Modlbldr Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Well, that's good because the Mustang is the one that I picked too. It was a Jairus Watson design from a magazine Sketchpad years ago. Most of the body work is completed. I (re)started on it today. Mostly familiarizing myself with my original plan and doing a bit of work on getting the interior together. I'm using the 65 door panels and dash but upgrading to the 96 seats and center console. The suspension is going to require the most alterations. It is where I stalled out last time. Pics later of the work. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 I have been working on the 36 but I confess It's taken the back seat to all my sorting and organizing. I wasn't to happy with the door lines maybe rushed the body work around the door frames... My dingis cousin cut them away from the top so it's been a fairly comlicated chop and getin those back in place has proven to be nearly impossible... compounded by my perfectionist ways, I can't be satisfied. So in an effort to hide the "Jagged" door lines, I added a panel seperater wash... The color is light too to use a black wash so I'm trying to correct it at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 So,..I found the problem with the front wing was in fact the 'c' clamp of the lower coil over connection, wasn't firmly engaged,.. It's got the look I want, GottaGitterDone!! Very motivational topic...Bring out your dead, indeed ...Thnx Snake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 11, 2019 Author Share Posted February 11, 2019 14 hours ago, Belugawrx said: Very motivational topic...Bring out your dead, indeed ...Thnx Snake You are what we call "clear on the concept." BTW, you're looking good--I thought a couple of your pics were the real car! Drive on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 The Honcho is done! I’m very pleased with this one! It’s been a long time in my mind. It is just as I wanted and more thanks to a friend at work who suggested making the plow fully functional. It pivots left and right, raises and lowers, and tilts forward. I wasn’t sure the springs would be strong enough to pull it back upright, but they do! The tires are from a Matchbox Gravedigger and tje color is Duplicolot GM Torch Red. All three pistons operate. Thanks to Snake45 for the Bring out your Dead thread. That’s two that might not be done for me otherwise! And here they both are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belugawrx Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 40 minutes ago, Superbird McMonte said: The Honcho is done! Nice job on those two Dominick ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 On 11/2/2018 at 7:42 PM, Snake45 said: There are so many great projects underway in the "Bring Out Your Dead" thread, quite a few of which wouldn't take a whole lot to get across the finish line. I have a couple in that category myself (and earlier this year, I actually finished up three that would have qualified for the Dead thread). Anyone want to join me in committing to dragging one or more of these projects off the Shelf of Doom and actually finishing it by the end of the year? It could be fun! I’ll do it. I have a project that will take many months and I keep shelving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Superbird McMonte said: The Honcho is done! Thanks to Snake45 for the Bring out your Dead thread. That’s two that might not be done for me otherwise! Fabulous! You're the second one this round to GITTER DONE! Congratulations! You gonna rescue another one from the Shelf of Doom this time around? You've still got six more weeks! And BTW, I didn't start the Bring Out Your Dead Thread, I just had the idea to challenge those in it to GITTER DONE! I haven't worked on my '57 Vette in a couple weeks due to a tricky wheel problem that was hanging me up (and getting distracted with a couple other rebuild projects), but TODAY I got that wheel problem worked out so should be able to drive on from here and GITTER DONE! Just since we've turned a new page since the last update, here's where we are now: Straightliner59: Junior Fuel Dragster MAKING PROGRESS ON THOSE INJECTORS! Dave Branson: '70 Chevelle Belugawrx: Castrol F1 MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS! Mod3lLover: Mustang Disconovaman: 36 Ford 5-window; maybe '55 Chevy Junkyard Jeff: '41 Chevy truck 89AKurt: '48 Chevy truck “Canopy Express” Modlbldr: '40 Ford “Starlet” FIRST COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Moving on to '65/'96 Mustang MAKING PROGRESS! GITTER DONE! http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/140106-watson-sketchpad-65-mustang/ Snake45: '57 Corvette Lordmodelbuilder: '69 Camaro Bobthehobbyguy: Tarantula dragster Can-Con: '67 Bonneville MAKING TREMENDOUS PROGRESS! SuperbirdMcMonte: Jeep Honcho SECOND COMPLETION! GOTTER DONE! Geemoney: '34 Ford Spex84: '59 Impala Martin9428: '07 Shelby Mustang C'mon gang, let's GITTER DONE! Edited February 13, 2019 by Snake45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 10 minutes ago, cpspoogie said: I’ll do it. I have a project that will take many months and I keep shelving it. Will be good to have you aboard. Just post a current pic of your project as it is now and announce you're in, and you're in! It's as simple as that. Deadline on this round is the last day of March--about 6 weeks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straightliner59 Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 3 minutes ago, Snake45 said: Straightliner59: Junior Fuel Dragster MAKING PROGRESS ON THOSE INJECTORS! I am happy with the stacks. Working on those tiny (in 1/25 scale, anyway) injectors, themselves, now. Once I've decided exactly how I am going to do them, I will finish the manifold and induction setup. Then, I should have a pretty good handle on finishing the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Hamilton Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Superbird McMonte said: The Honcho is done! Jeepers!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 The Jeep is Awesome! This is inspiring me to get my Ford done. I'm slowly trying to get it sorted out but I'm thinking at this point I'd be better off trying to get the 55 done... The front fenders were sawed off at the front running boards... At the moment I'm re-attaching that. My cousin was really going down a bad road with this thing and I'm glad he stopped when he did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 43 minutes ago, disconovaman said: This is inspiring me to get my Ford done. I'm slowly trying to get it sorted out but I'm thinking at this point I'd be better off trying to get the 55 done... You're "officially registered" for both, so feel free to switch. Better yet, GITTEM BOTH DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 11 minutes ago, Snake45 said: GITTEM BOTH DONE! I'm planning on it Brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpspoogie Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 3 hours ago, Snake45 said: Will be good to have you aboard. Just post a current pic of your project as it is now and announce you're in, and you're in! It's as simple as that. Deadline on this round is the last day of March--about 6 weeks away. Tks much ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 That Honcho looks amazing! Love the tires and the plow. Nice job. Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 4 hours ago, Snake45 said: Fabulous! You're the second one this round to GITTER DONE! Congratulations! You gonna rescue another one from the Shelf of Doom this time around? You've still got six more weeks! Six more weeks huh? How about I Git this one done? Painted about 10 years ago. It’s always sitting on my bench. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 26 minutes ago, Superbird McMonte said: Six more weeks huh? How about I Git this one done? Painted about 10 years ago. It’s always sitting on my bench. Want to get rid of that? Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Looks like the perfect candidate. What is it, a '68 Hurst/Olds? You delaring it? I'll add you to the list. GITTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Snake45 said: Looks like the perfect candidate. What is it, a '68 Hurst/Olds? You delaring it? I'll add you to the list. GITTER DONE! It’s a 69 with a Modelhaus 68 conversion kit. I have a 68 diecast that I’m wondering if the interior can be used .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake45 Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 1 hour ago, Superbird McMonte said: It’s a 69 with a Modelhaus 68 conversion kit. I have a 68 diecast that I’m wondering if the interior can be used .... I wrote a detailed review of the Welly '68 down in the Diecast section, complete with comparison to the AMT '69. The Welly is a bit undersized, maybe 1/26, but it's notably narrower than the AMT '69. I doubt that the '69 Welly interior could be used in the AMT kit, at least not without modification. Good luck with your project and GITTER DONE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, Snake45 said: I doubt that the '69 Welly interior could be used in the AMT kit, at least not without modification. Good luck with your project and GITTER DONE! Do you think I can get away with just using the door panels, seats and dash and build it all up on the Chevelle floor? Never mind that suggestion. I just compared the 68 interior to the 69 and they’re identical. So I think I will just build the interior off the floor of the 68 Chevelle with the 69 parts. I’ll add door handles and armrest for extra visual detail since the 69 tub style interior is very flat. Edited February 15, 2019 by Superbird McMonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbird McMonte Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 (edited) I remove the floor from the Oldsmobile interior so I could use the rest on the 68 Chevelle interior floor boards. Take your time and work slowly, I think this will work perfectly. All I had to do to make everything sit properly was to grind the corner where the seat back and seat meet and the top of the driveshaft tunnel. As you can see here the door panels are sitting square on the floor. All I had to do was add a little material to the end of the kick panels. That will be painted black. Last night before went to bed I removed the door vent windows from the Chevelle. I trimmed them only removing what was not needed from the Chevelle and they dropped right into place in the Oldsmobile! No modifications necessary! I did not mount them on the doors yet since this is just a mock up the body. The painted body is at work. Maybe tomorrow during one of my breaks I will install them. Does anyone know where I can find a set of these wheels? Edited February 17, 2019 by Superbird McMonte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 I posted this in my own thread too but,,, Drilled out the molded in headlights today. Used a small drill bit followed up with my trusty x-acto knife and a small 1/2 round file to clean up and center the openings. I've also been working on the engine over the last few weeks. It's the original engine from the kit with intake and valve covers from one of the MPC '79 TransAm kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disconovaman Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 More progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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