stulee11 Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 (edited) hi all been away from the bench for a while as life got in the way... but i am back now with a new project to play with hope yall like and will follow along for the ride... as always any comments and help will be much appreciated.... thanks stu this is the model this is all the body out ready for work as you can see i am opening her up fully Edited September 3, 2012 by stulee11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Looking forward to seeing more . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 few more started on the rear door hinge thats all for now thanks for looking hope you all stay and watch thanks stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 I am very interested in this build up. Great start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooltas Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 is it going to be out of box or hotroded with small block v8 all the good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 is it going to be out of box or hotroded with small block v8 all the good stuff mostly oob just adding wiring and little bits... and i might be changing the wheels to... but who knows where this will end up cuz i really dont lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 hi all a little update rear door is fully working now ... firewall is in place a bit fiddley as i cut the doors off first lol and finally my choice of wheels hope yall are enjoying the progress see ya soon stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nboldman Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 i like the 5 spoke mags, but they may cahnge upon the color choices. Gonna be sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted July 30, 2012 Share Posted July 30, 2012 Very nice progress.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 30, 2012 Author Share Posted July 30, 2012 hi all back again with another small update...doors are on and working... but i could do with a little help here now. on the doors and front wings being as i cut open the doors there is a gap do i fill this or leave it ??? did a little moch up hope yall like the progress... and as always any coments good or bad are more then welcome... thanks for looking in see ya soon stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nboldman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I would fill the gap as i dont believe it would be there on a 1:1 version. Maybe someone else will chime in with their .02 I think it will clean it up for when your displaying it with the doors as well. I like the fender skirts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Setzer Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 These gaps are a problem with most kits that have opening doors. All you can do is to carefully fill the gaps! There are a few things you will have to take care with on this kit and this also goes for the Fleetline: First you need to test fit evrything as there are a few places where you will need to do some reshaping the the paarts to get them to fit properly. Second is the fact you have to be very careful shaping and fitting the Photoetched parts, as they are easily damaged. Third you must check the parts carefully for some hard to see flash, that can cause problem later in the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blunc Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Fill the gaps...if it went faster than 30mph the doors would start vibrating due to the air getting sucked into the gap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 thank you for the advice... took on board and now in the process of filling and test fitting...@ Tom Setzer thank you for the heads up with the small probs on the kit i will watch out carefully now lol... more pics to come later on... thanks stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Looks like your doing a fine job with this kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 hi all a little update... filled in them holes just doin the last round of filler work on them.. and while waiting i thought i'd do some on the engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 last one the thing i like with this kits engine is the fact there is the spark plugs in the block so adds a nice bit of detail... hope you all are enjoying... thanks for looking in see ya soon with another update thanks stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olskoolrodder Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 That's looking FANTASTIC!!! Awesome job on the doors and engine :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 hi all back again... this time i am in ned of some advice please... as you can see the dash board is held in place by the door cards... but being as i have opened the doors up there is no where for the dash to sit... could someone please give me some ideas on what to do as i am lost lol... heres another view hope someone can help me lol... thanks for looking in stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nboldman Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 I would glue it to the cowl right below the windshield. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsepower Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 First, I know it's too late now, but on the 1:1 car/truck? the panels were open, as to the dash problem, why not take a que from the real car, & support the dash from the cowl section? Just my opinion, but that would seem to be the logical choice. Keep up the great job, Lookin' good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted July 31, 2012 Author Share Posted July 31, 2012 thanks guys that was my first thought but wanted to see if anyone had any other ideas... what panels are u on about mate ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 hey all not got alot done as of yet as life keeps popping its nose in lol. but i did some filling of the floor and stuff. as you can see there is alot of filler and finishing work to be done lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulee11 Posted August 6, 2012 Author Share Posted August 6, 2012 i also painted the underneeth of the car body colour and painted the seats and dash a nice contrasting red thanks for looking in folks... hope you like the way this is going.. be back soon with some more thanks stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bartster Posted August 6, 2012 Share Posted August 6, 2012 l like what l'm seeing! Love the lonroofs, especially panels. Nice job so far. Bart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.