89AKurt

Couldn't resist.

Trying to not post every single thing I get, so here is this past month's binge: VW Rabbit trade, saw an Under Glass of two nice Golfs, made me want to find one, then the trade offer days later had this, so that was awesome manifestation ability. Spot Model is a favorite source, *had to* splurge on the awesome USCP engine detail kit, plus window mask, and reference book for the Beemax Quattro. The Pikes Peak decals are for the Profil kit. Also got photo-etch details for the Academy Ferrari 250LM. Nissan engine in a trade that will go in the 510 that I've had awhile. Splash paint for the Green Barge. Awesome turnaround service! Not in the picture is the HRM Ferrari distributors, which is exciting, which I traded emblems for.

Well shoot, now I feel stupid. ? *After* wrecking that custom grill, find out it's way too small, so now for plan B. Measured my '68 today, while it's daytime (I've been going out at night to look at the engine ?), and made scale drawings. Found out the tailgate is wrong, narrower and taller than the real thing. Example of research photo, with the tape measure. This '68 has mid-level trim across the top of the tailgate, which was not on the '69, and I replaced the taillight trim with "wrong" full surround (had only one that goes around the outside) because it was cheap, and looks better. Otherwise, measured and drew out the CHEVROLET, which will be fun to replicate. The taillights are completely wrong on the kit, which bugs me more than anything. ? Cut out the seat (and heater not shown) from Corian, using the table saw.

You *could* buy your own pan at a second hand store, and keep it out of the kitchen. ? I have a stained glass iron that could work.

? I'm going all-out OCD on this one. Also learning about something called patience.

I built this last century, so you have a treat awaiting. The tools have been floating around all this time. Now I have 2 berlinetta kits, one sealed and the other without tire/wire wheels (cheaper than finding the Fujimi wheel set!).

What diamond plate are you using? I have some that does not have as good a relief as yours. Ferrari tool bag, most tools came from the Fujimi Daytona, but needed to make about half of them. Used a cordless drill along with the Dremel, and knife. Wine bottle lead foil for the leather. Real wood hammer handle.

Very cool! I like how you did the bottom, very realistic. Also noticed the tow hitch. I only know about Chevy, which painted their engines orange, at least around '68 '69 (since I own those pickups), find it interesting that Mopar did too.

like Groundhog Day

Will admit I'm rusty on the details. All I know, for my project, the Monogram roofline doesn't look right, too tall. There is a HUGE difference with the Revell. I was more interested in the front bumper, my real car had the coveted California bumper, which is one piece. The taillight trim proportions was off on one of them too. Now back to our regularly scheduled program..... after showing off my '57. ?

Because I don't read about the rodding world, didn't know about this builder, but can see why everyone likes them. Love the reduced bumper, that was a good idea. If it was me, would flip the turn signals so it's smiling. ? Pulling up a chair......

Thank you. Some screw drivers have black accent , that's my excuse. ? The reference photos show used tools, especially the jack. If it's a Pebble Beach concours contender, they would be perfect. Thank you! I'll copy/paste your comment, seems like I say that every time I look at a new build. ? You doing a 275GTB/S or a Daytona (that the tools are with)? Thanks! You can edit comments, it's annoying to find out we can't delete anything.

There is no way I'm putting the whole model on the stove (unless it's a Phoenix in July diorama)! I could see putting all the tires on a wood dowel, spaced apart a little, and doing this.

Who wants to experiment with bulging tires on a hot stove? ? Liking the cutting techniques.

Thanks, mixing that with trying to be accurate. ? There are some cool cigar bands that have to be good for something on a model. Finished the tool bag! Made a few more tools on the fly, fan belt, and triangle box. Dang, that paint looks horrible!

I would call this break eggs to make an omelet stage. Used the hot-wire to cut apart the custom grill, to use for the door panels, and the driving lights. Also cut apart the glass with the wire cutter. Started fabricating the interior. Experimented denting the bed floor, which was pretty rough from working on a ranch. The Corian brake booster is painted. Cut out a window crank.

As the saying goes, a few million here, a few million there, and soon you are talking about real money. Thought that is what this forum is about. Oh man, you are in the wrong place! I think some of us egg each other one, as in raising the bar. But now you are thinking about it, aren't you? ? I also have a bench belt sander, could just hold and do it that way, and risk grinding some fingertips, but making a jig would alleviate that. ? Truck tires are hollow, so this might not work.

then gagged violently

That's pretty neat! Already got the Fujimi bike with photo-etch spokes, was planning to do my own bike. ?

Good to know! Let me guess, illegal in California? ? Causes cancer if you eat it. *edit* Did a quick search, need to learn gauge thickness. Saw a pewter sheet, gotta buy a whole roll, not happening. Thank you 2X. ?

? ? There you go! Reminds me, someone told me about just getting their car from the paint shop, parked way out at the edge of the grocery store parking lot. When they came out, car was not in the same spot, but over there, totaled by a dumb***. That's the full scale version. I started the Flat spotting tires topic. I made sure to search before posting, just watch, someone will dredge up this topic from the bowels of this forum. ?

Another thread asked about gluing wheels on the axles. I brought up that I do, plus fixing a pet peeve of mine, toy appearance of tires sitting on the surface. IHMO it gives the appearance that the vehicle has weight, when the contact patch is flat. Go out and look at your personal vehicle, do you see completely round tires sitting on the ground? Military modelers really obsess about this, you can spend more money getting resin wheel/tires that bulge out too, the Bf-109 tires even has the correct toe-in angle. So why not do it to your cars? It also fixes the dreaded tripod when the assembled suspension is not perfectly built. For example, this Ford is Box Stock, it did the tripod, so did one tire more. You have to put it on the flat surface, get a worm's eye view, rock it, pick the "lowest" tire to do more. I use the Dremel with the sanding drum, working sideways (sucks when not glued on the axle and you go with the tread ?), and do a hollow in the center, so the contact is at the edges, otherwise you still see daylight. Lay down flat a sheet of rough sandpaper on the bench, do the front, then back wheels, again sideways. Sprinkle a little baking soda (talcum powder could work better) on the bench, shows the contact really well. Pet peeve fixed! ?

Exactly! I use the Dremel with sanding drum, go across the tire while holding it so it doesn't spin. ? Sort of hollow the flat too, so the contact is at the edges, if it's at all rounded still, won't be convincing. Then lay flat a sheet of rough sandpaper on the bench, do the front wheels, then back, sideways (again a reason to glue axles ?). I've had the dreaded tripod, so can fix it by doing the offending corner more. Fake it until you make it. Ever hear of a level? ? I so agree with this statement! ? Welcome! Perhaps I should start a specific topic about this. Mine is LET'S ROLL! ?

I know right? Have relatives to finish first, VW Bus and Audi Quattro. Only then will I consider this: Ok, back to our regularly scheduled program, RUF RUF! Not roof rack

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