Hubert Rollins Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Just completed this build a few days ago. My attempt at the "Underbird". Started out with an old Bill Elliot "Batbird" kit. Ordered powerslide decals from Mikes. Primed twice, painted with Duplicolor Universal White twice, painted the orange with Krylon "perfect pumpkin", cleared twice and polished and hand-rubbed out. Water sanded between each coat. Added several details- scratch built seatbelts, window net, MSD boxes, fuel overflow tube, and window clips. Also made the front windsheild straps from electrical tape. Was going to detail under the hood, but I became very anxious to finish. Made a couple snafus with the decals, one on accident and one on purpose. I'll see if you guys can point them out. Very pleased with this build. This is the first NASCAR I've done in probably 17 years. I already want to start another, but have many honey-do projects to complete first. Hope everyone enjoys.
restoman Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Very nice!I was a big Sr. fan but watching that 7 crew get it done was something else. I wonder what Nascar would be like if Alan had lived longer?
Old Coyote Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Strikingly beautiful build of a classic vehicle .......... outstanding work ............... don't remember ever seeing Mighty Mouse next to the "Underbird" decal on the nose Anyway, a great build
Darbo Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Great build, always liked the Hooters paint scheme!
towman1271 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Great job on your first Nascar..Don't think there was anyone who didn't like Alan
IJ001 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Very, very nice. Hope that when I get around to my version it comes out that well.Ian.
High octane Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Very nice build on that Bird Derick, as I've been a fan of Hooters restaurants for over 20 years and have visited more than 3 dozen different locations. Many of them I've been to umpteen times. Maybe I'll get to build the Kulwicki Bird that's in my "stash" one of these days.
snacktruck67 Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Nice build. Glad to see someone putting some effort into the tires. I think the more detail put into the wheels and tires, the better the look. Congrats on the model. Great work.
Sledsel Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 (edited) Absolutely beautifulMighty Mouse was on his drivers suit and on the car several times Edited August 21, 2015 by Sledsel
iBorg Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 I miss Alan......Great build, looks near perfect!
bbowser Posted August 21, 2015 Posted August 21, 2015 Really nice job! Hope to see more when time allows.
Chris in Berwyn Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Beautiful build of my all-time favorite driver's car. Nice!
Truck parts Posted August 27, 2015 Posted August 27, 2015 Outstanding work, Have always liked that car
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