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No, it's from Pegasus Hobbies, and I modified it. Still on the fence about using it, or ordering a 3D printed one. It's still in the works. Haven't had much bench time the past couple weeks, and I did set it aside to do a 24 hour build. But I'll be back at it shortly.

I start with the body, as it takes the most effort to paint. But it can still be sketchy if it will dry appropriately, especially in the winter. This one had some paint come off with the BMF around the rear quarter script. From there I build all the subassemblies I can- engine, chassis, seats, etc, and paint them. Key is to use fast drying glues- CA or Tamiya fast set, and fast drying paints. For a build like this, I usually use acrylics and 2k clear, and speed the drying with heat. Prep everything at once, meaning remove all mold lines, etc. And paint all parts that will be the same color at once. I do all the rest of assembly the next day. Now, it's not my best work, but I enjoy the challenge.

Thanks. Close, it's actually Createx Wicked Copper.

I have done that 24 hour challenge for the past 2 years. Can't this year, daughters have gymnastics competition the same weekend. That's why I chose to compete in the one I did, on a different FB group. I think there only ended up being 3 participants, including myself

Built this for a 24 hour challenge. Started at 1130 am 12/31/23, finished at 1035 am 1/1/24. AMT 1966 Wildcat. With more time, could be a decent kit, despite the inaccurate interior. Paint definitely needed more drying time, and could benefit from a cut and polish. And this thing was a bear to foil. Overall not bad, not great. I do these 24 hour challenges just to test myself, not for perfection.

Spent some time on the Vette today. Got most of the engine assembled, it's not much to see atm. Also worked on this for the interior.

I was inspired by a rendering I saw online. Was originally thinking white pearl with some silve/blue/green panels. Now having second thoughts. I like the original rendering color as well.

Not much done other than set the ride height. Had to make some axle locators from sheet styrene, as the kit ones wouldn't allow it to sit low enough. Also realized that my hood hinge isn't really prototypically correct, but I like the way it hinges out better.

Yes, wire axles. Should make it easy to lower.

Made a better hood hinge. Had to modify the radiator support a little for clearance. Getting that chassis to sit decently in the body is going to be fun.

Was going to build this kit for a 24 hour build in January, but turns out I won't be able to participate. Figured I try to build it far better than I could in 24 hours. Inspired by a photo of a rendering I found online. Going to make this into a lowrider.

AMT 1968 Plymouth Roadrunner. Swapped in a 440 6bbl from the AMT GTX kit. Made some drop spindles for the front, though not as much as I would've liked, and the big wheels negate some of the drop. Paint is Createx Wicked Silver metallic. Trim blacked out with Sharpie (I really need to work on the steadiness of my hand), bumpers and grill painted a custom mix of Gunmetal with Createx acrylics.

Calling it done. Just a photo to close this one out. Will post more in Under Glass.

Progress mockup of my '68 Roadrunner.

Some progress today.

Small amount of progress.

Thank you. Wired up the engine last night.

Looking really good. I'm glad I looked at your update, as I ordered the same decals you did, after I saw your post. I was a bit confused as to why there was the white stickers. Didn't realize the decals were 2 part.

Just a WIP pic. Most painting is done (except for the grille, which I forgot about), and I can start assembly and detail painting.

Body now refinished, Stynylrez primer, Createx Wicked Silver metallic, 2k clear. Much better. Also got some other parts painted.

Well, tried painting, experimenting with Quick Shine as a clear. Got some runs on the body. Tried sanding, and went through the base color. When I tried touching up the color (Wicked Silver metallic acrylic), remaining clear started bubbling/lifting. Oh well, into the purple pond. Will redo the silver, and back to 2k clear. Not impressed with Quick Shine at all.

Wondering the same thing, except I can follow other's posts, but cannot follow my own, for quick access. If I click the Follow widget, it says "there was a problem loading this content".

Changed my mind on the wheels.

The four speed that comes in both the Roadrunner and GTX kits is the same, just using it.

Awesome work so far! Looking forward to the finished product.