L A Dart wheelstander

[magicmustang]

Had this on my shelf of doom for years, was about 3/4's done but never tried to do the red stripes. Got a set of full decals with stripes from R2 but was too concerned to try. Finally sat down and started decaling. Took a lot of Future to get most to lay down. The front of the roof/windshield was difficult, but the front end stripe was impossible. Finally gave up trying to get it to lay down, masked the front end off and spray painted it red. Not great but it is done. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.

 

 

 

Edited January 19, 2024 by magicmustang

[Horrorshow]

Nice work…I remember building this as a kid, I masked the stripes with scotch tape.

[TonyK]

I've had mine sitting around waiting to put decals on too. With the horrible weather we're having (my workbench is in the garage) I decided to sit at the dining room table and attempt the decals. What a nightmare! Not looking good at all but I've finished. Now waiting to trim and do a touch-up with paint but I don't expect it to look a whole lot better.

btw, your finished model looks great! Excellent work!

[magicmustang]

1 hour ago, TonyK said:

I've had mine sitting around waiting to put decals on too. With the horrible weather we're having (my workbench is in the garage) I decided to sit at the dining room table and attempt the decals. What a nightmare! Not looking good at all but I've finished. Now waiting to trim and do a touch-up with paint but I don't expect it to look a whole lot better.

btw, your finished model looks great! Excellent work!

Yep, some trimming, a lot of decal set and some touch up paint. Good luck on yours.

Thanks.

[Yeah Nah]

Striped cars seem to take a lot of patience. I wouldn't know because I've never been brave enough to try one! I think you've done well with this one Gerald considering. 

[6bblbird]

Turned out quite well!

[M W Elky]

It’s really neat to see this kit completed. I’m guessing a lot of these don’t make it across the finish line. Job well done thanks for showing it off 

[Rattlecan Dan]

Really cool unique build. Nice job.

[PappyD340]

Looks great!

[Hmann68]

I think it looks great! Nice work 

[Mopar2]

Very nice clean build...I always thought this car as a cool car to build.Your better off spraying the red stripes though...

[magicmustang]

2 hours ago, Mopar2 said:

Very nice clean build...I always thought this car as a cool car to build.Your better off spraying the red stripes though...

Thank you. After doing the decal stripes, I agree that masking and spraying them might be better. I have one molded in red that masking the white stripes might be easier, maybe!  

[slusher]

Looks fantastic!

[alan barton]

Isn't it strange when a box stock build can be as challenging as a full custom job? You've done a great job on this despite the detours you had to make to deal with the stripes. I feel your pain - it must be something to do with wheelstanders! 

Years ago I built the re-issued Hemi Under Glass.  When sliding the Hemi Under Glass decals onto the body, they froze exactly where they sat on the body - no amount of water or decal solutions could get them to move!  Never had it happen before or since but, far out, what a demoralising event!

The important thing is, you have a completed model of an iconic car on your shelf.  You didn't let it beat you. I hadn't seen one before and after seeing how well yours came out, I need to look for one!

Cheers

Alan

[Dave Van]

Very nice work!!! I have 2 connections to this car. Dad was Valvoline racing rep 1960-70 and jnew Bill. Then when Model King issued the kit I supplied the decal artwork......thanks

[rrb124@sbcglobal.net]

This kit and car is all new to me. It's really sharp and fun to see. Way to go.

[magicmustang]

Thanks guys. It took a lot of patience to work those decals (and Future acrylic floor polish). Happy to have it finished. 

Edited February 29, 2024 by magicmustang