I decided that I'd pick up model building after 10+ years. So here we go, please feel free to leave comments and/or advice....
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49 chopped top merc
Started by silo1483, Feb 21 2013 11:42 AM
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 11:42 AM
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 11:54 AM
Just laid down some primer
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 12:37 PM
Welcome back to the hobby !
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 12:39 PM
Thanks it feels good to be back
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 12:52 PM
welcome it looks like you havent lost the skills thats a good chop.
Are you going to repace the pillar or are you going pillarless?
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 01:02 PM
Looks like a Revell not AMT
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 01:16 PM
Yeah its the revell and I am going pillarless
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Posted 21 February 2013 - 02:51 PM
Few more pics
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Posted 24 February 2013 - 06:10 PM
Did a little engine work n built a stand while I was at it. Decided to paint my valve covers so took them off. Well thats it for now
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Posted 25 February 2013 - 01:53 AM
Take a look at the area where you removed the b-pillar. You should smooth out that area so that you can't tell there was a pillar there. Welcome back to the hobby.
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Posted 25 February 2013 - 11:44 AM
Thanks for the advice I will do that
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 04:47 PM
Changed out the wire for my plugs I think these look better. Its coming along really slow but I hope I can do more this weekend
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 05:14 PM
looking good 
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Posted 27 February 2013 - 05:21 PM
Thanks I appreciate it
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 01:02 PM
Ok so I put tje valve covers back on and put on some boots on the plugs hoping I can get more work done today
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 01:04 PM
Sorry for the poor quality pic I'll try again later
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 02:30 PM
Ok here is a better pic of the engine and I sorta mock up of the body with tires hope u like
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 02:37 PM
Thats coming on it looks cool with the white walls
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 03:05 PM
Really like the white walls on it too I really want to put some baby moons on it but I can't find to fit on the tires
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 04:47 PM
Finally got some primer on the body going to wet sand it in the morning and throw another coat on next
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