The Creative Explorer Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 Like so.. Because Daddy also get's the car to the strip, he needed a roll-cage, but it couldn't be too big for his daily driver. So I made this one by widened it 1cm in width, and sand it smooth I handpainted the tires to give it a bit more beefier look And finished the gastank, which is basically done, it just needs some wires for the gas-gauge.
The Creative Explorer Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 I flocked some parts of the hood, to give it that sound-proofing material look The steering column got detailed by a metal pin, replacing the molded signal-beam The shocks were also modified, by cutting it in 3 pieces, replacing the middle piece by a piece of tubing and add some wires for springs. The white part is the original 'middle'-piece
The Creative Explorer Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 I finished seatbelting the interior, it does needs some tweaking, but it is basically done For the baby I added some static-cling zoo-animals, as seen on 70's and 80's cars. (at least over here in Europe, they were a big hit) It needs to be known that this is no soccer-mom's car, so Daddy put his mark on it. Note also the Baby on board to the right of it.
The Creative Explorer Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 The front got its lights and grille darkened And the finished rear-axle.
Mooneyzs Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 You are doing one heck of a job on this. It is turning out great. Nice progress so far
RodneyBad Posted October 8, 2011 Posted October 8, 2011 WOW! Erik, Your paint jobs are Lookin Flippin Fantastic.. Great attention to Details.. Love the rear window decal.. I'd love to own a wagon like that..
The Creative Explorer Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) Thanks guys! This kit has been wonderful to work on so far, the fit is really well. Especially when considering I am kitbashing 2 kits. There are a lot of possibilities to upgrade the detailling and altogether it comes out quite nice. It is starting to come all together, the interior tub was put together, so I could finish up the last details in the car. I flocked the (Fujimi) teddy-bear, to give it a bit more realistic appearance It also needed a face, I manage to do that with a sharpie-pen The teddy-bear is now making sure the baby is safe during a wild ride ;-) Edited October 10, 2011 by The Creative Explorer
The Creative Explorer Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 I added the carburetor-linkage, but that was a huge pain in the butt!. It is barely noticable on the picture, but there is a hair-thin wire running from the first carb-linkage to the black cable, quite frustrating! The front end was installed and now it starts to look like a Chevelle! I also made a antenna out of a watch-part and acupuncture needle. I think it looks convincing!
The Creative Explorer Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 I added the brake-cylinder with the brakelines
The Creative Explorer Posted October 10, 2011 Author Posted October 10, 2011 Instead of using the kit-hoses, I wanted to replace them. I found some tubing, but it was hollow and didn't stay contoured, so I stuck some copperwire in the tube and now it works with me, rather then against me First I made a mold with just the copperwire... ...and then put the tubing on the wire and glued it in place.
Dr. Cranky Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Some absolutely wonderful details. What a great, fun build. Thanks for sharing the eye candy with us.
Nitrozilla Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 There's only one thing I like about this model. EVERYTHING !! I like seeing ultra clean, uncluttered builds. 3 thumbs up !! Or 2 if you can't find a Teddy Bear with one more thumb up.
LAone Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 awesome details bro. that teddy looks pretty cool. very nice work on the engine bay as well.
sak Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks all for the nice comments. It is appreciated. But if you see something where I messed up, please let me know too. @tony, Todd and Rodney; Correct! It will be a babyseat and installed on the rear-seat. Work progressed and I am working mostly on the mechanical parts. I worked a bit more on the engine, added pulley's and some PE After installing the exhaust's, I thought it would be a nice touch to add some heat-shields, I made them from aluminium A dryfit with the interior, The gearbox is too high and the engine sits too high on the front-mounts, 2 issues that needs to be adressed. One one thing. The thing on top of the water pump going to the manifold, is supposed to be a rubber hose. Might want to give it a little black paint but other than that, everything is top shelf !!
The Creative Explorer Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 Thanks guys! @Sak; ok thanks. I thought it was a metal tube connecting to the manifold, so I kept it gun-metal. But if you say so....;-) I got a mini-brush and painted it semi-gloss black. If you see anything else, please let me know.
The Creative Explorer Posted October 11, 2011 Author Posted October 11, 2011 It is the final countdown.....I mean Update Basically all the work is done, the last little tidious things were quickly done. Most challenging was the inlet-scoop. The ProStreet kit was with 2 separate funnels, but the look didn't appeal to me. So I decided to find something different. Which was harder then I thought. I went through my spareparts over and over, until I finally found something, a supercharger scoop of an old (AMT?) engine. It was poorly detailled and in not so good shape. First I opened the opening on the front, than I sanded it down, until it fit underneath the hood and filled the seams and scratches with filler. I then sprayed it in gloss black and added a little pinstripe, just because. I think the outcome does match the car and fits nicely. I added photo-etch windshield wipers. And the hoodscoop finished and in place. At this point I thought I was actually done, it took me to today to realise I forgot 2 things: The side-mirror.... ....And the exhaust, which also needed a little bit of modification... ...which can be seen here, between the exhaust manifold and the rear-piece. I had to place a little bit in between, otherwise there would've been a 3mm gap. Does look sweet :mrgreen:
LAone Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 can't wait to see the completed pics. it's a very sweet wagon.
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