Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 So now I've finally finished the godawful '56 Nomad.. I can get to work on something that'll be fun and enjoyable. I'm gonna make this a dragster underneath, with standard appearance and full stock interior. Started work on the engine, scribed the panel lines and done a first coat of flat black on the grille. Engine got a wash, needs some touching up before it goes in though. Will the racing air filter fit with the stock bonnet? I'm scared in case it won't, I don't want to put the scoop on, Colour will be as close as I can get to this. Thanks for lookin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 very very cool , may i ask what you mean that the engine got a wash ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Anne, "Wash" is a term used when you mix black paint with thinner, making a very very thin black paint which adjusts to all the little crevices in a part, like on a chrome piece, to give it depth. It also kind of weathers the overall look. Another way to put it is when doing panel lines on a car.. You'd make a very thin "wash" and it follows the line around without having to paint each line, because it's so thin. For all my washes, I use this stuff: Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 do you just pour it all over the engine ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 No, just touch it slightly over the parts you want to look like they have more depth. Sometimes it can help it just pour it over a little. The lid has a tiny brush on the other side for applying it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyGirl Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Thanks Tomo !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 19, 2013 Author Share Posted March 19, 2013 Glad to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Nice progress! I've built many of these ('68/'69 and the Daytona), and I can say from experience that the Hemi won't fit under the stock hood. I got it close by grinding away at the bottom of the air cleaner, but still wouldn't fit. Maybe with more cutting to the carbs and air cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 very very cool , may i ask what you mean that the engine got a wash ?? Anne, if you're not able to find the Tamiya wash, Testors has just released 5 new enamel washes. http://www.testors.com/category/562121/Enamel_Stains Click on the bottles in the link for the part number and description. Your hobby store probably won't stock these, but most will be happy to order them for you. I've already got #2183 (Oil and Grease stain) on order. It should work well for old, tired engines etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinfan5 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Anne, "Wash" is a term used when you mix black paint with thinner, making a very very thin black paint which adjusts to all the little crevices in a part, like on a chrome piece, to give it depth. It also kind of weathers the overall look. Another way to put it is when doing panel lines on a car.. You'd make a very thin "wash" and it follows the line around without having to paint each line, because it's so thin. For all my washes, I use this stuff: Hope this helps! I am going to have to get a bottle of that, I need to see if my LHS stocks it, but I dont think so, thanks for posting that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Glad to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clemi Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Wow, my absolutely favorite car! Thanks for reviewing the Tamiya Wash, I saw it often in online hobby shops but I never knew what it is. I will order a bottle in the next time Edited March 20, 2013 by Clemi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 No problem Clemi! Did a bit of interior work today. The interior is always my favourite part. Whether this is actually accurate to the car or not I don't know but hey it's how I'd like to own one. Black, grey and wood. And I finally got the grille looking how I wanted it. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Tomo, Can I ask what colors and brands that you used for the interior? Did you prime the parts before final painting? How did you get the lines so perfect on the seats? Masking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 (edited) Hey Jeff, for the interior I used: Tamiya XF-24 Dark Grey, Tamiya XF-69 NATO Black, Tamiya XF-10 Flat Brown. I didn't prime the parts, and I just used a brush and my hand, no masking. Cheers! Edited March 21, 2013 by Shelby 427 1965 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clovis Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Wow...pretty impressive work!!! Thank you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thanks muchly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Did two things today. Did a tiny bit of work on the dash (needs touching up): And bought the paint I'll be using: Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtsjc1 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Nice work! I have this kit but haven't built it yet. MCW has Dk Green Met or Racing Green Met which are 1968 Dodge colors. You may want to check them out for accurate color matches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagedragfan Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 looks great , well on your way to a nice build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Cheers Joseph, but I saw this and it took my fancy. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Looking good Tomo! That interior looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Very nice interior painting Tomo, very impressive colors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 25, 2013 Author Share Posted March 25, 2013 Cheers lads! Got the body primed today. Will be going Green tomorrow. Ended up having to use the scooped hood, I guess the kit only came with one Tranny so it was too late to go stock. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby 427 1965 Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 And now she's green! Just needs a polish and wax. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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