Zippi Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 That is looking super sharp. I just love the two tone paint.
ModelcarJR Posted January 4, 2022 Author Posted January 4, 2022 Thanks, Carl, Jeremy and Bob! I appreciate your comments! Not much done yesterday but I did get the engine together. One of the few Chevy engines that are actually red. I didn't add plug wires this time as if they are routed correctly youa won't see much of them. So this one will be box stock, although I may add some wheels. Still want to add another coat of clear and chrome the wing nut on the air cleaner, Thanks for looking!
Zippi Posted January 4, 2022 Posted January 4, 2022 Looking good John. You could add some black plug wires and run them over the valve covers. That would add a little contrast and go along with all the other black on the engine.
ModelcarJR Posted January 6, 2022 Author Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks, Bob! I appreciate your suggestion! I'm just not going to wire this one. Finished the interior yesterday, found some wheels to use, and mocked up the body on the frame and interior. Hopefully, I can push the body back a bit to get a better rear wheel position. Next time I take a picture of the clock dial and look at it on my computer while I am positioning it. Looks like my naked eye didn't get it right! Thanks for looking! ? 1
Rick L Posted January 6, 2022 Posted January 6, 2022 That is beautiful. I like the foil work. As far as foils go, nothing beats BMF. The closest thing I have found to it is from Uline that is .001 thick. It works very well for flat and large radius surfaces but any tight corners and fine details will eventually come up. I have not tried the new BMF. I’ve read quite a few complaints about it and hopefully they will go back to their original supplier.
espo Posted January 6, 2022 Posted January 6, 2022 The body and interior look great. You mentioned not being happy with the way the rear tires are lining up in the wheel wells. With the front tires looking like they are centered moving the chassis may upset their position. The rear leaf spring mount to little notches in the frame on this model. Maybe a small adjustment on where the rear springs are mounted would give you the rear tire placement, you're after.
ModelcarJR Posted January 6, 2022 Author Posted January 6, 2022 Thanks, Rusty, Rick and David. I appreciate your comments! David, I think I'll try your approach. It only seems to be affecting the left side so apparently the rear suspension wasn't assembled perfectly square or the chassis isn't centered. So I am going to adjust spring on the left side and hope that takes care of it! Its now assembled and on wheels. Next i want to try to use the PE grill that I have for it so I have chopped up the grill. My approach will be to glue on the two turn signal buckets, position the splash pan and then mount the PE grill. Finally, I received a package today from Model Roundup. II have been unable to find the 69 Chevy Chevelle in stores over the last six months so I broke down and bought it online. In addition, I purchased some BMF and it was so nice to see that it was shipped in the right size box and that two pieces of cardboard actually were taped together with the BMF inside. I really appreciate their attention to detail and sent them an e-mail to that effect. Now I'll have half a chance at getting the BMF off the paper and on to a model. Thanks for looking!
slusher Posted January 7, 2022 Posted January 7, 2022 Beautiful interior and mock up. Did you foil or paint the section in the middle of the dash?
espo Posted January 7, 2022 Posted January 7, 2022 Great looking Nomad. You should enjoy that Chevelle kit.
ModelcarJR Posted January 7, 2022 Author Posted January 7, 2022 Thanks, Bob, Carl, and David! I appreciate your comments! Carl, the center of the dash is a chrome piece in the kit. The dash is actually 3 pieces - not an easy assembly. It took the better part of two days but I finally got the front end and engine compartment finished. I couldn't save the finish on chrome trim bar at the bottom of the grill so I had to remove it, sand it down and then foil it. My new foil has no glue on it so I had to use a piece of damaged foil that was given to me last week. In addition to the PE grill, I also added PE to the hood using the hood V and Chevy badge with a decal from the kit. Overall, it turned out pretty well and adding the grill was one of the things I wanted to accomplish in this build. Thanks for looking! ?
ModelcarJR Posted January 8, 2022 Author Posted January 8, 2022 Thanks, Bob! It looks better not so close up. I've also finished the back. Only a few more pieces and it will be done! Thanks for looking! ? 1
ModelcarJR Posted January 8, 2022 Author Posted January 8, 2022 Thanks, Dennis! I appreciate your comment. Picked this one up at a Model and vendor show for $20. So this one is done, except I just noticed that I didn't dot the door locks and air cleaner nut with some chrome. There are a few things I wish I did better but overall, good paint, foil, nice wheels and a few pieces of PE. Thanks for looking!
Zippi Posted January 9, 2022 Posted January 9, 2022 That turned out super nice John. Post your pics Under Glass for others to see.
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