mikemopar70 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 A little progress on the Bee which is that I have applied the rear strip decal but disappointed with the decals that come with this kit because I was wanting to use the C strips that go along the sides of the rear quarter panels but as soon as they where put in the water for about 30 seconds they just broke apart as they came off the paper. Next step will be to clear it this weekend. I've had the same problem with my Bee last month. I took a second decal sheet from my other kit, applied some decal bonder over the decal and the problem was solved. By the way i have the C-stripe decal in spare, if you're interested i will send it to you for free, i want to see this build completed so much!! Let me know if you're interested...
tubbs Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I have been watching this for a while, too bad about dropping it but I think it was a blessing cause I really like the new color. I know everyone hates to do work twice, but I think it paid off. where did the braking system come from? I have 3 bee's going right now. also, Seth and Michel, I have a good supply of the super bee decals, if you guys are in need, you can PM me. keep going, give me motivation to get mine back on the bench.
Metalmad Posted April 4, 2014 Author Posted April 4, 2014 (edited) Guys thank you for offering the decals its really appreciated but I already have applied the strip on the back after the c strips disintegrated. So I got an idea that I might cut out the bee's from the white c strips and apply those on the sides of the black strip that comes down the sides of the rear quarter panels. Does that make sense ? and what do think yes or no ? Edited April 4, 2014 by Metalmad
tubbs Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Guys thank you for offering the decals its really appreciated but I already have applied the strip on the back after the c strips disintegrated. So I got an idea that I might cut out the bee's from the white c strips and apply those on the sides of the black strip that comes down the sides of the rear quarter panels. Does that make sense ? and what do think yes or no ? well your welcome. I don't finish any builds, might as well help someone finish theirs. as far as the stripes go, makes total sense to me. don't see too many bumble bee stripes on the 70's, I think it would look cool. I swear they made (could have been an older issue) a bumble bee stripe with the bee logo in there? hmmmmm , makes me wonder.
mikemopar70 Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 You're welome, can't wait to see it finished. Keep going!!
Metalmad Posted April 4, 2014 Author Posted April 4, 2014 Yes they make they bumble strip but in the kit decals it is only on the white strip not the black and that is the strip i used since it goes better with the green.
Metalmad Posted April 5, 2014 Author Posted April 5, 2014 Well I have applied the Super Bee decals to the rear strip on the tail end of the Coronet & they look pretty good so after they cure I will shoot some clear on the body tomorrow then some pictures.
Metalmad Posted April 5, 2014 Author Posted April 5, 2014 Was able to get a couple of coats of clear on today ! So I will let it gas out for about a week then rub it out. May work on assembling the engine tonight & figure out where to run the fuel lines.
Belugawrx Posted April 6, 2014 Posted April 6, 2014 .....Mmmm....... are those....... green plants,.... and sun???? Paints looking real nice
Metalmad Posted April 8, 2014 Author Posted April 8, 2014 A little teaser mock up of the build with the freshly cleared body on the the chassie. Will rub out the body this weekend & hopefully get the BMF on also. Thank You all for the encouragement on this build !
slusher Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 Great to see how you stuck with this one Seth. It really is looking sharp...
Belugawrx Posted April 8, 2014 Posted April 8, 2014 That is some serious MEAT on the back, Man!! What are those?? Looks .......ummmmmm Absolutely (cant say that here)F(nope) ok ...Horney Great so far Cheers
Metalmad Posted April 14, 2014 Author Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Was able to detail the fire wall & inner fenders today which turned out ok I guess & a mock up of the motor which I still have to scratch build the fuel pressure regulater & run the fuel line then add the distributed cap and plug wires & carb linkage. Edited April 14, 2014 by Metalmad
slusher Posted April 14, 2014 Posted April 14, 2014 Real nice detail on the firewall and inner fenders Seth...
Metalmad Posted April 23, 2014 Author Posted April 23, 2014 (edited) Was able to get the distributor cap & plug wires installed & was able to get the fuel line junctions made & scratch built the fuel pressure regulator so hopefully tomorrow evening I can get the fuel lines ran & the regulator installed. Edited April 23, 2014 by Metalmad
Metalmad Posted April 25, 2014 Author Posted April 25, 2014 Was able to get the front fuel lines assembled with the fuel pressure regulator & installed to the fuel rails. Then started on the rear assembly of the fuel junction and one fuel line installed to it and will finish that up tomorrow night & will have pictures when engine is finished.
Speedpro Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Looking good! The paint came out really nice. The engine is looking great also.
slusher Posted April 25, 2014 Posted April 25, 2014 Was able to get the front fuel lines assembled with the fuel pressure regulator & installed to the fuel rails. Then started on the rear assembly of the fuel junction and one fuel line installed to it and will finish that up tomorrow night & will have pictures when engine is finished. Looking forward to the updates Seth...
Metalmad Posted April 26, 2014 Author Posted April 26, 2014 (edited) Worked on the fuel system today which Is installed except for the fuel line that needs to feed the fuel pressure regulator which I will do after the glue drys.I should have installed it when I installed the regulator to the front fuel lines & the headers are on. I also have the rear brake line installed with the 3 way fitting for the soft line which all of these parts I have scratch built except for the brake hard line which is bead wire. More updates to come! Edited April 26, 2014 by Metalmad
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