Guest Johnny Posted February 1, 2013 Posted February 1, 2013 Just watched that movie a couple nights ago! Great conversion job!
W-409 Posted February 2, 2013 Posted February 2, 2013 A lot of work behind on this one, it does feel good to get it painted doesn't it? Looks fantastic to me, really nice bodywork you have done, and the paint looks smooth and shiny too. Really nice.
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Posted February 7, 2013 Thanks everyone. I've got my foil so after work today it should have al the shiny
charlie8575 Posted February 8, 2013 Posted February 8, 2013 That came out very nicely. I'll be keeping an eye open for that resin body. Any idea who's doing it? Charlie Larkin
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 10, 2013 Author Posted February 10, 2013 Thanks Charlie. Here is a link to the other one i was talking about. http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-25-plymouth-valiant-spielberg-s-duel-168486/
72 Charger Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Thats realy looking good . Have you managed to get hold of the right wheels yet ?
1972coronet Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Thanks Charlie. Here is a link to the other one i was talking about. http://www.therpf.com/f11/1-25-plymouth-valiant-spielberg-s-duel-168486/ Looks like that guy's Val is coming along quite nicely as well . I do , however , agree with the other members' assertions regarding the roof ; it looks chopped ! I know wherein the problem is : the builder added styrene strips along the upper door line , which was unnecessary . On the other hand , the builder's workmanship is super clean and well-executed . I certainly wish him success as well , and would like to see both your build and the other forum's member's version , too . Keep up the superb work , Impala !
spkgibson Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Very nicely done....Impressive workmanship...Not any east conversion to do at all.....I can't wait to see the finished build.
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 12, 2013 Author Posted February 12, 2013 Thanks everyone. David - The wheels i havn't got yet, i cant find anything close so it looks like they will have to be scratch built. anyone know of something similar to this: It is basically done now, but its on its roof with glue drying so i couldn't take pictures. i should have pics soon. here's the interior for now... that white stuff is PVA glue for the dash, i took the dash out for the pic as it was in the way..... I modified the wheel so it was like the valiant an added Davids suitcase on the back seat. the interior isn't exact but its close. more soon.
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 I have almost finished just need to make some wheels for it and add the licence plates.... I didn't put a driver in it as i have decided to not make a diorama for it yet.. if i need to i can easily pop it appart and add the driver for the diorama later. the reason for it is i have got a few builds lined up (probably 4 or 5 months worth) and after those are done the truck will take quite a while to complete so there is not much point making a big diorama unless I've got the truck. Enjoy:
IMPALA SS 427 Posted February 14, 2013 Author Posted February 14, 2013 More: let me know what you think.
Yahshu Posted February 14, 2013 Posted February 14, 2013 That's real nice. Have you thought about getting someone like Jim @ MicroNitro to machine a master up then cast the wheels.
Tom Geiger Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Very nice work. I've been following this one from the beginning. One thing, a 1970 Valiant wasn't available with buckets and console. The seat that was in that car was a bench with the split back and a fold down arm rest. The seat backs you have are correct, but it would have a bench lower. In one of the photos at the movie car database site, you can see the column shifter, see below picture: photo below is of the car after it was burned up. Note the remains of the bottom of the bench seat and the arm rest: As far as engine.. someone in the thread mentioned slant six, but the car was a 318 V8. The 340 in the Duster kit would work since it's the same engine externally. There were several cars used in filming and at least one was a six cylinder car, but the majority the pictures I've found have the V8 emblem on the front fender edge like this:
sak Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Idid not know a console was available in a sedan. As for the hubcaps. Its a simple shape. Assentially a cone shape with the tip bevelled off and nine holes around the perimeter. I would take a piece a piece if styrene..say a 1/8 inch thick, cut it round to the size you need and bevel the edges to make that cone shape. Then drill the little holes around.
shafer Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 (edited) A studabaker avante kit has a cone shaped hubcap, while it is not exact, you could drill or paint the holes and no one would really notice, I am sure someone on this site will see this and donate you a set. Edited October 23, 2013 by shafer
mnwildpunk Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 I think I have a set of those stude hubcaps that i'd be willing to donate if they help pm me
Tom Geiger Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 It actually wouldn't be a bad thing if the aftermarket mastered and produced those wheel covers. They were stock covers in Valiants, Dusters and possibly other cars back then! I know I'd put a set on a Duster model fer sure!
Yahshu Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 Someone with a lathe could make them fairly quickly
mnwildpunk Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 i sent him a pm about having a set yourself?
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