David G. Posted October 19, 2023 Author Posted October 19, 2023 48 minutes ago, Zippi said: Looking pretty sharp there David. Thank you Bob. David G.
David G. Posted October 20, 2023 Author Posted October 20, 2023 On 10/19/2023 at 5:36 AM, Dirkpitt289 said: This is a great build. I like this a lot thank you Dirk, I'm glad you like it. David G.
David G. Posted October 20, 2023 Author Posted October 20, 2023 Hello Everybody! I've started the finish work on the Superbird. while I'm working up the courage to apply the BMF, there are some decals I can place. AMT's version of the kit didn't come with the licensed Roadrunner cartoon decals. I just couldn't bring myself to build this kit, this Plymouth Roadrunner, without the iconic Roadrunner cartoon character decals. Fortunately I found just what I needed at Slot Car Fever by Cheyna on Etsy. I also received a supplemental kit from @Superbird McMonte that contains some of the smaller detail decals not supplied in the other set. The Slot Car Fever by Cheyna decals are a two part application, there is a white base and a colored overlay. I've added the white base and I'm allowing it to firmly establish itself while I work on other projects. Meanwhile as a bonus, here is a test fit mockup. The nose sits a little high on the chassis. The interior seems to be lifting it just a bit but I can easily push it down into the proper position and some glue should hold it there. As always, thanks for taking the time to look, and please feel free to comment. David G. 3
David G. Posted October 28, 2023 Author Posted October 28, 2023 Hello Everybody! It's time for another update. I managed to get about half of the foil work done and some of the decals placed in this session. The two part Roadrunner decals, while fiddly and a little frustrating came out quite well. The beak badge was also a two part decal with the white base under the main decal. I trimmed the white circle a little undersized, or so I thought. A little bit of it shows from under the black decal on top, but it's not bad. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment if one feels the desire to do so. David G. 2
NOBLNG Posted October 28, 2023 Posted October 28, 2023 This is shaping up nicely David!? The interior looks great, the paint and decals look great. The whole thing looks SUPER!?
David G. Posted October 29, 2023 Author Posted October 29, 2023 23 hours ago, NOBLNG said: This is shaping up nicely David!? The interior looks great, the paint and decals look great. The whole thing looks SUPER!? Thanks Greg, I appreciate that. David G.
Keef Posted October 29, 2023 Posted October 29, 2023 This is turning out great!! Love the clarity of the decals!
David G. Posted October 30, 2023 Author Posted October 30, 2023 20 hours ago, Keef said: This is turning out great!! Love the clarity of the decals! Thank you Keith. The decals do look good, don't they. David G.
xs650shawn Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 Looking really good. I'm glad I looked at your update, as I ordered the same decals you did, after I saw your post. I was a bit confused as to why there was the white stickers. Didn't realize the decals were 2 part.
slusher Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 David, you have done some great work on your Superbird and it’s a real beauty. Looking forward too the finished bird…
David G. Posted October 31, 2023 Author Posted October 31, 2023 9 hours ago, xs650shawn said: Looking really good. I'm glad I looked at your update, as I ordered the same decals you did, after I saw your post. I was a bit confused as to why there was the white stickers. Didn't realize the decals were 2 part. Thank you Shawn. Yes, the decals are a two-part application and their use is a bit on the tricky side, at least they were for me. Luckily multiple sets are provided. 2 hours ago, slusher said: David, you have done some great work on your Superbird and it’s a real beauty. Looking forward too the finished bird… Thank you Carl, I appreciate your kind words. I'm hoping to have it done soon too. David G.
FLHCAHZ Posted October 31, 2023 Posted October 31, 2023 David - This really looking great! I can’t log on from work any longer with the forum issues, so I can’t comment much. Really nice work!
David G. Posted November 1, 2023 Author Posted November 1, 2023 12 hours ago, FLHCAHZ said: David - This really looking great! I can’t log on from work any longer with the forum issues, so I can’t comment much. Really nice work! Thank you so much for looking in Chaz, and thank you for your kind comment. I hope to have this one done soon. David G.
atomicholiday Posted November 1, 2023 Posted November 1, 2023 This looks great David! Just about got it under wraps.?
David G. Posted November 2, 2023 Author Posted November 2, 2023 14 hours ago, atomicholiday said: This looks great David! Just about got it under wraps.? Thank you so much Jeremy. I hope to get some time at the bench this weekend. David G.
Rattlecan Dan Posted November 2, 2023 Posted November 2, 2023 One of the better "Birds" I've seen. Nice work.
David G. Posted November 3, 2023 Author Posted November 3, 2023 17 hours ago, Rattlecan Dan said: One of the better "Birds" I've seen. Nice work. Thanks Donato, I appreciate that. I'm hoping to bet some bench time today or tomorrow. David G
David G. Posted November 12, 2023 Author Posted November 12, 2023 Hello Everybody! Slow progress on this... and everything else in my life. The rest of the foil work is complete! Any rough bits will be touched up with Molotow. I also got the engine bay finished up and the glass installed. It may look like the photo is out of focus but I think that the checkerboard pattern on the air cleaner decal is kind of strobing and it makes it out of focus. Zoom in tight and you'll see what I mean. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel to post a comment if one is so moved. David G. 1
David G. Posted November 13, 2023 Author Posted November 13, 2023 20 hours ago, SpikeSchumacher said: Very nicely done David! ?? Thank you Mathias! David G.
David G. Posted November 18, 2023 Author Posted November 18, 2023 Hello Everybody! Meep! Meep! It's time for another Roadrunner update. The chassis and body have been permanently assembled. The beak will be permanently attached after I get the decals applied and everything has been cleaned up. When attaching the rear bumper, I almost forgot to install the tail lights first. Luckily I remembered them while there was still time to correct the omission. The spoiler is in place but will likely remain unglued to help prevent any future problems during handling, cleaning, etc. That's it for this update. As always, thanks for taking the time to look and please feel free to comment. David G. 2
Steve H Posted November 20, 2023 Posted November 20, 2023 Great looking build David! Nice details throughout.
David G. Posted November 20, 2023 Author Posted November 20, 2023 8 hours ago, Steve H said: Great looking build David! Nice details throughout. Thank you Steve. It's nice to know that someone's watching. David G.
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