dino246gt Posted January 29, 2023 Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 So here's the chassis pretty much finished! Back to bodywork and interior! Cheers. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosferatu Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Wow! Some really fine craftmanship going on here! I love the tires and all the work you have done on the chassis. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Dennis that is a work of beauty right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 This going to be a '36 3W just like the one I'd like to build someday !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slotto Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 Outstanding work Dino. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 I decided to reshape the trunk lid, and I have the body in paint, candy gold, here's that trunk lid, non opening. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
espo Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Great looking color and finish. What paint did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Can't remember where I got this paint, I THINK it's from Bob, BOB'S PAINT. Mixed 4 to one, shot over a gold base, over Tamiya white primer, then cleared with Mr. Hobby UV cut. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phildaupho Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, dino246gt said: Can't remember where I got this paint, I THINK it's from Bob, BOB'S PAINT. Mixed 4 to one, shot over a gold base, over Tamiya white primer, then cleared with Mr. Hobby UV cut. Your Coupe is looking fabulous. Brizio built a gold 36 chopped 3W a few years back for Jorge Zaragoza Edited February 1, 2023 by Phildaupho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Wow! This is coming along nicely Dennis 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moparfarmer Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 AWSOME work Dino..I know in your house renovation business you were very fussy and particular and it shows on your modelling..Very nice prescision work..Can't wait to see it in person..EXCELLENT carry on man.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 Fantastic work Dennis! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickcaps55 Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Ho snap!!! yes that is awesome i love the color and the reshape on the trunk lid great looking tires and wheels and the engine is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Beautiful paint work Dennis!🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 On to the interior: 1: I made some door tops for the interior, .015 styrene sheet. 2: I marked each one on the side to be glued. 3: I painted them to match the body and dashboard. 4: Here's how they'll look installed. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 (edited) The whole interior, except the dash and the door tops are Tamiya fine white primer. Oh and the floor is flat mix of golds because I couldn't find proper flocking, but it's barely visible. I made some old school arm rests to add a bit more depth to the kit panels. 1: I start by making the indents on a piece of styrene leaving enough room for mistakes, here I didn't make any! 2: I cut them to the approximate size. 3: I glue them to another pice of the same styrene strip. 4: I file them to shape, they of course are not perfect, they do the job though. 5: Here's what they look like glued on. 40 Ford steering wheel, '53 pickup column, knobs drilled out and replaced with dress pins, parts box shifter and parts box pedals. Edited February 2, 2023 by dino246gt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted February 2, 2023 Share Posted February 2, 2023 Super work! Looks like you used a Monogram grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 3, 2023 Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 AMT kit grille, looks okay with a wash. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan barton Posted February 3, 2023 Share Posted February 3, 2023 This is a university level tutorial on how to build the AMT 36 coupe properly! I recently built one myself and followed a similar approach to rectifying the roof and grille fitment, but did not tackle the high standard of chassis work you have achieved here. Congratulations on a gorgeous custom so far! Cheers Alan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 1: I found this cool rear bumper in my parts box, and wanted to put it in close to the body. 2: I got it tucked in and added aluminum exhaust tips, and those tail lights from Norm. They're tiny and foiling them was "trying" but like all Norm's stuff, well worth it! 3: The front bumper posed another problem, it doesn't have any design elements that are compatible with the custom rear bumper! 4: So I totally re-designed it into split bumpers, thinner and more like the rear in profile. 5 and 6: Then I foiled it (them) and thinned the mounting brackets. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted February 4, 2023 Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 Here's how those front bumpers turned out. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullybeef Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Dennis, you are making me want to pull my last chopped 3 window out of its box and completely redo the whole thing. Lots of tasty ideas. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOBLNG Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Bumpers look great Dennis! So does that interior.😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSchumacher Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Looking really sharp Dennis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Payne Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Really good looking custom! The split front bumpers are choice! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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