Ace-Garageguy Posted November 27, 2012 Author Posted November 27, 2012 I figured that out when I tried to open the panels on a 53 Bel-Air.Let's just say that that body is beyond scrap. No real problem to open them, just there wouldn't have been anything to support the body when I cut the roofs (rooves?). I briefly considered building the cars up on their respective chassis to support them with the panels cut out, but that would have taken more time and I was gettin' frisky to see how it all would work out.......
Tom Setzer Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Bill, That is what I would Call MASTER BODY WORK! You Are A True Artist! I LOVE IT!!
Pat Minarick Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 I like both of them . Nice to see how well they fit together !
SnuzBox Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 Nice work, keep posting progress pictures. I am planning on doing a similar swap so I can build a scale version of my 1:1 kustom. (seen in my avatar)
Ira Posted November 27, 2012 Posted November 27, 2012 (edited) GREAT PROGRESS BILL!!! Nice Slicing... Edited April 21, 2013 by Ira
charlie8575 Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 Looks nice, Bill. I'm seriously toying with trying this and building a club sedan myself if I can find an acceptable representative of an Olds 6. For curiosity, you were suggesting that the AMT plastic is a bit thicker. How is sanding the two roof sections possible without creating warpage? I'll be watching this. Charlie Larkin
BKcustoms Posted November 28, 2012 Posted November 28, 2012 This is turning out really nice! Your cuts are much cleaner than mine were lol. I can't wait to see the chop, it seems like it would be difficult to chop a fastback and keep the flow of the lines intact but I'm sure you'll pull it off perfectly.
Ace-Garageguy Posted December 1, 2012 Author Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) "For curiosity, you were suggesting that the AMT plastic is a bit thicker. How is sanding the two roof sections possible without creating warpage?" Charlie Larkin Charlie, I'll let you know as soon as I get the transplanted parts stabilized with epoxy and glass cloth. The seam across the roof needs to be as strong as possible to shave the AMT part into the Revell section, and if there's a drawback to doing the swap this way, that's it. This is turning out really nice! Your cuts are much cleaner than mine were lol. I can't wait to see the chop, it seems like it would be difficult to chop a fastback and keep the flow of the lines intact but I'm sure you'll pull it off perfectly. Thanks Billy. I'm thinking I'll probably finish the stock-height roof swap and pull a mold of the roof-skin before attacking the actual chop. I like this version so much, I'd lke to get this one in color fairly soon, and really take my time working out the chop. I took my time getting the cuts worked out for this, and I think it's payed off. I've been looking at 1:1 chops on this shell, and as usual some work better than others. Just gotta decide how low to go to get the flow. Edited December 1, 2012 by Ace-Garageguy
TooOld Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 After studying your photos I've convinced myself that I can do this , so both kits are now on my list . Your cuts are so clean , I guess I need more practice with the old knive ! Very nice work !
carrucha Posted December 1, 2012 Posted December 1, 2012 I like the progress so far. I might try the same conversions.
Ace-Garageguy Posted March 24, 2013 Author Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks for the interest. This is progressing slowly, but mostly it's been the basis for some experimental filler and reinforcement techniques. I had originally intended to copy the un-chopped version in resin, but several folks beat me to it.
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 21, 2013 Author Posted April 21, 2013 (edited) I made the cuts where I did in part specifically to line up the drip rail and the lower reveal molding. This left the side window from the AMT roof not matching the Olds opening. With a little 1:1 research and some fine tuning of the rear window opening, we get this... I also mentioned that the cuts were placed to get the roof widths close to matching. This is with just minimal narrowing of the AMT section, and there's no need for the slices some guys are taking out of the rear section... Everything is coming together very nicely, as planned. It pays to carefully analyze, measure and think through a heavy mod like this. The work it saves on the actual build and the improved quality are definitely worth the head-scratching time. There are also small styrene 'wedges' or 'place holders' in the gap on the roof-cut. They're there to keep the two sections aligned. I'll be filling the seam initially with Loctite CA gel, which shrinks a little as it sets up. I've had it pull parts slightly out of alignment before, so this is a little cheap insurance. Once the gel sets up, I'll fiberglass the inside. It's possibly overkill, but nothing ruins a day like having a seam split after it's primered. Edited April 21, 2013 by Ace-Garageguy
Ace-Garageguy Posted April 22, 2013 Author Posted April 22, 2013 Some filler and experimental, brushed-on, 2-part urethane primer... The roof flattens out just a bit in the center. Need to check the references again to see what's right...
Ken Kitchen Posted April 23, 2013 Posted April 23, 2013 Looks nice, Bill. I'm seriously toying with trying this and building a club sedan myself if I can find an acceptable representative of an Olds 6. For curiosity, you were suggesting that the AMT plastic is a bit thicker. How is sanding the two roof sections possible without creating warpage? I'll be watching this. Charlie Larkin Charlie, Kitchen Table Resins offers the Oldsmobile Big 6 with the correct lettering on the head.
Duntov Posted May 4, 2013 Posted May 4, 2013 Wow!!! This adds a whole new meaning to the term "Two For One"!!!!! Nice work here... Regards Bill (Duntov)
charlie8575 Posted May 5, 2013 Posted May 5, 2013 That's coming out very nicely, Bill Ken- thanks for the heads-up. Looks like the quality I've come to expect to see from you. Charlie Larkin
my80malibu Posted May 6, 2013 Posted May 6, 2013 (edited) Talk about a perfect match, Bill You missed your calling as a breast implant surgeon. Edited May 6, 2013 by my80malibu
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