cobraman Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Just wrapped this up . Nice kit but I did have some trouble with the decals . Seemed thin and a bit fragile . Maybe I had problems due to the decal size . Anyway ,, painted Testors Lime Ice. Shot some dull coat on the wheels to tone them down . Used mostly wires and hose that I had on hand because supplied ones were just too hard to make work . Built stock from the box otherwise . I used Duplicolor 1K for the clear coats . I know some of the colors I used on some things may be wrong . I used 3 different references and they were at odds on some details so I went with what I thought looked ok . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Williams Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 You did good, Ray! This is the 1st one I've seen finished, and it looks super clean and neat. Well done. Also compliments on the photography and lighting, I do love a well presented model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 Thank you Mike ! My photos are too dark, I have to work on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Looks very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metaldrumm Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 I need to get this kit,looks pretty good but if you zoom in looks like your blower belt broke on the bottom,happy modeling😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Very nice build Ray!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thanks guys . Your right about the belt , it broke when I stretched it . Had nothing else good to replace it . I have used tape on smaller models but it did not look right on this . Maybe if I doubled it up ?? Too late now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Beautiful Vega funny car, Ray. Very clean build and I have trouble with decals also… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thanks much Carl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmann68 Posted July 31, 2021 Share Posted July 31, 2021 Looks fantastic! Great paint, and the engine detail is awesome, well done 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 31, 2021 Author Share Posted July 31, 2021 Thank you Christopher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codi Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Ray, in the overall, was the kit what you expected? Nice work on yours. cheers, tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 Thank you Tim. Having built a few 1/16 funny cars years ago I would have to say yes, it was as I expected it would be. The biggest negative I would say about the kit is the supplied hoses. I don't see anyway the material supplied for the plug wires could ever work. I just drilled out the valve covers and cut off the pins on the distributor and drilled it out. Not the best or neatest job but way better than the hose they give you for wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Nice build, but, my only caveat is the Parachute Line. It would rip the rear panel off that body as soon as it would deploy. Otherwise, nice build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyK Posted August 2, 2021 Share Posted August 2, 2021 Great looking model! Thanks for the paint color info as it looks perfect and I need to get some to build mine. Don't worry about your color choices as I found in looking at reference photos you hardly see the same colors twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 2, 2021 Author Share Posted August 2, 2021 Thanks guys. There are also some photos of the car running with 5 spokes up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grodudulle77 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Very nice work !!👍😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Super nice build Ray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thank you very much Larry and Philippe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 On 8/1/2021 at 10:19 PM, Daddyfink said: Nice build, but, my only caveat is the Parachute Line. It would rip the rear panel off that body as soon as it would deploy. Otherwise, nice build. Your right about the chute line but I just used the holes that were in the body already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sflam123 Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 Nice work on this project. It turned out well!! I certainly hope mine turns out as well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 6, 2021 Author Share Posted August 6, 2021 Thanks Stephen. I'm sure yours will look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Kron Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Larger scale models have a way of bringing out the best in modeler's skills, and this one is no exception. Great work on detail and execution. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claude Thibodeau Posted August 7, 2021 Share Posted August 7, 2021 Hi Ray! Masterful work, bravo! Your finishing of the powertrain is very realistic, the metal colors in particular. Impressive. CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 7, 2021 Author Share Posted August 7, 2021 Thanks fellows, you are too kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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