ModelcarJR Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I bought this bagged kit as part of a larger purchase of 50 kits. Some were duplicates and a few had missing parts. To sweeten the deal the seller threw in about a dozen bagged kits that he said were complete but only about 6 of them were. This one was one that was complete. I was inspired by Nacho Z's WIP of this model so I decided the build it too. I worked on the body the better part of a day getting rid of all the flash on window openings and wheel openings, sanding out the cut-outs for the T-tops, re-scribing the window trim a bit, giving it a preliminary coat of primer and then adding all the additional parts. I painted the body with Tamiya Orange after a coat of flat white since the orange doesn't cover gray primer very well. One coat of Krylon Clear Lacquer. Here are some pictures: I am replacing the mirrors in this kit with some parts box mirrors that are tilted a bit so that they will mount correctly and I will pin these mirrors before mounting them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonhawk1066 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Looking forward to seeing the progress on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Really nice color choice John.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT68 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Fender flares are looking good as they can be a bit tricky. And I remember having to to quite a bit of scribing to the rear window trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted December 24, 2020 Author Share Posted December 24, 2020 Thanks, All for the comments! While rubbing out this build I I kept getting paint on my cloth so I knew I needed more clear. So I gave it another coat of clear and it blushed on me. So this morning I found a spot in the garage out of the weather and gave it another coat of paint and a coat of Wet Look. There was some orange peel on this orange turd, I mean bird, but I think I finally have it all rubbed out or at least most of it. I've just touched it up with a brush so i think I am done with the paint. everything else is painted (black interior) so there is not a lot of detailing to do on this one. A little foil, some black, silver, stop light red and turn signal amber and the rest is assembly. No need to use a pre-wired distributor on this one as it will become just a shelf sitter. Thanks for looking and I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacho Z Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 She is looking good, John. Funny thing, as I’m ready your thread I remembered that I didn’t use my mirrors. I’m pretty sure they really weren’t usable or they wouldn’t mount and sit correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Thanks, John! I agree with you - the kit mirrors are not usable. I finally have this one on wheels but it has been a struggle. I probably have had the chassis, interior and body apart six different times until I could get everything to fit, at least reasonably, and keep the hood on. The first shots are in-progress shots. My favorite way to do black moldings is a king-size Sharpie. I busted the left front fender/front fascia glue joint during all these assemblies so I fixed it as best I could but its not perfect. The ride height in front might be a little high but its the best I could do and get the hood on right. I'm down to decals and mirrors now. Thanks for looking! ? Edited December 27, 2020 by ModelcarJR spelling and grammar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Looks awesome John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Thanks, Carl! I appreciate your comment! This one is done! Not much sunshine today but here are some indoor and outdoor pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1972coronet Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 Looks quite nice ! Great work on that bad boy ! The nose-up stance gives the appearance that the car's launching from a stop . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted December 28, 2020 Author Share Posted December 28, 2020 Thanks, John! I appreciate your comment! I thought about the high stance in front and thought of a way to remedy the situation. I removed the elbow mounts in the wheel wells that were added at some point in this kit's evolution, to eliminate the metal axle through the engine. I drilled a small hole in the side of the frame and another in each plastic wheel pin. I glued a piece of small brass rod into the wheel pin and mounted it into the hole in the frame. That lowered the front stance. Now the rear may be a little higher than the front but I will have to live with that. Thanks for looking! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Beautiful job John. Yeah the lowered front definately looks better. I built that kit too and have the same issue of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Very sharp John! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am73grand Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Nice build! Looks much better with the lowered nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 Thanks, Mike, Carl and Ron! I appreciate your comments! I plan to take new outdoor photos and post in Under Glass but its raining today so I will have to wait for a better day! Thanks for looking! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorsovdoon Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Looks to be a very old kit. Great looking build, very nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelcarJR Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Thanks, Gareth! I appreciate your comment! ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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