65 Chevelle Z16

[espo]

I agree with Slusher on the paint finish. Looks like it already has been polished.  

[Modlbldr]

1 hour ago, espo said:

I agree with Slusher on the paint finish. Looks like it already has been polished.  

Thanks, but no. There is a small bit of sanding that needs done. I sprayed the final clear on Thanksgiving and have let it sit to harden. This past Thursday I taped the hood off to spray the underside and the tape still left faint lines in the clearcoat. Could have sworn it was dry by now.

I got a used dehydrator yesterday. After I clean it up I am going to put it in the dehydrator for a good day before I wetsand.

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[Modlbldr]

It has been a very busy week for me and last night was the first chance I've gotten all week to sit at the bench. 

I had wetsanded the hood a week ago to try and remove the faint lines left by the tape. Eventually I resprayed another light coat of clear and stuck the hood in the dehydrator for a couple days.

Last night I polished it and then added the PE letters using Future floor polish as glue. (I see now that I need to reposition the L. It is sitting too high.) I also installed the chrome hood strip on the front.

That's all I got done on this project for now. I boxed it up to take with me to a model show today in Somerset, KY.

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Edited December 9, 2023 by Modlbldr

[slusher]

Very nice touch with the photo etch letters, I hope you when something sir!

[Modlbldr]

Back on this after a busy week. Got to get moving. Supposed to have this done by Dec 31. Worked on a bit of the BMF tonight. Wing windows and wheel well trim left to do.

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[slusher]

Beautiful color and paint sir! Real nice work also!

Edited December 18, 2023 by slusher

[espo]

Trim looks great. I also like the color and finish. 

[drodg]

Nice paint and really good bmf.

[TransAmMike]

Yep, great lookin' paint/color and chrome work!!

[Modlbldr]

Got the glass and interior in and the hardest part- got the chassis on. Sits square on all 4 tires too!

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[Sam I Am]

Lose the wheels Tom. ?

[Modlbldr]

26 minutes ago, Sam I Am said:

Lose the wheels Tom. ?

Sorry. They're staying.

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[TransAmMike]

As I recall  those "wheels" were actually optional wheel covers but only late in the model year as was the Z16.

[Rattlecan Dan]

Great looking build. Like everyone else I'm really liking the paint.

[Modlbldr]

5 hours ago, TransAmMike said:

As I recall  those "wheels" were actually optional wheel covers but only late in the model year as was the Z16.

Sam is actually talking about the yellow lined tires. They are supposed to be gold lined but they are more yellow. It's what was provided on "The Last Detail" decal sheet. I used them because the vrey first "experimental" Z-16 had gold line tires.

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[Slotto]

Wow Tom, she looks great!

[Modlbldr]

Got this one finished. Moved to "Under Glass".

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