JollySipper Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 Hey, guys..... I had been working on this one earlier in the year. I'm using DupliColor wheel coating for the body, and finding a clear that would work over it was proving difficult. I called DupliColor's help line, and they told me that their 1X clear would work.... So now that I have a can of that, I can continue the build. This will be pretty much box stock. I wanted kind of a neo-traditional hot rod, so I'm using what I feel are more contemporary colors. Hopefully it will come together as I go.... So far I have just the interior and chassis done. I'll be using the Ford small block so I can build this full-fendered. I'm still working on the engine, and am getting the body parts ready for primer.... That's what's going on at the build table right now. Please comment freely and thanks for looking!
Zippi Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 That's looking pretty sharp TJ. That color on the frame is killer man.
cobraman Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 I'm on my second can of that 1k clear and I really like it. I hope you find it works well for you too.
Tuffy's Garage Posted October 13, 2021 Posted October 13, 2021 On 10/13/2021 at 6:20 PM, cobraman said: I'm on my second can of that 1k clear and I really like it. I hope you find it works well for you too. Expand Just got my first can of it the other night very impressed with it
JollySipper Posted October 13, 2021 Author Posted October 13, 2021 Thanks, guys..... Here's a better look at the body color. It's DupliColor Bronze Wheel Coating. This spoon only has two coats of the clear on it and really only needed one.......
slusher Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Great looking chassis and interior, TJ. I like the interior colors…
JollySipper Posted October 14, 2021 Author Posted October 14, 2021 Thanks, Carl! I wanted kind of a formal theme, but still a hot rod....... I've been working on getting the body in primer today. Lots of body pieces to this one! Also joined the engine to the chassis. There's still some parts to go before the engine is complete... The firewall will be white like the engine....
Oldmopars Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Very nice, I love the color. White is also a bold and uncommon color for an engine.
JollySipper Posted October 14, 2021 Author Posted October 14, 2021 Thanks guys....... There will be less orange in the mix once I apply the trim rings and hubcaps.
Kool Kat Posted October 14, 2021 Posted October 14, 2021 Very nice color combo. Just bought a can of that bronze for the 1:1's wheels.
JollySipper Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 Cool, it is a nice color and super metallic! Speaking of which, I was able to get ALL of the body parts in paint today. Was also able to get a coat of clear on everything... Here's just the main parts...... Here's a look at how the colors will work together..... This clear works really good, but it takes a looooong time to dry. That's today's post on progress, please feel free to comment!
Zippi Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Boy that color is bodacious. Almost looks like a marble.
JollySipper Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 Thanks a whole bunch, Guys........ Today I'm working on a little bit of assembly, maybe I'll have more progress soon!
JollySipper Posted October 17, 2021 Author Posted October 17, 2021 I've got the fenders mounted and trim rings and hubcaps on the wheels....... I decided to leave the running boards the body color, still unsure about the roof insert......
slusher Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 most of the time the roof insert are black.. Are you thinking of taki it ou?
JollySipper Posted October 18, 2021 Author Posted October 18, 2021 Thanks for the kind comments, Guys........ On 10/18/2021 at 4:41 AM, slusher said: most of the time the roof insert are black.. Are you thinking of taki it ou? Expand Carl, I was just wondering if I should paint the roof insert or leave it body color like I did the running boards..... Still not sure, I'll probably just leave it.
gotnitro? Posted October 18, 2021 Posted October 18, 2021 Really dig the color w the orange wheels . Painting the roof black would set it off nicely
JollySipper Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 Well, it's coming together, guys! This is quite the fiddly kit if you want the full-fender version.... I still have to add all the small chrome bits like lights and handles.... Thanks for looking in, fellas! The next update on this will most likely be Under Glass....
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