highway Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 (edited) as for the tires they are revell an monogram tires .. michelin trx.. from like the 67 pro street kit (front tires).. some 60s mustangs i think had them .. i like the way these tires look .. better than some of the rest ive tryed out.. If I remember correctly, you can also find the Michelin TRX tires in the older VW Beetle kits, and I know they were the standard tire in all the trailer kits from Revell/Monogram. I have the boat trailers from the Revell sets like the "Gone Fishing" Ramcharger and Bass Boat combo and also the Chevy Van and race car trailer combo, and both trailers have the TRXs in them. I'm not really sure without digging it out, but I think maybe even the Galaxy trailers have this, or at least very similar, tire in them. Oh, by the way Davin, that paint job is turning out nicely! Edited July 4, 2011 by highway
Agent G Posted July 4, 2011 Posted July 4, 2011 Thanks for the comments guys.... im tryin to get the body done . but its been soo hot here in the metro east st louis last few days..lol as for the tires they are revell an monogram tires .. michelin trx.. from like the 67 pro street kit (front tires).. some 60s mustangs i think had them .. i like the way these tires look .. better than some of the rest ive tryed out.. Later Days ...davin The build is looking good so far. I really want to see that orange cleared, polished, and out in the sun. Davin I grew up, and after the Marine Corps, lived, in St Louis. After retiring I vowed to never ever put up with midwestern weather ever again. I moved to the desert four years ago and do not miss the heat AND humidity. It was 113 here last week, but with no humidity to speak of, it can be tolerated. Phoenix on the other hand, 118. Now that's HOT I don't care who you are. G
Mr. Moparman Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Your General looks awsome! I plan on building a Highly Detailed Plymouth Superbird with Revell's recent re-release. I am watching this topic closely for things that could help me. I'm planning what goodies Ill get for it and other what-nots. I am going a little farther on my 'bird such as fully functional brake pedals so when you use tweezers to push the brake pedal, the brake lights come on!
Danno Posted July 5, 2011 Posted July 5, 2011 Phoenix on the other hand, 118. Now that's HOT I don't care who you are. G Thank you. I am hot. But it's usually the girls that tell me so.
Artisticndn Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 This General Lee is fantastic! You're doing a great job! You have some really amazing skills and its showing in your work. I wanted to know a little about your rims and tires. I read that you received them in a resin form. Were they already painted and did the tires come with the rims? If not, what tires did you use? Can you provide me with a link to the site where you bought the resin rims? Much appreciated! Keep up the great work!
mopar01lee Posted July 6, 2011 Author Posted July 6, 2011 This General Lee is fantastic! You're doing a great job! You have some really amazing skills and its showing in your work. I wanted to know a little about your rims and tires. I read that you received them in a resin form. Were they already painted and did the tires come with the rims? If not, what tires did you use? Can you provide me with a link to the site where you bought the resin rims? Much appreciated! Keep up the great work! Thanks for the the comments.. and im glad you all arenjoying this build as much as i am .. to answer you ??? .. the rims are from my buddy at jb_hobbies...mine were painted but i repainted them .. if you get a set they will be bare resin.. he always has a set on ebay for about .99 cents starting bid... i dont have his web site cuz i email him directly to place my orders or get custom work done.. the tires are from revell an monogram kits. there are a ton of kits that have these tires like.. the kits with trailers.. alot of smaller cars an so on .. hope this helps sry i dont have his web addy... i dont go to his site . i go to him directly.. here email him at JB_Hobbies2009@yahoo.com .. an tell him davin sent you ..or mopar01lee..lol Later Days ..Davin
Artisticndn Posted July 6, 2011 Posted July 6, 2011 Thanks for the the comments.. and im glad you all arenjoying this build as much as i am .. to answer you ??? .. the rims are from my buddy at jb_hobbies...mine were painted but i repainted them .. if you get a set they will be bare resin.. he always has a set on ebay for about .99 cents starting bid... i dont have his web site cuz i email him directly to place my orders or get custom work done.. the tires are from revell an monogram kits. there are a ton of kits that have these tires like.. the kits with trailers.. alot of smaller cars an so on .. hope this helps sry i dont have his web addy... i dont go to his site . i go to him directly.. here email him at JB_Hobbies2009@yahoo.com .. an tell him davin sent you ..or mopar01lee..lol Later Days ..Davin Thanks for the info! Can't wait to see how you progress on this build!
mopar01lee Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 Have a large update , but my laptop is off to HP for repairs.. As soon as I get it back ill post up pics . Later days .... Davin
mopar01lee Posted July 28, 2011 Author Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Ok its been a bit since i udated this thing . its goin slow and had laptop troubles. but its back an ready to go . well first theres alot of pics so ill will not bore you with a lot of text . if you have a ??? just ask an ill gladly answer it to the fullest . so here goes the generals back on the block .. some PE work goin on.. got some keys put in w/a key chain.. lol next i got a lot done on the grill...now the chrome paint is krylon chrome out of a can ,and it looks good. this one is the kit part is on the left an the krylon chrome spray is on the right.. hang on got a little more in a few .. enjoy these for a sec .. Edited July 28, 2011 by mopar01lee
mopar01lee Posted July 28, 2011 Author Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Next set is a few of the chassie almost done ,,, well sort of.. made some turn downs . i didnt want the kits tips .. oh an brake lines started on the rear end.. and the grill in the car.. hope yall enjoy the update ...lol later Days ..Davin Edited July 28, 2011 by mopar01lee
RodneyBad Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 The grill is looking Fantastic.. Chassis is really taking shape too. Nice work still.
Tony T Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Krylon chrome looks good...did you have to base-coat the parts before the chrome spray (like black with alcad)? Great progress...love the grille...and the keys!
mopar01lee Posted July 28, 2011 Author Posted July 28, 2011 Nope ...just straight out of the can , no primer no base .. Thanks for the comments Later days ...... Davin
LAone Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 nice update. i like the working head light doors. keep up the great work.
Danno Posted July 28, 2011 Posted July 28, 2011 Don't forget to hack out half of the gas tank and install a swimming pool pump. Looking general-lee good so far.
mopar01lee Posted July 29, 2011 Author Posted July 29, 2011 you are refering to someone elses general lee build here . not mine ..........
TexasFinest Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Man this build is crazy! Good luck on the rest! Looks fantastic!
Danno Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 you are refering to someone elses general lee build here . not mine .......... That's the point. That thread indicated it was the only way to go ... Now, don't forget!
mopar01lee Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 Ok so i dont like any mopar big block valve covers ever made by the model companies..or aftermarket.. so i built my own an i have to say i love em.. awsome work ...lol here they are .. i started with these three peices of scrap.... and came up with these.. and there done .... oh an by the way i started the engine....lol Later Days...Davin
mopar01lee Posted July 31, 2011 Author Posted July 31, 2011 there showing up on my PC .......i dont know...
highway Posted July 31, 2011 Posted July 31, 2011 Davin, your pics are not showing up... there showing up on my PC .......i dont know... They're showing up on mine, too. Nice work so far Davin.
W-409 Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 This is going to be really nice when finished! I like the work you've done, especially that grille with those lights is looking very nice. I can see that that there are many General Lee Chargers being built, maybe I should start one too, but from which kit, don't know...
Mr. Moparman Posted August 1, 2011 Posted August 1, 2011 Now, make a master of those valve covers and cast 'em! (Or you could send 'em to me and I'd cast em.......)
mopar01lee Posted August 1, 2011 Author Posted August 1, 2011 Hay brandon thanks for the offer .. But I have a guy that does all my casting if an when I create a part thats would do good on the market .... But thanks again bro .. Its much appreciated Later days ......davin And thanks for the comments
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