Pro Tech Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 This is a Polar Lights Mustang funny car kit that I hope to make into the Blue Max car (as long as the decals lay down over that front hood bulge? If anyone has built this with the white decal stripe for the hood I would love to hear how it went, please respond) I have this in the white glue/mock-up stage now after working out thing like wheelbase adjustment for the Mustang body to get the front wheels somewhat centered in the wheel wells, added sheet plastic to the tin work above the injector hat so it will mate up to back of windshield. etc. etc. Now it’s time to soak this in the warm bucket of water to break it all down and start building the real thing. Thanks for looking! Charlie Pro Tech
Len Woodruff Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Charlie I did my Blue Max Years ago using HOK True Blue Pearl orver white. I then painted the main center stripe becuase I couldn't see getting the decals to lay down over the nose. I decided I didn't need the little black line in the center stripe on the decal.
george 53 Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Lookin good Charles, one of my club brothers is doin one with the Escort body(at least I THINK it's an Escort) Is that pukey green on the wheels an motor what it was molded in? Yeesh, no wonder it was plated! I think it'll come out pretty neat. Go for it Bro!!!!
Dave Wood Posted November 19, 2009 Posted November 19, 2009 Looking forword to seeing this one done Charlie
jasoncamaro Posted November 21, 2009 Posted November 21, 2009 could someone please tell me what white glue is and who makes it
Pro Tech Posted November 21, 2009 Author Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks guys! Len, great looking build. I might have to go with paint like you and Jeff advised. jasoncamaro, Len's right but I think I will leave it to mocking up models Charlie Pro Tech
jasoncamaro Posted November 22, 2009 Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks guys! Len, great looking build. I might have to go with paint like you and Jeff advised. jasoncamaro, Len's right but I think I will leave it to mocking up models Charlie Pro Tech so its basicly pva glue? i wouldnt have a clue where to buy elmers from here in New Zealand so if its pva glue then i know i can get that. Charlie i use your braided line products they are great i usally get them though model express
Pro Tech Posted November 22, 2009 Author Posted November 22, 2009 so its basicly pva glue? i wouldnt have a clue where to buy elmers from here in New Zealand so if its pva glue then i know i can get that. Charlie i use your braided line products they are great i usally get them though model express Jason, glad your like our products and thank you for your support! I don't know what pva glue is but if Elmer's glue brand is not available in your country you might be able to find the same type of glue in the school supply section of your local store. The glue looks like milk but has a thickness of pancake syrup and it is water based. I mock-up all my builds with it to find all the fit etc. problems so you don't have to deal with them after you have paint on it. Hope this helps you. Charlie Pro Tech
jasoncamaro Posted November 23, 2009 Posted November 23, 2009 Jason, glad your like our products and thank you for your support! I don't know what pva glue is but if Elmer's glue brand is not available in your country you might be able to find the same type of glue in the school supply section of your local store. The glue looks like milk but has a thickness of pancake syrup and it is water based. I mock-up all my builds with it to find all the fit etc. problems so you don't have to deal with them after you have paint on it. Hope this helps you. Charlie Pro Tech Cool Thanks for that Charlie it is pva glue
Pro Tech Posted February 1, 2010 Author Posted February 1, 2010 A little more progress on this. I have the wheels/tires done, detailed with my valve stems and my smallest hex fittings for lug nuts. Also completed seat with my harness coverted to vintage stlye. Thanks for looking! Charlie Pro Tech
John Teresi Posted February 1, 2010 Posted February 1, 2010 Charlie.......looking AWESOME!!!!!!.......can`t wait to see her finished.
Pro Tech Posted March 1, 2010 Author Posted March 1, 2010 Thanks John, motor complete with wiring and light weathering, now to the braid. Charlie Pro Tech
Dragline Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 Looking good Charlie. Let's see your braid in action. I'l be buying some fairly soon. Bob
John Teresi Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 Charlie......I can tell this will be the best Blue Max ever built........great progress .
Mooneyzs Posted March 2, 2010 Posted March 2, 2010 Charlie.... this is looking very nice. Love how clean the engine looks with all of the detail. what did you use for the Belt material for the pulley's?
Pro Tech Posted March 3, 2010 Author Posted March 3, 2010 Charlie.... this is looking very nice. Love how clean the engine looks with all of the detail. what did you use for the Belt material for the pulley's? Thanks guys, Mooneyzs, for belt material I use craft paper, works great for seat belt material also. Charlie Pro Tech
Mooneyzs Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 Thanks Charlie... I will have to see if I can find some of that at Michael's. And hopefully I will be getting ahold of you soon to order some stuff. I am just waiting on some things to fall into place with a job.
Old Buckaroo Posted March 3, 2010 Posted March 3, 2010 That really turned out Fantastic what a super finish. I am also impressed with your skills on making the slicks look like the real deal. Sean
Pro Tech Posted March 10, 2010 Author Posted March 10, 2010 Thanks guys! I put the motor aside and spray-bombed the body, Duplicolor met. blue and Testors clear. Charlie Pro Tech
Mooneyzs Posted March 11, 2010 Posted March 11, 2010 Charlie.... That looks Fantastic. I love the color and it looks like it laid down really nice. She is beautiful. also wanted to let you know that I will be sending that order out to you tomorrow (3/12/2010) that I talked to you on the phone about the other day, It was also nice to chat with you for a little bit as well. Thanks for all of your help
Pro Tech Posted March 16, 2010 Author Posted March 16, 2010 Thanks Chris! nice talking with you as well. The engine is done with braid and constructed a trans blanket out of an old t shirt. Also gave the fittings a wash to tone them down a bit. Charlie Pro Tech
Dragline Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Aaaaaahhhh, looking good Charles. I cannot wait to see the body decaled. The Slixx decals are just so easy to work with. It should be flawless. Finish it. Bob
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