NOBLNG Posted May 30, 2020 Share Posted May 30, 2020 It’s coming along nicely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 3, 2020 Author Share Posted June 3, 2020 (edited) Well ladies and gentlemen ... the hobby shops are now open and I have finally been able to stock up on some more paint! Someone suggested brake fluid as paint stripper, ill have to try it out, and if it works well i will be able to get a move on with both the Mercedes and 55 Gasser. Also does anyone have any suggestions for a good easy way to make wood light headlights? Im considering filing this blob of JB weld to resemble the headlights, buying some clay and making a mold. Edited June 3, 2020 by Gumball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugatti Fan Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Those old Jo Han classics were not the easiest of builds, but have plenty of potential as this Mercedes Coupe build is showing. I built one of these way back along with Jo Han 's Chrysler Turbine Car. Anyone know if the moulds have been sold on and to who? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 I started on the starter and waterpump fan belt, as well as the genorator. The intirior I have also started with my own custom brown paint. And I started on the transmission. The intirior still needs a bit of a touch up but that will be coming soon. Rear suspension got a little work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 Some more engine work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 And now In colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 5, 2020 Author Share Posted June 5, 2020 On 6/4/2020 at 2:18 AM, Bugatti Fan said: Those old Jo Han classics were not the easiest of builds, but have plenty of potential as this Mercedes Coupe build is showing. I built one of these way back along with Jo Han 's Chrysler Turbine Car. Anyone know if the moulds have been sold on and to who? Yeah I have another Johan, it's a Comet. The Comet looks a little more simplistic vs this 500k. I only own the two Johan kits as far as I know. I was looking at a half built broken AMC Rebble the Machine in a Johan I believe, but the $120 price tag turned me away. As for the molds I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 12:45 PM, sjordan2 said: This is the last known shot of the car as a manager from the Mercedes Classics center in Irvine, CA tried unsuccessfully to negotiate its purchase. Mercedes offered to totally restore the car at their cost without taking ownership, but the eccentric brothers who own the car refused. Wait for them to croak and then turn it over to M-B and let them put it in their museum. After such an indignity, it deserves that. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted June 19, 2020 Share Posted June 19, 2020 11 hours ago, charlie8575 said: Wait for them to croak and then turn it over to M-B and let them put it in their museum. After such an indignity, it deserves that. Charlie Larkin Very true Charlie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDO Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 Are you still missing parts? I have a bunch of parts for this kit. Let me know if I can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 21, 2020 Author Share Posted June 21, 2020 Eh believe it or not I'm still waiting for parts to come in, let alone that life got super busy super quick for a bit. I only just got some tape I ordered about 3-4 months ago, rediculasly if you ask me. But I'll keep in touch if anything, thanks for the offer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted June 21, 2020 Share Posted June 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Gumball said: ...still waiting for parts to come in... Let me know when the random leftovers I sent arrive, the shipping to a foreign country suspense is killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 Guess what? On 6/20/2020 at 9:56 PM, Russell C said: Let me know when the random leftovers I sent arrive, the shipping to a foreign country suspense is killing me! Sorry Russel, but I think Eric won the shipping race ? I'm still getting busier by the day, but hopefully I can get some progress happening here soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 On 6/21/2020 at 12:56 AM, Russell C said: It's been sitting in brake fluid for a week and theirs s ț I'll paint on it. I don't know what kinda spray bomb I used but Im sure im not using it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBcritter Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Johnny, if you still want Woodlites, these 3D printed ones were on Shapeways last year:: https://www.shapeways.com/product/HPXEELYX4/1-24-1-25-hot-rod-woodlite-headlights?optionId=60915247&li=ostatus The MPC Barris Bed Buggy also had a set. Keep fighting the good fight - looking forward to more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 3 hours ago, ChrisBcritter said: Johnny, if you still want Woodlites, these 3D printed ones were on Shapeways last year:: https://www.shapeways.com/product/HPXEELYX4/1-24-1-25-hot-rod-woodlite-headlights?optionId=60915247&li=ostatus The MPC Barris Bed Buggy also had a set. Keep fighting the good fight - looking forward to more! I'v seen that before but this is the first time I'm seeing a buy now option, thanks for showing me! Also just a few updates some progress. Still stripping the paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Macleod Posted June 25, 2020 Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looks great so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, Eric Macleod said: Looks great so far. Thanks! I was looking at using your guage cluster, but I also wanted to make a custom looking dashboard, ultimently I decided on the dashboard. Here the progress so far, but it's not exactly done yet. I also found one of the original headlights that came with the kit, sadly though it was heavily damaged, cracked on the bottom so I reused it for the trans bell housing. Edited June 25, 2020 by Gumball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) Dash update Edited June 25, 2020 by Gumball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Some more work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 On 6/19/2020 at 11:30 AM, Eric Macleod said: Very true Charlie! The sons are still pretty young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 (edited) Just another quick update Edited June 29, 2020 by Gumball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Some goodies came in the mail yesterday! Although I Havnt looked through everything yet, it Looks like I got almost everything I need to complete this kit! Can't wait to start putting this thing together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell C Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 8 hours ago, Gumball said: Some goodies came in the mail yesterday! ... Yay! (sn a a a a ail mail) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumball Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 6 minutes ago, Russell C said: Yay! (sn a a a a ail mail) Agreed! I guess this corona stuff is still effecting mail eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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