spkgibson Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 That is looking sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonioseven Posted August 22, 2010 Share Posted August 22, 2010 Thanks, Dan. I'm enjoying this one too. Any activity is more enjoyable when you have fun doing it. Most definitely!! Lookin' good so far, Marc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 The Gremlin has been painted since my last update. Three coats of Testors Big Bad Blue lacquer topped with a liberal amount of Tamiya TS-13 Clear Gloss. Like Bob Downie and others have posted, this paint did not shoot well from the can. It went on kinda thick and the occasional blob of paint flew from the nozzle to the body. Since Big Bad Blue is a non-metallic color, I resolved the issues with a color sanding session using 3600 Micro Mesh. The result was a slick base for the Tamiya clear which won't need much polishing. My plan is to black out the taillight panel, front grille and door frames. Now, if I could just figure out that Levi's upholstery in 1:25 scale! Enjoy the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 I still think I'd prefer chrome bumpers, but I think the rest is spot-on perfect. Chrome bumpers would work here, but I didn't want to do Alclad and I'm not ready to send a batch to Little Motor Kar for plating. I also wanted to mimic the look of the 1969 Big Bad Javelin and AMX with the painted bumpers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdsGarage Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I like the way you're carrying the AMC theme through all areas of this build. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim0205 Posted August 26, 2010 Share Posted August 26, 2010 I could go either way on the bumpers but seeing the inspiration for the build I think it works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Tonight, I finished detailing the front grille and headlight area. I masked and painted the grille and headlight buckets with Tamiya TS-6 matt black, then I highlighted the openings of both with a silver Sharpie. Covered the turn signals with BMF and painted Tamiya clear orange. Headlights are MV Lenses. Enjoy the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 That paint looks beautiful!I love this car,Great work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelsbyroni Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 LOOKIN' GOOD. I LIKE IT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railfreak78 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Looks great so far! I like the color and the monochrome look. Nice take on a car most don't even like. I'd love to get a real one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txsportrider Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I love this build! Must... get... Gremlin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-409 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Very nice colour on it! Panjob looks smooth and shiney too and that grille is looking very nice, and those headlights are very good ones too, like this.Exept the wheels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harlow Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Great work! Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcandela Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Combination looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BHarrison Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Looking better evey time I stop by for a peep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdsGarage Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Marc, do the MV lenses come with the reflective coating already applied on the back or are they just a clear lens? I have heard about them but never seen them, just curious as to what they were and how to use them. Do you have a preferred vendor for these and is there a reference to what size is needed for 1/25 headlights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliable Resin Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Now... That is COOL ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Lookin' good Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Man thats SWEET ! You know how to find the look ! KDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangDreams Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Well it looks like Marc hit one right out of the park again with this build! Nice Job Marc!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 This afternoon, I began to make some progress on the 401 that will reside under the Gremlin's hood. Block is painted with Tamiya Light Blue Metallic, heads and tranny with Tamiya AS-12 Bare Metal Silver. Headers sprayed with Testors Stainless Steel buffing metallizer. Chrome intake from the AMT Matador NASCAR painted with Testors Flat Clear Acryl. Distributor is from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland and the Holley carb from Bandit Resins. Chrome rocker covers are from a Johan SC/Rambler. A chromed Moroso air breather will fit atop the Holley. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim0205 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Very nice love how it's all comming together. The blue looks great on the gremlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Found some quality bench time this weekend with the Gremlin. Painted the door window frames and rear tail panel with Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black, polished the paint and applied BMF. Also detailed and installed the taillights. I still need to apply a black wash to the door handles and the Gremlin logo on the rear gas cap(?). Enjoy the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 This is turning out great! I love the blue theme and thank you for blacking out the tail lights. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkman1153 Posted September 13, 2010 Share Posted September 13, 2010 Due to popular demand, Bandit Resins will be casting the seats and chassis for the Gremlin. Most of the engine in the AMT Matador NASCAR kit is the same engine from the Gremlin kit, but you'll need to look to the parts box for manifolds, etc. i will check with my son he has several AMC PACER kits and might have a amc v8 engine i think some pacer models had the 6 in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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