PBR Charger

[majel]

I'm starting on the 1/16th scale Pabst Blue Ribbon Charger using the Revell Hawaiian kit.  Got most of the frame put together and primed along with adding extra bracing for the rear axle.  Also added a bolt for the rear axle gear oil inspection plug. Not totally happy with the way the extra bracing came out, it was a pain in the butt!

[Brandon17]

Looking forward to your build. Love this car and you do great work so can’t wait to see your progress. I have the decals to do this car in 1/25th. 

[majel]

I spent a bit of time trying to remove the molded in racing harness on the seat.   I was able to get most of it removed but haven't been able to get rid of the main buckle yet.   If anyone has any good ideas I'm open to suggestions.   I used the kit rod ends for the tie rod and the radius rods but the rods themselves are K&S aluminum rod.  I think it looks more realistic than the kit rods. I put the side panels and the top panel together and used putty to remove the seam between the top and side panels.  The frame and side panels are primed and just about ready for paint.

[majel]

Just a small update.   I got rid of the kit parts for the radius rods, so I used K&S aluminum rod,  Evergreen rod, aluminum rod and Pro Tech hex fittings for the heim joints.  They are mounted to the axle and frame with Model Motorcars nuts,  bolts,  and washers.   I'm going to leave the nuts,  bolts,  and washers brass after the axle gets chromed.   I will also cut the bolts down after final installation.

[slusher]

impressive work yor doing on your build!

[majel]

It's been a while since my last update,  but I have been busy trying to get some building done.   I painted the frame with Tamiya light metallic blue and the front axle with Spaz Stix chrome.   The seat was painted with Tamiya matt black and i drilled holes for,  and installed,  MFH round head rivets.  The tie rod and radius rods are permanently installed now using Scale Hardware 1.2 mm and 1.0 mm bolts,  washers,  and nuts.   The bolts are all 8 mm long and had to be cut after being installed.  The rear axle has been permanently installed.  The dzus fasteners are   1/20 scale photoetch items from Automotive Photoetced Line. I'll be moving on to the engine next. 

[meechum68]

Nice work!! 

 

[bytownshaker]

Nice clean work!!! Did you alter the rear axle frame brackets to lower the rear ride height?

[majel]

Thanks!  Yes I did raise the brackets and will also cut material from the rear hinge panel which also will help lower the body. 

[sah5150]

Looks awesome so far - great job!

Steve