Brutalform

Gregg, get well soon. I hope the stimulation device works for you. I recently had that option, that I decided not to test it. I’ve had decompression surgery, and radio frequency nerve burns, and too many injections to count. It’s not fun living in pain. Also a big thanks to you for your help in keeping this hobby what it is.

That interior turned out fantastic, Steve. Just love the colors. That steering wheel was always the first thing you notice in a 67, and you nailed it perfectly.

That’s going to look awesome. Those are some really nice looking wheels. Perfect for this car.

I do believe they also have a “dark” brown in addition to the brown. I did use the black on the firewall, fenderwells, and undercarriage. And I used the brown on the interior parts. On the undercarriage, after I cleaned it up with a Q Tip, and enamel thinner, I gave it another mist coat of Racing White paint. I’m still new to this so I’m trying different things.

Went to the LHS this morning and bought some more Racing White paint, and assembled the rest of the interior. I have look to find a decent tach for the dash top. There is something on the chrome tree that resembles at tach, but no mention of it in the instructions. Also got a few coats of primer on the body. Probably will get the color on in a day or two.

Thanks Steve....

Thanks Niko!! Yes it is the Tamiya accent. It’s pretty new to me. I discovered another tool to add to my builds. I bought black, brown, and gray. I should have went a tad lighter on the fender wells, but there is always next time. I’d like to buy some weathering powder soon too. I recently just started dry brushing parts. You really can learn a lot on these boards.

Thank you Darryl.

Oh, not at all. I appreciate the advice. I’m going to be 53, and as an X drag racer, I still like to learn. Everyone has an automobile make they really know their stuff about. I’m a GM guy myself, but must admit that I love building Fords most of all, but now I’m on this Mopar kick. I take all constructive criticism as a learning aid so I can do my next build even better.

Don’t know how I missed this one?? Excellent paint! That color looks great on this car. Nice engine details.

Worked on the Plymouth for a few hours today. Now it’s a rolling chassis. One recommendation to anyone that hasn’t built this kit yet, put the backing plates onto the rear axle and front spindles BEFORE they are installed. Especially the spindles. Don’t follow the instructions on this part. I thought for sure I would snap one but I was lucky. I had to hone out the little sleeves with a round file. I’m just happy they didn’t snap Tommorow the interior, and a trip to the LHS for some paint, to get the body finished. The next one I build I will definitely paint that sub frame body color.

Gary, the dragcar is an excellent kit IMO. I built the drag version with a lot of leftover stock parts.

Very nice work. I’ll be following this one.

Absolutely stunning build right there!

Thanks JC.

Thanks Stu. Yea, I realize that. After browsing through the instructions, it seemed easier to assemble these parts, and paint it as a unit. Then realizing later, it was body color. I’m going to leave it this way since I have the engine mounted also. Even if I tried to separate it, I’d most likely beak it. There was a bent mount that I had to straighten and use some extra glue on, and clamps. I’ll keep that in mind with the Melrose Missile, or Golden Commando, sitting in the stash. I just might even buy another one of these kits too, since I’d like to do the Leal version. Beautiful kit Moebius gave us.

Thanks. First I sprayed Tamiya Wooden Deck Tan (pic) on the bare plastic. Then coated it very lightly with Tamiya Champagne Gold (pic). Not heavy, but just enough so it doesn’t look totally tan. Then sprayed with Dull Cote. The seats, dash and door panels are Champagne Gold on the plastic. All the lines and floor mats are detailed with Tamiya panel line accent.

Thanks... No, they are the mats cast into the floor. I just added Tamiya panel line accent (brown) to darken them.

Well, Steve... I followed your advice, and the paint came out beautiful on the Galaxie. Will probably clear it in a few days. Thank you.

I tried to add some grime to the underside of the floor pan. I still want to dry brush some highlights onto the rear and driveshaft, and the K member assembly, and paint the fuel tank.

Added a belt and the dull cote definitely looks better on the floor.

Mocked up the interior just to see how the colors look. I plan on adding a lap seatbelt, and adding some dull cote to the floor so it’s not too shiny.

And made a little over flow can for the radiator.

Got the Hemi put together, and added some wires and fuel lines and filters.

Wow, can’t wait to see this completed. That color really makes that interior glow. There is certainly a lot of work going into all those pieces. Isn’t there a large center hub for the steering wheel? Does the kit have it, or did you have to fab one up?