MikeMc Posted August 19, 2010 Author Posted August 19, 2010 Ran into a minor problem.....I cannot get any naughahide as they are federally protected now Came up with some old skins I found out back...........And Jairus never gave any colors on this kit........
MikeMc Posted August 21, 2010 Author Posted August 21, 2010 (edited) I must say my efforts are not as good as this kit is!! Even with all the cutting I've done the assembly is as smooth as I have ever done, due to the precision fit of this kit!! Tried some interior ideas Thanks to Cranky and Alex Kustov...the interior is a combination of their techniques and my own take. As I did a lot of lowering for this build my assembly sequences are different than the kit normally would have...and I am still not fighting anything at all!!!Thank you to Gary Stevens, Jairus Watson, and the Galaxie crew for this great kit!! Detail painting and matching sunvisors....check out those blue dots!! Edited August 21, 2010 by MikeMc
Modellpularn Posted August 25, 2010 Posted August 25, 2010 This is really an outstanding build! Color is gorgeous, interior is cool. I just found one of these on ebay, so now I have both kits.
MikeMc Posted August 27, 2010 Author Posted August 27, 2010 Well a little more progress. Finished the paint today....spent more time polishing than I did painting. Got some of the foiling done...Jairus must own part of BMF!! Used two types of foil...regular and ultra chrome...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 Wonderful progress. I love the liberties you took with the interior. Excellent. Keep it going.
Foxer Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 Looking great! Glad to see you back on this as I love this car. The interior is grand! I'm also happy to see you respected the Naugahyde Endangered Species Act. They were really over killed by the hunters using illegal Remington Roll & Pleat Specials during the '50s.
Guest JamesDE Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 This build is turning out really nice.... Some of you guys had mentioned about where to get the swamp coolers or a/c units from... Modelhaus makes some, or you can make some yourself...
Greg Cullinan Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 I tip my hat to you sir. Your skills and attitude are admirable. Beautiful Bomb
Alyn Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 I thought that dash was fantastic. and you keep piling it on. cool interior fabric pattern sexy paint job chrome fender trim nice motor detail you just can't find anything about this build that's not to like.
MikeMc Posted August 30, 2010 Author Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks guys...This has got to be one of the best builds enjoyment wise for me ever!! The fit, quality and detail make me want to build a few more....and being a born and true blue oval man....wow!!!
vizio93 Posted August 30, 2010 Posted August 30, 2010 Mike I hate it I hate it that I haven't picked this kit up yet !!! Yours is looking Sweeeeet !
Tonioseven Posted August 31, 2010 Posted August 31, 2010 I can honestly tell you that pictures do NOT do this build any justice!! Mike is creating a masterpiece!!
MikeMc Posted August 31, 2010 Author Posted August 31, 2010 I can honestly tell you that pictures do NOT do this build any justice!! Mike is creating a masterpiece!! Thanks Antonio....but like I told you it is the kit, and not me!!!
MikeMc Posted August 31, 2010 Author Posted August 31, 2010 This build is turning out really nice.... Some of you guys had mentioned about where to get the swamp coolers or a/c units from... Modelhaus makes some, or you can make some yourself... Wish I'd known about them...might of invested, but mine turned out OK...
MikeMc Posted August 31, 2010 Author Posted August 31, 2010 Wonderful progress. I love the liberties you took with the interior. Excellent. Keep it going. It was with your help and inspiration Virgil....paper, glue , and paint!!! Looking great! Glad to see you back on this as I love this car. The interior is grand! I'm also happy to see you respected the Naugahyde Endangered Species Act. They were really over killed by the hunters using illegal Remington Roll & Pleat Specials during the '50s. Have to watch out for overuse and abuse!!!!
MikeMc Posted September 4, 2010 Author Posted September 4, 2010 Tinting and foil on the body are done....onto the front clip!!!!
71datsun1200 Posted September 5, 2010 Posted September 5, 2010 Yo! That is sweet ! Can't wait to see it finished. Amazing work !
Rick Forrester Posted September 8, 2010 Posted September 8, 2010 BEEN OFF LINE DO TO MELT DOWN. jUST CHECKING ON THE BOMB. LOOKS GREAT YOU HIT A HOME RUN. IT'S GOING TO LOOK JUST LIKE THE DRAWING. I JUST LOVE IT. PAPAFO
Ryan S. Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 I've been following along with this one. Great job so far. You've really nailed the photo and I love the interior. Can't wait to see it done. Keep it up!
MikeMc Posted September 9, 2010 Author Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks for the comments guys.....I'm just building it...Jairus drew it!!! :)
The Modeling Hermit Posted September 9, 2010 Posted September 9, 2010 Thanks for all of the excellent "in progress" shots and the tips. You are truly an artist.
MikeMc Posted September 10, 2010 Author Posted September 10, 2010 Thanks for all of the excellent "in progress" shots and the tips. You are truly an artist. Thanks, but I'm just an old fart who plays with plastic cars and tools. Most of the tricks are just good old fashioned hot rodding! My goal on every model I build is to use a new technique. This one made me do BMF much better as it plays such a major part in the look. I also used DamnCrankys interior tips for the wild hides! I will say again that kit is just plain fun to build!!
Jeff Sauber Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Nice work.. I like what you've done with the interior, but why does the steering wheel appear to be nearly touching the seat? Do you have the column fully mounted all the way, or is it just laying in position for mock up purposes? It just looks a little too low to be realistic. The poor driver would be pinned against the seat with that configuration you've got going on. I'm not trying to flame or critique, but just asking a question in regards to the kit tooling...I have this kit but have never built the interior yet, so that's why I ask.
MikeMc Posted September 10, 2010 Author Posted September 10, 2010 Nice work.. I like what you've done with the interior, but why does the steering wheel appear to be nearly touching the seat? Do you have the column fully mounted all the way, or is it just laying in position for mock up purposes? It just looks a little too low to be realistic. The poor driver would be pinned against the seat with that configuration you've got going on. I'm not trying to flame or critique, but just asking a question in regards to the kit tooling...I have this kit but have never built the interior yet, so that's why I ask. Thanks Jeff Good fair questions...The wheel looks a little lower than it really is due to the focal length, angle of the shot , and that the driver better be a little guy or gal Now the whys.... One: in order to build the car as low as Jairus drew it up major work was done early in the build to slam the suspension both front and rear, this was done and was crude which in the one to one world would result in a lousy quality ride....but looked good! Like many early lowriders were, then came the hydraulics, lift gates and 24v aircraft pumps....Now you could both slam the car and drive at a near stock hight....but with 3000 psi hydraulics you would pop a line oiling and dropping that corner and was drawn pre hydraulics Two: I did not want to cut the interior panels up as I channelled the frame in the rear and between the body mounts, interior tub mounts and the entire front clip trim job.Part of that included shortening the firewall.I chose for assembly and alignment issues to shorten the firewall on the sides to get the 1/16" I needed to get it all sitting as the art shows.So it does make it a bit close on this What I have said here and elsewhere this kit IS the best kit I have ever built.....The fit, assembly, and detail is second to none, outside many more current and pricey kits Subject.....not my normal build or even close...BUT by far more fun from this kit than any other I'v built If it is built close to the directions it will allow any one to sit in that plush old seat As I noted previously it had to be a real period taildragger!! Thanks for the questions:) this is "stock " wheel/tire combo this is final fit with wires this shows channel in floor pan filled in before finishing
Jeff Sauber Posted September 10, 2010 Posted September 10, 2010 Looks great Mike, I was planning on doing my version with the stock parts, but I like the lowered look you have going. I may do a mild drop but will still use the stock wheels/tires. I have used the bodies in this kit before for other various projects, but never actually built a complete kit with all the parts. The tooling does look great and well done. Last question I have is how are the metal transfers? They look real nice in the kit but I've heard that they have adhesive issues and come loose. Are you using them on your version? or did you use strip styrene and BMF as an alternative? I had metal transfer issues with the set that comes in the Tamiya MK-II Jag kit...I had to use a small amount of epoxy to get them to stop from lifting back up in some spots.... This project does look just like the drawing....nice work!
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