jjsipes Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Just seen on Slixx decals facebook page a preview of there up coming Don Grotheer decals for this model kit. Pretty nice looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 Looks like you have to paint the red roof stripe and then apply the white decals. I may just paint the roof and stripe.Not sure now. Glad they are making the decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro norman Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Has anyone who is building this kit found the right color blue paint for the roof. I want to use laquer. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim boyd Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Has anyone who is building this kit found the right color blue paint for the roof. I want to use laquer. Thanks. MCW Automotive Finishes (www.mcwautomotivefinishes.com) offers the exact colors for Sox and Martin replicas. The colors vary depending on the model year of the racer. For the '70 'cuda, the color translates to '68 Mopar factory code QQ1, which was otherwise known as Electric Blue Metallic for Plymouth and Bright Blue Metallic for Dodge that model year. There is no exact model paint equivalent of this color, and it is NOT the same color as 1969/1970 B5 Blue nor 1971-73 B5 Blue. Some of Tamiya's Blue Metallics would probably be an acceptable option for a shelf-only model. Hope that helps! Regards...TIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro norman Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thanks Tim. That helps a lot. I really enjoy your articles. Keep them coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booboo60 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I use model master GTS Blue! It looks close as ive seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitro norman Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check that out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caine440 Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 I use the gts blue, it is a little dark to me but over all I like the look and it made it easy to have all the cars in my collection match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carcrazy19 Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 First step I took in filing down the fender flares is marking the engraved line for the chrome trim with a fine Micron marker. Drag cars didn't have the trim, so everything outside this line needs to go. Took the bulk off with a coarse nail stick. Once all the marker was gone, I just shaped the flare with a little 400 grit wet-or-dry. I can't say exactly how long it took to do these, but I had all 4 done in the span of a WWF match (the wife's a fan... ) Not perfect, but muuuuuch better and they're good enough for me! Also filled the marker lights and side mirror notches with Bondo Professional Finishing Glaze. I luurve this stuff. Don't know how I ever got along without it! The 'cuda script on the taillight panel needs to go, too. The Sox & Martin car didn't have it (they were most likely built from body-in-white base Barracudas anyway). And that's the necessary body modifications! Brett, I used your technique for shaving down the fender flares and it worked like a charm. I've only done one so far as I am just starting this project and trying to finish up on others. So thanks for taking the time to show and post how you shaved the flares it really does make a big difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnwildpunk Posted July 29, 2014 Share Posted July 29, 2014 I can see it does just by the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted July 30, 2014 Share Posted July 30, 2014 If you're striving for period accuracy, you'll need to source a reinforced racing bellhousing they were mandatory on manual transmissions. I haven't been able to find a good picture of what Sox ran. I got all excited when I saw the pic above then noticed the disclaimer below it I have looked into this but I have only found a picture of the underside of the restored car. The 1970 Barracuda specifications here under from the Popular Hot Rodding April 1970 article says "Shatter Shield - Lakewood Industries", and it for sure looks to be a Lakewood steel bellhousing on the restored car...if it's correct or not I don't know but I have seen pictures of Grumpy Jenkins Toy VIII 70½ Camaro with a Lakewood bellhousing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantewallace Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 (edited) So has anyone finished one of these yet? I have yet to see one completed and just started on mine. I'd love to see what others have done with the kit. Edited August 9, 2014 by dantewallace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Mine is almost done, just need paint and decals to finish it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantewallace Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Also, I have another question. The 1:1 car does not have an alternator. Was the battery pulled and charged after every run? Should I just cut the alternator pulley and the two parts of the belt connected to it for authenticity? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) There are many drag racing cars that doesn't have an alternator as it's really not needed if you can re-charge the battery between rounds wich of course can be done with the battery still in the car,...that's how we do it on our Super Comp Dragster and it works perfectly. And if you use a magneto ignition as Sox & Martin did on their 71 'Cuda you only need power for the starter as the magneto generates it's own power for the ignition. Edited August 9, 2014 by Force Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawk312 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 So has anyone finished one of these yet? I have yet to see one completed and just started on mine. What others have done with the kit. I`ll second this. I would love to see one of these built. I am not seeing these kits at Hobby Lobby yet. Are you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantewallace Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I`ll second this. I would love to see one of these built. I am not seeing these kits at Hobby Lobby yet. Are you guys?No,we don't have them at our Hobby Lobby. I don't expect to see them there until around xmas or early next year,they always run a few months behind on getting new releases here and sometimes we don't get them at all. I had to get mine from a LHS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I just got 3. Picked one up in vancouver this week. It was hiding behind a ton of kits at the hobby stop ( also got the lx drag car) and I ordered two in and they arrived in saskatoon I will pick up monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward smith Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Cruz showed me a few pictures of the one he is currently doing but told me he can't share it here for now. You guys are gonna love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantewallace Posted August 12, 2014 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Pictures of it's WIP are already on facebook Cruz showed me a few pictures of the one he is currently doing but told me he can't share it here for now. You guys are gonna love it! Edited August 12, 2014 by dantewallace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edward smith Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I want to start on the new Revell 1970 Sox and Martin. Does anybody know if they ran with a full interior that year or at least the back seat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevez Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Anyone have the old MRC keystone mags???, they are 1/24, but are great looking wheels. http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/mrc/mrc-keystone-klassi-1/keystonemagsfiresto-3.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyfink Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I want to start on the new Revell 1970 Sox and Martin. Does anybody know if they ran with a full interior that year or at least the back seat? Only the front seats. No rear seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I purchased an extra set on eBay but they are getting hard to get..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Force Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Only the front seats. No rear seat Standard front seats and where the back seat had been it was carpeted. The Modelhaus has plated Keystone wheels from the Jo-Han kit in resin, and Competition Resins has the front tires from the Jo-Han kit in soft black resin, they are more correct than the kit tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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