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4 hours ago, StevenGuthmiller said:

My first ever "homemade" convertible up-top.  (actually, modified from a hard top)

 

I'm very happy with it!!

 

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The top used before modification.

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Steve

Looks even better than if it had come with the kit.   The texture is spot on. 

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1 hour ago, CabDriver said:

Messing with this curbside 3D printed Beetle salt flats car…modified a seat I had printed previously to fit, and figuring out what little interior stuff will be visible when it’s done…

 

I think projects like this are so much fun. We don't have to get carried away, and we still end up with something very cool, at the end! I have a dry lakes/Bonneville project that's very similar, detail-wise, that I need to get back to. It won't be a replica, just an impression. The panels won't be removeable, so whatever can be seen through the cockpit opening would be it. The prototype went on to become the famous Chrisman #25 dragster. Maybe, here in a few weeks, once the dragster's done!

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Santa brought me some new liquid chrome.

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First I covered all 4 of these 3D printed resin wheels with my black airbrush mix. Apple Barrel gloss black mixed 2:1 with 70% isopropyl shot at 20 psi. After about a day, i brushed on Alclad chrome on the fronts. This didnt coat as well as i would have hoped so i chased that with a chrome pen to fill in what didnt cover. The rears are a completely different story.

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I brushed on this. It went on like a dream and covered without a problem. Both are very close and i am happy with the results. The red design was brushed on later with my red airbrush mix.

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On 12/27/2023 at 12:03 AM, Straightliner59 said:

I think projects like this are so much fun. We don't have to get carried away, and we still end up with something very cool, at the end!

Absolutely!  A balanced diet is important!  M&M's are cool, but so is steak and bourbon!

That's a cool project - nice work so far!

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On 12/30/2023 at 10:34 PM, PatW said:

The beginnings of the metal/plastic Meccano type kit my wife bought me for Christmas..

Front to the left,

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Roof on..

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Roof rack on..

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02.01.24 Update..

All done, other pics in 'Completed'.

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On 12/30/2023 at 6:15 PM, gotnitro? said:

Day 3 build wrapping up..AMT Bronco w scale finishes eruption green w 2k clear. I used burnt metal metalizer for the grill and wheels. Fun stress free kit 20231230_183623.thumb.jpg.6a028a676511759a1f5a7c92e9a62e60.jpg

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That looks great!  

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 Having recently retired from the day to day work force.

I've decided to do some modeling projects that have boxed away for several years.

 

1st up is a replica of a friend's car. I started long ago.

Petty blue 440 six barrel Superbird. 

 

Johan body and interior tub.

Amt chassis.

Parts box drivetrain for multiple cars ( still need to find some pieces I had for it. ) 

 

Spent the day today polishing imperfections from paint that's at least 10 years old.

 

Long way from perfect 

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