Bub Faubel's 1965 AFX - Performance Detail Products decals -

[gtx6970]

 

More of a test it and see if they still work post than anything . I think these decals are at least 15 years old???

But its next in line

 

 

So decided to find out if they were any good . And I can fortunately say,,,,So far, So good 

 

Im a little surprised these decals actually fit this body. ( so far ) I believe they were originally designed for the old Good Stuff resin body kits

 

The paint layed down so nice, Its almost a shame to cover most of it up with decals 

Simple 3 light coats tamiya Bright red with 3 coats Tamiya clear 

 

Edit, I might push this one to the ft of the line While I wait for paint for the Superbird build 

 

 

Edited Monday at 05:20 PM by gtx6970

[gtx6970]

The paint AND decals went so well. I've decided to just keep moving along on this one, while I wait for paint for the Superbird kit.

Decals went on without issue, except they were a little long overall.  So, I had to trim them slightly right at the door seam to make them fit this body

 

Chassis is about done. Engine is ready and, in the chassis, ( accs will get attached once its glued in place for the final time)

Tires and wheels are done 

Interior is about done

 

Pretty much box stock with exception I swapped the auto trans version of the engine from the Plymouth kit to more accurately represent Bud Faubel's original car. 

 

** I should note. The original car had the typical  Gold color interior.  The current car ( no idea how much , if any of it is the original) But it has a red interior, which is obviously incorrect.

 

 

 

Edited Monday at 05:30 PM by gtx6970

[magicmustang]

Great work, Bill.

Bud's last name is Faubel not Faubles. Your decal on the door is correct.

[TarheelRick]

2 hours ago, magicmustang said:

Bud's last name is Faubel not Faubles. Your decal on the door is correct.

Faubel's is correct to denote ownership, notice the apostrophe before the s.

Some nice-looking decal and paint work.

Edited Monday at 07:01 PM by TarheelRick

[gtx6970]

1 hour ago, TarheelRick said:

Faubel's is correct to denote ownership, notice the apostrophe before the s.

Some nice-looking decal and paint work.

I had it mis- spelled

 

Since corrected it.

 

And Thanks. 

Edited Monday at 08:14 PM by gtx6970

[gtx6970]

Got a lot done today.

Chassis is in for the final time.  And it sitting on its own 4 wheels.

 

With any luck , I'll have it done tomorrow, maybe Wednesday

 

I'll go on record, 

I was extremely skeptical when these kits first came out.

But I REALLY like how easy they go together, Although getting the side glass in , is a bit tedious.

 

 

[Dragline]

How beautiful is that? Very nice work on a great car.

[gtx6970]

DONE.

 

Start to finish in under 2 weeks.

Which i think might be a record for me.

 

Ain't it great to be retired. And I am super happy with how well it turned out.