R. Thorne

Next phase was some primer, then 1200 and 4000 polishing to remove 2 nubs. Then more primer which turned out really smooth and shiny because of the 4000 polishing sanding stick. Weather conditions when final primer was applied.

The paint job saga continues. After soaking in 91% iso for 5 or 6 days (with a couple of tooth brush scrubs in between, virtually no progress in removing the Tamiya paint. Next phase was elo paint remover with some success. The last effort with Mr. Color leveling thinner scrubbed on with a paper towel did the job.

Thanks. Finally got around (sidetracked by another build and lack of motivation) to rigging up some thinner backing plates. Glued them together, then glued them on to the rear end using some 123 weights and some old tires for alignment.

Thanks. Finally got around (sidetracked by another build and lack of motivation) to rigging up some thinner backing plates. Glued them together, then glued them on to the rear end using some 123 weights and some old tires for alignment.

I assume the 4 barrel version would be an afb carb. If so, aftermarket resin carbs are available that are more realistic than most of the “blob” carbs included in most kits. Something like this.

Broke down and purchased the amt #977 Surf Woody kit as it came with four 7” slicks. The tires came with 4 grooves in them. Believe it or not, I am considering how to fill 2 of the grooves (how anal is that?) as the slicks in those days came with 2 grooves. Thanks, always appreciate the input.

Scuffed up the “new” 7 inch tires and removed the double pin stripe whitewalls. Gonna have to scrounge up or make/modify the backing plates as they too wide for the smaller tires. Rarely can you change one thing without having to change one or two others. Part of the game.

“Traction Masters” installed.

Thanks, Andrew. Doing my best. Some slow progress on bars. Got ‘em painted. Gonna do some work on some scale 7” “cheater” slicks with required grooves. They will replace the scale 8” regular slicks I started this project with.

Though a Challenger, thought this might be of some interest to you. Bill Stepp’s 71 Challenger.

This is what I use.

I let it dry overnight, then, handle as little as possible.

I like the Green Stuff World non airbrush style daubed on with a micro brush. Wheels on the left are GSW and wheels on the right are model kit chrome.

The mysterious missing Traction Masters. They are about all that would have been allowed on this car in 1963-1964. They were supposed to be in the amt Starliner ford kit that I have, but, after 2 searches, gave up. Decide to attempt building some. A bit tedious, but, they should work. Used rods and square tubing, cutting off one side of the square. Waiting on glue to dry. They should mount directly to the frame.

Sometimes, the bear eats you. I have never had this much trouble removing Tamiya paint before. I soaked it in 91 iso for 5-6 days. Didn’t phase it. Scrubbed it and resealed for 3 days. Nothing. Gave up and used ELO . Took off some of the paint, but not all. Took Mr. Hamade’s advice and used Mr. Color leveling thinner and scrubbed with a paper towel. Bingo! Sometimes, in the process of giving advice, we learn to take advice. TS10 was the paint I used with Mr. Super Clear gloss. This was my first time using that gloss coat (perhaps significant?).

Thanks, gentlemen.

Thanks, guys, your comments are always appreciated.

Drilled some spark plug holes. Notice that this kit comes with plug wire material and the hole placement is already indented for easier drilling. Also, placed the body on for a quick look.

Thanks, guys. It was fun.

I use 91% isopropyl alcohol for TS Tamiya (pretty much all I use anymore). A good sealing container and an old tooth brush are your friends. Let it soak a day or so, sometimes 3 or 4 days is necessary. As the lid shows, I have used this successfully for a number of years.

Some progress. Took off tunnel ram intake as this was not available in 1963-1964. Installed stock type 2 four barrel intake with dual Carter WCFB carbs. Installed 4 speed and period correct scattershield.

Thank you.

Thanks, Carl, Chris, and Trevor. I really enjoyed this build.

Thanks, Edgar. Though I didn’t get enough detail in the build (do we ever?), it was fun.

It is soaking in the tank. It’s not the first time this has happened to me. As you say, it’s part of the hobby.