R. Thorne

I find this Mr. Hobby pin vise set very handy for opening up painted holes, the 1.5 mm(.060”) the most common one. Next is the tedious application of class designation and permanent numbers (used my number in this case).

Some chassis and interior pics.

Anytime Ace says I gave “excellent advice”, I am truly humbled. Glad to help, Ray.

Had to cut the holes in the hood. Some engine work and decided on white for the interior. Like that Tamiya rubber black. Similarly classed car to Travis Hess’s, but no way in Hades would I tackle that paint job. Cut out fuel tank, as most modern stockers use fuel cells.

Used the Lindberg Ramchargers hemi and Color Me Gone kit. Painted with Tamiya silver leaf which I really like, but had some issues due to operator error. Painted 2 cars at the same time as another 1964 is being built. That one will have the hemi hood scoop.

You might consider this very reasonably priced kit (c1132) from Atlantis. $8.99 plus $3.98 shipping.

I just ordered this kit yesterday from Hobbylobby on sale at $17.99. Is this the kit you used? Uhhh, you might want to edit the title to Ulrey Bros. Sorry, my ocd kicked in. Nice job.

I assume you mean black snout, not bottle. Like this.

I have seen it and some of his work. You are correct and thanks for posting.

Thanks so much, gentlemen. I appreciate all responses (complementary and critical).

One of my favorite cars to watch back in the mid Sixties. Started a model of it a couple years ago (I have a hard time finishing models)

Thank you. I appreciate the kind words.

The 1/25 scale kits are still available and, I think, the decals from smp are available. The gentleman who makes them is a member here and could possibly help you. As you have a personal interest in this, perhaps contact a local Hobbylobby or other hobby shop and inquire whether someone could build one for your friend. I know a lot of us would be willing to build a kit for the owner of a great car like this. I am currently building a drag car of the mid sixties with the help of the son of the original owner of the car. Heck, try building it yourself. It’s not brain surgery as most of this build would be out of the box. You might find a new hobby.

Thank you, sir. Much appreciated. As noted on the wip build, I forget to mention the #3 designation. Nothing to do with Dale Earnhardt, but an homage to Todd Hoven’s 1965 Dodge AA/SA who finished #3 in Nhra points. Perhaps a future build when Moebius releases their Dodge this fall. Maybe even Barton’s hemi, too. Plus, was fewer numbers to put on the windows than the normal 4 digit numbers.

Thanks so much, Tim. Forgot to post a chassis pic. You’ll note I forgot the driveshaft loop.

Built from a Moebius Belvedere kit with the hemi and trans from a Lindberg Ramchargers 1964 Dodge. Tamiya black, no primer, no clear. Interior was Champagne gold. This was built as a diversion from another build that I was bogged down with. Nothing too detailed. 6 point bar, aftermarket tach and shifter, scratchbuilt subframe connectors added. I was going to add Caltracs , plug wires, msd, etc., but decided to build it quick and get started on my next one with the thought of coming back to it later and adding more details (maybe should call it semifinished). More info on my wip build. Thanks for looking.

I know what you mean. I had mistakenly sanded off the the inside edge of the rear window thinking it was flash. I realize now I should have colored it black to resemble a rubber seal. First model I have done that had externally mounted front and rear windshields (not a fan). I had some trouble getting the rear window to seat properly. Anyway, finished up today and calling it done (at least for now). After I put the body on there wasn’t enough weight in my weight box for a wheelie pose. I will post in the finished section.Thank you for your comments.

Photos. Washed off grille. Headlights and bumpers installed. All for today.

Photos.

Key word there “trying”. Probably should have left it alone. Thanks for comment. A little more done this evening. Taillights done with clear red and installed with Formula 560. Polished with Novus #1. Pleased with the finish. Tried to take some better pics. Hard to beat a shiny black car. Tried to blackwash the grille with less than stellar results. Ended up washing it off. Another step forward with a failed experiment.

This car has “dragged” on too long. Going to “finish” it without too much detail work (may come back to it at a later date). Some progress today. Got the cooling fan, shifter, roll bar back together, weight box filled with lead balls, adjusted so car can do wheelies or not with slight pressure all installed today. Hopefully, tonight install chassis. Thanks for looking.

I believe it was Michigantoysoldier (www.michtoy.com), but it’s been a couple of years ago. Cost about $5 per bottle. They make airbrush and paint brush version which you just, basically blob on with a micro brush or regular paint brush, of course. Thanks for looking.

Decided to change the stock floor shift to a more contemporary design. Ordered from ThePartsBox. Separated them from the myriad “holders”, primed with Tamiya spray white primer, then Tamiya silver leaf, followed by micro brushing the handles with GreenStuffWorld chrome, and a touch of red Sharpie. Now, to cut the old off and install one.

Some header painting with GreenStuffWorld. First with an airbrush, didn’t really like it. Second was the brushable version. Better. Buffed it with q-tip and called them done. Wanted the look of ceramic coated headers. I used shrink tubing for the collectors, shrunk with a cigarette lighter.

Got some class designations on. The #3 is not an homage to Dale Earnhardt, but to Nhra division 1 runner Todd Hoven who placed #3 last year in nationwide points in Stock eliminator. Hence he carries #3 this year with his 1965 Dodge hemi in aa/sa. Perhaps a future project when Moebius releases their 65 Dodge. It also makes the tedious job of individual letters and numbers decals much quicker.