philo426 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 I think I will paint it dark green with a black roof.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Painted the Rover body and hood. Will overcoat it with a clear coat tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Cool! Good colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Rich color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 The call outs say the engine is gun metal..so be it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 11 hours ago, philo426 said: The call outs say the engine is gun metal..so be it! Engine block should be Blue-grey, Revell got a few colour call outs incorrect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Indeed! well, I guess a repaint is in order! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Ok mixed up the bluish gray.Touch up required but it is close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, philo426 said: Ok mixed up the bluish gray.Touch up required but it is close. That's much better.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Yep Germans are very precise surprised they made that mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 7 hours ago, GeeBee said: Engine block should be Blue-grey, Revell got a few colour call outs incorrect Did they only use colors listed in the Revell paint series? Could be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Well the instruction sheet call out for the engine was metallic grey so it is an error on Revells part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 3 hours ago, philo426 said: Yep Germans are very precise surprised they made that mistake! Trust me, they made mistakes in the VW Golf GTI kit, and that's a German car..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Crazy huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Looking great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Chassis is very sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Engine installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classicgas Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Looking good. Can't wait to start mine but will have to until I get my room organized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Engineering and fit are first rate !Really impressed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeeBee Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 5 hours ago, philo426 said: Engine installed. Hopefully you haven't glued the exhaust pipe onto the manifold just yet ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Why?found out the hard way ..had to use my Dremel and fine disc to cut a slot to allow the exhaust pipe access.Then I added a plastic plate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Chassis furs easily to the floor pan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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