James2 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 (edited) So let's assume most of us are on lockdown/stay at home orders, there are ways to pass the time, one being a hobby. Ours happens to be Model Car Building. You may not be able to go out shopping, but I'm sure we all have enough supplies at home we could build with what we have... So whether you have a new build to start or a build you'd like to finish, I thought it would be cool to share them in one spot. Feel free to post what your working on and why and just update this thread once in awhile to show that cabin fever hasn't taken over your hobby room. Here is something I Started just before the crisis started, I will work on it off and on during this time. It's a Aurora Aston DB4, inspired by another builder here. And because I think they are a great little Hot Rod, also known as the "Gentleman's Race Car" The first thing I did was straighten the body and add a small bit of styrene to the front edge of the bonnet, as they say over seas. I am working on the engine next. Edited March 28, 2020 by James2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I have two done in the two weeks so far. Both kits are 43rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevenGuthmiller Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I started an AMT 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix immediately after finishing a Johan '68 Olds 442. Just getting started, but I've blown apart the interior to revamp the seats, console and door panels. It will be a long haul, but hopefully this virus garbage will be long over by the time it's finished. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 I had several projects started before the General Lockdown began, but last week I Snake-slapped this Polar Lights '65 Dodge together in three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 3 hours ago, James2 said: So let's assume most of us are on lockdown/stay at home orders, there are ways to pass the time, one being a hobby. Ours happens to be Model Car Building. You may not be able to go out shopping, but I'm sure we all have enough supplies at home we could build with what we have... So whether you have a new build to start or a build you'd like to finish, I thought it would be cool to share them in one spot. Feel free to post what your working on and why and just update this thread once in awhile to show that cabin fever hasn't taken over your hobby room. Here is something I Started just before the crisis started, I will work on it off and on during this time. It's a Aurora Aston DB4, inspired by another builder here. And because I think they are a great little Hot Rod, also known as the "Gentleman's Race Car" The first thing I did was straighten the body and add a small bit of styrene to the front edge of the bonnet, as they say over seas. I am working on the engine next. This is gonna be beautiful!!!...i love these cars, and this is actually a VERY nice kit!!....looking forward to more!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Gt fan said: I have two done in the two weeks so far. Both kits are 43rd Man those look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dann Tier Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: I had several projects started before the General Lockdown began, but last week I Snake-slapped this Polar Lights '65 Dodge together in three days. Freaking Sweet!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Dann Tier said: Freaking Sweet!!!!! Thanks! Strictly completely absolutely straight from the box, only some minor detail painting, only glue was on the engine block halves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Fried Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 Can't say I'm working on anything. Was in the process of moving to a new home when this went down. Kits packed. Supplies packed. Paints packed. Tools packed. STILL packed. So now? There will be no modeling for me...until I can set my "factory" back up. But! I'm spending some "real time"... "detailing" some 1/1 stuff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Repstock Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1969 Impala and 1971 Mustang. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 34 minutes ago, Southern Fried said: Can't say I'm working on anything. Was in the process of moving to a new home when this went down. Kits packed. Supplies packed. Paints packed. Tools packed. STILL packed. So now? There will be no modeling for me...until I can set my "factory" back up. But! I'm spending some "real time"... "detailing" some 1/1 stuff..... Gotta love a P.35! Just finished watching Raymond Reddington use one to good effect in last night's episode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted March 29, 2020 Author Share Posted March 29, 2020 My Covid-up date: Still on the body work. Going bumperless so the splash guards are on and smoothed. Working on door skin alignment. I made some braces to keep the body safe and straight. Also found if I build the chassis in two pieces I can assemble it inside the body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 Looking really good.. I always liked that car.. I started another 43rd kit. BBR 360 Ferrari Challenge car from 2001. It’s also posted on the workbench as well. Detail painting has begun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted March 29, 2020 Share Posted March 29, 2020 I’ve been participating in the Isolation 500 group build this weekend on Facebook. Decided to build a 1950 Chevy pickup from three parts kits I bought cheap somewhere a while back. One of our favorite restaurants has this wall art which is my inspiration for the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I was able to get the interior done and the body painted today a long with the wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted April 1, 2020 Author Share Posted April 1, 2020 Good looking builds. I decided to mold the tail lights in to look more realistic. Also added door pins to help align and hold the doors in place. I stripped the chrome on the other trim pieces too. I’ll redo that with Molotow after paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gt fan Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks really good. Can’t wait to see it finished. I was able to get the decals on mine today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted April 9, 2020 Author Share Posted April 9, 2020 Here is a picture of the molded in tail lights, looks a lot better to me. After paint and some Molotow chrome it will be much more realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbt73 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 That Aston is looking great! I have one of those kits; I'll be watching with interest to see how it goes together. Here's what's on my workbench right now, an AMT '58 Edsel. I need to order some paints before I go too much further; apparently Edsel engines are supposed to be Caterpillar yellow and not Ford blue (who knew?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 Dangity. I was expecting to see everything made out of toilet paper and empty hand-sanitizer bottles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 1 hour ago, markbt73 said: That Aston is looking great! I have one of those kits; I'll be watching with interest to see how it goes together. Here's what's on my workbench right now, an AMT '58 Edsel. I need to order some paints before I go too much further; apparently Edsel engines are supposed to be Caterpillar yellow and not Ford blue (who knew?). Search a little further on engine colors. The color would depend on which engine was in the car and usually had to do with the color of the valve covers and air cleaner. The Edsel's also had some different cu.in. engines ware Ford would use the crank shaft from a larger displacement engine, sort of a factory stroker motor. Besides the yellow you mentioned they also had a white valve cover and air cleaner engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbt73 Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 22 minutes ago, espo said: Search a little further on engine colors. The color would depend on which engine was in the car and usually had to do with the color of the valve covers and air cleaner. The Edsel's also had some different cu.in. engines ware Ford would use the crank shaft from a larger displacement engine, sort of a factory stroker motor. Besides the yellow you mentioned they also had a white valve cover and air cleaner engine. Thanks, yeah, I was surprised to see yellow listed as the engine color in the instructions, so I did a little digging and found this image, which is what I was going on: I figure since it's a Pacer, it should have the yellow E-400 motor. Bet those white valve covers got grubby looking in a hurry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 1:59 PM, Snake45 said: I had several projects started before the General Lockdown began, but last week I Snake-slapped this Polar Lights '65 Dodge together in three days. Nice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdhog Posted April 9, 2020 Share Posted April 9, 2020 I'm working on this old wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James2 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Update on the DB4, detailed paint on the engine. Trying not to get bogged down with fancy add-ons. Just keeping things simple, clean and neat. Any other updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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