The Creative Explorer Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 (edited) Last year I got a kit from the USA, which was started, but promised to be still restorable and make something nice out of it. When it came in, I started disassemble the engine and try to get rid of the paint. Which was a hard job, I lost interest and the kit went to the background. But two weeks ago I felt the urge for a big scale again and repacked myself, started on working on getting the parts cleaned up. I started with the engine, got rid of the paint, got rid of the chrome on the valve-covers and filled the gaps. Then I made me some 'Corporate Blue' paint and sprayed the engine. After that I started on the parts and so far, I basically cleaned all the parts. Now it is time to work on them, sand them, make them look good and spray them in the right color. Box: The engine as it came: The rest of the kit The start of restoring The rest of the engine parts Getting rid of the joint-lines Edited February 7, 2010 by Erik Olijnsma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share Posted February 7, 2010 The engine in it's new coat I hope to make sparkplugs out of this And a clear picture of the before and after cleaning up of the parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Hey Hey, I didn't promise Nuttin Besides I got that from an X-in-Law. Good to see ya back to building and Posting. That's gonna look alot better in your hands then mine Motor is quit the improvement already Cleaned up nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbwelda Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 i didnt even realize this kit existed! that motor looks like it might be at home in a 32 with some dressing up! sweet looking build going there, and even better because youre bringing it back from glue bomb heaven! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baddgass Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 NICE WORK ON THE FIREBIRD ( HAD 2 TRANS-AM MYSELF ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted February 8, 2010 Author Share Posted February 8, 2010 Thanks for the reply's! Rodney, I didn't say you promised me anything, the kit itself promised to be worthy to be build. Except for the engine, everything was in good nick. William, now you know ;-) there are a few more in 1/8, but I wish there were some more, like a Superbird or any '70's Mopar. If you want a very nice engine for the Deuce; check the Lindberg dragster kit. Comes with front-mounted charger, top-mounted charger and a few carb setup's. The kit comes with two engines, so you don't even have to waste a kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 For those of you waiting for a good small block, TDR will have one out very soon. And in regards to a 70's Mopar, Scalemotorcars is working on an early 70's Baracuda that should also be ready soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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