R. Thorne

Got some Icemancollections headers. Like them better as the primaries are larger and more in scale to current technologies than the Strickland ones. Trial fit ‘em and they seem ok.

Thanks. Some Caltracs modifications. Decided to use the kit springs and less than average rear end. Sanding multileaf springs over to beefy single leaf like most stockers use. Also, have to cut Caltracs off the springs that came on them. Then, shorten them to fit the kit springs.

One thing to consider on this build is to look at the numbers on the parts tree as you are following the directions on the instructions. Because there are extra parts in this kit (like the foot pedals for an automatic car and the 65 Plymouth grille), you should check the number(s) on each part you cut off. A dark background like this piece of sandpaper helps. Put the intake and valve covers on, working on the suspension now. Also, noticed a battery up front. It was installed in the trunk, on the original cars, I believe.

Thanks, Roger. This build is moving slow (too many books and TV). Got some paint on the engine and intake manifold. Ordered some 3116 carbs (among other things) from Chief Joseph.

You are correct in your assumption, Kevin. However, I have ordered some resin headers that I may use, instead. Should get them in a couple of days.

Thanks, Brian. They don’t all turn out this good, for sure, but cleanliness and those excellent Tamiya spray nozzles and quality paints certainly help. Just cut off the trans. This jewelry saw definitely makes short work of that job.

Put couple medium coats of ts13 Tamiya on. Looks better. Next step, cut off stick shift trans and put aftermarket 727 auto on.

Got some ts42 on tonight. No primer, one light coat and 2 medium coats and done. Check it tomorrow, may put some ts13 clear on. A little too metallically for me, but it is was it is. Took the headers out of the Moebius Strickland awb and will make a mold and cast some for this one.

Well, it is a nice, much anticipated, kit. Put some Tamiya putty on those spots and am cleaning up the spray booth.

Thanks, Paul. I really appreciate that information. Looks like a pricey, rare, type of kit, but I will keep my eyes open.

Got the hood scoop on and lightly glued hood on for painting. Also, installed rear trunk area panel. Noticed an indentation on the top part of the windshield frame (on both sides). Guess I’ll put some putty on it.

This is Not a “what’s in the box” review, but there are some extra parts in the kit. 1965 Plymouth grill and (I think) bumpers, Wedge valve covers, nice fuel injectors. Also, 6 mag wheels.

In case you are curious, this is the kit. Debating on these 2 Tamiya paints. I think ts42 is the closest.

Thanks, Tony. I’m having fun with it. Applied some dull coat.

Hoosier decals time. Think I’ll let ‘em dry till tomorrow, then some dull kote and, finally, glue them on. Gives me an excuse to work on the Moebius 65 Dodge.

My next project with the new Moebius kit(s) I got this week. Will be something on the order of Todd Hoven’s car, though not a replica. I like the color of his car, but, may just go wild with a candy apple red paint job. Anyway, the journey begins.

Then, some semi gloss clear on the slicks, and some aluminum paint on the front rotors. Next is some Hoosier decals after some drying (break) time.

Worked on converting the “9 inch” Goodyear slicks to Hoosiers. First, tried a .600” 80 grit sanding flap (used for porting heads, etc.) to hold the tire, then spun in my old reliable B&D cordless drill. Worked well. Then, a 5/8” expandible rubber freeze plug to hold the tire on one side. Then sand the sidewall with sanding sticks while it is spun, once again, with the drill.

Ahh, those good old fashioned nail files are still some of the best (and cheapest) tools I have. Had to sand the rotors/calipers down to tuck the tires in some more.

Not much time at the bench lately. After some head scratching, trial fitting, drilling out the holes, checking back spacing/clearance, I think i have the rear wheel situation line out.

Been watching too much drag racing on Nhra.tv since last Wednesday and, the previous weekend at Bowlingreen, Ky. Anyway, back at it tonight drilling out the aftermarket calipers (in small increments) for a trial fit on the front end. Next, I have to come up with something different for the rear wheels, as they aren’t made the same.

Brushed on some Tamiya rubber black (gotta get the spray can version), then some Testors 4637 semi gloss clear. Next is Hoosier decals. Pics didn’t load. Will post tomorrow.

The wheels 24 hours later. Still shiny. As these wheels are larger I.d. (.660”), I had to enlarge the I.d. of a tire (and smooth up the sides). This “master” was made into a mold and cast up about 15 tires. These have to be cleaned up on one side. I used a .600” sanding flap on the inside, then held it with a 3 jaw chuck and sanded off the rough edges with a fairly coarse sanding stick. Next is to apply some Tamiya rubber black.

An experiment with Revell chrome spray. Got some Testors different size spray nozzles a while back, but they’re made different than Revell, so wouldn’t work. The first pic shows Greenstuffworld brushed on 4 wheels. The next pictures show the Revell sprayed over green stuff and then sprayed direct on some resin wheels. Will see what they look like tomorrow.