Revell Kurtis Midget Edelbrock V8/60 #27 WIP

[Oliver77]

Well this kit finally made it to the bench. I took some photos during the build.

I used Tamiya TS-7 Racing White for the body, a creamy off-white.

I wired the engine using floral wire, and detail painted it.

The parts kinda sorta all went together well. By that I mean they were delicate, and locating features are not well identified. The instructions are not necessarily misleading, but you really need to test fit. Nicely molded.

Many of the parts are thin. cleaning the mold lines takes concentration and care. A Molotow chrome pen for touch up and good to go!

I applied a wash to the wheels, motor, frame etc.

I wasn’t sure which red to use, I wanted to match the decals. I really wanted to use the red kit decals, but those louvers! Bring on the 3M masking tape, cut using the decals as the pattern.

I had a bunch of red to try, but dang that Tamiya  TS-49 red  sprays so nice! Testors 1103 Red is close too.

I didn't plan ahead for the red on the belly pan, so I applied decals there. Sure enough, the louvers were difficult. MUCH Solvaset and slicing and poking etc.

I used some calibrated clamps to align the side panels.

I used Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminum for the trailer treads, same Tamiya red. Assembling the front wheel guides was worth a few swears. With the car mounted, it is a tail-sitter so I epoxied some lead to the frame.

The number 27 decals settled on easily.

This is such a cool kit. The fine parts that can be so vexing to assemble make for a jewel of a car!

That is 30 years of modeling bench, maybe one day I'll straighten up!

 

 

[Oliver77]

Oops wrong forum!

[ncbuckeye67]

That looks amazing! All your hard work & effort definitely paid off.

[espo]

Great looking little midget racer. You're right about the delicate parts, and the rear nerf bars in particular on this kit. Like the engine and wiring detailing. The paint work is really well done, and the period correct style. 

[PappyD340]

Looks great!