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Sweet color... I have something similar in mind for mine :)

As for the wheels... Indeed, the "custom" option on this kit is quite unappealing as far as I'm concerned. The stock wheels suit the car much better, and yours look great.

Have you tried using Alclad "klear kote"? Not foolproof, but it helps a bit with handling ;)

Also, I am curious, which ride height did you opt for, stock or custom?

 

 

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Sweet color... I have something similar in mind for mine :)

As for the wheels... Indeed, the "custom" option on this kit is quite unappealing as far as I'm concerned. The stock wheels suit the car much better, and yours look great.

Have you tried using Alclad "klear kote"? Not foolproof, but it helps a bit with handling ;)

Also, I am curious, which ride height did you opt for, stock or custom?

 

 

Thank you Matija, I'm glad you like the color.

I haven't tried the Alclad clear coat yet- I've heard that it can dull the brightness somewhat.

I'm interested in trying Spaz Styx chrome paint, I've heard good things about it.

I used the stock ride height. The stock wheels are probably about two scale inches taller than the custom wheels and at the stock setting, they seem to fill the wheel wells nicely.

Thanks again,

David G.

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Coming together well. Your color choice looks good on this body style. Like your fender welt detailing and careful work on the front end. Ride height looks spot-on too, and the stock wheels look right.  :D

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You're doing great work with this Plymouth! The stock wheels are so much better than the "custom" ones, and I'll remember that Silly Putty masking trick. Very effective.

The re-built fender welting is an excellent touch...one of these days I'll have to build this kit, as I've developed an odd liking for the '41 Plymouth (I used to think they were ugly) and wouldn't mind having a 1:1 version some day.

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Coming together well. Your color choice looks good on this body style. Like your fender welt detailing and careful work on the front end. Ride height looks spot-on too, and the stock wheels look right.  :D

Thank you Bill. After seeing some of the work you've done, I value your comments.

David G.

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You're doing great work with this Plymouth! The stock wheels are so much better than the "custom" ones, and I'll remember that Silly Putty masking trick. Very effective.

The re-built fender welting is an excellent touch...one of these days I'll have to build this kit, as I've developed an odd liking for the '41 Plymouth (I used to think they were ugly) and wouldn't mind having a 1:1 version some day.

Thank you Chris. It's a good feeling when the things that one spends the most effort on are the things that get noticed.

I picked up the Silly Putty tip on this forum and I'm glad to pass it on.

David G.

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So to get that Silly Putty trick to work you have to heat it to get it to flow into desired areas? I heard the use of Silly Putty, but have NEVER attempted it yet! Can you "keep" the Silly Putty after using it as a mask tho? Or is tossed out?

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On 10/27/2016 at 8:40 PM, 426-Hemi said:

So to get that Silly Putty trick to work you have to heat it to get it to flow into desired areas? I heard the use of Silly Putty, but have NEVER attempted it yet! Can you "keep" the Silly Putty after using it as a mask tho? Or is tossed out?

 

No, don't heat it.

I used little bits that I rolled into tiny ropes then coiled around inside the wheel and pressed down to cover the areas to be masked. I checked the fit, then pulled the putty out to add or remove a little bit then tried it again until it was where I wanted it to be.

The reason I placed them in the fridge is because the putty will slump within a few minutes at room temperature. I needed to get my airbrush and paint station set up and I didn't want the putty to slump or move in the time it took to do that.

Yes, I do reuse the putty. I suppose over time the paint contamination will ruin it, but for now it doesn't seem to do any harm.

Here's my putty, you can see the rings I made to mask the wheels. You can get an idea of the "slumping" that I was concerned about.

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David G.

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  • 2 weeks later...
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A little progress:

Over the past couple weeks I've been able to get a bit of work done as time and energy have permitted. I did some detail painting on the engine bay (inner fender well?) panels and knocked it together with the interior for a test fit.

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I built a 6-volt battery. Using the 12-volt battery that was in the kit, I filed off the six filler caps, sanded down some styrene rod to a proper looking diameter, drilled three appropriate sized holes then glued the rod into them and filed the the new filler caps level. The caps are colored with a red Sharpie.

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This is a test fit of the interior and engine bay panels. Looks like I'll have make some adjustments.

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Thanks for looking, and as always, please feel free to comment.

David G.

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I actually have been working on this time and energy permitting. As proof, here is another minor update.

I've polished the paint and finished the foil work.

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Thanks for looking and as always, please feel free to comment.

David G.

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Posted

NIICE BMF work man! That car looks GREAT that color too! -NICELY done! 

Thanks John. There are a few areas that still need cleaned up and one spot that I may re-do. It's amazing what these cameras pick up!

David G.

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Looking great, David!

 

Thanks Danno!

 

Looks good 

I like the subtle weathering on the underside 

Thanks Guy, that's one the things I most enjoy doing.

David G.

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David,

Your not kidding! Cameras seem to pick up EVERY evil they can as it seems, (I too fight that issue a bit!). NICE job tho. none-the-less!!!!

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David,

Your not kidding! Cameras seem to pick up EVERY evil they can as it seems, (I too fight that issue a bit!). NICE job tho. none-the-less!!!!

Thanks John, I actually went back and reapplied the foil in a few areas. I think it was a bit of an improvement.

David G.

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I was hoping that this was going to be my last build of 2016, bit it looks like it will be my first one for 2017.

I thought the foil was done but I forgot about the beak. 

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While I was doing that part, I went back and reapplied the foil in some of the less than optimal areas.

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I also got the headlight and front bumper assemblies fitted.

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As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment.

David G.

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