Ira Posted September 16, 2013 Author Posted September 16, 2013 MORE MUD! I applied Squadron Putty over the Rough or Low Spots. This Raised Area , behind the door, is an important 57 detail that I want to keep. I built up putty on the Fenders so the Raised Area blends in better. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 6, 2013 Author Posted October 6, 2013 SWEET TUNES With BABY MOONS! While working on the Interior I realized I had No Music. So I decided to make Speakers from Moon Hubcaps! I measured and traced 2 circles on the Interior and then cut them out. Here is one of the New Speakers in place. It will be painted with flat black later. I found this Instrument Panel in an AMT 57 Chevy, should be just right for the Cam Air. I applied a Black Wash to enhance the Gauge Faces. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 17, 2013 Author Posted October 17, 2013 RECESSED! I decided to mount the License Plate in the lower Roll Pan. First I measured to center and then drew in the shape of the opening for the License Plate. I will be using a large "L" shaped Plastic Strip for the License Housing, but sheet plastic would work too. I cut out the area with a Cut-Off Wheel and an X-Acto Knife. I used File Boards to smooth out the cuts. I cut the "L" shaped plastic to fit and glued it in place. I sanded off the bottom section flush with the Roll Pan. Then I cut two small pieces of plastic and glued them on the ends of the "L" shaped Strip. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 18, 2013 Author Posted October 18, 2013 This is sick in a good way!!! Thanks Dave!
Ira Posted October 19, 2013 Author Posted October 19, 2013 GETTING FRAMED! At first, I had planned on using the ZZZ-28 Frame because I have 3 and it was a pretty good fit. But after a while I figured I could still use the 57's Frame if I shortened it by about 1/2 inch. I used a Razor Saw to make the cuts and I glued it back together with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label. I used strips of plastic to make the joints stronger. Now it fits pretty good... More Coming...
Ira Posted October 19, 2013 Author Posted October 19, 2013 WHERE'S THE AXLE? I got no front axle parts with the 57 Glue Bomb, so I added one made with plastic tubing. I used the zzz-28 for Wheel Base measurements. I cut opened a hole with a #11 Blade in an X-Acto Knife. Then I cut some plastic tubing to length and glued it in place. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 20, 2013 Author Posted October 20, 2013 WHERE IS THAT WHEEL? I am missing a rear inner wheel. Lucky I had extra Porsche 911 wheels left over from the "MUD BUG" Build. The 911 Wheels are a Great fit in the big Deals Wheels Tires. I will use plastic tubing to finish the Wheels. I cut a 1/4 inch length of plastic tubing and glued it to the inside of the Wheel. I will be using the Inside of the Wheels on the Outside of the Tires. Here is how the Wheels fit in the Tires. Here are the Wheels glued in place with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label. I added a piece of plastic on the inside to stop the axle. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 GET RID of the RIDGES! I cut about 1/8" off the Front Inner Wheels and painted them with Tamiya Silver Leaf. Next I sliced off the Ridges from the Deals Wheels Tires. Then I Sanded the Sliced Areas with a Sanding Block. I got the DW Wheels from a Vintage Stink Ray Kit and put a Black Wash on them. Here are the Finished Tires! More Coming...
mnwildpunk Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) one question how are going to keep oil in it with that big hole through the pan? all kidding aside I look forward to every post I think. You're doing a killer job and I think Dave? Deal would've admired lthe mods you're doing to his kits Edited October 21, 2013 by mnwildpunk
Ira Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Awsume progress lra. Very cool build. Thanks Carl!
Ira Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 PRIME EVERYTHING! I sprayed on a couple coats of Filler/Primer on most of the rest of the parts. First I sprayed the Chassis with Tamiya Silver Leaf. Next I hand painted the black and then I applied a wash of The Detailer-Black. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 22, 2013 Author Posted October 22, 2013 This looks like crazzzzxzzy fun Thanks Dave!
Mooneyzs Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 Ira.... this is looking freaking awesome man. That chassis looks great with the wash. I can't wait for more updates
Shardik Posted October 22, 2013 Posted October 22, 2013 I think I want to take my next vacation inside your head; It's gotta be like a wild amusement park!
Ira Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 one question how are going to keep oil in it with that big hole through the pan? all kidding aside I look forward to every post I think. You're doing a killer job and I think Dave? Deal would've admired lthe mods you're doing to his kits Thanks! You just put the Axle through the Holes...
Ira Posted October 23, 2013 Author Posted October 23, 2013 INTERIOR COLOR! I had to remove two sections of plastic from the sides of the seats. I did this to clear the Chassis. I painted the Interior with Tamiya Silver Leaf, then applied a few coats of Pactra Candy Red Enamel. I used some Black Acrylic and Black Flocking for the Non-Shiny areas. Here is the Interior with the Flocking applied. More Coming...
mnwildpunk Posted October 23, 2013 Posted October 23, 2013 That hole in the floor was that a short shot or did you cut it out for some reason like the notches you made for the seat?
slusher Posted October 24, 2013 Posted October 24, 2013 Nice progress Ira, you really make this look easy...
Ira Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 FREDDY IS READY! I painted Fast Freddy with Acrylic paint and then applied a Tan Wash. I used Flat Black Acrylic paint to fill in the Speakers. Rear View. Side View. More Coming...
Ira Posted October 24, 2013 Author Posted October 24, 2013 Ira.... this is looking freaking awesome man. That chassis looks great with the wash. I can't wait for more updates Thanks Chris! So glad you like it...
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