Nacho Z Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 It has been a long time since I have posted any of my work here. This was my entry into the 2021 Annual 24 Hour Build. It took me a little over the allotted 24 hours. I think I clocked in a total of around 30 hours. I would have finished it but decided to open the rear end by removing the molded in screen and replacing it with PE mesh. This pushed me into overtime. Once I was over I decided to replace the intake stacks. Lastly, I had issues with the gold ring tire decals so I hand painted the gold ring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Gorgeous clean build and the time you went over the 24 hours was well spent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very sharp, very clean build! Well done and model on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gramps46 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Just an outstanding build and working against the clock makes it even more impressive. Your photos are pretty neat too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vamach1 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Wow. Some of us would take at least a month to finish a kit that looks that nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I am impressed you did something so nice in such a short time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 That is a super clean Chaparral. Time well spent. Great job on the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooOld Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 I love Chaparrals and yours is absolutely gorgeous ! Replacing the screen and stacks was well worth the extra effort , and those Gold Line tires look great ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afx Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fantom Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Beautiful build of a beautiful car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Excellent build, everything about it is right on. This particular model Chaparral is my favorite. Used to race on on the slot track many decades ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 Very cleanly detailed body and the wheels and tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted August 10, 2021 Share Posted August 10, 2021 (edited) Nicely done, especially in such a short time period! I always liked those cars. Edited August 10, 2021 by Dragonhawk1066 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share Posted August 11, 2021 15 hours ago, TooOld said: I love Chaparrals and yours is absolutely gorgeous ! Replacing the screen and stacks was well worth the extra effort , and those Gold Line tires look great ! Thank you, Bob! One side of the tire is flat and one side has a small groove, for the gold ring, I presume. I just thinned some gold paint and flowed it into the groove much like a panel liner. When it dried it used a Tamiya swab to clean up any excess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Beautiful looking racer. Very clean build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattilacken Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 Great job in those hours! Could not have done it better in any time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Chernosky Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 John...that is a very sharp looking build. The added details and extra work really show. The gold lines on the tires are very tricky but you solved the problem well...thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 On 8/10/2021 at 12:28 PM, TarheelRick said: Excellent build, everything about it is right on. This particular model Chaparral is my favorite. Used to race on on the slot track many decades ago. Thank you, Rick! If I understand it right, that is the origins of this model, it was a slot car. I’m not 100% positive about that. It is a very simplified kit which is why I chose it for a 24 hour build project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beeRS Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Very clean build, and those intake stacks are the cherry on the cake. Great photography too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Ok, first of all that’s a beautiful, CLEAN looking build!... Second, those are excellent photos. They look like box top photos... Nice work John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Excellent build, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1959scudetto Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 superb, very clean build and excellent photos, John - seeing this one, I almost regret selling mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 beautifully done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATHU Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Looks fantastic, great work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted August 20, 2021 Share Posted August 20, 2021 Looks great!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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