SLUMP BUSTER CBP!

[Modlbldr]

So, here is the build I started years ago and just picked back up. It is a Jairus Watson rendering.

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When I left the project years ago I had mocked up everything for fit. Once I started back up I realized that the front sat too high. I relocated the kingpins for the front wheels up about 1/8 inch. Now it sits more like the drawing.

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I glued the very front hood piece into place.

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Today I primed the parts and did a wash of the panel lines and the grille and taillight panel for a bit of contrast.

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I'll clean the mess up and hit it with a light coat of primer in a few spots before paint. I picked up some acrylic craft paint that closely matches the rendering. I am building the parts pack 427 for this. Should be a pretty straightforward build.

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Edited October 13, 2017 by Modlbldr

[MeatMan]

Nice!!

[KWT]

looks good...

Life has gotten a little hectic lately. Hoping things will slow down a little so I can get back on this... or any build for that matter.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks guys. This is a project I have wanted to do for a long time. Now it has finally come time. Hopefully I can stay focused on it till the end.

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[Jantrix]

Wow! Last post is July 31!! You guys must have slipped back into a slump! Get with it!! 

I'm going to jump in on this one. I have managed to get out of a slump recently and re-started a project that I have been dying to do for a long time. I figured I may as well post it up here. Pictures to follow as soon as I get them loaded.

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Very happy to have you. For me at least, model life has derailed at the crossing of Moving Street and Home Improvement Blvd. I likely won't even get to set up the new hobby room until at least the new year. I WILL be back.

[Modlbldr]

Congratulations on the new move. I understand being busy with home remodeling. Lately the only time I have to work on models is during my breaks and lunch at work. Fortunately I am the only one in my shop during the day so I can leave most of my stuff out and have lots of storage. 

I had planned to get some paint on the chassis today but I had some work issues this morning (welcome to Monday morning) so I doubt I'll get anything done today.

I look forward to you coming back.

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[Modlbldr]

I shot some acrylic paint on the chassis and suspension a bit ago. It is a custom mix of Spring Green and Soft Grey.

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It was a bit too bright of green so I mixed in a bit more Grey and re-shot.

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Much better now.

The lighting is poor. When it dries I will move it to some better lighting.

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[Jhedir6]

Looking really good Tom. I like that green.

[Modlbldr]

Thanks David. Just got another coat of primer on the body. Been focusing on the 41 Woody so this has become my fill in build.

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[Jhedir6]

What?WHAT? Bouncing from project to project....dude, totally unheard of....

[Tom Geiger]

So what do you do when you get in to a slump on your slump buster?   

[Modlbldr]

So what do you do when you get in to a slump on your slump buster?   

Take up crochet?

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[Modlbldr]

Got a couple of coats of paint on this morning.

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[KWT]

A little late, but I FINALLY finished mine

 

[MeatMan]

One fine Chebby!!

[KWT]

Thank ya much!

[Jantrix]

Nicely done Jeremy. Maybe someday I'll get reinspired to finish up the Catalina.