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Here are a couple shots of mine I built for my wife.
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I got a little more done this weekend. It has been hard for me to stay at the workbench due to a back injury at work so I am moving a little slow on this build LOL . I hope to get the body in color and clear this week sometime weather permitting. Alternator work: Muffler clamps: Fuel lines to the carb and fuel pump: Thanks for following
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Well, the front lettering was just not working out for me so I decided to remove them. They will be replaced with P.E. lettering in the future. Some body work: engine assembly primed: Chassis painted flat black:
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Thanks Bryan. I have used the walmart primer before too, but the duplicolor seems to cure faster for sanding. I really like doing the foil this way so far as long is it turns out good in the end. A lot cleaner in my opinion. I am debating a vinyl top on this one, but have never tried that yet. I am doing so many new things with build I don't know if I should just go all out or try it later. I have time to decide I guess lol. Anyone out there ever use the MCG photoetch set for this specific build? I have used some P.E. stuff a little now, but never a set for a specific car. Are they worth the time and money? Thanks All!
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Here is the engine half glued together. Will take some time to clean up any visible seams. And while I wait on primer to dry I like to pick away at small details. I clipped the exhaust off the tree and remove the molded clamps. Finally going to try the P.E. muffler clamps I bought a while back
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Here is the body in primer, I went with duplicolor sandable primer. Seems to build up enough and not fill in detail too bad: Before revealing Bare metal foil: Using a simple pencil eraser seemed to work well: Now I will scribe the panel lines, do any bodywork and wetsand then one more stage of light primer. Thanks for looking!
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I am started my next build now and am going to step up my detailing a little bit since I have a little time on the bench now I will be building the Revell california wheels 1965 Chevelle, but will be doing the stock SS Z-16 version. I really enjoy factory muscle cars so I'll give this one a shot. Parts out of the box: The hood will need a little work for correct fit: I am trying my hand at foiling before primer and paint and cleaning off the paint on the scripts and lettering after primer and paint:
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Thanks for the compliments everyone. This was a fun build since I have usually done muscle cars. I will be doing a 65 chevelle next. Keep a lookout for it!
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Just finished this one up this morning. I shared the build in the workbench section and now I would like to share the final pics.
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It's finally finished! Here is a quick pic. Head over to the Under the Glass section to see more of the final shots. Thanks everyone for following.
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Just waiting on the grille to dry then assemble it and this rod will be in the under the glass section this afternoon. Keep your eyes peeled!
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Here is a pic of the motor set in the chassis for good! Finally lol Upclose of some detail Thanks for looking and to those who have been following this build I appreciate the comments. I have been dealing with kidney stones for the last two weeks so I have not done as much as I would like, but I am in the home stretch. Then I have to decide what to build next
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A couple more pics: The generator bracket: I really liked the look of the opened front window so I decided to give it a try:
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I am not sure if it lowered it any. I just put it in that way. Maybe it is upside down ?
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Sorry it's been so long for an update, but I am back at it and making good progress Here is the suspension installed: Started some engine detail:
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Jantrix, you are correct. I used to model as a young teen and then took a break when I found 1:1 cars and girls were something I was interested to at the time! LOL! As far as the style, I am going for a traditional hot rod style.
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Finally got some paint on the body and frame. Body is Testors inca gold
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Yeah, I don't think I will enter anything now, but I am still going to check it out especially if there will be dealers selling kits etc.
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I got just a little bit more done. Body ready for its final coat of primer suspension and axle parts being de-chromed.. And here is a little mock-up just for fun. Engine block is painted gloss black.
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I got a little bit done this weekend so far, but not nearly as much as I wanted to. Oh well i have the next few weeks off work so I can dedicate some good time to this build. Hoping to have it done by the 22nd for the kalamazoo IPMS show. It will be a first for me. pulleys cut apart stripped chrome from generator. I will be making a bracket so it won't be "floating" Making my own headers. This is the rough start. I will clean them up a bit And finally the body is in primer Thats all for now. I will have more done throughout the week.
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Yes, I just drilled through both square rods at different heights so they are adjustable.
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I really like how this one turned out too! You guys are giving me great inspiration, thanks!
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deathskull59, I have to ask where did you get that pic for your avatar?