JNordgren42 Posted August 26, 2024 Author Posted August 26, 2024 I finished the second panel skin, glued both of them in, and did a final interior test fit. A little filing in some of the corners, and I'll be ready to start throwing some paint on it. All of the bits for the passenger side door panel cut and sanded to shape. Driver and passenger side skins. Everything fits together really nicely! 2
David G. Posted August 26, 2024 Posted August 26, 2024 Beautiful job punching up the interior Jason! Once you get some paint on it, it'll look like it came out of the box that way. David G. 1
JNordgren42 Posted August 26, 2024 Author Posted August 26, 2024 2 hours ago, David G. said: Beautiful job punching up the interior Jason! Once you get some paint on it, it'll look like it came out of the box that way. David G. Thanks! I can't wait to get some paint on it. A coat of primer always brings things together (and lets you know where there's work to be done).
Bills72sj Posted August 27, 2024 Posted August 27, 2024 Just caught this thread. I love you creativity and problem solving adventure. Following. 1
JNordgren42 Posted August 29, 2024 Author Posted August 29, 2024 And... It has paint! I put a coat of primer on the interior parts to see where they're at, and I'm super chuffed. As it does, the grey primer showed me what needs a little attention, but it also unifies things and really helps it to meld. A little judicious sanding and another coat of primer, and I'll be ready to start putting some actual color on it. ? Interior tub. I couldn't be happier with how my scratch built details came out. Test fit with the dashboard and resin parts. 2
Musclecarbuilder Posted August 29, 2024 Posted August 29, 2024 Wow I really love that interior! Great job! 1
David G. Posted August 30, 2024 Posted August 30, 2024 That interior is looking fabulous Jason! David G. 1
JNordgren42 Posted August 30, 2024 Author Posted August 30, 2024 16 hours ago, Musclecarbuilder said: Wow I really love that interior! Great job! 2 hours ago, David G. said: That interior is looking fabulous Jason! David G. Thanks guys!
JNordgren42 Posted September 3, 2024 Author Posted September 3, 2024 I got all of the airbrushing done on the interior and it's coming along great. I also laid down some black embossing powder for the carpet. I ordered a fine tip Molotow chrome marker for the detailing and I'll finish it up once that arrives. Turntable video. PXL_20240903_011932905.mp4 Tub without seats and dash. 2
David G. Posted September 4, 2024 Posted September 4, 2024 Nice work on that! Everything looks as it should. David G. 1
Mike Slapattack Posted September 6, 2024 Posted September 6, 2024 Nice work on that interior, the taper on the edges of the upholstery paneling really makes it pop! 1
Zippi Posted September 6, 2024 Posted September 6, 2024 I'm really liking this build Jason. That interior is looking mighty nice. 1
rickcaps55 Posted September 6, 2024 Posted September 6, 2024 Wow that interior came out beautiful those side panels look like they are padded and soft to the touch awesome build. 1
JNordgren42 Posted September 21, 2024 Author Posted September 21, 2024 I'm essentially done with the interior with the exception of some minor touch ups and I'm really happy with how it came out I added 3D printed armrests, and I'll also probably pick up some photo etch handles and pedals before I do final assembly. I also got the brakes painted, black for the rear drums and silver discs with red calipers up front. Now to move on to getting the bodywork and frame sorted. PXL_20240921_193144643.mp4 2
Mike Slapattack Posted September 23, 2024 Posted September 23, 2024 Everything is right down to the reflections on the leather seats! 1
JNordgren42 Posted September 23, 2024 Author Posted September 23, 2024 3 hours ago, Mike Slapattack said: Everything is right down to the reflections on the leather seats! Thanks! The leather is just straight Gunze Mr. Finishing Surfacer 1500 Black. I sprayed it on as the primer coat and was shocked at how perfect it looked. I decided that putting anything else over it probably wouldn't look as good and just left it alone.
David G. Posted September 24, 2024 Posted September 24, 2024 Excellent work Jason! The door panels look like they came with the kit. David G. 1
JNordgren42 Posted December 21, 2024 Author Posted December 21, 2024 It's been a while since I last posted, but I'm closing in on getting it finished. I finally decided on a lighting solution, I went (relatively) simple and found a display case that has a built in capacitive wireless power coil and capacitive LEDs. I also finished up the body work and have moved on to painting. I've got the gloss black in a place that I'm happy with it and I'm going to start on the chrome. I am also finishing up the CAD work on the custom mirrors which are the last bit I need to print. It's going to be right up to the wire but it should be done for Christmas. PXL_20241221_154420682.mp4 Testing the base and light install: 3
David G. Posted December 22, 2024 Posted December 22, 2024 The paint looks good, so does the lighting. A question on the lighting. The power source is in the base and works by induction to light the LEDs in the car with no physical connection between the car and the base? 😮 If so, that's really cool! David G. 1
JNordgren42 Posted December 22, 2024 Author Posted December 22, 2024 1 hour ago, David G. said: The paint looks good, so does the lighting. A question on the lighting. The power source is in the base and works by induction to light the LEDs in the car with no physical connection between the car and the base? 😮 If so, that's really cool! David G. Correct. The setup works without a physical connection between the model and the base. There are definitely limitations in brightness and how far the LED induction coils can be from the base, but it's an excellent solution for cars. The LEDs having a short length of wire and not being placed directly on the induction coils helps with placement and range issues too.
JNordgren42 Posted December 23, 2024 Author Posted December 23, 2024 The finish line is in sight, I got all of the trim masked and sprayed with Alclad bright chrome. I did forget to spray the trim spear on the hood, so I'll have to give that a quick shot of paint tomorrow. I also got the mirrors and display badge successfully printed and I'll get those painted as well. Then it's just final assembly and touch ups. 2
David G. Posted December 23, 2024 Posted December 23, 2024 It's coming along quite nicely. David G. 1
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