stitchdup Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 9 hours ago, 53gmc said: man your flying through this, my kit hasn't even arrived yet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted January 6, 2023 Share Posted January 6, 2023 I am still entering, just waiting for my kit to arrive. My first choice wasn't in stock so i told the guy in the shop what i was intending to build and to surprise me with something boxy and japanese. The big surprise is its lost somewhere in dhl's network and has been for a month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 6, 2023 Author Share Posted January 6, 2023 5 hours ago, stitchdup said: I am still entering, just waiting for my kit to arrive. My first choice wasn't in stock so i told the guy in the shop what i was intending to build and to surprise me with something boxy and japanese. The big surprise is its lost somewhere in dhl's network and has been for a month Wow, that's gutsy! I love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermn8r Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I would like to play along and the toy I am bringing is the 1/24 Revell AAR 'Cuda. As can be seen by teh price tag, I bought this cheap as a parts kit years ago. The past couple years I have been thinking what I could do with this, so this build is perfect. The theme I am thinking is 1980's IMSA with some modern touches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 On 1/5/2023 at 6:02 PM, 53gmc said: Sorry I didn't respond to your post Seth. Your results are a little sedate for the CBP but that's some awesome detail. I'll still add you to the list of entrants. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 (edited) Hey folks, here's and updated entrant list. Let me know if I've missed anyone. Meatman - Ford C-cab Disconovaman - 63 Chevy II wagons Jantrix - 66 Buick Wildcat Pat Minarick - Rear engine trike 53GMC - Chevy cabover EV kermn8r - 70 Cuda Edited January 25, 2023 by MeatMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 16, 2023 Author Share Posted February 16, 2023 (edited) Well its been a slow go but I finally got some work done on the c-cab. The engine is mostly finished so I decided to mock it up with the chassis and I think I need to raise the engine a bit. I had a hard time with the wiring on this beast because the distributor I originally printed for it is huge, so I went with two coil packs with eight sockets each. Still looks quite busy tho. I printed the cowl which is a raven beak cut down with some slots added for cooling. The body will be the same green as the engine, with accents the color of the wheel centers. Edited February 16, 2023 by MeatMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 Any thoughts of tilting the radiator cover over the front cross beam? Might make it look faster and the curves look sympathetic to the brow of the C cab. Cool to see your vision mocked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stitchdup Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 My kit finally turned up 2 weeks ago after dhl seemed to be incapable of delivering it 3 times. Its the aoshima toyota cresta and it wont look like it soon. The plan is for a full on bosozoku lke these http://www.speedhunters.com/2010/05/event_gt_gt_bosozoku_meet/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 hour ago, stitchdup said: The plan is for a full on bosozoku Those are some serious air dams/splitters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Guess I'll throw my hat into the ring. This is a design idea I have had in mind since before I sold off my original collection in 1984. Just never could get the parts together back then, but with the help of forum members I can now realize my idea. I started with two 50' Ford convertible bodies, sliced the nose off one and the fun began. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 12:13 PM, Lunajammer said: Any thoughts of tilting the radiator cover over the front cross beam? Might make it look faster and the curves look sympathetic to the brow of the C cab. Cool to see your vision mocked up. Thanks Ricky. Never thought about tilting it but I'll do more mocking up before I make a final decision on everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) Once I had the headlight section attached, I realized the body sides were too wide., so out came the masking tape and XActo saw. Took about three scale inches out of it. Edited February 25, 2023 by TarheelRick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 2 hours ago, stitchdup said: My kit finally turned up 2 weeks ago after dhl seemed to be incapable of delivering it 3 times. Its the aoshima toyota cresta and it wont look like it soon. The plan is for a full on bosozoku lke these http://www.speedhunters.com/2010/05/event_gt_gt_bosozoku_meet/ Those are some really, really wild customs! Have at it I say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted February 25, 2023 Author Share Posted February 25, 2023 1 minute ago, TarheelRick said: Once I had the headlight section attached, I realized the body sides were too wide., so out came the masking tape and XActo saw. Took about three scale inches out of it. Nice start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 Since this is going to represent a late 50's-early 60's custom the hood has to be pancaked and nosed. So, I have taken care of that. Had some issues with the hood hinge. Normally on a set-up like this you would simply glue a piece of tubing across the hood, install some wire and bend it. But, since the '50 Ford has a peaked hood I had to use two small pieces of tubing on each side of the opening and bend hinges to fit, they didn't come out quite like I wanted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted February 25, 2023 Share Posted February 25, 2023 (edited) I have removed the outside taillight bulges in order to smooth the sides. My original idea was to make a long, narrow taillight but was having trouble getting my material to cooperate. I found a bag of small adhesive gemstones at Hobby Lobby that will work better and will carry the dual headlight theme to the taillights. This is going to be the area which really tests my patience with filling, sanding, etc. Edited February 25, 2023 by TarheelRick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 3:33 PM, TarheelRick said: I have removed the outside taillight bulges in order to smooth the sides. My original idea was to make a long, narrow taillight but was having trouble getting my material to cooperate. I found a bag of small adhesive gemstones at Hobby Lobby that will work better and will carry the dual headlight theme to the taillights. This is going to be the area which really tests my patience with filling, sanding, etc. Very cool and in-depth customizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) It's been a while but there are some updates. First round of sanding was completed, which showed a significant amount of additional sanding was required. That has been accomplished and it is now in the second primer coat, which shows still more sanding needed, although not as extensive. Here is where I am now. Still looking at that rear fender area over the taillights, may need to blend some half round to the tops. Edited April 17, 2023 by TarheelRick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) I do need to reshape the front wheel openings and am thinking I may do the rears to match, possibly just a minor sweep to both. Have changed my approach to the rear end, I will now be adding a rolled pan to bring the fender bottoms out even with the taillight housings. I found a sweet set of lake pipes that will change my original approach to the exhausts. My garden, my fishing boat, and lawn work are beginning to call my name, but I am determined to get this one done soon (soon being a relative term). Edited April 17, 2023 by TarheelRick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 21 hours ago, TarheelRick said: I do need to reshape the front wheel openings and am thinking I may do the rears to match, possibly just a minor sweep to both. Have changed my approach to the rear end, I will now be adding a rolled pan to bring the fender bottoms out even with the taillight housings. I found a sweet set of lake pipes that will change my original approach to the exhausts. My garden, my fishing boat, and lawn work are beginning to call my name, but I am determined to get this one done soon (soon being a relative term). Good stuff! I understand what you mean about the other distractions in our life. Glad to see the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted May 14, 2023 Share Posted May 14, 2023 Not much of an update just a show what the second coat of primer revealed, plus the beginnings of a rear rolled pan. Decided to go ahead and glue the custom half-top in place. It will likely be same as interior color since it has a very slight vinyl texture to it; it will be outlined in chrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 15 hours ago, TarheelRick said: Not much of an update just a show what the second coat of primer revealed, plus the beginnings of a rear rolled pan. Decided to go ahead and glue the custom half-top in place. It will likely be same as interior color since it has a very slight vinyl texture to it; it will be outlined in chrome. Short but sweet. Thanks for posting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeatMan Posted May 15, 2023 Author Share Posted May 15, 2023 I haven't done much with mine but I'll post what I have done. Got the front & rear suspensions glued in, along with a tranny mount that I couldn't put in until I got the rear axle located. I wound up having to print another body because I snapped the top of the cab while trying to sand off the paint that I'd applied but had blemishes. That bummed me out and set me back a bit because the paint was good for the most part. Oh well. I bought some doll house hinges for the back door because I couldn't get the DIY ones to look decent. They were pretty cheap and look to scale so I'm good to go there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 On 5/15/2023 at 8:05 AM, MeatMan said: I haven't done much with mine but I'll post what I have done. Got the front & rear suspensions glued in, along with a tranny mount that I couldn't put in until I got the rear axle located. I wound up having to print another body because I snapped the top of the cab while trying to sand off the paint that I'd applied but had blemishes. That bummed me out and set me back a bit because the paint was good for the most part. Oh well. I bought some doll house hinges for the back door because I couldn't get the DIY ones to look decent. They were pretty cheap and look to scale so I'm good to go there. Man I sure would like to see more on THIS build Dennis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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