xs650shawn Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 Built this for a 24 hour challenge. Started at 1130 am 12/31/23, finished at 1035 am 1/1/24. AMT 1966 Wildcat. With more time, could be a decent kit, despite the inaccurate interior. Paint definitely needed more drying time, and could benefit from a cut and polish. And this thing was a bear to foil. Overall not bad, not great. I do these 24 hour challenges just to test myself, not for perfection. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Nice build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncbuckeye67 Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 That looks awesome. Especially the paint finish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewetwo Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Beautiful. Paint is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbuildr Posted January 2 Share Posted January 2 Ya done good. I think it looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charger74 Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Very well done 👍🏻👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kah puts Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Smoke and mirrors, you are a magician 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sledsel Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 I like it a lot. That gold is really sharp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeah Nah Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Pretty fine build for a rushed job! 😲 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Great build for a 24 hr job. I enjoy doing a 24 hr build. There is an annual 24 hr build coming up on Jan 27-28 if anybody is interested. Come and join in. PM me if you want more info. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1195723418001143/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Later- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Deuce Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Looks great! Inca Gold? I just built a Bonneville that color Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 11 hours ago, Modlbldr said: Great build for a 24 hr job. I enjoy doing a 24 hr build. There is an annual 24 hr build coming up on Jan 27-28 if anybody is interested. Come and join in. PM me if you want more info. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1195723418001143/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT Later- I have done that 24 hour challenge for the past 2 years. Can't this year, daughters have gymnastics competition the same weekend. That's why I chose to compete in the one I did, on a different FB group. I think there only ended up being 3 participants, including myself 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted January 3 Author Share Posted January 3 8 hours ago, JJ Deuce said: Looks great! Inca Gold? I just built a Bonneville that color Thanks. Close, it's actually Createx Wicked Copper. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Well for a quick or slow build looks very nice Shawn!! Pretty color and paint job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zippi Posted January 3 Share Posted January 3 Man that looks good for a quick build. I'm lucky to get the parts out of the box and go through the instructions in 24 hrs 😋 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Cool build. Nice body color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'70 Grande Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 (edited) Nice build... especially when accomplished in 24 hours! I started thinking about where I would start if I were to attempt a build in 24 hours, and I can't answer my own question! Did you start with painting major components, like the body, interior tub, chassis? Then, while those are drying start on the engine and wheels? Anyone who's done a 24 hour build, help me understand your method! Edited January 7 by '70 Grande Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michelle Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Awesome work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs650shawn Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 20 hours ago, '70 Grande said: Nice build... especially when accomplished in 24 hours! I started thinking about where I would start if I were to attempt a build in 24 hours, and I can't answer my own question! Did you start with painting major components, like the body, interior tub, chassis? Then, while those are drying start on the engine and wheels? Anyone who's done a 24 hour build, help me understand your method! I start with the body, as it takes the most effort to paint. But it can still be sketchy if it will dry appropriately, especially in the winter. This one had some paint come off with the BMF around the rear quarter script. From there I build all the subassemblies I can- engine, chassis, seats, etc, and paint them. Key is to use fast drying glues- CA or Tamiya fast set, and fast drying paints. For a build like this, I usually use acrylics and 2k clear, and speed the drying with heat. Prep everything at once, meaning remove all mold lines, etc. And paint all parts that will be the same color at once. I do all the rest of assembly the next day. Now, it's not my best work, but I enjoy the challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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