72 Charger Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 Dave...I have to try and make one too but you know why already....sorry about your search for a Dodge Aspen...I have wanted to make a replica of a Aspen R/T for some time now.Yeah Mark I didn't know the Aspen was never made. IF I can gat a Volare I can change it to an Aspen. The Aspen was the first American car I ever drove. It was a 318ci car with straight through pipes . It was very loud and quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Yeah Mark I didn't know the Aspen was never made. IF I can gat a Volare I can change it to an Aspen. The Aspen was the first American car I ever drove. It was a 318ci car with straight through pipes . It was very loud and quick. Dave...That is cool. I thought they made a promo of one once...??? Id like to make a Aspen R/T...it was one of the cars we owned once...ours was a 360ci..? with a 4 speed...nice...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 I bet it was quick being a compact ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I bet it was quick being a compact !Dave... Oh it was...LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTC Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Can't wait to see the final product. I myself have a thing for crew cabs too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 9, 2017 Author Share Posted January 9, 2017 Well I have just come out of the paint shop after repriming the body and bed . The bed is fine but the cab still needs some more work . Mainly around the door frames . Its not much but it will be a pain to get right as I have to get the door gaps scribed strait . One side is a bit wonky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 I have used layers of pinstripe tape to help me get the lines more straight before...it helps Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks Mark I will give it a go but I'm not to good at scribing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks Mark I will give it a go but I'm not to good at scribing. Dave....Try it with somewhat numb fingers....LOL..! I have nerve damage it can make building interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge Driver Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 I have used layers of pinstripe tape to help me get the lines more straight before...it helps Dave. Thanks Mark I will give it a go but I'm not to good at scribing. I've used the tape along with a razor saw and/or the corner of a needle file to make a straight channel for the actual scribing tool to follow. My latest effort went well, in spite of my so-so scribing ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 Dave...just take your time doing it and it will come out for you. When I scribe lines I go very lightly and take a long time to do it....patience and determination is the key. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 10, 2017 Author Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks guys I have some filling to do before I can scribe anything . The worst bit is the door on the passenger side where one of my cuts was not the best so its all filler. So I will fill it all and do all the scribing once its all flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 -I'll be watching how this all goes down! (I myself have some upcoming builds that I too will need to scribe lines in them), so.............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 I don't relish the prospect of scribing . I never had any scribing go well . I always skate off the line. So I will try the suggested taping method . Wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 I hear that Dave!!!!! I'm not real bad at scriibing, but I also not the great either. one thing is for certain tho, practice makes perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 14, 2017 Author Share Posted January 14, 2017 Still working up the courage to tackle the scribing I have re filled the bits that needed doing. I think I will practice on an old body first before jumping in on the Dodge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 Still working up the courage to tackle the scribing I have re filled the bits that needed doing. I think I will practice on an old body first before jumping in on the Dodge -Can't say I blame ya much on trying on a beat up body rather then the Dodge truck cab, you Sir, have a LOT of body work tied up in that cab alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 And its still ongoing John..! After flatting the roof down AGAIN I found that it was not as flat as I had hoped for. There is a distinct hump in the middle that will need sanding out . But I think that the plasticard that I put on the roof to bridge the gap is creating the bulge. So I may have to remove it ...! We will see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Got a BIG say, 8 inch "Bastard File"????? That take the hump out from that added piece and then just smooth with higher grit sand paper, to take out any scratches (I use my files A LOT!) Machinist ones you name it, I have everything from #1's all the way to #4's and precision Jeweler's files! They also if held right, keep the surface "true flat", (even looking) when done! BUT if you use a file, file SLOWLY as it can take a lot off the surface if not careful! Sandpaper does this slowly, files do it rapidly.... Body work however I found file in ONE direction only.... the back & forth method makes serious scratches where they aren't needed or wanted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Got a BIG say, 8 inch "Bastard File"????? That take the hump out from that added piece and then just smooth with higher grit sand paper, to take out any scratches (I use my files A LOT!) Machinist ones you name it, I have everything from #1's all the way to #4's and precision Jeweler's files! They also if held right, keep the surface "true flat", (even looking) when done! BUT if you use a file, file SLOWLY as it can take a lot off the surface if not careful! Sandpaper does this slowly, files do it rapidly.... Body work however I found file in ONE direction only.... the back & forth method makes serious scratches where they aren't needed or wanted! Thanks John I will give it a try At this point I will try anything its doing my head in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
426-Hemi Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Be sure if your file is or has been used ALL or any metal chips are removed from its "teeth" those little suckers will mar the ever-loving !@#$ outta the surrounding surfaces while your filing that hump down! A wire brush will remove most of that if not all of it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fscott201 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looks great so far.If you haven't decided on 2wd or 4wd yet how about a lowered crew cab dually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Looks great so far. If you haven't decided on 2wd or 4wd yet how about a lowered crew cab dually? Sorry Scott its going to be 4x4 but not lifted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 Charger Posted January 24, 2017 Author Share Posted January 24, 2017 Be sure if your file is or has been used ALL or any metal chips are removed from its "teeth" those little suckers will mar the ever-loving !@#$ outta the surrounding surfaces while your filing that hump down! A wire brush will remove most of that if not all of it..... Thanks john will do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova-ss Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Dave,great lookin.love the work your a doin on this.I use to drive my bosses around to pick up other cars. (with a trailer).I'm with a on the 4x4 thing.I'm putting parts together for a couple dodges and Chev's.I'll keep watching this..nice work......Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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