Mr. Moparman Posted August 14, 2011 Posted August 14, 2011 Here is my latest project. Revell's 1970 Plymouth Superbird. Hang on as I walk you thought the pros and cons of this kit. The box art: My paint is Tamiya French Blue (TS-10) Partial engine assembly has begun: Enjoy!
RodneyBad Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Gotta love those winged wonders My dad sold his 15yrs ago. it was B5 Blue.. Be watching along..
Guest Sickfish Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 Cool! Has this kit just been released? It's a re-pop of the old monogram kit, right?? Are there any "new" parts & doe's the decal sheet come with the Road-Runner decals for the wing now?? Cheers Cliffo
whale392 Posted August 15, 2011 Posted August 15, 2011 (edited) I see you have removed the oil filter from the front cover and have a Revell 1/25th scale Charger front engine dress/belt assembly laying behind it. I have to agree with your choice there, as the kit supplied belt/dress is junk and only has the water pump and alternator pulley. Be advised, even though the dress in 1/25th scale and the engine is 1/24th, the spacing between the water pump pulley and the crank pulley is taller on the 1/25th unit! If you are going for a well detailed 440+6, scratchbuild a harmonic balancer unit for the lower (crank) pulley, and use an oil pump/oil filter from another engine (I believe mine came from a Revell 440 kit engine). The alternator from an AMT/MPC engine can be substituted for the kit supplied unit. Cliff, the decal sheet does NOT contain any of the Warner Brothers characters (the Bird graphics), but does have some generic 'custom' panel decals for the rear wing uprights. They do have a fair set of sponsor decals on the sheet though, and the '426 C.I.D' call-outs for the 'NASCAR' type letter-up are included. Other than that and the no-name tires, this is a direct re-pop of the original release. Edited August 15, 2011 by whale392
Mr. Moparman Posted August 15, 2011 Author Posted August 15, 2011 I see you have removed the oil filter from the front cover and have a Revell 1/25th scale Charger front engine dress/belt assembly laying behind it. I have to agree with your choice there, as the kit supplied belt/dress is junk and only has the water pump and alternator pulley. Be advised, even though the dress in 1/25th scale and the engine is 1/24th, the spacing between the water pump pulley and the crank pulley is taller on the 1/25th unit! If you are going for a well detailed 440+6, scratchbuild a harmonic balancer unit for the lower (crank) pulley, and use an oil pump/oil filter from another engine (I believe mine came from a Revell 440 kit engine). The alternator from an AMT/MPC engine can be substituted for the kit supplied unit. Cliff, the decal sheet does NOT contain any of the Warner Brothers characters (the Bird graphics), but does have some generic 'custom' panel decals for the rear wing uprights. They do have a fair set of sponsor decals on the sheet though, and the '426 C.I.D' call-outs for the 'NASCAR' type letter-up are included. Other than that and the no-name tires, this is a direct re-pop of the original release. I reliezed that after I did a test fit. No to worry as I have a pully set coming from JB Hobbies (Whenever the darn things get here, it's been 4 weeks..) Along with a oil filter and some other goodies. A PS Pump and altenator will be sourced from a Revell '69 Charger
whale392 Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I am still using that belt set-up on mine, Brandon.........just with some 'adjustments' to belt fitment!
Mr. Moparman Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Well it seems I can't continue the engine until I get my parts from JB Hobbies (I am pissed, it's been 4 1/2 weeks) And I can't continue the body until I can figure out how to remove the sticky stuff my masking tape left. (Any help?) I'm ticked. :angry:
Mr. Moparman Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 (edited) I painted the body with Tamiya Laquer TS-10 French Blue. Tamiya polishing cremes are not availible in my area for some odd reason. Edited August 16, 2011 by Mississippi Resins
Harry P. Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 I painted the body with Tamiya Laquer TS-10 French Blue. Tamiya polishing cremes are not availible in my area for some odd reason. They're available all around the world. Go online and buy it.
Mr. Moparman Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 Can't. Parent's don't have credit cards. Wish they did..
Tony T Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 WD-40 works great to take off tape residue - then you need to remove the WD-40...soap and warm water usually works for me.
Mr. Moparman Posted August 16, 2011 Author Posted August 16, 2011 WD-40 works great to take off tape residue - then you need to remove the WD-40...soap and warm water usually works for me. Does it take of the tamiya paint?
Tony T Posted August 16, 2011 Posted August 16, 2011 It shouldn't. Put a small bit of WD-40 on a rag and try it in a small area.
Guest Sickfish Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 Here's the cheapest & easiest way to remove sticky tape residue.... Tea-Tree oil Nearly every store/chemist sell's it! You don't need a credit card to buy it either It'll set you back less than a couple of bucks Use a nice clean cotton cloth, wipe it down until the sticky residue is off & then wash it with sone soapy water & rinse Cheers Cliffo
whale392 Posted August 17, 2011 Posted August 17, 2011 You can still work on the chassis/suspensions!
Mr. Moparman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 Ok, first off, school work is so boring. Second off, I got finished with the school work so I sat down and did a few small things to the 'bird. I managed to snap this pic of the mold lines before I romoved them and painted the body. I drilled out the distributer. (My first time doing this.) Here the distributer is in place and wired up. I did not like the look of the plated carbs so I stripped them and painted them gold. I started detailing the Rallye rims sourced from another member here. Stay tuned for the next post!
Mr. Moparman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 I flocked and detailed the interior with my new silver sharpies. Enjoy! :lol:
Bridgebuster Posted August 18, 2011 Posted August 18, 2011 Can't. Parent's don't have credit cards. Wish they did.. Nice build little brother. I'm watching. Do you want me to get some polishing stuff for you and run it down to you? I can order whatever you want and will trust you to have the cash to pay me back. Good chance for us to meet face to face. PM me if interested. What kind of flocking material did you use Brandon? Looks really nice!
Mr. Moparman Posted August 18, 2011 Author Posted August 18, 2011 Nice build little brother. I'm watching. Do you want me to get some polishing stuff for you and run it down to you? I can order whatever you want and will trust you to have the cash to pay me back. Good chance for us to meet face to face. PM me if interested. What kind of flocking material did you use Brandon? Looks really nice! I used Ken's Fuzzy Fur for this one.
whale392 Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Looks good so far. The air cleaner is from the AAR Cuda, with the Superbird decal isn't it? As to the Rallye wheels; it looks like you have painted the holes black. That is a good idea, but I would go back and touch the faces up with silver paint. The lug nut detail could be picked out with the same silver paint (or wiped off with a thin brush wet with thinner). Edited August 19, 2011 by whale392
Scale-Master Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) Have you thought about going back in with a brush and some black paint to define the chrome trim you painted on the interior door panels? With all the other extra work you are doing, it will pay off. Edited August 19, 2011 by Scale-Master
RodneyBad Posted August 19, 2011 Posted August 19, 2011 Interior is looking perty good. could use just a bit of attention like Scale Master Mentioned But then again, he Is the Master of any Scale Engine and Aircleaner is looking perty good. Watching your build does give me the Urge to build one but since I already did.. I'll just watch yours..
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now