STITCHES

[Zippi]

I'm like Roger....those wheels & tires make the truck.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Between work, family, and uncooperative weather, I sprayed some primer on Stitches this evening while priming some other builds/parts. There's need for more sanding, filler and then more primer.

[Mattilacken]

Sweet build! looks just right!

 

[TopherMcGinnis]

I really need to spend some time with this dude

[bobss396]

I'm liking it, I never pass up a cheap NASCAR kit, they have so many good things in them that are useful.

[Keef]

19 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

I really need to spend some time with this dude

Looking good man! I haven’t done much with mine either lately. Need to drag it out and get back on it after I finish a few more projects. 

[Flatout]

Hey Topher…this thing is too cool.  Everything about it is right, the wheels / tires, the stance, and the body mods all work together to make this special.  Can’t wait to see some color on it!

[TopherMcGinnis]

Thanks! That makes 2 of us! 

 

Still up in the air on color(s)

[TopherMcGinnis]

Besides not poking myself, any pointers on these?

[Mattilacken]

Beautifull work on that body! and wheels suits it verry well! Functioning hood pins! thats super advanced! i bought the MR.hobby hood pins that looks the part but a bit easier to build.

[TopherMcGinnis]

Not real sure about the cockpit dressings. Not really digging the factory skinz. I want it to be a 2 seater though. Maybe a set of bomber seats? Maybe some scratched "aluminum" door panels ?. I believe a roll cage would have to be installed to complete the race theme. Until then, I'll keep sanding and adding putty to smooth the body for paint. It does sit nice though ?

[TopherMcGinnis]

Color has been chosen ✨️ Createx Metallic Burnt Orange. I have a couple spots that require attention, but I hope to colorize this girl tomorrow. 

[bisc63]

Looking sweeeeeet! I always liked the custom grille from this kit, but I swear yours is the only one I've ever seen without huge sink marks in the plastic that just ruins the look!

[TopherMcGinnis]

Patience. That of which I lack severely.

There will be some wet sanding and repainting in the future. 

I think the color will look good though.

[dino246gt]

This is what I did to a '64, scratched console, Mercedes buckets and modified kit door cards.

 

[TopherMcGinnis]

1 minute ago, dino246gt said:

This is what I did to a '64, scratched console, Mercedes buckets and modified kit door cards.

 

AWESOME! 

[SpikeSchumacher]

This is looking really cool, Topher. ? Don't give up on it.

[Oldriginal86]

On 7/21/2024 at 1:59 PM, bisc63 said:

Looking sweeeeeet! I always liked the custom grille from this kit, but I swear yours is the only one I've ever seen without huge sink marks in the plastic that just ruins the look!

I’m from the other camp. I don’t like it at all. Would have been better if they wouldn’t have put the two round things right in the middle. Would have been great if they left them out completely. Stock grill should have been included. Sorry to derail the thread.

[TopherMcGinnis]

We each have our own opinions. I like the custom grille, except for the 2 lights in the center. I would rather it have tubes all the way across. That's what makes this hobby so great, we all have ideas in our heads, someone else may not think of it unless we share them.

[Can-Con]

4 hours ago, Oldriginal86 said:

I’m from the other camp. I don’t like it at all. Would have been better if they wouldn’t have put the two round things right in the middle. Would have been great if they left them out completely. Stock grill should have been included. Sorry to derail the thread.

 

10 minutes ago, TopherMcGinnis said:

We each have our own opinions. I like the custom grille, except for the 2 lights in the center. I would rather it have tubes all the way across. That's what makes this hobby so great, we all have ideas in our heads, someone else may not think of it unless we share them.

I like the one in the '69 and '70 annuals better but I have a bunch of those custom grilles and may someday use one on a custom by cutting the lights out and replacing the section from another grille.

The stock grille in that kit doesn't look that great anyway, the headlights aren't even exactly round. 

[TopherMcGinnis]

I wet sanded the heavy spots earlier. I'm in the process of painting the bare primer spots to put the color back. Then I'll try to blend it all together so it looks like it was painted all at once.

 

The thing I love about Createx paints is the fact you can pour the mixed/unused paint back into its container(as long as you use their products and follow their instructions) . This keeps waste to a minimum. 

[Bills72sj]

I am continuing to enjoy your creativity.

[Zippi]

That's looking pretty good there Topher.  

[TopherMcGinnis]

I'm hoping this turns out looking good....

[TopherMcGinnis]

It took several days of light coats to get the spots covered. It was very rainy and humid, so I could do 1 or 2 light coats an evening. 2k clear next.