Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 5, 2007 Author Share Posted December 5, 2007 The Coronet has earned its stripe!!! Because the Fred Cady decals are sized for 1:25 or 1:24 scale, I'm applying the stripe in three parts. I made a photocopy of the decal and placed it on the car, then marked where I needed to cut. In this case, I made the cuts at the decklid. About 3/16" wrapped under the quarter panel and the remaining decklid stripe is at lease 1/4" longer than I need. I'm really digging the black and white scheme!!! It's a "Yin Yang" sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 Yeah, Marc, that's the ticket. The stripe really sets it off. The black tail panel really adds to it. NICE! Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted December 5, 2007 Share Posted December 5, 2007 I am right with you on the black and white, Marc. I have a 61 Ranchero on the 'bench I'm doing in b&w also. It's your kind of build too. I'll get pics here someday.... Anyway, this Coronet is suited to the colors(of lack therof ) quite well. Your builds always come out a cut above, and I can't wait to see this one done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 6, 2007 Author Share Posted December 6, 2007 Worked on the grille tonight. Drilled out the molded in headlights and replaced them with MV Lenses after I masked and painted the piece with Tamiya matt black. Also attached the photo etched R/T emblem. More to come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Looks right on Marc...its awesome how those MV lenses make such a difference on cars...I'm really digging the black on white scheme...looking forward to more! Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merkur XR4Ti Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 (edited) Marc, I love this build and may be doing something similar quite soon. After reading this thread if I do this I'll use the Modelhaus kit. Stupid question: what are MV lenses? First I've heard of them. Edited December 6, 2007 by Merkur XR4Ti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikelo Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Marc- great job so far. Those headlights make a world of difference. Did I read that right? you drilled out the headlights after you painted the grill? Wow, you are braver than I Steve- MV lenses are the brand name you can find at your local hobby shop. Rail Roaders use them a lot, and they come in different sizes & colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Had the house to myself most of the day while the girls Christmas shopped. I cleared the Coronet with multiple coats of Tamiya TS-13. I painted the spokes of the Aoshima Kranze rims with Tamiya Gloss Black topped with one light coat of Tamiya Matt Black. I'll polish it in a few days and apply BMF to the window trim. In the meantime, I'm turning my attention to the chassis and interior. Hope you enjoy and stay tuned for more updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 MMMMMM MMMMMMM tasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LVZ2881 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Marc, that looks absolutely awesome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Words fail me...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gray Smith Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Man that white paint looks glossy! Marc, this one looks better and better each time you post more pics...can't wait to see the interior work.. Gray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 17, 2007 Author Share Posted December 17, 2007 Things are finally getting back to normal following last week's historic ice storm and power outage. Didn't really find the bench until this afternoon. Saturday was spent chasing errands, Christmas shopping, and waiting for a repairman to replace the spring on my overhead garage door which broke Friday evening. I did a little work on the '71 Cuda, but nothing picture worthy. Started painting the interior for the '68 Coronet and I'll post some pics once I paint the seats and apply some BMF on the door panels. Trying to figure out what to do with the IP regarding the paint and trim. Might do some aluminum paint or CF decal. I like the modified Dodge Magnum SRT seats so much that I made a mold and cast them in resin. I like the looks of these and they will work in almost any 1:25 scale muscle car. I also made the mold and cast the front shock towers for the MPC metal axle chassis. I pirated this part from an AMT '68 Road Runner kit. It will add a nice bit of detail. More to come this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Tillotson Posted December 17, 2007 Share Posted December 17, 2007 Man is the bad luck following you! At least the garage door waited until the power came back on! I tried to build with a lantern last week but the light was not sufficient. You don't realize how much you miss electric until it is gone for a week and it is 30 degress outside!!!LOL!!! Maybe I will have a generator hooked up next time so my modeling and kids don't have to suffer! See ya at the next meeting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 18, 2007 Author Share Posted December 18, 2007 Painted the wing and set it on for some pics. I know many of you didn't like the wing in earlier mockups. However, I think it is a visual counterbalance to the six pack hood and in black it looks killer . Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Tillotson Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I can maybe live with the wing but you need to try to reduce the height a little. I think once it is brought down it will give you the flow you are looking for from front to back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 Found these vintage M/T Hemi valve covers at a swap meet. Gave them a fresh coat of matt black paint and polished the fins. Actually, they are resin copies of some vintage Jo-Han parts. I covered the fins with BMF before painting. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoparMarc Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Wow......this is one sharp build you have going on!!! Love the black and white, its always been a favorite of mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atenzapower Posted December 25, 2007 Share Posted December 25, 2007 Very diffrent in white the wing is oke . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 i LOVE it!!!!!!!!! where can i get one of these things?? im tryin to get at least one of every mopar model i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catpack68 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 awesome work marc.i like the wing and six pack hood.i can't wait to see it finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 i LOVE it!!!!!!!!! where can i get one of these things?? im tryin to get at least one of every mopar model i can You best bet is to get the full kit from Modelhaus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Another build coming along nicely!! You're going to have quite a collection of updated MOPAR muscle cars!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 You best bet is to get the full kit from Modelhaus. ###### i aint got the cash for the modelhaus ######. i wanna get the 80s 4 door caprice and turn it into a replica of my 5th ave but i aint got the $60-80 to spend on somethin id have the ability to REALLY mess it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1320wayne Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 That's a pretty slick looking build, Marc. I love the stance and the blacked out wheels. Can't wait to see the finished piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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