mrmike

Thanks Misha and Carl! Tonight, I started by looking for a set of larger rear tires for the Impala and I found a set in the parts box. I partially assembled the engine and drilled the heads for plug wires. Tomorrow, I'll paint the engine with Model Master Chevrolet Engine Red and the intake manifold Model Master Acryl Aluminium. More to come...

Thanks Ron and Marty! Ron, I saw a 1:1 SLS AMG at an intersection once and when the light turned green, it made a very un-Mercedes type of exhaust note that left my mouth hanging open. It was glorious!

Thank you guys!

A coat of paint and everything is looking good. I foiled the body today. Now its back into the paintbooth for clearcoat. More Mopar to come...

This is my 1955 Chrysler C300 painted with Model Master Guards Red with a Model Master Radome Tan interior and is built mostly box stock. The engine is wired.

Thanks guys! Actually, the background is a flat white poster board. I need to play around with the camera settings again. The red overpowers the camera settings and turns the background into a yellow or the red turns into pink or orange, especially in sunlight. I changed the white balance setting and reshot the pictures. I should have used the flash as the pictures are a bit dark even with two 100 watt bulbs overhead.

As much as I am a Mopar and a Ford fan, there's something about certain Chevys that I like. Certain Novas, Chevelles, Camaros, and Corvettes that appeal to me I want to build. This build should be fun!

I have finished my Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and it is posted in Under Glass. I would like to thank all those who have viewed and commented on my WIP!

This is my Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Revell of Germany. It is painted with Tamiya TS-85 Bright Mica Red with a Model Master Flat Interior Tan seats and instrument panel and build box stock.

Thank you guys! I got this kit though the Classic Plastic Model Club raffle last year and I have be looking at it sitting in the stash since then. The fact that it has a bench seat and a manual floor shift is appealing to me right now. This has also got me into considering the AMT '61 Impala SS Bubbletop, but is it a Lindberg kit or an AMT kit? It does seem interesting that whenever I build an GM product, the build comes out better than my usual offerings. I have no pictures yet as I have just started on the little bodywork that is required to get this build into shape. I should have pictures later. Thanks!

I have been plugging away at the SLS this afternoon. I installed the interior, doors and hood, headlights and taillightsm and the rear window. If I don't finish the SLS tonight, it'll definitely be done tomorrow. More to come...

The bright sunny day is starting to become a little cloudy and thunder can be heard in the distance. The wind is picking up in force and the white fluffy clouds are getting dark and grey. The ground is starting to rumble and shake, it is starting to rain really hard and the wind is blowing with hurricane force! Lightning is hitting the ground and the thunder can be heard overhead! Oh no! It can't be...it just can't be! mrmike is building...gasp...another Chevy! Yes, I am building another Chevy! This time, it is the Revell 1962 Chevrolet Impala 409 Special Edition kit #85-4246 I still love my Mopars and Fords, but I am in need of building something a little different this time. Whenever I build a GM product, it turns out really nice, so I am hoping for another great build this time. I was originally going to paint this in red, but I already have 3 red builds nearing completion. This build will be painted with Dupli-Color T 155 Light Blue Metallic with a matching interior. The body in this kit is crisply molded with only two mold lines near the C-pillars to contend with. I am going to use the steel wheels and dog dish hub caps from the kit with a larger rear tire from my parts box to give the Impala a little rake. More to come...

geetee66, I have not tried foiling before painting, but I may give it a go somewhere down the road. Chrysler, like Ford and GM, were suppliers to the studios of their cars for promotional consideration. When Chrysler decided on discontinuing convertibles, they changed the '71s loaned to the studios into '72s. At this time, I have decided on not doing any other Chrysler convertibles from TV or movies. The Mannix 'Cuda is with its stablemate, the '68 Dart GTS convertible that I built several years ago and is in a display case. Thank you guys!

Good job Jim! Nice and shiny!

Thanks Rob! The Tamiya Bright Mica Red TS-85 paint was recommended for this model and as you said, "it suits this car well". I am normally not the type of person who puts builds on the back burner, but I have been doing so for the last several years and it does bother me some. I can blame only myself for this, especially with work taking a toll on me with fatique and stress. Now that I am retired, I can devote more time to finishing my builds and having a clear mind and more energy to do the right thing the first time around and not mess up something forcing me to place another project on the back burner.

I have finished the interior of the SLS AMG! With all of the colors, parts, and decals, this was time consuming. More to come...

Thanks Mark and Bruce! I used Model Master Flat Interior Tan for the seats and interior panels and various shades of black for the balance of the interior.

Thank you Cliff!

Thanks guys! Now that I'm retired, I have the time to forge ahead and finish these abandoned projects. I started inon the Mercedes this morning with working on the interior. The interior door panels were painted and assembled. I applied the decals to the grille. More to come...

WOW!!! I started this build nearly 4 years ago and I never finished it because of paint issues. I have been staring at this model sitting in the stash for some time now and I think I should finish it, so the Merc is coming back out and onto the bench for completion! Here is where I am at with it... More to come...

I just found out that Mannix star, actor Mike Connors has passed away at the age of 91. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/mike-connors-dead-star-mannix-was-91-969213 In remembrance, here is the theme to the TV series that mde him famous. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7TdnvEpgl0

Thank you Tom!

Thank you Dave! The one thing I have been avoiding...wetsanding! For me, it's up there with BMF as far as using it. Now I have heard from both camps on wetsanding metallic paint and I just went and did it. My reason for wetsanding was to remove as many flaws and dog hair as I could. When you own (and love) two dogs that constantly shed, the hair is everywhere. I did succeed at removing the majority of the flaws and have a nice smooth surface so I can repaint the body and hood. The body and hood will be heading back into the paintbooth when they are dry. More Mopar to come...

Thanks Joe! I'm really happy with how this Belvedere is turning out. Now I have to turn my attention to the body and start wetsanding for a smooth finish.

More work done on the engine bay and the chassis. The interior is done for now. More Mopar to come...