MachinistMark Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 (edited) Well heres my kick at the oldsmobile can, 6" scale drop in the front, unsure hopw many in the rear, but its a signifigant drop. paint is rustoleum gloss black on the wheels/chassis and Mazda Redfire pearl effect for the body. Scratch built coil springs (1/16 inch tig rod wound around a 1/8th tungsten fits like a GLOVE in the kit spring pockets FYI..) hood has been relieve of its tim as well. pics the springs Edited October 17, 2012 by MachinistMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 I like the color Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 thanks nick, me too. those pics dont come anywhere close to doing the colour justice, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Really suits that body style, I was thinking a Dark Cherry red for one of mine, the other with probably be weathered. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Looking good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Looks good. Pretty sure my second build of this one will be red as well. Depends on if I do the strip car or the hardtop conversion next. Sheesh...too many ways I want to do this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oh yeah, it's looking good. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 (edited) Thanks doc.... where's your olds? Lol Hope to have the interior started and the wheels on the frame for good tonight. These pics do not do the colour justice at all. Here's the paint in the can, a much better indication of the amount of pearl in it Edited October 16, 2012 by MachinistMark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Now the question is trim rings and hub caps or my machined aluminum moon discs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 I've got to clean up the parts on the two that I am hoping to build. One shiny and one rusty. Love that paint color and yes I can see the bling in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 16, 2012 Author Share Posted October 16, 2012 Yeah. Pretty awesome red. Gonna make a set of caps for it this Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 It's cleared..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That Looks great, gotta love Urethane Clear. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 I told ya those pre clear pics didn't do the colour any justice. yes urethane clear is pretty awesome but once you mix a batch ya better use it all or be prepared to pour it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Lookin' good, Mark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Great color, great gloss and great stance. Looking forward to seeing this all the way. (And thanks for the tip on the springs !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 thanks ace! again, i am absolutley in love with all of your builds, think you have a great eye for style, that said, fender skirts or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Gringo Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 I like the color alot thats pretty sweet looking 50 olds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 thanks gringo hope to have the interior together tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Looking nice and mirror-deep shiny. Sweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haubenschild Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 That deep rich red is just awesome! I cant wait to see more progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 Aces. I like that red on that car. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MachinistMark Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 Thanks again guys. This has been a really fun build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
relaxednoma Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 outstanding! that color REALLY pops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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