Jim B Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 I recently purchased the Revell 1957 Chevrolet Black Widow kit: And I noticed that it has some sort of cable to hold the hood down on the front of the car on the box art. Here is a shot of the real car: Is that some sort of wire? It's shown on the box, but I don't see anything in the box for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 It's a bungee/shock cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 Ok, thanks. Now I just have to figure out how to replicate that in scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Youi might try some Dental Floss for the Bungee cord. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 That could work. I'll have to fab up the eyebolts on the bumper. Not totally sure how it all connects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotnitro? Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Looking forward to your build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 You know, I am, too. After the 1/700 destroyer it'll be nice to be able to see the pieces! 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 40 minutes ago, Jim B said: That could work. I'll have to fab up the eyebolts on the bumper. Not totally sure how it all connects. One thought on connections. You could make a hoke out of some very fine wire for the center of the Hood. You could do the same and drill and anger them thru the Bumper or even run the thread or floss thru the Bumper and knot it on the back side. The Hood would need to be held in place on the back side by either the Hood Hinges or some other mounting so when the front bungee is in place the Hood doesn't flip up but can still be removed for display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaymcminn Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 You can get elastic thread in various thicknesses at craft and fabric stores. Bungee cord ends and bumper mounts can be made from wire. I'm gonna give this a shot for the bungee cords that hold down the spare tire on my Ferrari 330 p4 project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Some of the real small paper clips could be small enough but a good place to check is Hobby Lobby in the jewelry making isle. They my have the elastic string or other things that might work sir… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 You mean like elastic for necklaces? That might work. I'll have to check Hobby Lobby or JoAnn's next time I'm in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Are you aware of the stress that will be placed on the anchor points if you use elastic string? Those anchor points will have to be relatively small. Then, as was previously pointed out, you'll need to secure the rear edge of the hood to prevent it popping up. Use appropriately sized and painted detailing/ignition wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 I have gotten some really fine hooks at JoAnns in the past. They are in their jewelry dept. They also make good hooks and chains for the tail gates on old pickup models. They are stiff and not easily bent, and they have a lot of tools designed for working with jewelry . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 19, 2021 Author Share Posted October 19, 2021 Yes, there will be a considerable force on the front of the hood which will force it to open at the rear. Wire might be a better option to "simulate" bungie cords, assuming I can get it to look "tight". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 (edited) Why not make a solid one out of some wire? As long as it looks real, there won’t be any stress on the hood. Edit: Oops, I didn’t read that last post….Good idea!👍 Edited October 20, 2021 by NOBLNG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Not a problem, Greg. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 20, 2021 Share Posted October 20, 2021 Get a roll of heavy EZ Line. Railroad modelers use it for power lines, etc and aircraft and ship modelers use it for rigging. It stretches and it's easy to use. I've used the fine stuff for rigging on a 1/144 WW I plane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 Oh, that could work. Might work on 1/700 ships, too, but it might be too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 10/18/2021 at 2:56 PM, Jim B said: I recently purchased the Revell 1957 Chevrolet Black Widow kit: And I noticed that it has some sort of cable to hold the hood down on the front of the car on the box art. Here is a shot of the real car: Is that some sort of wire? It's shown on the box, but I don't see anything in the box for it. The bottom picture looks like a nicely built model.... Check out the mold flash on the rear wheel well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 Looks more like an inner wheel housing based on the kits I have built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 (edited) Here's the real one playin' in the dirt.... Edited October 22, 2021 by deuces wild Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim B Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Looks like that's what they base to box art off of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Yep!... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopaws Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Since the 47 and 87 are real race cars in NASCAR I suggest you google images. Bunge cord was not introduced until sometime in the 1970's, it's my belief that another media was used. More than likely rope was more readily available. Than is such a great kit, I've built several and found no problems. craig cochran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Can-Con Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/20/2021 at 11:35 AM, Jim B said: Oh, that could work. Might work on 1/700 ships, too, but it might be too big. This is the "fine" in black to give you an idea of the actual size. The "heavy" is much thicker. I think it would be fine for a 1/700 scale ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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