mrmike Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 A new WIP featuring a new storyline with McNally, Boston PI. This WIP is more about the build than the story. The story is only to illustrate what the build is about. All characters are fictitious and are not related to anyone real or deceased. The Build I am using the new Revell 2010 Mustang GT kit and the body from the Revell 2010 Mustang GT Convertible Snap Tite kit. I wanted something in the way of a green for paint and a search shows no green paint for the 1:1 2010 Mustangs at all. I am using Model Master No. 28101 Citrus Yellow Metallic Lacquer for this build. I think this color will look good on this model. The Story Justice In Her Eyes ADA Caitlyn Scotson storms out of the courtroom after losing a case...something she is not use to. She passes McNally, Boston PI and sneers at him since it was his testimony that got the defendant out of a murder charge. In the hallway, McNally sees his part-time employer, lawyer Charlotte "Charlie" Rothmann and walks up to her and asks if Charlie knows the ADA. She replies she only knows the ADA by reputation alone...that she is very good at her job with an excellent conviction rate. McNally says that the ADA is mad at him because of his testimony cost her the case, but he has to go since he has a stake-out to set up and he wants to get a nap in before he starts working tonight. McNally is getting his gear together when he hears a car pull up in front of his house. He looks out the window to see a metallic green Mustang convertible parked at the curb with ADA Scotson walking towards his front door. He opens the door to greet her as she barges in past him and starts demanding an explaination to his testimony in court. He tells her that he will not explain his testimony as he did present the facts, as he had investigated them, in court. He offers her a beverage, which she refuses, she turns and walks out the front door and back to her car. McNally stands in the doorway, watching the ADA leave, as he sees the newly released Jake sitting in an old Ford Taurus start the Taurus and leave. McNally takes note of Jake watching Caitlyn as she drives away and decides he'll have to see what is going on with Jake. McNally will return...
Dirkpitt289 Posted February 25, 2012 Posted February 25, 2012 I have been looking for one of the snap tite kits myself. I like where this is headed and will be watching with great interest.
mrmike Posted February 25, 2012 Author Posted February 25, 2012 This should be good! I compared the bodies when I got the Snap Tite kit last night and both bodies are the same size and same wheelbase. The convertible body should require minimal work to fit the full detail kit chassis. The lift off hood makes me think that Revell may have intended to make this a full detail kit at one point. I plan on using the SnapTite chassis for the full detail kit body.
kelson Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 Like the idea,i plan on doing both in Kona blue,any chance in the future you might try and kitbash the convertible with the gt500?
mrmike Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 Right now, I have no plans of kit bashing the convertible with the GT500. It might be possible, but surgery would have to be performed on the one-piece convertible body, whereas the GT500 has a separate front and rear panel. All I can say is, if there is anyone out here who is willing to try this kind of a kit bash, then have at it.
Sport Suburban Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 I'm goint to be watching this. I am in the process of building the 2010 GT500 now and plan to build a convertible version. I just have to finish the coupe and a few other projects first.
martinfan5 Posted February 26, 2012 Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) I am going to be trying this out soon, I do want to try to kit bash it with the GT500 Edited February 26, 2012 by martinfan5
mrmike Posted February 26, 2012 Author Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks guys. And, there's more... The Story It is late at night and McNally sits in his car watching his client's business and thinking about ADA Scotson and the recently released Jake Colemark whom seems to be watching the ADA. McNally brought along his notes from his investigation of the murder of the store clerk to review them. Maybe he had missed something along the way. He starts thinking about his frame of mind during that investigation...was he distracted by something? Was there someone else that he could have talked to? It is late and there is nothing going on at his clients business as the Boston PI sits, waits, and watches. The Build I started removing mold lines from the body. At first glance they don't seem to be that bad, but the more I sanded, the more they stood out. They are found on all four corners of the body. And, across the top of the rear fenders. McNally will return...
mrmike Posted March 4, 2012 Author Posted March 4, 2012 The Story A 1980's Chevy Malibu 4-door sedan slowly drives by the machine shop that McNally is watching and returns a couple of minutes later. He gets out of his Charger with his camera to get a picture of the license plate when an explosion in front of the shop goes off. The Malibu speeds away while McNally quickly snaps a few pictures before the car rounds the corner and disappears. He calls the fire department on his cellphone and waits for them to arrive. After the fire is out, the fire inspector and police arrive and questions McNally. He must get home to view the pictures on the larger screen of his computer and maybe, just maybe, have a picture of the Malibu's license plate. The Build I made a template of the engine bay so I could remove the excess plastic from the convertible body. Out came the Dremel with a cutting disc and I started cutting. There are two mounting studs under the cowl that I removed in anticipation of removing some of the extra plastic from the cowl. McNally will return...
Chris guthro Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 this is great! you should look at getting the body casted when your done! im sure theres a huge market for it! the storys behind your builds are great to
charlie8575 Posted March 4, 2012 Posted March 4, 2012 Yes, another McNally installment! Mike, you seriously need to think about doing expanded stories and getting these published- they're very well written, and I can see the late and lamented Dr. Parker has taken a full grip upon your prose- not a bad thing at all. One of the guys in MassCar gave me a '10 GT coupe with a goofed-up body. I'm thinking of doing exactly what you're doing here, and building the rest of the kit with a convertible body/interior, so I'll be watching this with interest. Hopefully we'll be seeing you on the 18th. Charlie Larkin
mrmike Posted March 5, 2012 Author Posted March 5, 2012 Thank you for the kind words Charlie! I have often wondered about expanding my stories and trying to get them published. I usually write out a much longer and larger story so I can get an idea of how I want the story to go and then "edit" the story for posting on the forum. Remember that the story is kept short so it doesn't overwhelm the build and is only to illustrate what is driving my build. I have a friend who is a freelance automotive journalist who has written a novel, currently at over 80,000 words. He got an agent and all he gets from publishers are rejection notices. I have read his manuscript and it is far and above anything I have done or attempted to do. I would definitely have my work cut out for me if I decided to pursue a literary career, so for the time being, I will be sticking to what I do best...build models. I plan on going to the MASSCAR show on the 18th. Hope to see you there.
Mr. Moparman Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 This will be good, as I too am a fan of McNally! Keep it up MrMike!!!
Nick Winter Posted March 9, 2012 Posted March 9, 2012 Mike good to see another installment of McNally PI on the forum, build looks great. Should look good in green, supprised the 1:1 isn't available in some shade of green, looks like the two kits fit together pretty well, that's a great thing to know, Mike think we can ever see all of the McNally PI Stories together? Nick
mrmike Posted March 10, 2012 Author Posted March 10, 2012 Nick, at this point, I doubt that my McNally stories would ever be released as a book...digital or otherwise. I do appreciate the responce I have received from builders so far and I do enjoy writing them. But, then...who knows what the future has in store... The Story McNally has want he was hoping for...a license plate number! A trip to police headquarters to see Millie in Records got him the name and address of the owner of the Chevy. But, on his way out of Records he runs into Det. Steven Darvell. Det. "Waddle". as McNally calls him for his size and the way he walks, grabs his arm and says, "This department is for official Police business only." McNally responds by saying, "Technically, this is assault, do want to go for battery?" Det. Darvell lets go of McNally's arm and he leaves the building, but not before saying, "See Darvell...you can make a smart decision." The Build Tonight I started working on the engine. At this point it is only partially assemble while wait for other parts that have been painted to dry. McNally will return...
mrmike Posted March 17, 2012 Author Posted March 17, 2012 The Story McNally drives out to the address on the printout that Maggie gave him and he parks just down the street to observe the residence and watch the people milling about including the owner of the Malibu, a young man named Jesse. He had hoped that the house would be empty so he could look around inside, but not today. A metallic red Lincoln limousine with oversized chrome wheels and tires pulls up to the house and he recognizes the limo as belonging to Big Tommy T, a local crime lord. Jesse and the others get into the limo and the limo drives away while McNally slouches in his seat so he wouldn't be seen. After the limo passes, McNally pulls out his cellphone and calls Reuben "The Kitchen Sink" Sinkowski as he is going to need some backup on this case. Meanwhile, Caitlyn Scotson feels like someone is following her while she drives from her condo to work at the DA's office and the feeling is not sitting well with her. The Build The engine is complete. The suspension pieces have been detail painted and are drying. The chassis has been detail painted. I have been unable to find any chassis pics of the 2010 Mustang, so I took a llittle dramatic license and painted the chassis as you see it. McNally will return...
mrmike Posted March 23, 2012 Author Posted March 23, 2012 The Story It is another morning for ADA Scotson as she drives to work. Caitlyn is starting to get a little nervous as she sees a silver sedan following her, several cars back. It dosen't matter if see tries to speed up or slow down...the sedan still keeps its distance. She turns into the parking lot for the District Attorneys Office and notices the sedan drives by the lot entrance and keeps on going down the street. She feels relieved and parks her car in her assigned spot, grabs her purse and briefcase and walks inside. The Build I have determined where to make my cuts on the interior platform. My original plan was to cut off the back seat and graft the convertible seat to the coupe interior platform. Instead, I have decided to cutoff the "doghouse" or inner fenders from the interior platform and glue it to the convertible interior platform. A mockup. I mocked up the chassis, interior platform, and the body to see how everything fits. The front of the chassis hits the front of the nose and even bows the crossmember. It also pushes the chassis back into the body where the front wheels will not be centered. I'll use a sanding stick on the chassis corners and round them until the chassis fits better. McNally will return...
jaydar Posted March 23, 2012 Posted March 23, 2012 Nicl, both threads you are pursuing are very interestng. Can you please tell me which chassis you painted?
mrmike Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 I painted the chassis from the '10 Mustang GT coupe. The snap chassis will be used under the GT coupe body at a later date.
mrmike Posted March 24, 2012 Author Posted March 24, 2012 The Story McNally and Reuben met at Big Tommy T's place, a small restaurant and night club called Big T's. Their plan is to distract the guards in front of Big Tommy's office and force their way in and meet with the crime lord. McNally will walk near the bar and nudge the elbow of Tommy's number two man, Baylor Leighton, and spill his drink which will blame the man sitting next to him at the bar and hopefully start a brawl. Reuben will watch McNally's back as he enters the office. All goes as planned as the guards leave their post to help stop the fight and McNally and Reuben enter Big Tommy's office with their guns drawn. This is McNally's second time meeting the crime lord and Tommy is caught off-guard and staring down the barrel of McNally's .45 Smith & Wesson. The Build I feel like I have made some progress now that I have primered and painted the body. This time I have remembered to paint the rear view mirrors. The paint is Model Master Citrus Yellow Metallic, No. 28101. McNally will return...
Olskoolrodder Posted March 24, 2012 Posted March 24, 2012 That's looking AWESOME so far Mike (and I've saved this thread in a favorites file for help if I ever get around to trying my own,so thanks,my freind!)
mrmike Posted April 1, 2012 Author Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks Stephen! I hope this thread helps you when it is time for yours to be built. If you ever have any questions, feel free to PM me and I'll help you as best as I can. The Story McNally asks Big Tommy T as to his business with Jesse and the machine shop in Brighton. Tommy says that Jesse works for him from time to time and that the machine shop is not of McNally's concern. Tommy is then told to stay clear of the machine shop and to find something a little more productive for Jesse to do...or he will turn Tommy's empire upside down. Tommy replies, "I am firmly entrenched in my affairs and there is nothing you can do to harm me." "You had better reconsider your position here. Things will change," replies McNally. He and Reuben leave Tommy's office and the nightclub. The Build I clearcoated the body this morning with two mist coats of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear and 1 wet coat of clear over an hour. I'll polish the clear in a day or two. i cleared the side mirrors and the inner fenders. I needed the inner fenders to have a little bit of a shine instead of being almost completely flat. McNally will return...
charlie8575 Posted April 1, 2012 Posted April 1, 2012 I like that color, Mike. Sorry I didn't get a chance to catch up with you at MassCar. Between getting there late and being a bit busy once there, I was pretty well occupied. We will, however, see each other soon. I'm planning a trip to CPMC sooner rather than later, probably May. Charlie Larkin
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