yep, noobie!)

Any time I have done something like this, I used a pearl powder added to the intercoat clear before the clear topcoat.

[Kennyboy]

Very interesting build and nice body work going on.  I can't wait to see how you do the front end.

Thank you, the front grille will be created with rods to resemble billet. The front suspension however, that is going to be interesting.

[zenrat]

Stock engine or are you going to try & squeeze something bigger in there?

[Kennyboy]

Not sure on the motor yet, been busy with body work. Got more progress.......one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!

 

[DrKerry]

[quote name="Kennyboy" post="876613" timestamp="1360612987"]
one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!
 
Now now, it's not the camera. Your hand was still in sanding mode and didn't turn off for the picture!!!!!!! LOL

[Kennyboy]

[quote name="Kennyboy" post="876613" timestamp="1360612987"]
one more sanding session needed with 600 grit. Sorry they are a little blurry. Silly camera!
 
Now now, it's not the camera. Your hand was still in sanding mode and didn't turn off for the picture!!!!!!! LOL

You know you are probably right....

[DrKerry]

That's what I'd blame it on...lol

[Kennyboy]

Back with some more progress.........decided to go with a 32 valve supercharged cobra motor.

 

 

Rotora 6 pot calipers.....

 

Tein s-tech springs

 

Body will be in paint soon......going with candy tangerine over molly orange.

[Kennyboy]

Hey guys! Got some more progress on this build......

 

Front grille soldered.....the black is only sharpie.

 

 

Had to make new mounts for the rear suspension due to the MUCH larger wheels.

 

 

Finally sitting on four wheels!

 

 

Comments are welcome. Thanks!

 

 

 

[jrherald420]

Is that the engine from a Mustang Mach III or the Super Stallion?