TransAmMike Posted March 24, 2021 Share Posted March 24, 2021 Progressing great Luke, gonna be cool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 17, 2021 Author Share Posted December 17, 2021 Dug this one out and made of bit of progress. Want to finish it before the years end. Worked on the engine and chassis frame. Quick suss on the floor pan. Tried to add some extra details to the engine. Fuel lines, throttle linkage and return spring. Fun task with failing eye sight. Rough engine mock in the frame, not game to glue it in place yet. As I reckon there is going to be issues with the exhaust manifolds hitting the inner fenders. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larman Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Super work! The body and paint are outstanding and I really like the engine and detail work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Great looking engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Great looking engine. What manifold did you use for the two fours ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Metallic Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Nice work overall. The engine is particular. But what really struck me is your engine stand. made out of kit sprue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky 130 Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Great build. I just question the color, black is so hard to keep clean. Really great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Hay Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 That motor detail is outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Nice looking Olds. All the detail work looks great. Was that paint the Tamiya in the spay can? Fantastic, I've used Tamiya rattle cans and can't come close to a paint job like that. What's the secret man? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 17, 2021 Share Posted December 17, 2021 Well Luke, that undercarriage looks great with the brite silver frame and the engine work is superb. I wasn't too sure about your wheel choice at first, but I'm liking it now.👌 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 WOW that's looking great! Engine and chassis look great, paint is smoooth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89AKurt Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 Failing eyesight, join the club! I'm finally getting an eye exam, several years past due. Awesome work on the engine details (everything else too for that matter). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 Thanks for all the comments very much appreciated On 12/18/2021 at 3:46 AM, espo said: What manifold did you use for the two fours ? I just modified the one supplied in the kit. Cut in a notch and added some sheet styrene. On 12/18/2021 at 5:47 AM, Mr. Metallic said: But what really struck me is your engine stand. made out of kit sprue? Yeah made out of a sprue frame from Revell chopper kit front fender. On 12/18/2021 at 6:16 AM, lucky 130 said: I just question the color, black is so hard to keep clean. I find wearing gloves at all times when handling parts painted black helps to keep them clean On 12/18/2021 at 8:09 AM, Zippi said: Was that paint the Tamiya in the spay can? Fantastic, I've used Tamiya rattle cans and can't come close to a paint job like that. What's the secret man? Yes sir, straight from the can finish. Ive had many years of practice doing so many Tamiya TS-14 black paint jobs. As previously shown the surface the paint is applied to is key. The TS-14 paint is applied in one continuous build up of coats. Start with a very light coat and continue to build up the coats until its a smooth wet look. Its a fine line between super wet look and the paint running. Just takes some practice to become familiar with how much paint can be applied before it runs. On 12/18/2021 at 9:18 AM, TransAmMike said: I wasn't too sure about your wheel choice at first, but I'm liking it now.👌 When it all comes together the wheels should suit the style of build. 24 minutes ago, 89AKurt said: Failing eyesight, join the club! I'm finally getting an eye exam, several years past due. Im the same, need to admit defeat and go get some prescription glasses. One day....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 (edited) So there was a fitment issue with the engine. The exhaust manifolds were hitting the inner fenders. It was mainly at the front more than the back though. So decided to remove some material to gain clearance. Used these bits in the Dremel Micro. Before. After removing some material. And brushed on some black for a quick touch up. Now to attach the chassis frame to floor pan. Fingers crossed I can get it done cleanly with minimal glue mishaps. Edited December 19, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Engine is a work of art! Awesome detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Wow, fantastic work!👍 If your eyesight is failing, you must have been an Eagle 🦅.🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 WOW. The chassis and engine look great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 On 12/19/2021 at 2:07 AM, Cool Hand said: Thanks for all the comments very much appreciated I just modified the one supplied in the kit. Cut in a notch and added some sheet styrene. Yeah made out of a sprue frame from Revell chopper kit front fender. I find wearing gloves at all times when handling parts painted black helps to keep them clean Yes sir, straight from the can finish. Ive had many years of practice doing so many Tamiya TS-14 black paint jobs. As previously shown the surface the paint is applied to is key. The TS-14 paint is applied in one continuous build up of coats. Start with a very light coat and continue to build up the coats until its a smooth wet look. Its a fine line between super wet look and the paint running. Just takes some practice to become familiar with how much paint can be applied before it runs. When it all comes together the wheels should suit the style of build. Im the same, need to admit defeat and go get some prescription glasses. One day....... Thank's for the info on the Tamiya Rattle can painting Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 On 12/21/2021 at 3:18 AM, doorsovdoon said: Engine is a work of art! Awesome detail. Thanks, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. On 12/21/2021 at 3:46 AM, NOBLNG said: Wow, fantastic work!👍 If your eyesight is failing, you must have been an Eagle 🦅.🙂 Thank you, Yeah, I use to have really good eyesight could see for miles and fine details up close. But years of welding and getting older it is starting to deteriorate, so it can be challenging to see the small stuff up close. Have to use a magnifier with a 3x lense to do fine detail work now. 18 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: WOW. The chassis and engine look great! Thanks Chaz, hope it will look the part when all pieced together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 Decided to chrome the fuel tank. And have wanted to try out a new chrome paint I got a while back, but having got around to testing it. So masked all around the tank. To mask the spare tyre wheel well, used some of this. Works great for areas where applying masking tape is impossible or a hassle. This is the chrome I used. Its is near on or if not better in appearance than Alclad. Shot at 18 psi, and in this pic it has that dust like Alcad gets so it need's to be lightly buffed. When doing chrome I always start out on a test spoon then onto the parts and after un masking and a light buff with a cotton ball. Very impressed with the appearance of the GSW chrome, real test now is to see how durable it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 That looks great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 The metallic paint on the engine and frame look spectacular! What paint did you use on them? The GSW looks like it came out well enough. I may have to look into getting some myself. David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 2 hours ago, David G. said: The metallic paint on the engine and frame look spectacular! What paint did you use on them? Thanks, used Alclad chrome. I tend to put it on too heavy as I dont like the splotchy look when applied lightly. So it does lose some of the mirror reflectiveness, but thats ok still looks the part to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cool Hand Posted December 22, 2021 Author Share Posted December 22, 2021 (edited) Got a few more things done. Attached the chassis frame to the floor pan. Flat clear applied to the seats. Got out the masking putty again and done the interior door panel's. Airbrush some decanted Tamiya TS-14 black Unmasked. Edited December 22, 2021 by Cool Hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted December 22, 2021 Share Posted December 22, 2021 Killer build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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