kennb Posted March 9, 2013 Author Posted March 9, 2013 Thank you all for the comments,,,,,they are really appreciated. While the Saloon is taking a breather I have been setting up something else. Sneek peek of things to come. Kenn
Craig Irwin Posted March 9, 2013 Posted March 9, 2013 This thread should be required viewing for everyone that gripes about their faviorite car not being kitted. I'll be watching for the K3 build!
blunc Posted March 10, 2013 Posted March 10, 2013 Those wheels done with wire really look a lot better than the fishing line version. Your wire wheel jig looks similar to another one I've seen on this forum, a great tool for a great feature.
kennb Posted March 10, 2013 Author Posted March 10, 2013 (edited) Thanks for the comments, The K3 is a challenge build in the community starting in about a week, I am setting it up now and mking sure that what I post in construction details works. I am going through each step with a lot of piccys for reference. I will have a highly modified thread on it here. I have some information there on the tools and materials and initial piccys I am using for that build. The wire well board idea was gotten fro the tips section of the forum. I pattern mine from that but figured out how to do the wires lacing on my own through trial and error which as you know ai posted that process, even the garbage that I did first. Since switching to wire and making some changes to the center hub assembly and alignment I now can turn out a wire wheel lacing in a matter of a few minutes except for the adhesive drying time of about 1 hour. I will have all the details in the challenge. Thank you all tor your interest and support of My Saloon project. I will be back on it tomorrow but right now just want to make sure the paint is dry before I go any further, Kenn Edited March 10, 2013 by kennb
kennb Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 I sit here looking at this and keep thinking ,,,,,I made this?, for those commenting on how good it is I am humbled by them. I also look at the model and can't help but think about how well it turned out and can't imagine, even now, that I did it. I feel very pleased at how it has progessed and nicely it has come together. I am not blowing my horn but the feeling that somehow I turned this nice car out, regardless of the time it has taken. I also want to remind those that are following and commenting how much it is appreciated. It helps me continue to complete the project to a ever higher standard. Kenn
pharr7226 Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Phenomenal work. Thanks for sharing your work with us. It was truly enjoyable to watch this beauty come together.
sjordan2 Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 This is truly amazing. I would suggest, however, that you should revisit the entire roof surface and sand it down to be more even all around. It looks very uneven and lumpy in the pictures. Everything else looks great.
Tom Geiger Posted March 11, 2013 Posted March 11, 2013 Lookin' great! I'm happy you had us all aboard for the project. I feel sorry for the guys on the board who saw the subject title and didn't click on it since it's not a friggin muscle car!
kennb Posted March 11, 2013 Author Posted March 11, 2013 Thank you both for the comments......Skip...I will take some time to do just that,,,,, Tom....you are very right,,,the thing is just because of the subject matter they have no interest and therefor there is nothing to learn. The whole process is looking at others work to see what things you can gleen from them to apply to your own model building. I choose scratch build because I enjoy it more than kits. I get very frustrated with them and find the beautifully done kits a great talent and learn from the process they use. I hope that those that watch what I do, at times even amazing me, can learn a little something they can apply to building their favorite rides, whether straight from the box or masterful rebuilds. I have noted that the muscle cars are the most common on here and the most talked about. I do watch them and pick things up or just enjoy seeing how they develope. Nuff of this..................thanks all to those that follow my builds and to those that comment. They are all appreciated. Kenn
Grant Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Absolutely stunning build, very enjoyable to watch! I am looking forward to your wire wheel tutorial! Thanks for sharing the build!
NormL Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 Great work. Thanks for posting this. These old European saloon cars are very cool
BKcustoms Posted March 12, 2013 Posted March 12, 2013 (edited) This build is turning out great, and knowing it started out as sheets of plastic not too long ago absolutely amazes me. Edited March 12, 2013 by BKcustoms
kennb Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the comments, I hope you keep watching for the finish this week. Spent this morning on the motor....now 99% rewired it and added fan belt out of masking tape.(4 layers) Have the little sruff at the upholstry shop and the final things at the chrome shop...........they will be back tomorrow and installed Thursday. Kenn
kennb Posted March 12, 2013 Author Posted March 12, 2013 just a little to share today on this,,,,lot pf puttering on it but still in the paint shop....interior work. Kenn Note: posted section one to the community challenge, making wheels.
vintagedragfan Posted March 13, 2013 Posted March 13, 2013 you should be proud Kenn, it is a great feat! it is turning out very nice
kennb Posted March 14, 2013 Author Posted March 14, 2013 The furst part I needed to start final assembly was the grill shell radiator, and grill,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,the grill broke and had to be remade, reprimed,,rechromed and let dry,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,other than finishing off the interior seats and painting them, and the side panels,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I am at a temporary halt waiting for the 1/2" square grill to dry, I have some assemble that can be done inside but,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Kenn
kennb Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 I sent the body back to the paint shop yesterday to get a repaint. Came back looking decent,,,, The interior is almost done, windows going in and the side panels should be in tonight. Thanks to all those watching and keeping up on this build. It should be complete in the next day or so. Kenn
kennb Posted March 15, 2013 Author Posted March 15, 2013 This is the final dry fit prior to glue up. few little issues that are there but just minor fitting on the right fender, will go under glass Sunday thanks for all those following this longgggggggggggggg build and sticking with it. Kenn
Davewilly Posted March 15, 2013 Posted March 15, 2013 This thing is amazing! Thanks for sharing it all along the way.
kennb Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 A few more details and striping and this build is done......................... A big thanks to all thiose that have been following and commenting on this build Will have more later,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Kenn
kennb Posted March 20, 2013 Author Posted March 20, 2013 A few more glamor shots,,,,a few minor things and it is done. It gets hard to work on at this stage because I can no long touch it bare handed,,,I need to either use a soft cloth or wear cotton gloves................ Thanks for all the patience with me on this build. Kenn
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