What's one more...

[James2]

Thanks Roger,

I like how you solved the step molding issue on the rear window. I haven't decided yet but I may just leave that detail out all together. I'm leaning toward a curbside shelf model with a mild custom look, but ya just never know... 

[James2]

A little quick mock up for today...

[Misha]

Wow ?! That’s such a smooth ride you’re achieving… the flush rear skirts, the tailights, and then the chop! Betcha you’ll go further than a curbside? 
Enjoying your work as it gets my mind to consider doing a forty chop, great look.

Cheers Misha

[Katsusauce]

Awesome looking build....love the overall look and feel of this bomber ?

[espo]

Body is looking nice and smooth.  I like how you used the Corvette style Bumpers. 

[James2]

On 11/22/2021 at 10:44 PM, Misha said:

Wow ?! That’s such a smooth ride you’re achieving… the flush rear skirts, the tailights, and then the chop! Betcha you’ll go further than a curbside? 
Enjoying your work as it gets my mind to consider doing a forty chop, great look.

Cheers Misha

Well that didn't take much...

[slusher]

Killer engine James, do you have a color in mind..

[Zippi]

On 5/8/2021 at 7:07 AM, James2 said:

Working out of town limits bench time. But here’s a little update. 

Body work is looking really sharp man.  I have a question.  I'm always affraid to sand to much for fear of removing to much material.  How in the heck are you getting those heavy sanding marks out without sanding to much plastic away?

[James2]

48 minutes ago, Zippi said:

Body work is looking really sharp man.  I have a question.  I'm always affraid to sand to much for fear of removing to much material.  How in the heck are you getting those heavy sanding marks out without sanding to much plastic away?

Thx Bob, normally I wouldn't gouge the surface like this but this was a real glue bomb when I started.  I guess the easiest answer would be I use a couple deferent sand papers. The courses being 220 and work up to a 400. Then I like to use an automotive filler primer lightly sprayed. I will sand that almost completely off and then start the process over again until I am satisficed. Usually there are spots that need more attention but I work on them individually just re-priming  where needed. After that I'll wet sand the entire body and then prime it with Tamiya primer in very light coats. If you do this make the two primers are compatible. There's hundreds of ways of doing it but this works best for me. 

[Zippi]

57 minutes ago, James2 said:

Thx Bob, normally I wouldn't gouge the surface like this but this was a real glue bomb when I started.  I guess the easiest answer would be I use a couple deferent sand papers. The courses being 220 and work up to a 400. Then I like to use an automotive filler primer lightly sprayed. I will sand that almost completely off and then start the process over again until I am satisficed. Usually there are spots that need more attention but I work on them individually just re-priming  where needed. After that I'll wet sand the entire body and then prime it with Tamiya primer in very light coats. If you do this make the two primers are compatible. There's hundreds of ways of doing it but this works best for me. 

Thanks for the info Rooster.

[James2]

Managed to apply some paint today...

 

[TransAmMike]

Oh wow, that color and paint job look great!!?

[Paul Payne]

That maroon is just gorgeous! Great color pick!

[slusher]

Great color and finis James..

[James2]

Thanks Guys, I'm pretty happy with it too. It's kind of funny but I'm trying to build on a budget and not purchasing any new supplies right now. Number one funds for models are a bit low, number two I have so much stuff. I'd love to use as much of it up before replacing it. Maybe some have felt the same?

I'm  going to try to get caught up on the few unfinished projects I have this winter hopefully I won't get distracted by new ones...

Blessed Holidays!

[Zippi]

14 hours ago, James2 said:

Managed to apply some paint today...

 

Nice looking color on your Hot Rod.  What color is the interior?  Looks really good.

[slusher]

1 hour ago, James2 said:

Thanks Guys, I'm pretty happy with it too. It's kind of funny but I'm trying to build on a budget and not purchasing any new supplies right now. Number one funds for models are a bit low, number two I have so much stuff. I'd love to use as much of it up before replacing it. Maybe some have felt the same?

I'm  going to try to get caught up on the few unfinished projects I have this winter hopefully I won't get distracted by new ones...

Blessed Holidays!

I can relate being on a fixed income..

[James2]

5 hours ago, Zippi said:

Nice looking color on your Hot Rod.  What color is the interior?  Looks really good.

It’s just a Model Masters tan. 

[Beamerman]

Awesome! Great Work! Love it

[James2]

All finished up and posted in Under Glass, thanks.

 

[Mr. Metallic]

That is looking slick. Great job on the chop, not the easiest one to do well. Excellent color choice too.