CA Whitecloud

I have no grand plan for this build except to end up with something shelf worthy. Here are some engine pics. I'm adding plug wires and boots. I did not line them up great with the openings in the headers. I can already tell the the hood will never close. I used some black thread to resemble zip-ties. I've seen some folks get the wires so flat and uniform. I'm curious to know that trick. I did not weather the engine much. I sometimes get to heavy with the panel liner. I did touch up the paint on the trans mission...

Thanks for that.

Clear Coats: Is there a rattle can equivalent to 2K? Or, what spray clear coat do you recommend? I've used Tamiya and Testors. Just wondering if there is another to try.

I'm going for another 70's classic. This is a familiar kit to most. Let's see what kind of fine mess I will make of it. I had a real hard time with deciding on and following through with the body color of my last build. Following the box art, I'm sticking with the classic "blue". But has anybody ever Googled, blue 69 Camaro? Yeah, I'm sure there is an official Chevy named color, but I digress. I chose Testors Icy Blue lacquer. It's hard for me to commit to the glitter. Be kind. I'm still working with rattle cans in the backyard/garage.

Motor-City Muster: Let the boondoggle begin

This one was a struggle, but it is complete. Just don't look too close.

It helps when you have two of the same kit. I finally went back to the first body that had the melted window frame (see above). That's why the window frame is chopped. I can't wait to see how I get that to look decent. I paid for two kits, so I'm going to get at least one build out of it.

Moving on!

Nope...can't leave well enough alone.

*PS. I purposely clipped the window frame to attack separately. That will be fun to watch.

So, another Rub Out and another color change. I still have a ways to go for laying down a good top coat with rattle cans. Still AB deficient.

After another Rub Out, I had to try a different blue. I did not want to wait for shipping of another can of the dark blue. I really liked the darker blue with the pearl interior and the red stripped tires. I do not like this blue, shame. Thoughts?

*The squeezing and heating did correct the warping pretty good.

The clamps left severe gouges/deformations on the sides. I sanded around the injury, but it was too deep. I'm not giving up. I'm going to fill the gashes and try to sand it all flush.

170°?

Is it savable? I clamp it and put it in the dehydrator, how hot can I set it before the paint melts?

Rookie Mistake! So, I was not happy with the top coat after some sanding. I went to give it another shot, put the body on my trusty Tamiya spring stand, gave the body another coat, and left it to dry...outside...in the sun...for a few hours. Coverage and finish is way better...BUT, Warp Factor 10!!

Progress.

Is it fixed? It wasn't me.

My mistake. Hmm, how to fix it?

Thanks, I was wondering. I thought it was AC sumptin. I do research photos and glean what I can. I was mostly commenting on how model car kits always have the alternator and such floating in air. I'm no mechanic, but even as a kid I knew those belts had tension on them so they couldn't just hang there.

Bent out of the box. I thought I might heat it up and slowly move it into place. I don't have a heat gun. I should have tried the hair dryer...not the BIC lighter. I broke down and bought a new kit, just for the body, so I could keep going. I know most of us don't want to think about the final tally some kits can rack up without even trying. "But honey, it could be new golf clubs."

Fantastic looking build. I'm with the other who say, what a clean look and the photos are the icing on top. I only wish there were more pics of the interior. I bet it's fab as well.

Is this an example of suspended disbelief?