The70judgeman Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 (edited) does anyone know if a resin company makes the "stock" hood for this car yet? this one comes with the "442" hood, and the one Roy drives defenitely isnt a 442! LOL let me know, thanks in advance guys! bryan The Cutlass Supreme Convertible kit has the hood you're looking for. It's a nearly identical kit. Just doesn't have the 442 hood, decals, and maybe a few other small parts. Love the idea of what you're doing. Great movie too. Edited August 24, 2012 by The70judgeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gluhead Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Yup. I wanna see this one, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darkside Customs Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Woohoo! This should be great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelson Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 If your interested woody harrelson also stars in a movie called'Play it to the bone',where he and Antonio Banderas are being driven to Vegas in a 71'442 W30 convertible in Radiant green that is absolutely beautiful,i think the Modelhaus sells the 71 parts to backdate the 72. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruleworld Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 good choice for a build. here's the car imcdb http://www.imcdb.org/vehicle_25096-Oldsmobile-Cutlass-Supreme-1971.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 I ran into this a several months ago when I decided to build a replica of a Cutlass ragtop a friend's girlfriend had once owned. I already had the kit with the W-30 hood and didn't want to buy another kit, so I submitted the question to the Spotlight Hobbies board. Long story short, Kevin from the Missing Link / MAD / Motor City casting consortium contacted me to say said he offers one that is a perfect fit. If you've ever purchased anything from them, you already know that you'll be receiving a top-notch piece. Try posting this question in the Resin section. I'm sure those guys will have his most current contact information. In my situation, another modeler had contacted me before Kevin did and asked if I would do a direct swap for his non-W-30 Revell hood, which is what I ended up doing. Thanks Monty, ill shoot them an email! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 ok fellas, progress is moving slow, but its moving........ i drilled out the lock in the trunk lid and thinned out the plastic behind it. a marked the drivers side quarter panel for the few small dents that are in it.......i only have driver side ref pics at the moment, but il have plenty more tomorrow! my next step is to remover the molded in grille in the cowl panel (under the wipers), and add some super fine mesh in there....stay tuned! thanks for lookin bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Interesting project Byran. Good luck with this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 25, 2012 Author Share Posted August 25, 2012 ok i got the cowl panel opened up, i think it came out pretty good. it was alot of sanding adn filing tho! the one on the left is they way it came from the factory, and the right i cut open........ here they are again side by side, with the mesh installed..... and a close up of the mesh...... thats about it for me tonight fellas, more to come tomorrow.......thanks for lookin. lemme know what you think cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 The mesh looks great. Nice detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
59 Impala Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 (edited) WOW Bryan, that's great. Where did you get the mesh? Looks a lot better than the original. Dan Edited August 25, 2012 by 59 Impala Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Wonderful detail on those vents. Keep it going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Minarick Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Lookin' cool so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 thanks guys! i honestly dont remember where i got that mesh, al i know it is stainless steel, and it is very easy to cut and form......... stay tuned, hittin the bench soon bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Great Mesh Details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 26, 2012 Author Share Posted August 26, 2012 thank you Ira! hopefully ill get a bit more done tonight. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedi'am Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I like that mesh idea!Got one Ill be doing here soon and may use that idea... Cant wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I like that mesh idea!Got one Ill be doing here soon and may use that idea... Cant wait to see it finished thanks Shane. yea that little modification add alot of realism, and its not very hard to do....... cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 oh i have a question........whats the name of the company that makes the correct retro paint colors for GM, Ford, Dodge....ect ect........ i cant remember the name, but i wanna order the correct gold for this build...... thanks in advance guys bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 so bodywork, and rusting aside until i get more reference pics, i decided to start on the engine... its a nicely detailed piece thats for sure... heres the parts i assembled the basic stuff, block, heads, intake....... the tranny is just stuck on there with"handitak" i added the intake manifold, and drilled the back of the block out for one of morgan automotive details wonderful pre wired distributors....... thats it for the moment, more to come. gonna start drilling holes for the heater hoses, vacuum lines, ect,ect..... lemme know what ya think guys! cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 while my engine parts were dryin up i figured i would finish up the mesh on the cowl panel.....i gotta say it came out real nice...............not to toot my own horn or anything. and the underside.... the only problem i see is that there were two pins that held the windshield trim in place, ill have to find another way to mount it, but it shouldnt be too much of a problem..... thats about it for me tonight guys, thanks for lookin, lemme know what ya think. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 thats it for me tonight fellas, i got 2 acres of grass to cut in the morning! gotta get up early and get it over with.....ill be back at the bench tomorrow afternoon though......... tune in tomorrow, same bat time, same bat channel! LOL cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looking forward to seeing that engine painted and detailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 oh i have a question........whats the name of the company that makes the correct retro paint colors for GM, Ford, Dodge....ect ect........ i cant remember the name, but i wanna order the correct gold for this build...... thanks in advance guys bryan You might want to try MCW , they have a wide range of colors and can get you hooked up. I think there is also another company, Scalefinishes, but he was closed for the summer and not re-opening until September,IIRC. Nice car, can't wait to see it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan_m Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 thats its!! MCW!! thank you mike, i could not remember that...... lookin up the site now. cheers bryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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