1951 Henry J Gasser

[Zippi]

I decided it was time to pull out the Revell 51 Henry J Gasser I bought late last year.  I've gotten a lot of the work done already since I've been away from the forum for a while.  The front clip consisted of 7 pieces and was not an easy task to get lined up.  Getting the rear end squared up was a chore to say the least.  With the rear end glued in place and looking good it was time to get the doors and flip hood lined up.  Next I'll need to get that doors and flip hood aligned.  I did a little mockup to make sure the rear tires are fitting good and I like what I see.  

[Scott8950]

Nice start, I've got this same kit I plan on building sometime soon.

[Zippi]

16 minutes ago, Scott8950 said:

Nice start, I've got this same kit I plan on building sometime soon.

Thanks Scott.   It's a head scratcher for sure but fun.

[Cool Hand]

Good to see back posting again Bob.

Looks like you progressing well with this build. Unusual little machine.

[AmericanMuscleFan]

I've often read that this was a rather difficult kit to build but it seems that you have things under control so far.  You're off to a great start Bob! ?

[Zippi]

20 minutes ago, Cool Hand said:

Good to see back posting again Bob.

Looks like you progressing well with this build. Unusual little machine.

Thanks Luke.  That it is Luke,  that it is ☺

[Zippi]

6 minutes ago, AmericanMuscleFan said:

I've often read that this was a rather difficult kit to build but it seems that you have things under control so far.  You're off to a great start Bob! ?

Thanks man.  It's got me to second guessing myself.  I'm getting there though.

[Zippi]

After lunch today it was around 52° with 28% humidity so I thought I would try and get some paint on the Henry J.  Unfortunately it was a little to windy and it just wasn't working out well.  Lot of trash in the paint and the paint finish looks chunky.  Guess I should have known better but just couldn't wait.  On a good note I did get the interior finished.   

[TonyK]

You're going thru a lot more trouble than I did on that front clip. I see you haven't attached the shocks yet. The rears were way too long and the fronts don't have much of any mounting points.

I look forward to your continued build.

[Zippi]

7 minutes ago, TonyK said:

You're going thru a lot more trouble than I did on that front clip. I see you haven't attached the shocks yet. The rears were way too long and the fronts don't have much of any mounting points.

I look forward to your continued build.

Thanks Tony.  Yup....shock are installed.  See pics above.  My rear shocks set the differential in the correct location.  You are correct about the front shocks, not much of an area to attach them but they did go on.

[Zippi]

I think this morning I'm going to try to lightly color sand the finish with some 1000 grit.  I have never color sanded before so I have a question.  If I color sand to get out some of the trash and rough spots, will I need to repaint the body???  Or, after a light sanding can I hit it with the clear coat.  Will the finish look ok with a light sanding and clear coat ???  Thanks for any input fellows.

[cobraman]

You did a great job in getting that front end all squared away. I remember building this kit years ago and that was a pain. Someone, I can't recall who cast a one piece front end for this car.

[Ian McLaren]

Looking really good

[TransAmMike]

Looking good there Buddy, interior came out great!!

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, cobraman said:

You did a great job in getting that front end all squared away. I remember building this kit years ago and that was a pain. Someone, I can't recall who cast a one piece front end for this car.

Thanks Ray.  I didn't think the front end was all that bad.  The back is what got me to scratching my head.  

[Zippi]

46 minutes ago, Ian McLaren said:

Looking really good

Thanks Ian.

[Zippi]

22 minutes ago, TransAmMike said:

Looking good there Buddy, interior came out great!!

Thanks Buddy.  Getting there if I can't get the paint to working for me.

[Zippi]

Well....after doing a little mock-up I have decided to go with the blown engine out of the Revell 29 Roadster.  Had to cut out the transmission cross member but it's looking pretty good.  The headers do touch the floor pan but the chassis and floor pan mate up just fine.  The stock drive shaft even fits perfect.     

Edited February 16, 2022 by Zippi

[TransAmMike]

Engine looks great... Actually, it looks really cool with the body sanded and the primer spots showing. 

[Zippi]

2 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

Engine looks great... Actually, it looks really cool with the body sanded and the primer spots showing. 

Thanks Buddy.  Yeah it does look like a wore out Gasser but I prefer some paint I think.

[TransAmMike]

I know, not my thing either but there are those that do leave them that way. 

[slusher]

Really nice work Bob! Have you ever thought about compound when you have trash in your paint? I like your build buddy glad your back..

[Cool Hand]

16 hours ago, Zippi said:

I think this morning I'm going to try to lightly color sand the finish with some 1000 grit.  I have never color sanded before so I have a question.  If I color sand to get out some of the trash and rough spots, will I need to repaint the body???  Or, after a light sanding can I hit it with the clear coat.  Will the finish look ok with a light sanding and clear coat ???  Thanks for any input fellows.

Sorry I didnt reply earlier, If you only have wet and dry sand paper 2000 would have been the go, 1000 is a bit too coarse will leave scratch's and more chance of burning through.

Polishing cloth grits would be best thing to use when colour wet sanding, go over the whole thing with 4000-8000 and give it a wash, then give it another gradual build up to a wet coat.

Shouldnt need clear over Tamiya TS solid colour's if you apply them just right.

Edited February 17, 2022 by Cool Hand

[Zippi]

8 hours ago, slusher said:

Really nice work Bob! Have you ever thought about compound when you have trash in your paint? I like your build buddy glad your back..

Thanks Carl.  How does the compound work?  Glad to be back.

[Zippi]

5 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Sorry I didnt reply earlier, If you only have wet and dry sand paper 2000 would have been the go, 1000 is a bit too coarse will leave scratch's and more chance of burning through.

Polishing cloth grits would be best thing to use when colour wet sanding, go over the whole thing with 4000-8000 and give it a wash, then give it another gradual build up to a wet coat.

Shouldnt need clear over Tamiya TS solid colour's if you apply them just right.

Thanks for all the info Luke.  I really need to work on my painting skills as I have yet to produce a quality looking paint job in my eyes.