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Another AFX car?, Oh why not. The Paper Tiger Plymouth
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
With only a few minor setbacks and maybe even some squinting of the old eyes The Injected hemi , Is done I'm using some photos of the restored Paper Tiger II car for some kind of clear reference. -
Painting wiring on firewall
gtx6970 replied to Redisetta's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Agreed EXCEPT,,, for myself as example I build Chrysler Muscle cars and the only black firewall , is in a black car -
Painting wiring on firewall
gtx6970 replied to Redisetta's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Amazing work Steve, But its not an option for guys such as myself that build mostly box stock stuff. But I will be the 1st one to applaud the guys like yourself that go that deep. And truly enjoy looking at them. Plus watching them come to fruition in pictures I have A LOT of kits I want to build , cars i want to replicate while I still can. And taking months on months on one kit is not in the cards I'm afraid the days I go that deep into details on a model car,,,,is well behind me. ( and I have never gone as far into details like yourself. ) But, Thats me and me alone. I spent nearly a year on one single build many years ago. And vowed never again Im doing simple fuel lines and spark plug wiring on one right now. And there is already a voice in the back of my mind starting to wish I hadn't opened that can -
I have 3 of them coming. So will post a decent picture in my A990 thread ( when I actually start said A990 builds ) As one of them is slated for the Doc Burgess car The other 2 will be for near future AFX Dodge builds
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In all honesty. I think they may just be resin cast Either way they will fit my needs perfectly , especially for the money Mopar 727 Trans & Pan - Morgan Automotive Detail 3D scale parts makes an actual 3d printed version. But doesn't appear to sell it as a seperate item https://www.ebay.com/itm/134525172325
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Thanks for the note I have since found out the Doc Burgess car was in fact column auto, real A990 hemi car White with tan / goldish bucket seat interior. I am a member on a few different face book groups as well as Class racer / Jalopy Journal etc etc . So finding info is " usually" possible but sometimes it takes a while I know the former owner of the Strickler car. He is the one who restored it. Sadly the main chassis / interior tub was beyond repair. So its essentially a rebody ( he has since sold the car ) In regards to these kits. I agree. They are very nice. And I wish they would combine both trans in both versions As 8 out of the original 12 were Auto cars . With the only AFX Dodge to run a 4spd was the Strickler. Landy's car was built 4spd, but campaigned auto Makes it kind tough on us replica drag car builders. I actually just ordered some 3d printed 727s from MAD yesterday as I plan to build all 12 of the original cars,,, Albeit slowly but surely. I have a SM 65 AFX in process right now. Then the 2 A990 SS cars will be next in line Nice work on the Strickler car btw
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Another AFX car?, Oh why not. The Paper Tiger Plymouth
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
Injected version won out. Mainly because it's the version of the car I think of when Paper Tiger is mentioned. Decided on a litter bit extra. Detail wise Now to figure how Hilborn injection is plumbed. If anyone has hints, tips or a diagram. I'm all ears. -
Painting wiring on firewall
gtx6970 replied to Redisetta's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
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Tamiya clear blue for windows tinting
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
I dont have Future floor wax And dont think I can get it anymore Im just tinting the side glass and its pretty flat So making it 'shouldn't ' be too big of a deal -
Tamiya clear blue for windows tinting
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Thanks, I didnt even think of the lacquer part of the equation Lesson learned I just ordered some clear blue tinted file folders and will make my own side glass -
Tamiya clear blue for windows tinting
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
well, I tried the TS 72 on clear glass today Tinted it but it crazed the inside of the glass , and now cant see thru it Which kind of defeats the purpose I tried it on clear acetate with no issues so might just make my own side glass for this one -
3 great builds. Found them doing picture search for the Doc Burgess car So, Gotta ask . Are your sure that car was an auto. I'll have this very build on the bench here REALLY soon Edit, Did some digging and asking people who where there back then. The car was in fact a column shift auto
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Clear Coat On Decals To Stop Yellowing?
gtx6970 replied to oldcarfan's topic in Model Building Questions and Answers
Enamel clears are what causes the yellowing over time -
Another AFX car?, Oh why not. The Paper Tiger Plymouth
gtx6970 replied to gtx6970's topic in WIP: Drag Racing Models
That's what I'm thinking . But wasn't sure . As I can't find a real clear picture of the car that shows the decal clearly.