Monty Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) I'm betting the kit drip moldings will be OK to leave as-is. The pieces at the base of the C-pillar look flatter, which is what I'm trying to replicate, but I want to make sure I get the closest size possible. I'd appreciate specific mfr P/Ns for any recommendation. Also, what's the best way to make those pieces join together at the trunk-end of the C-pillar? Edited May 4, 2021 by Monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills72sj Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 Evergreen part number 101. (.010" x .030") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thank ya, sir! I'm admiring your project. Is the body resin, or did you luck out and score a vintage MPC kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 I've had good luck with Evergreen brand H-O scale 2x4s: #8204 - .022" X .043" / .6mm X 1.1mm The little bit of extra thickness gives you something to shape if you don't need flat, sharp edges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, Monty said: I'm betting the kit drip moldings will be OK to leave as-is. The pieces at the base of the C-pillar look flatter, which is what I'm trying to replicate, but I want to make sure I get the closest size possible. I'd appreciate specific mfr P/Ns for any recommendation. Also, what's the best way to make those pieces join together at the trunk-end of the C-pillar? I think I used .010”x.030” flat strip for the seams on the roof, and .030” half round for the chrome trim. You can sand the half round slightly to make a half oval shape? I cut the first piece I installed just a hair long and glued it in place. Then made the second piece overlap it. Then with a very sharp (new) blade, I trimmed both strips with one cut. Edited May 4, 2021 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 Thanks Greg! That should work perfectly. Your Charger looks stellar, BTW. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bisc63 Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Gorgeous work on that Charger, especially the roof! Nice scale realism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Woodruff Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Great job guys. I need to do this on a 68 Chevelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted May 9, 2021 Share Posted May 9, 2021 Good tips guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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