The Danish sprue wrangler Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 Very kool, I like what ya did with it so far....thank you . glad you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 This is looking good! I think your idea of removing the hump was spot on. Keep it up. This kit is for sale at a local thrift store and I have been eyeing it for quite some time. I now know that I have to get it.Later-thanks Glad i could be at service to help you decide to get it . . im really happy with my decision to cut it so far too. hope i can keep a good build up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GerN Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 (edited) If you want to strengthen a join, apply a fat line of regular superglue along the inner side of the join, then cover with baking soda. Only do this where you won't want to remove any, as it sets up almost like stone. I do this quite a bit, since I only build customs myself. Edited April 29, 2016 by GerN clarifying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 If you want to strengthen a join, apply a fat line of regular superglue along the inner side of the join, then cover with baking soda. Only do this where you won't want to remove any, as it sets up almost like stone. I do this quite a bit, since I only build customs myself.thanks for the tip . Gerald i appreciate it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted April 30, 2016 Author Share Posted April 30, 2016 Live from The west coast in Europe its John with the Way past bedtime "Progress report" been sanding like a Mad man for hours and also added another strip of plastic in the bottom of the back to make it flush with the fenders Unfortunately i had to glue in the interior at this point because of the way i chose to build it earlier . this will be a bit annoying when it comes to painting . but ok this Build also gave me my first chance to pull out the Putty and i just Might have used a bit Much . i call it part of the Learning Curb soo alot more sanding in my near future . na na na All together Now ,,,,"Hooray for paper with sand glued to it" like i said way past bedtime . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 I have one I built back in 74 that needs to be restored and you got me thinking about a 40 ford coupe trunk lid on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Lots of great progress John, keep it up man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 I have one I built back in 74 that needs to be restored and you got me thinking about a 40 ford coupe trunk lid on one.nice . that 40, ford lid idea has been comming up alot . on his build . go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Lots of great progress John, keep it up man.Thanks i will . right now im in sanding Hell . but i will get it done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bismarck Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looks like it will have that low down leadsled look. SWEET!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesdcamden Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Just a small tip Sprue, since i also just recently began messing with the contour putty.... Let that stuff cure up for like 3 days before you start to sand on it. Itll come off much smoother and leave a better surface. And always remember that primer is your best friend when finding low spots looking good so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 Good going John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Looks like it will have that low down leadsled look. SWEET!! something like that wouldent be too far from it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 Just a small tip Sprue, since i also just recently began messing with the contour putty.... Let that stuff cure up for like 3 days before you start to sand on it. Itll come off much smoother and leave a better surface. And always remember that primer is your best friend when finding low spots looking good so far! hey thanks for the tip. now i only did let it cure over night . but its still good comes of as a very fine powder .result seams to be pretty smooth . i just had to re-putty some very small holes and im thinking it will be good to finish tomorrow ... im using Revell Plasto putty .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrichard Posted May 1, 2016 Share Posted May 1, 2016 nice job , and i always use all sorts of materials myself , i always try to collect old window blinds (for a window in a house) , this white hard bendable plastic .. that stuff would have bend in that shape without heats ...just hang in there !! ...i'm sure with a few rounds of bondo and sanding and ssome filler primer you will get it looking great !! i like the direction your heading for with this ! , will it be low ?? that would look awsome with that mooth rounded rear end ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 1, 2016 Author Share Posted May 1, 2016 nice job , and i always use all sorts of materials myself , i always try to collect old window blinds (for a window in a house) , this white hard bendable plastic .. that stuff would have bend in that shape without heats ...just hang in there !! ...i'm sure with a few rounds of bondo and sanding and ssome filler primer you will get it looking great !! i like the direction your heading for with this ! , will it be low ?? that would look awsome with that mooth rounded rear nd !yes its great to reuse all kinds of material and . yes it will be real low will look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 been sanding alot and applying more putty and sanding some more . im real close to beeing ready for primer . so this is where i am now . feeling good about it so far . and this showed up during the weekend sooo that means this will be the first car that get airbrushed , cant wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice set up!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 Nice set up!!!!!!thank you . im sure i.ll love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 2, 2016 Author Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) going for a side opening hood . i think it looks good . Edited May 2, 2016 by The Danish sprue wrangler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrKerry Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Me likey!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mod3l Lover Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Me likey!!!!!!!! Well . . . . me Likey-likey then!! David S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHSS Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Thats looking awsome John. Can't wait to see it in the under glass section. Just a small tip on applying putty. When you get credit card offer's in the mail, save the fake credit card and cut it up to use as a spreader. You can get a smoother application that makes it easier to sand and not use as much putty in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Welcome to the AB world side of model painting, nice looking kit there.The build is looking great, I have alway like the look of a side opening hood, just always think of how you service the master cylinder, change plug, etc on that side. I guess you just climb right in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Danish sprue wrangler Posted May 4, 2016 Author Share Posted May 4, 2016 soo I have been busy . and also a little anxious to start the painting process with the new air brush system . but jumped right in now . got her in primer . and then some silver then went to work on some of the small bits the airbrush is awesome much smoother finish on parts and then taped the body up for color two .. I also just happened to start a little side project wich I will reveal with the car . and I know the paint or even the putty work is not perfect but I really feel like. as everything on this build is a first for me its ok . I'm glad you all follow this build . I'm doing my best to make it a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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