Katsusauce Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Next up on my cutting mat..... The first car I ever owned. Revell 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass Convertible with a 1970 AMT Monte Carlo donor body to convert the Olds convertible to a Hardtop. Still a lot of putty and sanding to do, but it's getting there......
Katsusauce Posted October 16, 2021 Author Posted October 16, 2021 Took a break from all the putty and sanding......and started putting together the Oldsmobile 455 "Rocket" Motor.
MrObsessive Posted October 16, 2021 Posted October 16, 2021 Oooh! Very nice! I'll be watching this one! ? 1
Katsusauce Posted October 18, 2021 Author Posted October 18, 2021 The roof conversion looked close enough to spray primer down to bring out any imperfections in my body work.....looks like I got a little more bodywork to do. Other than that, I'm still very pleased with how this Oldsmobile is coming along. Thanks for all the encouragement guys. ? 1
Steve H Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 Great looking bodywork Derek. I’ll be following along. Steve 1
Katsusauce Posted October 20, 2021 Author Posted October 20, 2021 Finished the Oldsmobile Rocket 455. Now on to the interior.....paint and flocking the floor pan and rear deck. And in case you're wondering, yes I am still doing body work on the Hardtop conversion part of this build.....?
Steve H Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 Hi Derek, engine looks really nice. Question if I may, tell me about the Elmers clear glue. I have been using embossing powder and thinned white glue for my “carpet”. Is the clear glue thinner than the white glue? Keep up the nice work sir. Cheers, Steve 1
Katsusauce Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 21 hours ago, Steve H said: Hi Derek, engine looks really nice. Question if I may, tell me about the Elmers clear glue. I have been using embossing powder and thinned white glue for my “carpet”. Is the clear glue thinner than the white glue? Keep up the nice work sir. Cheers, Steve I brush the clear Elmer's glue right out of the bottle without thinning it. A lot of people don't like the clear glue because they say it isn't as strong as white glue and obviously paint. For me, it's just personal preference.... I want to try the Elmer's white glue just to see if there really is a difference. Thanks for the great words of encouragement ?
Katsusauce Posted October 21, 2021 Author Posted October 21, 2021 Door panels...... The lower section still needs to be flocked. Thanks for looking ?
MeatMan Posted October 21, 2021 Posted October 21, 2021 Nice work on a very ambitious project! I love the woodgrain inlays. 1
Katsusauce Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 41 minutes ago, MeatMan said: Nice work on a very ambitious project! I love the woodgrain inlays. Thanks ? Those are decals that come with the kit. I had to cut them into 2 pieces at the door seam because they were a little short. But the are very nicely printed for stock decals.
Katsusauce Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Decided not to use the box stock Hurst Duel Gate shifter and installed a custom resin cast Hurst Quarter Stick shifter....just like what I put into my real Cutlass back in the day. ? Edited October 22, 2021 by Katsusauce
misterNNL Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 Clever idea using the Monte Carlo roof clip for your conversion. 1
Katsusauce Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 22 minutes ago, misterNNL said: Clever idea using the Monte Carlo roof clip for your conversion. Thanks, but I can't take the credit for that idea....I remember seeing it being done by someone else online. ?
gotnitro? Posted October 22, 2021 Posted October 22, 2021 Nice work grafting the ht onto the convertible body ! We sold our 71 cutlass convertible this spring, looking forward to your progress 1
Katsusauce Posted October 22, 2021 Author Posted October 22, 2021 A little detail on the shifter ball with fine gel pens.....
Katsusauce Posted October 23, 2021 Author Posted October 23, 2021 Puty, paint, box decals, photo etched parts, gel pen, and panel liner....
Katsusauce Posted November 3, 2021 Author Posted November 3, 2021 Decisions, decisions..... ? ?♂️ ? ?♂️
Dominik Posted November 3, 2021 Posted November 3, 2021 impressive work on the roof. i'm always wondering, how you figure out, wich roof is matching...awesome! 1
Katsusauce Posted November 4, 2021 Author Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Just thought I'd share this before the other door panel goes on..... Oh yeah, @Steve H I tried Elmer's White glue for the flocking on the door panels. It is a little better than the clear glue.... Edited November 4, 2021 by Katsusauce More info
Bills72sj Posted November 4, 2021 Posted November 4, 2021 FYI the 70-72 Monte Carlo (and 69-72 Grand Prix) roofline is the correct one for Cutlass Supremes. I think the standard Cutlass' had more of a Chevelle roof line.
Katsusauce Posted November 5, 2021 Author Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) Staggered 18 inch Oldsmobile Rallies and tires (front wheel shown) printed by ZForce Model Worx. Don't ask me about the decals....I'm not saying. LoL Edited November 5, 2021 by Katsusauce
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