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  1. Cool Hand
    Thanks Bob, I cant wait to see the colour applied. But being winter here its going to take longer for the surfacer to fully cure 🙁 Lucky I have a decent back log of other builds already painted I can bring into rotation at the bench to pass the time while I wait. Appreciate the kind words Bob, I'm pretty happy how the Malibu has turned out, will look the part on the shelf with all my other black Lowriders. You'll be right mate, your last black paint job turned out great. So you know what to do and how to get results. 53 will be killer black with all the chrome trim.
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    While I wait for the surfacer to dry/cure on the Skyline, I got the 64 Malibu back on the bench to see if I can get it completed, not much to do just BMF and final exterior detail work.
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    Body prep work complete, will let the first round of surfacer cure before I apply the 2nd round. After that has cured, I will apply the colour coat.
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    Yeah they are excellent for that added extra detail on the over fenders.
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    Although its 1/24, the Revell 78 El-Camino has a nice set of S/S Cragars.
  6. Cool Hand
    Engine is looking the part Bob, was thinking you would have to remove the inner fenders to shoe horn the 572. 😄 Having no inner fenders, you could use some 3D printed upper A-arms and shocks parts for visual interest. Also could fit a smooth fire wall made from sheet styrene and install 3D printed brake booster.
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    Finished opening and cleaning up the cowl vents. As I have done on previous builds. I cut off the heads of the moulded in rivet detail on the over fenders and drilled holes for replacement detail with Top Studio 0.5mm metal rivets. First stage of body prep done. Block sanded with 800 grit wet and dry paper and followed that with 1000 grit Infini sanding sponge.
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    Hey Paul hoping to see this build completed. I plan to use this build thread as a how to and inspiration for my own 66 Malibu build which I will be starting next after my current Skyline build.
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    Any updates to this build ?? I can understand if it stalled, as I know what its like having so many irons in the fire 😄
  10. Cool Hand
    Pretty much finished the engine bay work, final details were a scratch built brake booster/master cylinder and drilling a locating hole for the ignition coil. Finalized the shape of the radiator support panel, attached some tabs for a radiator I found in my spare parts stash and attached some tubing for hose fitment. Currently doing prep work on the body, scribing done. Opening up the cowl vents by removing material from behind.
  11. Cool Hand
    Can be fun and games when changing wheels and adjusting the stance. Sometimes sacrificing under carriage detail is the only way to achieve the desired look. I do it all the time with my builds. Can have a super low stance and the engine, but dont worry about whats under neath and is never seen 😉
  12. Cool Hand
    More work done building the engine bay, also 3D printed an L28 engine and got it painted and added some plug wires.
  13. Cool Hand
    As always appreciate your comments Bob, thankyou.
  14. Cool Hand
    Ninja H2 for something different to build. Latest kit and engine kit release's from DDA Collectibles
  15. Cool Hand
    Check coat of surfacer applied, painted the wheel centres and started to build an engine bay.
  16. Cool Hand
    Starting to plan out some idea's for another build.
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    Cool Hand replied to Zippi's topic in Model Cars

    Well done Bob.
  18. Cool Hand
    Might be time to bring this one back into circulation at the bench.
  19. Cool Hand
    Ole mate Morries Kustoms done a great job designing the 3D files kit.
  20. Cool Hand
    Couple weeks Autumn ends, so the cold winter weather is starting to set in. Time to switch hobbies and get back to painting miniatures.
  21. Cool Hand
    Just have to try and keep very well organized with parts containers. Last count I have 24 bodies painted. Keeping track of that many kits can get a bit hectic 🤣
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    Having too many kit's and idea's can be somewhat annoying for me , as im always constantly distracted with new inspiration and changing what im working on. Sometimes I can remain focused long enough to see a build through to the end. But most times my bench is always in full rotation between projects. Oh well, at least im never bored 🤣
  23. Cool Hand
    For me its all about being able to create visual representations of my favourite style of cars. Im not much for accuracy, as long as it looks the part, that is all that matters to me. Its good fun when the inspiration strikes and the mind starts processing and the build begins, digging through the stash or tracking down a kit. The most enjoyable part for me is the mock up stages, choosing wheels and getting the stance set. Recently I have really been enjoying painting bodies and trying out different colours other than black. Ive been very lucky and fortunate enough to have a dedicated hobby room, that is fully set up and well stocked with all my needs. Its like having my own small hobby shop. Thats my happy place where my mind is at ease and where I enjoy spending all my spare time doing something creative and every now and then put another one on the display shelf.
  24. Cool Hand
    As long as you use a fine tooth blade it wont chip, and set the speed to medium where it will melt the plastic slightly. Test out your saw blade and rotary tool speeds on the clear parts sprue first. Also can test on the part of the glass you want to remove. Tape is a good idea for added protection. I dont use it as I like to see the edges of the cut.
  25. Cool Hand
    On my recent Aoshima Ken-Mary Skyline build, I cut the side glass out using U-Star mini circular saw blade.
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