TheRX7Project

That looks really good- interesting intake, weathering looks really good. For the welds, you should make the paint either look "burned" or ground off (or a combination of both) around them. Otherwise the weathing looks amazing.

I think it looks good with the blacked out grille against that beautiful blue.

This has been purchased. Thank you!

Is it wrong that every time I read your posts, I read them in Sherman T. Potter's voice?

What is that wonderful device, and where do I acquire such whichcraft?

Looks good! Sure brings back memories- when I was real little (well, as little as I could be lol) my dad had one that he bought for a dollar because it didn't run. It just needed a coil! It was brown and earned the nickname "Poop Brown" LOL

Wheel/Tire is very important, but for me the #1 thing I need to start off with is a "theme". I need to know the direction I'm going, which usually determines wheel/tire and paint combinations. When I pick up a kit and look at it, I already have a picture in my mind of what it will look like when it's done. Color(s), stance, wheels and tires... there's a few models I've bought that are probably not going to be built for some time just because I can't figure out a direction for them. Of course the "idea" can change a little here and there, for instance the '55 Chevy Stepside I'm working on right now, I was going to go for a '60s custom look, but I don't have a good set of rims/tires for that build. The color combination I chose is pretty universal, so I decided to go pretty much box stock with just a few minor changes. To me, starting a model without a final product in mind is like starting a trip without having a destination. Even if the final destination changes, at least you started going that direction.

Yes they are. I wish I had a pile of them, I love '50s and '60s customs and a slew of those rims and tires would make my decade!

Wow that is going to look sweet!

That is really cool!

Looks good. Always liked that style of Supra, and the car that got me interested in the Japanese stuff was my first ride in a friend's AE86.

Good luck on the build. Holy cow that's an arsenal of Tamiya sprays!

Liquid drain cleaner will take chrome off quite nicely also, and not harm the plastic. You can leave it in overnight for stubborn pieces. I'm looking forward to seeing the Dual Jewel... but I REALLY want to see that Fiat Altered!

I hope you can keep the stance like that- it looks awesome.

VERY interesting! I didn't even know Novas EVER came with 4-bangers!

I used to blow mine up with bottle rockets LOL

Looks better than stuff I've built LOL Nice to reflect back on when building models seemed so much less labor intensive...

Yeah I ran into quite a few fitment and otherwise issues. Oddly enough the Studebaker engine fit like it was meant to be there, The front suspension wishbone even mounted up to the mouting point on the transmission. I got the kit off the discount rack at the hobby shop, so I don't feel like I "lost" anything on it. It tested every bit of my modelling skill, in some places it won, in others I prevailed. EDIT: also wanted to note, I put the radiator cap on EDIT AGAIN: Thanks for the compliments, comments and critiquing!

Thats a really good idea

Yeah I know about the radiator cap- but yes, actually the Studebaker 232 has siamesed exhausts on the two center cylinders. EDIT: Interestingly enough, I found a picture of a Studebaker 232 in a Model A: http://www.google.com/search?q=Studebaker+232&hl=en&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=58xuUefxNOWwygGQqoCoBA&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAQ&biw=1680&bih=925#imgrc=EE8bWBw_LLg6kM%3A%3B3Bqc5VYrqWe-sM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fi12.photobucket.com%252Falbums%252Fa238%252Ftrestles126%252FDSC_0157_edited-1.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.jalopyjournal.com%252Fforum%252Fshowthread.php%253Fp%253D4643430%3B1024%3B680

I call it such because of all the little things that went wrong during the build. Revell's '31 Model A Sedan kit (regrets), with a 232ci Studebaker V8. Let me start off by saying this model was a LOT of firsts for me. My first time ever using lacquer paint, didn't come out as smooth as I'd like, but I'll be trying it again. My first time ever with BMF and I can see my seams but practice makes perfect. My first time ever using a wired distributor also, was sort of a PITA! Not sure I'll be doing that again. My first time scratchbuilding headers and I think they came out OK. Honestly the whole thing was more of a project than I was anticipating- and probably a bit above my skill level. Color is Model Master GM Dark Cherry Pearl (rattle can) with 2 coats of Model Master clear. Rear axle and misc silver pieces painted with Krylon Metallic Matte Aluminum- highly reccommended! Comments, criticisms, tips and tricks all welcome.

I really like this. I may have to build one myself.

4-link rear suspension or lowering blocks

I almost never like what the kit intended. For instance right now I've got a '31 Model A that is going to look nothing like the box art, and I'm starting a '55 Chevy Stepside "street machine" that... well, isn't going to look quite like that. Although with that kit all I am changing is the wheels, tires and stance.