Katsusauce Posted August 6, 2023 Posted August 6, 2023 I'm using a body made by Scale Production. The donor kit is Hasegawa 1/24 Type 2 Micro Bus. MOONEYES theme....
Katsusauce Posted August 6, 2023 Author Posted August 6, 2023 (edited) Edited August 6, 2023 by Katsusauce 3
Katsusauce Posted August 6, 2023 Author Posted August 6, 2023 Tamiya Yellow and Tamiya White over Mr. Hobby Grey fine surfacer. 1
Katsusauce Posted August 6, 2023 Author Posted August 6, 2023 Vallejo chipping paints with Elmer's glue for the roof. Vallejo and AK Interactive streaking paints for the sides highlighted with the Vallejo chipping paint, and black Tamiya panel liner. Tamiya yellow mixed with a little white to create the "scratches" over the decals. 4
stitchdup Posted August 6, 2023 Posted August 6, 2023 Ooh that is nicely weathered, will it be low or stock? 1 1
Katsusauce Posted August 6, 2023 Author Posted August 6, 2023 10 hours ago, stitchdup said: Ooh that is nicely weathered, will it be low or stock? Lowered.....? 1
espo Posted August 6, 2023 Posted August 6, 2023 The original paint job looked so good, almost hate to see it weathered. 1 1
Katsusauce Posted August 7, 2023 Author Posted August 7, 2023 6 hours ago, espo said: The original paint job looked so good, almost hate to see it weathered. I honestly felt the same way.....but weathering it was the original plan, so I stuck with it. 1
Katsusauce Posted August 7, 2023 Author Posted August 7, 2023 Working on the front ride height..... 3
iamsuperdan Posted August 8, 2023 Posted August 8, 2023 Looking great! Wish they would make a Doka conversion for the T3 bus. 1 1
PatW Posted August 9, 2023 Posted August 9, 2023 Superb weathering work. I built one of these a few years ago.. I look forward to seeing yours completed, brilliant work so far! 2
catpack68 Posted August 9, 2023 Posted August 9, 2023 Looking good!?I just checked Scale Productions website and it’s out of stock?I didn’t know they made this body 1
stitchdup Posted August 9, 2023 Posted August 9, 2023 2 hours ago, catpack68 said: Looking good!?I just checked Scale Productions website and it’s out of stock?I didn’t know they made this body its been out of stock for 5 years. I've been trying to find one too but they pop up on ebay from time to time. 1
Katsusauce Posted August 13, 2023 Author Posted August 13, 2023 Seats were painted with Tamiya "Desert Tan" and covered with a Southwestern style "blanket" from Scale Motorsport. 4
Katsusauce Posted August 13, 2023 Author Posted August 13, 2023 Quick mockup to check clearances...... 3
Katsusauce Posted August 14, 2023 Author Posted August 14, 2023 Made all the glass in house. Was easy as they're all flat pieces. Side windows will remain down. 20230814_095258.mp4 2
Katsusauce Posted August 22, 2023 Author Posted August 22, 2023 Final adjustments on the ride height. Now to take it back apart and finish the interior, and build the MOONEYES Dragster motor to put in the bed. 3
Katsusauce Posted August 28, 2023 Author Posted August 28, 2023 You guys got any suggestions for the exhaust?
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