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It's my version of the Malco Gasser...in orange.


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I had looked around and got quite a bit of help from contributors to this site in getting the pluming and fuel systems correct, or as correct as my skills would allow me to.  I did change the headers, hate the originals in the kit. I thought of doing an asbestos wrap but all too much effort.  A pair (though incorrect) from the parts box did the trick.  The plumbing is as close as I can get it, even managed to get the radiator overflow and the cv hose in the general vicinity.  Built my own fluid tank and catcher for the cv.   I attempted to do the black with silver bolts/rivets around the windshield.  After two attempts, out came the file, sandpaper and a small amount of styrene rod and that took care of that.  The orange is the $1.00 acrylic craft paint with a few gloss coats.  I also experimented with the 'fleck' process seen on a number of fiberglass moldings using a toothbrush and acrylic paints.  Think it adds a little interest and color.  All existing trim was blacked out except for the grill cover.  Hope you enjoy.  Comments and observations always welcome

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Thanx everybody, it was a fun build.  Incidentally, the 'stainless' fuel lines is actually line cord from a venetian blind.  There's a smaller solid string core in it that comes out, and I replaced it with wire so it would hold its shape, sprayed it chrome and voila.

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Very nice build. You did a fantastic job on all the under hood details. That fiberglass under the nose, makes the car even more realistic. A nice version other than the box art. 

Was this car annoying to build other than what you mentioned? 

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Jesse, that's the first time I've ever seen that photo.  Uncanny!  Did Revell actually make a kit with those decals?  Tom, I don't know if annoyed is the right word.  I just accepted it as an old kit with some parts I didn't like changed out or modified where I thought I could do it justice.  The windshield/rear window framing is simply a case of surrender lol, but overall it went together pretty well.

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