NOBLNG Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) I'm trying to get motivated by starting a few kits at once to see what peaks my interest. I bought this kit at a flea market last year. The PO had barely started it, and assembled 3 of 4 wheels backwards (thankfully not glued). The heads on the engine were glued on backwards, with the exhaust ports facing the intake manifold! It's not a super detailed kit, but what is there is cast fairly nice I think. I don't care for colored plastic much, just a coat of primer makes the car look so much better! Edited January 10, 2019 by NOBLNG
NOBLNG Posted January 10, 2019 Author Posted January 10, 2019 I sprayed the fenders with a gloss black spray bomb. The body is Mission model sprayed through my new Paasche H. I have got to say that after only one use, I like it better than my Iwata Eclipse. It is so simple to use and super easy to clean! Love it!
Casey Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Looks good so far. While fairly basic with a few simplified assemblies, this kit always seems to look 'right' when finished, despite the simplifications. Looks as though you got some extra chrome Revell parts, too. The square 'chimney' section on the top of the triangular area is a dead giveaway that it's from an older Revell kit. What's the hole rearward of the right door for?
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 One problem I had with the kit was the fit of the rear fenders when the interior was installed. You should check the fit when the interior is installed That color is great..
NOBLNG Posted January 10, 2019 Author Posted January 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Casey said: Looks as though you got some extra chrome Revell parts, too. The square 'chimney' section on the top of the triangular area is a dead giveaway that it's from an older Revell kit. What's the hole rearward of the right door for? Thanks. Yes, that chrome sprue on the right does not belong to this kit. I went through the instruction sheet and the only missing part was a front shock which I fabbed from a chunk of sprue . The hole behind the door is for the fuel filler cap. I did test fit body to fenders and it seemed to be OK.
Jantrix Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 16 hours ago, Casey said: Looks good so far. While fairly basic with a few simplified assemblies, this kit always seems to look 'right' when finished, despite the simplifications. I quite agree. A wheel/tire change and it will be a very convincing gasser.
NOBLNG Posted January 15, 2019 Author Posted January 15, 2019 I don't like the chrome tail lights they supplied in this kit so I fabbed some new ones from some tail light sprue.
ZombieDave Posted January 16, 2019 Posted January 16, 2019 On 1/9/2019 at 7:56 PM, NOBLNG said: I'm trying to get motivated by starting a few kits at once to see what peaks my interest. I bought this kit at a flea market last year. The PO had barely started it, and assembled 3 of 4 wheels backwards (thankfully not glued). The heads on the engine were glued on backwards, with the exhaust ports facing the intake manifold! It's not a super detailed kit, but what is there is cast fairly nice I think. I don't care for colored plastic much, just a coat of primer makes the car look so much better! Really liking that engine stand! I'll have to figure something like this out for myself.
NOBLNG Posted January 16, 2019 Author Posted January 16, 2019 (edited) On 09/01/2019 at 8:29 PM, bobthehobbyguy said: One problem I had with the kit was the fit of the rear fenders when the interior was installed. You should check the fit when the interior is installed You are right Bob! I didn't check well enough obviously. There is interference where the interior meets the front angled section of the floorboards. I wound up trimming about 1/16 off the bottom of the entire interior "tub" including the rear seat. The recess inboard of the rear fenders is not deep enough for the body to sit down into properly (passengers side is worse than drivers). Edit: Another spot where there is interference is the rear jump seat. It is cast into the interior tub which has the locating tabs on it also. If the passenger front seat is glued in place on the locating ridges, the rear seat will hit the back of it! I had to move the passengers seat ahead about 1/8" to clear the rear seat. Edited January 18, 2019 by NOBLNG more info
NOBLNG Posted January 18, 2019 Author Posted January 18, 2019 Well I am calling this one done. I have not installed the driving lights supplied for the front bumper, or the chrome grills on the lower front fenders. They are way too thick and the chrome on them is very poor. I may possibly attach the license plates yet. More pics under glass.
bobthehobbyguy Posted January 19, 2019 Posted January 19, 2019 On 1/15/2019 at 7:58 PM, NOBLNG said: You are right Bob! I didn't check well enough obviously. There is interference where the interior meets the front angled section of the floorboards. I wound up trimming about 1/16 off the bottom of the entire interior "tub" including the rear seat. The recess inboard of the rear fenders is not deep enough for the body to sit down into properly (passengers side is worse than drivers). Edit: Another spot where there is interference is the rear jump seat. It is cast into the interior tub which has the locating tabs on it also. If the passenger front seat is glued in place on the locating ridges, the rear seat will hit the back of it! I had to move the passengers seat ahead about 1/8" to clear the rear seat. That's great info. I was to far along to figure out the issue. Now know for the future. Great looking paint.
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