1939 Chevrolet Sloper -DONE

[espo]

Just now, landman said:

Don't worry, Dave, I'll fix it. It might even be better. 

I noticed how thick the center post on the windshield looks. This may be your chance to make it a little more realistic looking. 

[Rider]

32 minutes ago, landman said:

Don't worry, Dave, I'll fix it. It might even be better. 

Ah man dropping projects really bites. Looks like you already have it looking WAY better then that lump you started with. 

[landman]

Attended to the division bars and window pillars, both adding and removing material.

 

Did a quickie workup on the dash and tried to fit the interior. After much filing and sanding I have it so it'll sit level with the tops of the doors. Have to add a bit to the front. Then I'll have to add a large parcel shelf to reach the Sloper back wall.

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[Italianhorses]

Oh boy. That's a rough kit

[landman]

Made an extension of the parcel shelf to reach the back of the body.

Started on the glass.

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[slusher]

Really nice work so far Pat. What did you fill those rear scratches with Tamiya putty?

[landman]

5 hours ago, slusher said:

Really nice work so far Pat. What did you fill those rear scratches with Tamiya putty?

Yes, Tamiya putty.

[Rider]

More good work, this build is a pleasure to watch.

[Foxer]

I have a TR4 resin body that has needed as much grinding as this, but it's all worth it for the rarity. I can see all the work you've put in this and it's looking good.

 

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[landman]

Thanks guys. we are getting there. More grinding coming up.

[Rider]

You should take it to the London show next weekend so us Ontario guys can get a good look at it. 

[landman]

1 hour ago, Foxer said:

I have a TR4 resin body that has needed as much grinding as this, but it's all worth it for the rarity. I can see all the work you've put in this and it's looking good.

 

I checked your thread. That almost looks more challenging  than the one I'm working on.

[misterNNL]

To call the basic body you started with "crude" would be way too kind. I love the 'sloper" profile and applaud your efforts to correct it. Those projects are very gratifying when completed and anyone who sees it when finished will surely appreciate your work. I have corrected some pretty crude resin stuff myself and have always sought to work on those a little at a time by correcting door and other openings in one session, then trim and moldings at another time,etc.  I will be watching your progress with much intrest.

[landman]

Ground the areas marked in black so the top front of the dash mates the cowl and the rear window lays flat.

Started wiring the engine.

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[landman]

Degreaser bath before primer. I hope I haven't forgotten something.

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[Anglia105E]

Well Pat, you have really taken on something here. I do admire your determination to overcome each problem along the way, and dropping the thing on the concrete garage floor.... that would have me shouting in anger at my own clumsiness ( I can be extremely clumsy sometimes ). Each time I find myself working on resin cast body shells, I always wonder why I don't stick to styrene kits in boxes...... we hope it's worth the pain of course.

David

[landman]

Thank you David for the kind words. we now have primer.

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[DRIPTROIT 71]

Looks like your doing a great job to me!!

[landman]

The kit's interior is devoid of details. So I made a compromise between these two.

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[landman]

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[OldNYJim]

Man, that body was ROUGH.  The trunk opening looks like someone drunk drew the lines

Good salvage work!

[landman]

5 hours ago, CabDriver said:

Man, that body was ROUGH.  The trunk opening looks like someone drunk drew the lines

Good salvage work!

Thanks Jim, there is only so much one can do with it. I think it will be presentable at least.

[landman]

Second coat.

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[Lovefordgalaxie]

You're some kind of hero for even touching that body!!

[landman]

Interior almost ready.

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