Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) OK, fellas, here we go. At long last it seems I may have my major painting issues worked out (I had all sorts of problems), so I'm tackling my second Vicky. Here's a shot of the kit I'll be using. Edited October 6, 2015 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Wishing you much luck with this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Thanks, Wayne. I'm still trying to figure out how to post the darn pictures here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I've basically trashed three paint jobs in a row, but believe I've now worked it out to my satisfaction. Still a ways to go, but I'm happy with my progress so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Interior bucket is pretty 'Plain Jane", but for this particular model, that's perfectly OK with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Frame is assembled and awaiting paint. I haven't bothered with exhaust, as there will be no engine, though I may add that later, the exhaust that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I decided to go ahead and build the little trophy too, why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) This is one pair of wheel/tire combinations that came with the kit. I may use the tires, but I certainly won't use these wheels, not on this car anyway. Edited October 6, 2015 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Black (Testors Blazing Black Metallic), actually turned out OK, not perfect by a long shot, but I can certainly live with this. One with the flash, to show off the sparkle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 The old hood was one item that I failed to screw up, so I'll be using it now. Needs more polishing I think, we'll see what happens there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Sunday I finished prep work on the new body and primered, yesterday I painted, and today I clear coated (3 coats), tomorrow I'll polish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Looking good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 That's Purdy Kevin. Looks like you've sorted out any painting issues you had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davewilly Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Paint looks great! super wet looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks a bunch, fellas, I certainly appreciate the thoughts. Up until today, even though I’d “seen” these colors together in my mind, I’d never actually put them together,… odd. Now that I have, my concerns have been alleviated, as I think it really works. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Oh ya, that looks very nice ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 The paint on that Vicky looks really nice. Will you be painting the cloth insert on the top of the body, or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks, fellas. Nick, the roof panel (and rubber portion of running boards) will be flat black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Love it. Great color. Its strange that those wheels were included in the kit. Definitely miss the traditional them ofvthe box art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Love it. Great color. Its strange that those wheels were included in the kit. Definitely miss the traditional them ofvthe box art.Actually, the kit comes with three complete sets of wheels, those depicted on the box art, the ones from my photo above, and a set of Chrome mags that I'm considering using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 (edited) This is somewhat strange,... box stock, this thing seems to ride real high. There doesn't seem to be a lot of wiggle room for adjusting height, so I may just have to live with it on this one. I'll be doing three or four more Vicky kits, so perhaps I can figure out how to drop the body/fenders on those. Edited October 8, 2015 by Roadrunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 I had intended to grab a set of AMT Polyglas tires for this, but with the ride height being what it is, I may not bother now, waiting instead until I build the next one. Is this other kit of the Vicky any different? Anybody know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Nice start! I like green! There's my Vicky above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne swayze Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Sure would be nice if there was a way to lower your car Kevin. Any chance of using the Revell axles etc. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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