futurattraction Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I don't know how I missed this one, Brad, but you've totally knocked it out of the park with the work you've done on your Fiat. Your scratch building skills are fantastic and I love all the detail you've added. I'll look forward to more updates. Best wishes at DSC9! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakezilla bowling Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Looks Great Brad... Glad to see you back on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 it's about time Brad !! lol beautiful work man!! love me some Fiat's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Love it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) OK, new paint is done. Its not the best but I'm satisfied with it. Still need to paint flat black on the inside of the body and add some body glass inserts. Plus I'm still having issues with Goodyear decals sticking to the rear tires. In these pix, I have one on and the other one curled up so I pulled it off. Just means more sanding on the tires. Here's some sunlight pics. Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Brad.... this is just gorgeous and one beautiful model. I cant wait to see it in person. You have done a killer job and I love your building skills. Now its time for you to start a 1/16th drag build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 Glad you repainted it Brad. That paint was a little rougher than the build demanded. Good on you for sticking with it and seeing it through. Looks to me like aside from a few bits you are on the final leg of this one. Well done Amigo Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 6, 2013 Author Share Posted April 6, 2013 Thanks Chris and Bob. Yea, I was disappointed that I rushed through the Mango paint job for last year's Desert Scale Classic. I was just plain running out of time to redo it. I've never been a good painter, better at fabricating. That's why most of my builds are either bodyless or in primer. Yup, I hear ya Chris. I have a few ideas for a 1/16th scale or two but I still have a few smaller ones to finish up first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Teresi Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Brad........sorry I missed this build.........looks GREAT!!!!.......very nice detailing........nice color combo.......the pictures are cool man.......I recognize that back yard.......BBO happening soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Twister Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Fantastic looking build and some great pics as well...Good stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ Boy Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Looks fantastic Brad! I like the color scheme and the detail you put into this build. Great job, man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
508boricua Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 This is truly AMAZING work!! WOW, great work so far. Cant wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Looks great, Brad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 wow Brad, that looks killer!! fantastic build!! love me some Fiats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 Thanks for the kind words gents. I really appreciate it. As mentioned, just a few more details to go with one of them being the pivot rod for the tilting of the chassis. Still trying to work that out. Other tasks include windscreen and fixing the rear tires where the Goodyear decals caused an issue. I did get the inside of the body painted flat black and it looks so much better. I'll get some pics loaded up tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 LOOKS GREAT!!! Real Nice Work Brad... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 Thanks Ira. I really appreciate you following this build. Its been on the bench for some time, off and on. Well, this morning, I got the windshield in and tonight I'll look at putting in side windows, maybe just the front half. Also, got the hinge pin worked out but I need to make sure everything inside the body is done before putting it in place. I'll post some update pics this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Laski Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Great update, Brad. I agree with Chris, I like the two-tone better than the straight orange as well. Nicely done! -Art Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 (edited) Well, the final details on this build are driving me nuts. Mostly its the Goodyear decals on the tires. I'm on my fourth set and after applying them two days ago with a coat of dullcoat, these decided to peel up too. Of course I noticed it when i was resizing these pictures. I'll need to break off the rear tire and wheel combos again, sand them down to bare rubber and reglue them. I'll probably go without decals. The front tires, O rings, have dry rotted so I'll need to replace those too. DSC9 is this Saturday and I have tons to do around here before then to get ready for the BBQ after the show so I'm quickly running out of time. Here's a few pictures. Painting the inside of the body flat black made a huge difference. Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Brad... I love this build. Hey I can bring my goodyear stencil for you that I have so you can paint the good year on the rear tires. I know it won't help with getting it done before the show since we are basically two days away lol. Let me know and will bring it if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasser59 Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 Yea Chris. Thanks for the offer of the stencil. I'll probably redo them later since it now is a must. I'll not let this get the better of me. I will prevail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooneyzs Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Brad... It was great to talk to you for a sec tonight. I have already pulled those parts out to bring them Saturday for you. You shouldn't give up on this beautiful build. Set it aside for a few days and then come back to it and you get it done to where you like it. You have knocked this build out of the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Edman Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 too beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrone Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 I love it Brad.... you nailed it in all areas dude.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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