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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?

The wheels and tires....

I also made a heater and radio delete plates for the dash. The four speed shifter knob was ridiculously too large. It would be the size of a softball on the 1:1 car, so I added a smaller knob.

Decided to have the magnesium intake manifold, and aluminum cylinder heads. I thought the Hemi came out decent with Tamiya Orange, as long as gray primer is under it. Im not very knowledgeable with Mopars, so maybe someone can chime in about the headers to use. Which set would you find on this kind of car?

Time to start the 65 Plymouth drag car. I’m not interested in building the Leal car, but just a “plain Jane” factory racer. The exterior will be Racing White, and Champagne Gold for the interior. Started to work on the car last night. This is where I’m at now.

Maybe try Tamiya Bright Red??

The most honest answer I could give is.. less than 100, but more than 50. Im counting 50 completed kits right now in my room, so I figure another 15 or so, that I no longer have would be a good estimate.

You might be able to find the Arnie The Farmer Beswick kit out there, if you don’t feel like waiting. Pretty much the same kit with different decals. That one is getting harder to find now, but there are some for sale out there.

Thanks for the advice Charles. It’s been sitting for a few days now, as I’m working on like 7 other cars. I might knock the primer down, and get some color on it tomorrow.

Yes, me too. The plans for this is a Pacific Green metallic, which is pretty dark, black interior, R Code, with redline tires, and 66 Fairlane 427 hubcaps. Except this car will have the factory hood scoop.

Marcos, love them all, ESPECIALLY the Super Bee. I’ve read your article on this Mopar build about 10 times now. I also ordered the wheel kit from Joseph for my Super Bee build.

That Pearl Green really looks good on this car. Nice build! I salute anyone that can make this kit look anywhere near halfway decent, as many members have. I too am waiting to see if a new 69 becomes available.

The body looks fantastic. Final assembly right around the corner!

I’ll stick with the Tamiya as a base, unless I have any problems. Thanks again for sharing your technique.

The only time I applied Future was as a clear. I really didn’t like how it looked. Did I put enough on ? Not sure but I watched a video on YouTube, and brushed it on as instructed. The car was painted silver lacquer. I think spray clear looks better. I have a full bottle of Future on the shelf just sitting. Maybe I’ll try it again sometime on a quick build that’s a different color.

The Galaxie and Mustang were primed with Tamiya primer, and shot with Duplicolor paint and clear. Then polished with micro mesh.

It’s a bit darker than the other grays I’ve used.

I have a full can of that. Like I said, I’ve laid down some nice paint in the past using Duplicolor. Just the last three paint jobs were not laying down for me. Just laid down four light coats on the 65 Ford Galaxie. I went right over the Tamiya primer. Looks pretty good so far.

Steve, what clear do you use.?

I posted something that I didn’t need to post, if I only read the thread more carefully.

You did a very nice job. I’d be very proud to call that my build. First completed model you say? Lol. Could have fooled me. And little things like the bumper you mentioned. We ALL learn something new from our previous works, no matter how long we’ve been building. I look forward to seeing some more builds. Very nice, and clean looking Chevelle.

This build is coming along very nice. I really like the use of the white vinyl interior pieces. The body color that you chose, and that interior color are a perfect match. I just ordered some redline tires, and some other Mopar tires, and rims from Joseph. I held off ordering the M/T tires you are using. But I am definitely going to be getting a set after seeing them on your Poncho. Could you show a pic of the suspension showing what you did to fit the rear M/T tires?

Thanks again, Steve. That’s great advice, as I already have some bodies already sprayed with Tamiya primer. I’ve never tried Testors. I already have the Duplicolor red oxide can. I was using that for the underside of some of my Ford build, Thunderbolts etc. I like the larger less expensive can, as compared to Tamiya primer size and cost. After seeing your paint jobs, I’ll definitely be putting your suggestions to good use.

I also dry brushed the emblems on this Fairlane. I masked it off as close as I can with Tamiya tape, then dry brushed some Chrome Silver enamel on. It’s not easy to see, with the light blue, but it looks pretty good. I want to try it on a darker color car.

I can’t wait to see that 67 Ford completed. I did this once or twice on a couple builds. Here is a R/T emblem.