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My new project is the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon from 4 years ago. This is a curbside kit, which means there is no engine or transmission to assemble. The body will be painted with Model Master Big Bad Blue Lacquer and the interior will be painted with a combination of Tamiya Nato Black, Tamiya Semi Gloss Black and Model Master Acryl Gunship Gray. One of the things I am considering is changing the back of the roll cage to protect the rear passengers. Currently, the roll cage design shows a raciness with a fastback style. More Wrangler to come...
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I went to carefully install the chassis/interior into the body and I broke the front panel. I hate this brittle plastic! After I carefully glued the front panel on and left it for the evening, I came into this, the panel had shifted! Then the mounting tab for the engine cover broke off and the shaft between the headlights broke. I'm going to finish putting the remaining parts back on and put model this back on the shelf. I love the original Magnum PI, but I hate this model! Magnum will return...
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I got back on the Magnum PI Ferrari 308 GTSi today. Some painting and reassembly. I've been trying to remember that this plastic is brittle as I handle this model. Magnum will return...
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1996 Dodge Grand Caravan LE
mrmike replied to charlie8575's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Looks good, Charlie! I have the Illinois State Police version that I am going to build as a stock Caravan and use the Police bits on the AMT Dodge Ram 2500. -
Looks great! I like the two tone paint scheme. Did you know that you do not have a 1970 Plymouth GTX, but a 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner?
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1971 Ford F100 Ranger Pickup
mrmike replied to mrmike's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
I have reattached the bottom portion of the fuel filter. Since many have shown me that the fuel filter is a long and complete unit, on and off the forum, I wasn't aware that the filter portion was added to the assembly. Now, I know better! -
Thanks Chaz! The pistol grip shifter is from the Revell '70 'Cuda. The woodgrain was made by applying Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown and letting it dry. Then I applied Tamiya X-26 Clear Orange.
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Thanks Carl! It's not the best interior to detail, but I tried.
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1974 Duster 'Rescue & Rehabilitate' Project 14.02.2021
mrmike replied to 1972coronet's topic in WIP: Model Cars
Years ago, I built the mismarked Plymouth Duster (actually a Dart Sport) and I wasn't sure how to build it. I built mine as a sort of drag car with a Revell 440 6 pak engine, Polar Lights Cragar SS mags, Plymouth decals and a bunch of parts from my parts box. It sits on the back of the shelf with my other models -
Thanks John! I appreciate the kind words, but I still think I'm just another hack trying to do a good job! I have not looked at the Lindberg '72 Challenger Rallye. I have read that it does leave a lot to be desired.
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I decided to strip the hood since I didn't like how the primer coat went down on it. I also decided to strip the from valance panel, too. I painted the interior bucket and the interior pieces with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black. Now for some detailing! NCIS will continue...
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I clearanced the engine mount for the right exhaust header and I clearanced the left engine mount a little just for the Hell of it. I then paint detailed the mounts and the upper A arms. More NCIS to come...
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Thanks Carl! After modifing the engine mounts, it is on to the wheels and tires.
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I got the chassis and engine mostly assembled. I have to wire the engine, distributor and the ignition coil. I placed the engine in the chassis and I expected the engine mounts to interfere with the exhaust headers. Behind the right side header is a tab on the engine that is supposed to fit into the slot on the engine mount. I'll clearance the engine mount until the tab fits into the slot. More NCIS to come...
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A little time spent on Gibbs '71 Challenger Hemi R/T. The front and rear suspension has been painted with Tamiya TS-29 Semi Glosss Black. I painted the exhaust system with Model Master Aluminium Spray and after a few days of drying, a coat of Model Master Acryl Semi Gloss Clear. The exhaust tips were painted with Alclad II Gloss Black Base in prep for some Alclad II Chrome. On the chassis, I added a piece of 1 1/2" wide painters tape and I'll spray directly from above some Tamiya TS-16 Yellow for overspray. More NCIS to come...
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1977 International Scout SSll
mrmike replied to bogger44's topic in Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
Looks great, Tony! I like the bigger tires and that it is lifted, too! -
Thanks Jacob! Good luck with your build!
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Thanks Jeremy! I have this small pile of mixed plastic and small parts on my bench top. I found a piece of plastic about the same size as the sway bar on the AMT K member. A little glue and some patience lining the part up with the sway bar and all is good!
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What Kits Were Molded in Green?
mrmike replied to Snake45's topic in General Automotive Talk (Trucks and Cars)
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I added the front suspension to determine what clearances would be needed. Since I am using a Revell 426 Hemi, the AMT chassis would need to be clearanced for something. Something being the front of the oil pan and the oil filter. I went a little too far clearancing the K member and I removed part of the front sway bar. I'll replace it when I can find a piece of round stock the same size as the sway bar. More NCIS to come...
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Thanks Carl!
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1971 Ford F100 Ranger Pickup
mrmike replied to mrmike's topic in WIP: Model Trucks: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light Commercial
The grille was the least of my concerns. I sprayed Testors Competition Orange on the hood and roof and placed them both in the dehydrator for 18 hours. They are slightly tacky, but are, for the most part, dry. I'll leave them alone for a while and then consider my next move. -
Wow! This is an interesting subject! I have the Revell '69 Corvette Yenko kit and I was going to build it box stock, but this seems to be a different way to go!
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It is good to hear from you, Stephen! So far, I have not had the pleasure of Covid-19. I am staying at home unless I have to go out food shopping or to run errands or go to appointments. At the ripe old age of 68 years young, I have been working on staying hea;thy enough for my age. I could do more, but my bad knees limit me substancially. Like you, I'm not complaining about my health, just trying to deal with what old age is giving me! Stay safe!