Metalmad Posted November 11, 2022 Author Posted November 11, 2022 Thank you Carl ...... I still need to make some adjustment on how the coolant hose is actually routed which I'll do when I get the other coolant hose ran from the water pump to the heater core. 1
Metalmad Posted November 14, 2022 Author Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) Small update which I have finished scratch building the two heater hoses that run from the heater core to the intake manifold and to the water pump and I also have lowered the front suspension a little to give it a better stance in the front. I will more than likely be lowering the rear suspension but how low I'm not sure yet and have also started the clean up of the exhaust system with getting it nice and smooth and I have shot the exhaust with primer. Edited December 13, 2022 by Metalmad 8
drifterdon Posted November 15, 2022 Posted November 15, 2022 Awesome job so far Seth. The '69 Chevelle is my favorite Bow Tie car. Love the subtle weathering you are doing to make your paint pop.
Metalmad Posted November 15, 2022 Author Posted November 15, 2022 Thank you Guido & Don for the kind comments.
Andrew McD Posted November 16, 2022 Posted November 16, 2022 Following this one! The engine detail work is inspirational. What material did you use for the various hoses?
TransAmMike Posted November 16, 2022 Posted November 16, 2022 Coming along quite nicely Seth, The hoses look great!
Metalmad Posted November 18, 2022 Author Posted November 18, 2022 Thank you Andrew & Mike ! Andrew to make the heater core hoses I used bead wire and heat shrink tubing then I shaped the bead wire to the configuration I wanted then I ran the heat shrink tubing over the bead wire then heat shrank the heat shrink over the bead wire.
Andrew McD Posted November 18, 2022 Posted November 18, 2022 7 hours ago, Metalmad said: Thank you Andrew & Mike ! Andrew to make the heater core hoses I used bead wire and heat shrink tubing then I shaped the bead wire to the configuration I wanted then I ran the heat shrink tubing over the bead wire then heat shrank the heat shrink over the bead wire. A very effective technique, I'll have to give it a try. 1
KWT Posted November 19, 2022 Posted November 19, 2022 19 hours ago, Metalmad said: Thank you Andrew & Mike ! Andrew to make the heater core hoses I used bead wire and heat shrink tubing then I shaped the bead wire to the configuration I wanted then I ran the heat shrink tubing over the bead wire then heat shrank the heat shrink over the bead wire. Looks good... very realistic to my eyes... but dang that's a mouthful
Metalmad Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) Finally found time to clean up the work bench & do some rearranging which now I’m a little more motivated to get back on the Chevelle build. So here is a small update on her. Finally shot the last coat of clear on her today and I also finished up the wheels which I will be using Fireball Modelworks BF Goodrich drag radials on the rear and to get the rear tires to look correct on the rims so I had to deepen the wheels on the front side and the rear side of the wheels.On the interior I used embossing powder on the floor and I also mocked up the exhaust to see where I will lay down the brake lines. So that’s all for now on this update and hopefully I will have another update sooner than later. Edited February 21, 2023 by Metalmad 8
drifterdon Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 This just keeps getting better and better Seth.
majel Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 Great looking model so far, love the color choice. In my opinion the '69 is the best looking Chevelle.
Mattilacken Posted February 21, 2023 Posted February 21, 2023 Great build! everything looks very good!
Metalmad Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 (edited) Thank you Don,Jim,Anton and Carl for the encouraging comments ! Edited February 21, 2023 by Metalmad
Metalmad Posted February 21, 2023 Author Posted February 21, 2023 Will still need to polish out the clear and add the ever fun job of bare metal foil.
kelson Posted February 22, 2023 Posted February 22, 2023 Have you ever thought of bmf your build first then clear coating after?.
Metalmad Posted February 24, 2023 Author Posted February 24, 2023 Curtis I have thought about it but have never attempted it. I have always bare metal foiled after I have cleared and polished it out which the results have always been good.
Pierre_tec Posted February 25, 2023 Posted February 25, 2023 Great attention to detail, l always love that Fathom Green, and those wheels……. The cherry on top!
Metalmad Posted February 25, 2023 Author Posted February 25, 2023 Thank you Pierre ! I have finished polishing her out & when we get a little sunshine here in Ca. I will shoot some pictures of her.
Metalmad Posted May 1, 2023 Author Posted May 1, 2023 (edited) Finally was able to get some bench time in this weekend so I have a small update for you all. I was able to get the bare metal foil done on the trim on both the front seats, the molding around the wheels , front and rear glass trim and the trim on the roof and on the hood inserts.Will try to get better pictures later this week. Edited May 1, 2023 by Metalmad 3
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