TheRX7Project

That engine looks great!

That looks great!

Thanks guys. Like I said I'm glad this one is off the bench. I couldn't take any more bad luck!

I have that bottle but it does not have the Future atomic logo anywhere front or back. I hope it's the same thing. I tried if on some spare clear parts and it seems to work. Never tried Future before but I think I'm going to give it a try on my current build.

Is it just "Pledge Floor Care - Finish" now? I'm trying to find some but can't.

The 2JZ looks like it belongs under that hood. Suggestion: Hidden nitrous setup, and I'd be looking for a big single turbo instead of the factory setup.

This is a really cool build. I love Pacer wagons! Should probably be in the "On the Workbench" forum though.

Literally this thing has been nothing but bad luck. Without getting into too many details, this build required 2 of the same kit to complete and I had lots of issues (not due to the kit but due to bad luck/accidents) getting it done. Been on the bench since December and I'm glad to see it go. Real glad. Paint is MM Bright Aqua Pearl, interior is Krylon Fusion Dover White. Box stock except the big Pegasus wheels you guys love to hate, shaved some of the scripts and made exhaust tips. Second major attempt at BMF so it's not perfect but it's not too bad. Comments and constructive criticism welcome as always.

As I've been working on a few kits, I've found that the more detail I put into a model, the more detail I need to put in. There was a time, not that many years ago, when a plain enamel-painted body and a few picked out details here and there was plenty to me. I never even considered buying BMF or PE parts, or even scratchbuilding supplies. I used what came in the kit (and whatever my parts box could supply) and I was good. Not too long ago, I bought BMF and used it on a model for the first time. Wow, what a difference. Suddenly I was wondering how I had been building all these years without it. What else had I been missing out on? On that same model, I bought a pre-wired distributor, and although all my models don't get them, I could see the difference it made under the hood, and my newest project is getting one. While building this engine, I thought what a shame it would be to go through the trouble of wiring the engine and not having an alternator bracket. So I ordered a set of Detail Master engine brackets. While I was on the alternator I added a wire coming off it, because, you know, why not. That means, really, I need to pick up some "battery cable" wire (can someone recommend a size or good place to buy it bulk?). And why detail the engine so much if I'm not going to do the same for the interior? So I also ordered some PE seat belt latches and "seat belt material". That warranted a trip to Hobby Lobby for some embossing powder as well. Also while building this engine, my first time using a pin vise. WHERE HAS THIS THING BEEN ALL MY LIFE? I'm beginning to question what I was thinking all those years I spent without it. "Ah, I don't need that much detail." "All I need is glue, paint and an x-acto." Boy, was I only fooling myself. So today, here I find myself looking at resin cast "ignition kits" that include an MSD box, coil, and wired distributor... and thinking about how great that's going to look under the hood of my next muscle car project. But if I'm going to buy one, I might as well buy a resin molding kit so I can just mold my own instead of paying $10 every time. It's not like I won't use it, right? Anyone else experience the "snowball effect" of detailing?

A little inspiration for you:

For sale does not mean sold. I could put my '53 Studebaker kit up for $70 but that doesn't mean I'll get it.

Why did you buy them? To build them or flip them?

I really dig the paintwork

That engine bay is amazing. Top notch work, sir.

Well it's next to the bedroom and the baby's room so I understand not wanting fumes.

It's usually one of 3 things: Paint- something paint-wise gets screwed up and I don't feel like trying to fix it Boredom- I lose my interest in a project and put it aside Weather- it seems like when I want to build (winter) it's too cold to paint in the basement (and my wife doesn't let me paint in my man cave) Usually it's the first of those three though.

I tend to agree with the OP that I stay in my "comfort zone". First off, I build my models to represent cars I like "as I would like to own them". My models need a "vision" right from the get go or else I just can't even start on them. I don't really have an interest in factory stock cars, so I don't build them. I'm not that interested in semis or airplanes or boats, so I don't build them. I'm not interested in beaters or "workhorses", so I don't build them. My builds (when I build) are usually of "day 2" or "pro-touring" style cars. I do stray from that every so often when I get a "vision" for something else, I've built everything from a Model A street rod to a stock Mini Cooper to a street-racer Integra and probably covered all the bases inbetween (I did a lot more modeling before I was 18, and I'm 32 now). However it's always been a car "the way I would want to own it". I don't build for contests, I don't build for money. That's probably why I've only completed 5 models in the past 2-1/2 years. I build because I find it fun, and it's a release for my car-building needs when the weather is too bad to go work on my real cars. Am I open to building something outside my "comfort zone"? Sure. But it won't be on my dime- especially now that kits are so expensive. It's easy to sink $50 into a halfway decent build. But if my buddy wanted me to build him a replica of his car, I'd do it without hesitation, and only expect him to pay for materials.

I picked up one of those '66 Chevelle wagon kits (currently WIP), but my "vision" for it was to go more stockish / driverish than the kit version. I was thinking to myself how great it would look on some GM Rallye wheels. Well as I was browsing my very limited parts inventory, lo and behold, I found 5 (?) Rallye wheels and some decent tires to match. No idea where they came from, other than a Corvette I built maybe 15 years ago.

Neat take on a 57. Nice to see one that isn't stock or a hot rod. "The Finned Frog"

As far as the plate I like TETANUS

So you've shown us the real car, now show us the model of it! Wow... The patina looks incredible.

Cool subject, great build!

Wow that thing is sweet

Wow, what a conversion! Nicely done.

Great clean build