tuffone20 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 (edited) Yes you all read that right!!! I'm going to build my vintage MPC 1914 Stutz Bearcat model!! I thought I'd build something different and for myself and so I pulled this kit out and cut the bag open to release that vintage smell! I've been looking online for good photos to work with on how I'm going to build it? This one looks pretty good to do? Or this one that was in Green Acres, 1965-1971 Or maybe get crazy and do this one!!!!!!! LOL Or I can also just do it in Orange or even in PINK I heard that someone on this board did a General Lee in pink but hasn't posted any photos of it? :lol: Looks like I'll stripping a lot of chrome and redoing it in brass!!! Anyone have any idea what would be the best to use for doing the brass? Edited June 8, 2014 by tuffone20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I like the one Mr. Haney drove. Good luck with your project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Looks like you'll have to do something about lowering the front end to match the real thing - like about 3/16"? Wonder where MPC goofed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 For the brass, after stripping the chrome, apply white primer, followed by airbrushing Testors brass on the parts. I believe Krylon Short-Cuts also has a brass-colored paint in a spray can. To be safe, put a coat of Glosscote over it, as it's a somewhat sensitive paint color to touch. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackvision Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have the old "Bearcats" TV show edition (glue bomb) I'd like to restore someday,just need a set of spoke wheels!............................Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 I have the old "Bearcats" TV show edition (glue bomb) I'd like to restore someday,just need a set of spoke wheels!............................Mark I'll have a look in my spares box, I'm sure I've got a set somewhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 Looking forward to seeing more on this build, I built one last year, for the brass, I stripped off the chrome and used alclad brass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 8, 2014 Share Posted June 8, 2014 For great tips on painting and detailing this kind of car, check Harry P's build of the 1/16. Geoff also did an excellent job on the kit you're building. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85253&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 9, 2014 Author Share Posted June 9, 2014 Thanks for the replies guys and for the link to the one Harry built. I knew MPC had the color wrong for the motor. They say it should be red with gold cylinder heads? I think I have the ride height problem fixed or at least a lot better then it was... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brizio Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 The height looks way better now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nice job with the height adjustment. What did you do? Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 I got some of the motor painted and have cleaned up some parts getting them ready for paint, hopefully tomorrow I can get some more done on it. I thought doing the red & black was going to make for an easy paint job and after spending some time looking at the photo I see I will have to do a lot of masking and painting on the fenders and some of it looks like it's not going to be fun!! In the photo below I have to paint them red, black and some spots to look like wood...... I might use the stand to display Stutz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nice project! Will be watching for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imatt88 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 16, 2014 Share Posted June 16, 2014 The Collings Foundation in Stow, Ma. has a French Gray Stutz with red seats and black pinstriping. For the pinstriping, masking shouldn't be as bad as it looks. I'd use 1/4-1/2" blue tape, and then, with a fresh blade, cut out around the raised area where the pinstripes are. It might be best to brush-paint to control bleed-under, and touch up as needed. For the gray, plain old Testors gloss gray enamel will get you in the ball-park. The seats are sort of dark red, I'd use red oxide primer, followed by a coat of Humbrol Wine or Testors Dark Red with a little bit of black added to make it more of a maroon. Overcoat either with clear satin or semi-gloss. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Yesterday I was able to get the rest of the chassis & wheels painted. Still need to detail the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 interesting project. lovin' it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtx6970 Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Cool project. I'l have to keep an eye on this build. That said, I have been looking ( casually ) for one of these in 1.25th scale for another future project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 (edited) Little update on the Stutz, not a lot done but she is getting closer to be done!! LOL Got some red paint laid down..... I was able to get some black paint on it today. Some of the stuff I need to do in brass.. Edited June 23, 2014 by tuffone20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 bad55 stan Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 cool project,you have opened my eyes to other types of kits to build!nice work so far.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Red works. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 29, 2014 Author Share Posted June 29, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFchronos Posted June 29, 2014 Share Posted June 29, 2014 Very nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 So far, so good. Any progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted July 4, 2014 Author Share Posted July 4, 2014 (edited) Progress as of today been moving a little slow on it.. Edited July 4, 2014 by tuffone20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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