Modlbldr Posted May 14 Posted May 14 I started this project recently. The body was already painted a nice shade of green when I got it but I haven't taken any pics of the body yet. I will do the interior in something close to Buckskin. I started detailing the wheels and painting the chassis and engine. Got the chassis assembled tonight. More pics on my next bench session. I was in need of the white decals since mine are damaged. It looks like Duane Garner has come through for me. Later- 4
Modlbldr Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 (edited) So, here is a pic of the body. It was decently painted when I got it and I don't know what the paint is. So, I can't touch it up. I replaced the tires in the kit with some BF Goodrich Radial T/A's. They are smaller than the kit tires but look really close to fitting in the wheelwells the way the 1:1's did. Just finished handpainting the white letters. Got the engine painted with some Model Master Pontiac engine blue. That's about all for now. Later- Edited May 17 by Modlbldr 4
KWT Posted May 17 Posted May 17 You have my attention. That is a nice looking color. You lucked up on that one. Anything I've ever gotten that was already painted looked like a 5yr old finger painted it. 1
Modlbldr Posted May 17 Author Posted May 17 Got it mocked up to see how tge tires look in the wheelwells. They are a bit smaller than the kit ones but once the body is glued in place I believe they will look just fine. Later- 7
Modlbldr Posted May 27 Author Posted May 27 (edited) Been a bit since I posted any updates. Got most of the engine done. Engine bay taped off and hit with some flat black. Finished the interior the other night. Now to get the body polished and the glass in. Later- Edited May 27 by Modlbldr 4
Modlbldr Posted May 28 Author Posted May 28 Got a bit of time at the bench tonight. Wired the plugs for the engine, installed the rear spoiler, and detailed a bit under the hood. Later- 1
Modlbldr Posted May 29 Author Posted May 29 Got to looking at the paint on the body. Whoever sprayed it didn't spray enough coats and it had a few bad areas. I had some Testors Fathom Green on hand so I sanded a few spots smooth and shot a couple of coats on it. It's now considereably darker but it works. Later- 1
slusher Posted May 31 Posted May 31 Really nice wok so far especially the wheels,tire and interior! 1
Modlbldr Posted Tuesday at 02:01 AM Author Posted Tuesday at 02:01 AM Got the decals on the other day. Now for the clear. Later- 1
meechum68 Posted Tuesday at 02:16 AM Posted Tuesday at 02:16 AM That looks like Tamiya Light Gunmetal .. it maybe the Tamiya Gunmetal. (I love those 2 colors.) 1
Valvefloat Posted Tuesday at 03:05 AM Posted Tuesday at 03:05 AM Great paint Engine wiring nice touch Wheels are right on IMO put old tires back on, taller sidewall looks the part. 1 1
Modlbldr Posted Tuesday at 10:49 AM Author Posted Tuesday at 10:49 AM 8 hours ago, meechum68 said: That looks like Tamiya Light Gunmetal .. it maybe the Tamiya Gunmetal. (I love those 2 colors.) The lighting in the pics makes it look gunmetal but it is actually Fathom Green. It is better seen in this pic that I couldn't get to load last night. Later- 3
Belugawrx Posted Tuesday at 11:06 AM Posted Tuesday at 11:06 AM Paint looks better, especially around the door lines. Looking good so far Tom
ksnow Posted Tuesday at 12:20 PM Posted Tuesday at 12:20 PM I really like the non traditional paint color on this one.
meechum68 Posted Tuesday at 12:43 PM Posted Tuesday at 12:43 PM I can see the green now, that should of been a factory color tbh! Fantastic!!
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