Altered Ego Fiat Topolino

[John Pol]

Looking good can you still get the stencils for the tires had one have no idea where it went to. What do use to sand your tires with like what grade paper do u use.

John Pol

[gasser59]

Thanks for the info on the stencil. On these tires, I used the rough side of an emory board. The sidewalls should have been done with the less gritty side as they're a bit rough. Probably why the decals aren't sticking.

Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59

[Mooneyzs]

Brad...those dzus fasteners are looking good man. hey you need to order some stuff called Gator Glue. It's an acrylic glue that works good on photo etch parts. Another thing I was thinking was how about using some clear enamel paint as a glue. it may work. i have even hear of people using future floor wax on PE parts but I had no luck with it when i tried. May be worth tesing one on the prining plate. glad yoy have gotteb back to this. need to get this bad boy painted

for got to say i will post a pic of it for you later when i get hone from work.

Edited January 13, 2012 by Mooneyzs

[Mooneyzs]

Hey Brad... here is the pic of the Gator Glue that I mentioned

Here is a link to their page:

http://www.gatorsmask.com/gatorglueorder.html

[vintagedragfan]

this is truly great work Brad, very impressive build! watcha got on the back burner for the next progect??

[W-409]

Really great job with the Fiat! I've been waiting for an update, since this is one of the most interesting builds on this forum. Great detailing all over, it just looks so realistic.

[gasser59]

Thanks Bill and Niko. Appreciate the comments and you guys following along. This build keeps haunting me and will until I get it done.

Chris - thanks for the lead on the Gator' Grip glue. I'll look for it at Hobby Depot if I ever get a chance to get down there again.

As for the next project(s), I've started a Willys pickup gasser. Its in the early mockup stage at the moment. I also need to get my 'T' bucket street rod done for next month's Moonlight Modelers meeting. The meeting's at my house and the theme is convertibles. I can't be a proper host without something on the table. It mostly needs paint and the windshield frame repaired and reglassed.

[Mooneyzs]

Hey Brad, it may be easier to buy that glue direct as when hobby depot told me they were going to order it. i waited and waited then got tired of waiting after a few weeks and ordered it direct and got it in a couple of days. I do have an extra bottle of it if you'd like it.

[gasser59]

Thanks for the info and the kind offer. Too bad we live so far away from each other. How's your Sunday shaping up?

Were you able to find your tire lettering stencil?

Edited January 13, 2012 by gasser59

[brett]

Those fastners look fantastic Brad, really finishes the tin off,

[Pro Tech]

Brad, looking great man. Hey, another way of attaching the Dzus fasteners (or other P/E items) is to use Future floor coating, works great, stronger than white glue and if you make a mistake a little glass cleaner cleans it off to start again.

Charlie

Pro Tech

[gasser59]

Thank Brett. I'm really happy with how they came out.

Thank you for the tip Charlie. I've heard of guys using Future, just never tried it myself. What I DID use worked out quite well and I'm happy with the results. We'll see if they stay put.

[Mooneyzs]

Thanks for the info and the kind offer. Too bad we live so far away from each other. How's your Sunday shaping up?

Were you able to find your tire lettering stencil?

Hey Brad... i have some bad news my boss sent out a email to all of us on the project i am working on and we have to work both sat and sunday. I am sorry man. if you are gonna be in the.chandler area on sunday i can bring that stuff with me to work. I do have the tire stencil. just let me know.

[gasser59]

Not a problem Chris. We'll get hooked up one of these days. Glad you found the stencil. I think I'll just put in some bench time on Sunday.

[gasser59]

Well, what can I say. I'm finally back at this build. I wanted to airbrush the paint but after my compressor was stolen, I finally decided to use a rattle can.

Self-made decals have been applied along with a few others on the firewall. Just a few items left like finishing up the parachute and cords. I'm going to set it up where I can still remove the body for displaying purposes and be able to unhook the parachute cords so the body can be separate. A few other small items left to do before I can call this one done.

Edited August 22, 2017 by gasser59

[Greg Myers]

Let me be the first to say, job well done my friend.

[gasser59]

Thanks Greg. It's been a long road and I've enjoyed every minute of it.

[cobraman]

Looks great !

[Prostreet]

Awesome build Brad, it look's bada$$

[Dragline]

Totally Bitchin!

Bob

[vintagedragfan]

conrats Brad, you have done some incredible work on this build! you should be very proud of it!, now its bout time to take this machine to some shows and share it with everyone, would love to see it in person myself, again great job!

[MicroNitro]

That turned out great!

[Mooneyzs]

Brad!!!.... That turned out awesome!! Man it sure looks great. Very Nice job on it. This model is a beauty and I can't wait to drool over it at the Desert Scale Classic. Being able to see it in person in various stages was awesome and man it is just killer that it is almost done. All of the hard work was worth it. Beautiful Model my friend.

[AZ Boy]

That really looks great, Brad! I look forward to seeing it at DSC8.

[gasser59]

Thanks for the comments guys. This was and still is a fun build and I put more into this one than any other but that's how it's suppose to work with progressive skills.