James2

I enjoy rebuilds and build overs; it's a cool way to get out of a slump. And I really like restoring and upgrading an older model. Kind of like a rehab for the hobby!

Coming along nicely!

Just a quick update, got the body cleaned, rescribed and primed today. Motor is glued back in place and the windscreen is marked to cut. Also picked this up on eBay, I was going to strip and rebuild it but it’s to nice. I’ll start a repair post later.

If your set on not using, is it, I'll take!

It does look pretty nice....

Very nice and well detailed, I like it!

Thanks Steve, I'm ready to prime some more parts and fine tune the cab. But I've been working on my motorcycle lately getting ready for the riding season. I hope to make some bench time next week....

I like it just fine, always enjoy a rebuild too!

Nice

So nice….

Welcome Brian glad you were able get back onboard, you models look very nice. How about a pic of the 1:1?

Your tribute will be very nice I'm sure, liking what you are doing so far. Interestingly enough, I recently heard from Rogers Daughter, Heather aka, BabyGirl1221 It would be a comfort to know about this project of yours, perhaps you could send her a message, in fact why don't we all say hello!

The devil is in the details….

Thanks Zippi, Me too!

Thanks David, the original hood didn't match the body color and it was sanded beyond repair but was painted black. I felt it needs to be replaced; I think I can save the rest of the model.

Even with the shaved hood, the side chrome strips were ruined as it came. So now the comment would be leave the new hood or shave it?

When I bought this several years ago my intention was to chop it, but it was too nice. The body was brush painted but smooth the color matched the interior. (no pic) I recently decided to disassemble it, clean up some pieces, replace some parts and paint it with the Pacific Blue I had in my paint box. I’ll cut up the glass and use the windshield from the Van kit to fix the cracked glass. I also had an extra hood to replace the sanded down piece that came with the purchase. The interior, engine and chassis will remain as is. I did rework the wheels to narrow the track. The body was stripped with Purple Power and body work has begun. I’ll piddle with this rebuild as another winter project, thanks for the interest.

Not much progress here except for some applied primer. I need some better weather to use my spray booth in the garage, no hurry!

It is Krylon paint Piminto satin….

I like everything about this post....

It’s odd that the decals silvered like that on gloss paint. Usually that happens with flat or matte finish. Clear coat under decals helps, but over won’t. IMHO Were the decals after market?

Just lovely! Nicely built clean and shiny. Color and stance with attitude, I like it! (Looks like it came from the sister bench as my recent 57.)

After some more test shots I settled on Tamiya Pink Pearl base and Clear Orange top coat. This is before any clear or polish. Time to let it cure….

FB DM sent! Kidding, SM can definitely be a wasteland....