bill-e-boy Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Present build Teaser pix to start off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Like the stance. What color are you using ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 The color is Tamiya Mica red in their new laquer bottle range with same clear coated. Not polished out yet To get the stance down at the rear I added lowering blocks, shortened the rear spring hangers and remounted the front of the spring higher in the chassis by making new pockets For the front I relocated the stub axles higher and shortened the spring a little and bored out the spring mount so it would mount higher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Nice way to enhance the stance. I also think the color is a good choice. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 Machined adaptors for the disc brakes and glued to wheel backs Painted the discs with gunmetal and the calipers in off white which is the contrasting colour I did not like the kit power brake booster so some time on the lathe to turn up a chamber and the rest made from various shapes made up to suit This was also painted with off white Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 I was wanting a more modern looking air cleaner than the original oil bath type. I made up a cover on the lines of the original and added the top from an air cleaner from the parts box To show the contrast I painted both in off white so I could see which worked best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Beautiful color. And nice work so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Got some paint on The chassis is semi-gloss black. Pix shows splash apron top masked up for body color on the top as it shows through the grill and I wanted it to match up with the body color. The other pix a body and underside getting color on. Paint is Tamiya Mica Red laqueur in the little jars. All color clear coated with Tamiya as well. Its a nice product to use and I get good results. What am I going to do with all the Testors enamel jars I have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Again, I really like the paint here. I have been a long time user of the Tamiya paint products. I hope we get the new line soon since the finish looks even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Hi Bill, I love this. I have had that kit for a few years and plan on heading down the same path you are. I will be watching... Excellent colour choice, and stance in the teaser looks great. I like low! I had been thinking burnt orange for my build, but seeing that colour...hmmmmm... Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 Yup, as usual tossed about a few colors as well. Nearly chose two tone but decided to stay with the mono color. There is a nice build up of this car by one of the name builders and that is a nice color choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 One thing I have to say is I had to spend an awful amount of time cleaning up the moulding lines on the body. They are faint but they are there all the same and need attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 That is a beautiful looking paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 A bit of an update Interior complete, engine wired and detailed, mounted in chassis. Chassis complete with suspensions and exhaust added. Some lines added to chassis It is low, real low - not even bagged. I lowered rear with lowering blocks and spring relocation. Front end lowered with dropped spindles Paint done and rubbed out and waxed. Presently foiling and getting ready to detail badges and other little things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted April 6, 2021 Author Share Posted April 6, 2021 And a background shot of my workbench and environs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted April 6, 2021 Share Posted April 6, 2021 Stunning work so far! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabiscut88 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Looks awesome! I have wanted to get that kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Man, they look great in red! Love these cars more and more as I look at them; beautiful styling, and your paint on this model really highlights the body styling. Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Glad to see you're back getting after this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatz4u Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 here's what I did with mine, the 300-V , the Viper engine was a drop in fit...I like what you're doing with yours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Nice to see an update Bill. At a quick glance, looks like you have good tunes to fuel your creativity! Well played. Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Al - looked at a Viper V10 but felt it would be better with a modern Hemi or as I finally did go with old school but modernised early Hemi - I did not have a late Hemi to hand which went a way to deciding with the 392 Your take on the 300B looks great The Mobieus kits have lots of sharp and good detail but the work to get rid of the mould lines on the body take a bit of time Thanks to the other guys for the kind words too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Getting along with final assembly. Firewall and radiator support installed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill-e-boy Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 I wasn't happy with the 6V battery so found one in the parts box and detailed it up I am impressed with the tail light detail - looks very real More work getting bling added. I now have parts A and B With a bit of work A+B+C Some more work yet before I get it "Under Glass" but it will be soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLHCAHZ Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 WOW! Looks great! Stellar paint work and stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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