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  1. Cool Hand
    Finished up roughing in the rear suspension. Found a scratch built air tank and compressor in my spare parts, so only had to make the solenoids.
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    Whilst waiting on the surfacer to dry, starting working on the rear suspension. Used 1.6mm rod when I first set the ride height. Scratch built some airbags to go over the rod.
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    Wasnt really feeling the oob box seats. So went and looked in the Aoshima spare parts to dig out some of my favourite seats. And as I done on the recent GC10 Skyline build, removed the head rests. Bit to wide on the base so had to narrow them up a bit. Much prefer the low back bucket style seats. And same usual boring process done, preparing and applying surfacer.
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    Thanks for the comments on the Sunny. Yeah its the price to pay for wanting a lowered stance with aftermarket wheels. Agree super nice kit, Hasegawa produce some great quality kits.
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    Detail, details and detail painting are sure going to bring the build to life when they are all combined.
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    Dont worry about it, just continue to post as per normal. Only difference is it will take a bit of time for posts to be approved. Stay on topic and be very mindful and cautious of the words you use.
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    To fit the wheels to the Sunny, some chassis modifications where needed. Started by doing a quick rough layout. Which was used to help scratch build a new back half frame. No pictures of building the frame, but here is a comparison between oob chassis and modified back half. Modified the diff with some new brass axle tubes. Also modified the front cross member and scratch built some new struts and stub axles to allow for the fitment of the aftermarket wheels and lower the stance Once all that was done was able to make some wheels tubs out of plastic cylinder containers. Used part of the bed floor and sheet styrene to raise the floor up and over the frame. And that is where the build stalled out. Thinking il work on getting the interior components painted and detailed first. Then il go back to finishing the chassis work. Once all that is done, should be able work on exterior details and get it complete.
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    Looks like a stylized artistic almost cartoony version of 76 Glasshouse. Does the box art really have to be 100% accurate representation of the 1:1, wouldnt the contents of the box be more of concern. I mean isnt the purpose of the box art to be visually appealing to get ones attention.
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    Next on the bench from the parking lot.
  10. Cool Hand
    Completed a stalled build and photo shoot.
  11. Cool Hand
    Finished up another one of my stalled WIP builds. Decided to go triple black with this one. Not quite as good as the 62 I built years back. But im really happy how this one looks.. Usual Tamiya TS-14 Black, but this one is polished and waxed. Interior is Mr Hobby Finishing Surfacer 1500 black and Tamiya XF-1 flat black. Pegasus #1109 wheels, painted Tamiya X-1 black Got a bit slack and couldnt be bothered doing much paint work on the undercarriage, if it had a separate X-frame would have chromed that and all the suspension and running gear components. So went the easy way and left all 1500 surfacer black.
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    Yeah maybe a bit of tail down on the 57. Soon mate soon, LOL Used Mr Hobby Super Metallic 2 from the 10ml jars Valve covers, Super Chrome Silver 2 and Intake, Super Fine Silver 2. I thin it 1:1 with Mr Levelling Thinner and apply with airbrush at around 20psi
  13. Cool Hand
    Teaser pic to show the 62 Bel-Air is complete.
  14. Cool Hand
    Far out thats some chunky resin. The things we do to get them low. The mock stance looks just right. I cant help but think and wonder how these wheels would look under it. Only bring them up as the yellow 1:1 on the 5 spokes in your opening post looks sweet.
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    I reckon its all good Bob, the exterior chrome will break up all the green. And once the interior tub is installed it will compliment the body.
  16. Cool Hand
    Excellent job on the body work and prep, looks straight and smooth.
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    Mock Up Monday. This is something I like to do when not wanting to start a new build but want to suss out an idea I might have for a future build. After seeing Ray aka cobraman builds of the Revell 57 Snap kit, it got me thinking about ideas for the kits I have in the stash. So it got the better of me and dug out the kit for a few wheel mocks. Bonus is its already molded in my favourite colour combo. Pity im not thinking of going with those colours. Pegasus #1121 Mini T's, liking these for the old school street machine, hot rod or Lowrider style. Pegasus #1123 Sovereigns, again would be good for the old school style's. Pegasus #1274 and #2301 Chrome T's 19'/23' combo for the more modern style. This is my favourite as id like to go custom and shave the body smooth. And this is the colour ive chosen for the 57.
  18. Cool Hand
    Last update for 62 Bel Air. Should have it under glass in a few days. BMF done and windows installed. Body has been waxed now. This is what I use.
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    Thanks mate. Yeah, bald, glasses and grey beard LOL! How can anyone not like the bubble tops, such a cool style and design, especially the Bel Air. I think the same with black wheels the rim can get lost in the tyre and the inner fender. Appreciate the feedback on the ratio of chrome to black. Was hoping someone would back my thinking of having it just right. Can see myself using Guthmiller's tape trick more often with foil work, certainly helps having a guide line to follow when there is no defined trim edge or when you cant see the trim edge. I usually pre scribe around all the trim to help have a cut line also. I think doing both methods will make cutting and trimming the foil a bit easier.
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    Good to see a progress update. tidy work on the exhaust. Many of the street car's I remember that dumped straight out the box's had that sweet sounding lumpy cam deep rumble.
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    Yep, liking those wheels Tom, are they the Pegasus Mini T's ? Are you going to stance with some rake or level it out ? either way its going to be a great looking old school Lowrider.
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    Good to see a progress update Steve, wise selections with colour separation on the components. Pre foil on the intake manifold turned out good, its a very effective technique for sure. Judging by the test spoon, its going to look sweet that colour.
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    Seen the title with Impala and Lowrider, so you have my attention. Liking the inspiration pic, the TS-59 is a very close match for the colour. Going curside will allow you to get it super low. Look forward to seeing a mock with the white walls and Cragars
  24. Cool Hand
    Very clean build. Certainly gets your attention painted the TS-52, cant say ive seen one of these kits painted that color. Amazing how different those wheels look painted silver, compared to usual black. Well done.
  25. Cool Hand
    When applying BMF to some small details, like those star's. Pre foil would be the go especially with the latest batch of BMF. Apply a piece of foil that would cover all three at once, then cut a some what rectangle shape around them as close as possible to the tips. Then paint over. Once the paint is dry dip a tooth pick or cue tip in some thinners and scrap the paint off. Brrrrrrrrrrr, I feel for ya dealing with snow and those temps. My operating temp is 77 and up LOL! thankfully it never snows where I live.
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