68-72 Suburban scratch build

[David G.]

Hey!

It's nice seeing this one back on the bench. It's one build that certainly deserves to be completed.

David G.

[64SS350]

Alright. I had to also re-bend some exhaust tubing that hit the floorboard, now I have to order some paint to match.....!

Decided to go back to the original style grill. I stripped the kit chrome and refinished with the airbrush.

Edited July 23 by 64SS350

[David G.]

The grille looks great! Nice detail painting. 

David G.

[64SS350]

Thanks, I see a couple shadows, I'll have to look closer at that. The engine bay is almost ready, tried some new paints.....well, we know how that goes!

Thanks for following!

[64SS350]

Chassis and body are finally mated! Now on to the details. 

 

[BK9300]

Very well built model - you've done a lot of fine work here.

[64SS350]

Progress!! Installed the gas filler tube, rear bumper, and the steering shaft and box. Box is modified to make it ... somewhat fit.

 

[David G.]

It's all coming together so well and it looks great too.

David G.

[64SS350]

Mounted the front bumper, heater box, and remote coil packs. 

I should probably clean that windshield!

 

Edited August 4 by 64SS350

[64SS350]

Good morning all. I have been detailing the engine bay since my last update. I'm experimenting with the wiring, not a 100% satisfied, but it's in there so....But definitely coming together, feels good to be close to .. finishing one for a change!!

 

[64SS350]

Made some rock sliders....

[Big Messer]

On 11/15/2023 at 9:37 AM, 64SS350 said:

The roof problem is in the middle, at the joint. Hard to see in pics, but stands out to the naked eye. I even blocked that roof several times. I'm thinking of buying a printed roof rack for it anyway. 

I too like the color, but heavy on the metallics.

I am having a similar problem with a diecast hood that had an opening that I filled: after filing the gap between the hood and filler piece running a nail on the joint and looking at it unpainted looks and feels great, but after painting there is a pesky line that keels showing up no matter what.

[64SS350]

The only thing I can figure, It's got to be something with the difference between materials and how they react to hotter paints. I would have thought the primer would have equalled the playing field.....

It did seem to disappear after polishing the clear, but I noticed it again the other day. I am contemplating painting the roof white and/or adding the roof rack....