bluestringer Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 hours ago, Zippi said: Dragster version would be cool. I found my air compressor problem, it's the regulator. I'm going to head to my local hardware store later and see if I can pick up one. In the mean time I need to see if I can get the warped windshield frame to work. May have to go without a windshield, my driver will just have to get a full face bike helmet. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 26 minutes ago, bluestringer said: Dragster version would be cool. I found my air compressor problem, it's the regulator. I'm going to head to my local hardware store later and see if I can pick up one. In the mean time I need to see if I can get the warped windshield frame to work. May have to go without a windshield, my driver will just have to get a full face bike helmet. : ) Good thing you found your air compressor problem. Yeah...your driver may have to go old school and just eat the bugs ☺ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Got it fixed and shot some color on the interior. I went with FolkArt Titanium White. Now I'm debating whether I want to go with a second color on the rolled upholstery. I'm afraid if I mask it off it will peel off that craft paint when I take the tape off. I'm not very good keeping a straight line if I do it by hand. Got the headers installed on the engine, that was kinda tricky getting them lined up with the pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 hour ago, bluestringer said: Got it fixed and shot some color on the interior. I went with FolkArt Titanium White. Now I'm debating whether I want to go with a second color on the rolled upholstery. I'm afraid if I mask it off it will peel off that craft paint when I take the tape off. I'm not very good keeping a straight line if I do it by hand. Got the headers installed on the engine, that was kinda tricky getting them lined up with the pipes. Paint a test piece and mask that off and see what happens. If your weather is cool like it is here I'd let it cure for 48 hrs before putting the tape on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 Went ahead and done a two tone. Came out ok I guess. Comments? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 2, 2021 Share Posted November 2, 2021 Just now, bluestringer said: Went ahead and done a two tone. Came out ok I guess. Comments? Looks pretty good to me James. Did the tape pull up any of the paint? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 2, 2021 Author Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Zippi said: Looks pretty good to me James. Did the tape pull up any of the paint? Thanks. Had one small spot where it pull off, but it's in a area not seen. Had a little bleed through in a couple spots, but it's also hard to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris chabre Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 I dig the color combo! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 11:17 PM, chris chabre said: I dig the color combo! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 4, 2021 Author Share Posted November 4, 2021 Coming along slowly. Having some fit issues with some of the chassis parts, I think my frame or something is warped. Took me an hour to get the top rad hose on, handled it so much I rubbed off some of the paint, I'll need to touch that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Looking nice James. I only had a problem with the bottom radiator hose. I had to pull the radiator back off to get it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelbuilder Mark Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 I am liking what I am seeing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Your build ios really look'n good. I like the body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 13 hours ago, Zippi said: Looking nice James. I only had a problem with the bottom radiator hose. I had to pull the radiator back off to get it on. Thanks Bob. Mine was just the opposite, the lower went on fine, the top was the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 5, 2021 Author Share Posted November 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Modelbuilder Mark said: I am liking what I am seeing Thank you. 2 hours ago, espo said: Your build ios really look'n good. I like the body color. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Looking mighty fine!👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 11/5/2021 at 8:42 AM, NOBLNG said: Looking mighty fine!👍 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 Almost done. Just a few more bits, lights, door handles, etc. Then I got to try and get that warped windshield frame on there. I either put something on wrong or had a warped frame as after I started doing the chassis things just didn't fit well. Now the body sits a little crooked. This will be the last picture before I put it under glass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Hey James....look what I received in the mail today from Revell. It took a while for the second set to get here but they look pretty darn good. My hats off to Revell for following through on this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 6, 2021 Author Share Posted November 6, 2021 3 minutes ago, Zippi said: Hey James....look what I received in the mail today from Revell. It took a while for the second set to get here but they look pretty darn good. My hats off to Revell for following through on this. That's great Bob. I still have not heard anything from them. I managed to get mine on, it's not perfect but looks ok. I'll post up some finished photos under glass tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabDriver Posted November 6, 2021 Share Posted November 6, 2021 Is the distributor touching the firewall, stopping the body sitting down right maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Really nice work great color choices. Looking forward to your finished pictures.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 12 hours ago, CabDriver said: Is the distributor touching the firewall, stopping the body sitting down right maybe? That could be it. It's an aftermarket distributor and a little bigger than the kit one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 10 hours ago, slusher said: Really nice work great color choices. Looking forward to your finished pictures.. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestringer Posted November 9, 2021 Author Share Posted November 9, 2021 On 11/6/2021 at 5:27 PM, Zippi said: Hey James....look what I received in the mail today from Revell. It took a while for the second set to get here but they look pretty darn good. My hats off to Revell for following through on this. Got mine in the mail today. Don't need it now, but if I do another 29 model A, I'll have an extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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