PARTSMARTY Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 This will be awesome-love the way it's going !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 Thanks Marty! I did a mockup of the body, chassis, wheels and tires to check the stance and it's looking good so far. The engine is in progress of being wired and the interior pieces are in progress of being detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Looking good.Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 25, 2017 Author Share Posted August 25, 2017 (edited) Thank you Tom! I made a set of seat belts using Tamiya Tape, a red Sharpie, and a set of set belt buckles. I am in the process of detailing the steering wheel and the dash. I made some spark plug boots for the plug wires. Now I can run the plug wires to the cylinder heads and install the exhaust manifolds. Edited August 25, 2017 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 The 390 CID engine has been assembled and wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super28 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Nice build. watching... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Thanks Terry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlomaka Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Lookin really nice so far. I have one I have been debating how to build. I have been enjoying watching you do yours & getting thoughts on how I will do mine. Thanks for all the progress pictures. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Love it! Go go go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I like the Thunderbird from this year, but don't really like anything that foos does, but it'll still be interesting to see your take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Thanks Mike, Steve, and Kevin! Thank you guys! I found the engine stand in the AMT ProShop '57 Thunderbird kit. I've also have the engine stand from the AMT '39/'40 Ford Tudoe Sedan kit.I finished the dash and installed it into the interior. The interior is a very tight fit into the body and the dash is touching the cowl and there is no room for the windshield or the frame. I'll have to do some serious grinding here. The engine is detailed and touched up and ready for the chassis. More to come... Edited September 4, 2017 by mrmike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Your engine and interior look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KWT Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Looking good, Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Killer job Mike. Can't wait to see the wrap around glass like you promised! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 I pulled out the windshield and the frame just to see how much grinding with a Dremel tool is going to be needed on the dash. As it turns out, a lot!!! I had a brain fart last night. I have three of the chopped windows from the '53 Studebaker and I wondered if I could make one fit the T-Bird. Like i said, it was a brain fart! More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 With the speedster style windsreen now out of the question, I went and opened a gap between the dash panel and the cowl. The kit windshield and frame now fits in there perfectly and the body and interior now fits together tightly. I am tempted to pry the dash out and shorten it a little on each side, but I think I'll let that slide for now as I do like the tight fit. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I like that pearl white. To date, I have built three of those kits, One White with Turquoise Interior, One Black on Black, and a Red on Red Hardtop kitbashed with the Time Machines Resin Body.I love those kits, as well as the real Car, as I drove one my Dad had when I was in High School. It was a bomb, but I liked driving it. I am not going to do a build of it, as I have a promo of the car (Beige Hardtop with an off White interior). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 Thanks Ron! The White Lighning paint is a really nice shimmery color, but I have to be careful when using it. I need to make sure of the coverage is even on all surfaces. It's great to have a tribute of a relative's car for the collection! I have one of my father's '71 Merc Cougar that I made from the AMT '73 Cougar. It's close to what he had-351 2-bbl., single exhaust, auto trans., whitewalls, and black vinyl top with a maroon body. I should do one of his last car, a '79 Caddy Coupe deVille. Black over black with red leather. I wanted to insert the taillights and looked at the instructions which says to add the rear bumper first then insert the taillights, but something didn't seem right. The taillights stood out a country mile and needed a lot of chrome trim around the lenses! I mounted the taillights inside the bumper and they fit nice and flush. This seems the better way to go! More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 I got the body polished and foiled and now to clearcoat it. The hood and the rear seat cover are back in the stripper since my new can of paint ran like crazy with just using mist coats. I'm going to re-prime and repaint these pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StockBoresMe Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 That white lightning is tricky paint. Be very careful if you decide to clearcoat it. Mist the clear on very lightly like 3 or 4 times and wet sand whatever orange peel there is before laying on a final wet coat. If you get the clearcoat too thick on the 1st coat it seems to make the white extremely wet again and you'll get this nightmare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Thanks Tony! I'll watch for that if I do clearcoat the T-Bird. I got the rear seat cover and the hood out of the stripper yesterday and I started sanding this morning. This afternoon, I gave them both a good coating of primer and tonight or tomorrow morning, I'll sand any imperfections and paint them with Testors One Coat Lacquer White Lightning. Meanwhile, I've been doing some assembly of the T-Bird. It should be ready for the Classic Plastic Model Club Exhibition on Sunday! More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 I like it Mike! At first I thought you were painting the interior orangebecause of the way the photos looked, but it looked kinda cool thatway if it was. My '62 build is stalled. I still have half of the foiling to do, and thatis very time consuming for me! Nice work, she looks great!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 Well David, just git-r-dun! lol Foiling was one of my most hated jobs until I had done it enough that I was comfortable with it. Almost done! More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmike Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 I have finished my '62 T-Bird Roadster and it is posted in Under Glass. I would like to thank all those who took the time to view and to comment on my WIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 I may try to get this one next time it comes around. Or if I run across one somewhere. Nice looking build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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