Darin Bastedo Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 I found out one of the contests I'll be going to this year is having an Indy Race/Pace Car theme so I yanked this stalled project out of the stack. This is how it looked last time I photographed it a few years ago I've since restyled the front end to match the 1981 front end of the original, and am drawing out the artwork for the photo-etched grill. I'll be using Fred Cady Decals, and will make scratch-built wheels for the project. The Roof is completely scratch-built from the windshield back, and I used the flat hood from the Monogram NASCAR Buick Regal to replace the bulged Buick Grand national Hood. When I finish the front end Mods I'll post some more pictures.
Guest Dr. Odyssey Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 I love pace cars but then who doesn't?
Darin Bastedo Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 I love pace cars but then who doesn't? Racers stuck behind one!
Guest Dr. Odyssey Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Good come back. Yours looks really good BTW.
Darin Bastedo Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 What are you going to use for tires? Since the real car used Goodyear Radial GT tires, I'll use the Monogram versions of those, but since the Decals sheet I have has the markings on it for those tires, I'll use the newer ones that have the plain sidewalls.
Guest Dr. Odyssey Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 I think the Monte Carlo SS Aero Back came with RWL decal lettering for those tires.
Darin Bastedo Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) the 1:1 grille has a very complicated and fine pattern, looking forward to seeing how the photoetched pieces turn out how are you planning on doing the flush side markers next to the headlights? The grill will actually be made up of four separate etchings. one for the top of the grill, one for the deeper layer of grill bars, one for the forward layer of grill bars and finally the emblem. I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out myself, as it looks like it will be the first piece I do. I already have one side of the front end done. here's a shot. As you can see I've got some more work to do, but this will give you an Idea of what I'm doing. I'll cut some clear sheet to fill the side marker opening and back clear orange over BMF Edited February 9, 2012 by Darin Bastedo
kelson Posted February 9, 2012 Posted February 9, 2012 Looks real nice so far,any possibility you may have it casted?,cause i'd be interested in one.
Darin Bastedo Posted February 9, 2012 Author Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Looks real nice so far,any possibility you may have it casted?,cause i'd be interested in one. This particular one? No. it's not built in a way that is easily cast. But if there is a caster interested in doing one I'll be glad to do one that can be cast. It would be a complex kt though, because to do it right you would have to the body, hood, front clip, corrected interior bucket, door panels, seats, grill, and bumpers. In addition the decals for this are long out of production so you would have to find someone to print them for the kit. I'm planning to do an1984 Hurst/Olds though that would probably be more commercially viable. It would still be a complex kit, but if someone wanted to cast it, I'm sure the demand for it would be better. Edited February 9, 2012 by Darin Bastedo
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