Hooked on Chaparral Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Better photos along with the finished product. Too early this morning to be messing around taking photos (6:30) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill J Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 The Chaparral looks great. Now I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 I like what you did with this kit. What did you use for the spring panel fasteners on the sides? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Looks great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked on Chaparral Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Gramps46 said: I like what you did with this kit. What did you use for the spring panel fasteners on the sides? https://www.modelbuilderswh.com Pg. 10 they are sold out now, but, try the manufacturers I don't like taking bidness away from somebody but, when you gotta have it you gotta have it. Edited July 19, 2018 by Hooked on Chaparral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Thanks for your response. I might have to revert to light bulb filament if I can find some small enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Really cool looking. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismaelg Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Cool! A well done iconic classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooked on Chaparral Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Thanks you guys, first build in 20 years. I chose NOT to polish it out for 2 reasons A: the paint turned out pretty good( after all it's a racing car not a Delahaye) & B: too many little potential polishing problems on this, I'm doing a good old Treatment polish & wax and calling it a day. I will get better photos I did some things in the tail end and just a few other things, interior, etc.. Oh I also scratch built the chassis, not suspension, just straight axles, not sure if I am quite ready for that stuff yet after the layoff. I used the chassis on the IMC 2E and the photos in Falconers book for reference. I also used a spare Monogram 2D "tub", the Arii supplied one was just not quite right.. Edited July 20, 2018 by Hooked on Chaparral Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Nice build of a not so great kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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