krazyglu Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Hello all this my latest kit.....actually found it in my friends stash of model kit stuff(shhh). Not going to over the top as I like to actually finish these thing's in a decent amount of time. I did some scratch building and plan to do a little more. I also slammed the car as that is always number one on my list . This was also my first two tone paint job and while I'm really happy with It I sure learned some thing's to do better next time....such as allowing the first color to fully cure before you tape over it. I waited 24hrs and I still have tape mark's on the metallic grey. Interior Is pretty well finished besides lap belt's and I'm thinking floor mat's in the model master leather color. Thanks you everyone....I have watched and learned quite a bit from this forum and I love the positive fun attitude. Decided it was time to stop lurking and join the fun. All comments welcome. Edited September 28, 2011 by krazyglu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthehobbyguy Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Glad to hear you did a build. Great job on this model. Looking forward to seeing it finsihed bobthehobbyguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 That is looking nice and it's SHINY :) . Where did you get the shifter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miatamadman Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 beautiful color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave42 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Looks great, really like the color combo and interior detailing,....and I'm with Jim, can you tell us where the shifter came from? Later, Dave Edited September 22, 2011 by Dave42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pol Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Really job where did you get that shifter from? John Pol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 The shifter was scratch built..my pop's has one in his '73 Duster and I always loved how "business" those shifters looked. It's a square piece of evergreen plastic sanded to that shape..then I cut and sanded the slot for the stick. The other piece's are thin evergreen and part of a gas pedal assembly I found. The stem and ball came with the kit and I modified them. The tiny reverse lock out stem is simply a tiny wire as are the ring's. Here is a close up. Thanks guy's i'm completely flattered you thought it was a aftermarket item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybuilder Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very nice build and really nice job with that shifter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobuzz Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Nice color combo but that shifter is awesome. Wish I could get a few of them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Steven......Very nice......luv the color combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71drolds Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 nice two tone! very tasteful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAone Posted September 24, 2011 Share Posted September 24, 2011 well, for it being your first 2 tone paint, it looks great. hope the tape marks are an easy fix. keep up the great work, and like the others, i too dig that shifter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted September 24, 2011 Author Share Posted September 24, 2011 Wow thank you everyone for the positive comments. I have been quite busy with work, girl, and everyday life ,but did manage to get some of the work done on the lap belts. Decided to go with a Simpson cam lock style. Here is a quick mock up I threw together ,but I plan on making the belt run through the side of the seat and bolting next to the tran. tunnel in some fashion. I really appreciate all the great responses on the two tone and color choice. The color's I used were model master anthracite gray metallic and colors by Boyd orange pearl. The silver stripe is pactra rc/model tape and testors wet look clear top it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis_555 Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 I love the wheels and the interior!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted September 28, 2011 Author Share Posted September 28, 2011 OK guys got the belts done...probably could have been way better ,but once this kit is built I think they will hardly be visible. Also went ahead and did the driver floor mat leather. I think I'm moving on to the chassis and motor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowe-t Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Steven, This looks great so far! I really like the color combo and the work you did on the shifter and belts. When I first saw the pictures I thought the shifter was an after market resin part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattley Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 Great work you're doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted September 28, 2011 Share Posted September 28, 2011 looks really good... neat and clean always works,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyglu Posted September 29, 2011 Author Share Posted September 29, 2011 Thanks guys I really appreciate you taking the time to look and comment....keeps me hard at it. Got all the chassis components painted. I used Alclad II chrome paint for the first time and this stuff is amazing. Also got all the holes drilled on the block and distributor for wiring. Things should really start falling into to place and this thing should be under glass soon ,but you fellas know how that goes Thanks again everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hd2500gmc Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 Nice build that shifter is awesome!!!!! The interior and paint on the body looks great also!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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