Harry P. Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 I detailed the headlights by painting the inside silver and black, per reference photos. I also added the acetylene burner nozzles, and drilled open the eight vent holes at the top of each headlight housing. The lenses were "glued" by putting them in place and flowing a little Future around their edges. The grille and "Buick" emblem got a Future/acrylic black wash to highlight the details:
Cato Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Works for me. It dries way faster than Testors enamels. Just to be clear-so you're saying it is enamel Harry?
clovis Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 Since you've been so kind to answer questions, Harry, 'halibut' this one: What size of round rod are you using to make the connectors for the spark plugs?
Harry P. Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 Just to be clear-so you're saying it is enamel Harry? It doesn't actually say the word "enamel" anywhere... but based on the smell, that's what I think it is. They say cleanup is with mineral spirits.
Harry P. Posted January 23, 2014 Author Posted January 23, 2014 Since you've been so kind to answer questions, Harry, 'halibut' this one: What size of round rod are you using to make the connectors for the spark plugs? The spark plugs themselves are brass rod painted white. The connectors are made of very small diameter aluminum tubing (1/16" O.D. Not precisely to scale, but that's what I happened to have "in stock!" ). I crimp the end with flat-jawed pliers to flatten it and drill a hole through the flattened end. Then I cut off the connector from the tubing about 3/32" from the flattened area (I don't measure, I just eyeball it). That gives me a connector with one end flat (and a hole drilled through the flat part that will slip down over the brass rod "spark plug"), and the other end (the open round end) that receives the ignition wire.
Cato Posted January 23, 2014 Posted January 23, 2014 They say cleanup is with mineral spirits. Yep that's it-thanks.
Harry P. Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 Unlike many kits of brass-era cars, the fenders and running boards (and even the front fender splash aprons) in this kit are separate parts, so detailing the running boards was easier than with the typical fenders/running board "all in one" setup. I sprayed the running boards semigloss black and added the "brass" trim on the edges with gold BMF. The "rivets" that attach the fender brackets to the fenders are more of those tiny brass ship model hull planking nails (they have 101 uses!). I figured the fenders would be easier to install as a unit, so I assembled the fenders, running boards, and all the individual fender brackets first... so now I'll have just one assembly to install on each side of the chassis.
Harry P. Posted January 25, 2014 Author Posted January 25, 2014 All done. A pretty simple kit, not much to it. Not much to the real car either, I guess!
Cato Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Beautiful job Har-first ever in history 'pimp my ride' car??
Joe Kieliszek Posted January 25, 2014 Posted January 25, 2014 Hello,I'm a newbie here; I'm familiar with Buick model 14's.The scale version you built (nice job!) is sometimes refered to as the model 14A. There is also a slightlydifferent variant, the model 14B. It has the exterior mounted rear gas tank, straight rear fenders,wooden dashboard/ firewall and shorter runningboards.Thanks,Joe Kieliszek1911 Buick model 14B1910 Buick model 10Brass cars rule (when they run)
LaughingIndian Posted January 26, 2014 Posted January 26, 2014 Great job Harry. Taking a "simple" kit like this and adding the detail and textures as you did exemplifies the difference between the larger scales and the 1/25s or such. I disagree with a prior poster with the idea of abolishing this "big boys" thread. But if you ever do spark plug cables like these on a 1/25th "simple" kit, please use UPPER case on your title. I wouldn't want to miss it.
Harry P. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 But if you ever do spark plug cables like these on a 1/25th "simple" kit, please use UPPER case on your title. I wouldn't want to miss it. I don't think I can get my fingers to work that small!
Sixties Sam Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Amazing build, Harry! Really nice work! Sam
Madd Trucker Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Looks great Harry . I have the Model T Ford delivery to build from Entex/ Bandi
Harry P. Posted January 27, 2014 Author Posted January 27, 2014 Looks great Harry . I have the Model T Ford delivery to build from Entex/ Bandi Me too. Still haven't gotten around to building it.
f1ford48 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 absolutely beautiful work with the wood simulation effect-engine detailing-inside of headlights. this is the best finish I have seen on these old Aurora kits.
Pocherphile Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Harry, I am trying for one of these listed on eBay..........and I am so impressed with your build of this little jewel.......but I hate to admit what I am wanting this kit for. Want the lights, wheels and white tires f/a 1903 Caddy . I will build the kit @ a later date using the parts replaced from the Caddy kit. Rick
Harry P. Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Harry, I am trying for one of these listed on eBay..........and I am so impressed with your build of this little jewel.......but I hate to admit what I am wanting this kit for. Want the lights, wheels and white tires f/a 1903 Caddy . I will build the kit @ a later date using the parts replaced from the Caddy kit. Rick Do what you have to do!
DonW Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I think it's absolutely ridiculous to have to post this work in progress in a weird "Big Boyz" thread where many members will miss it and be able to comment on it. There is zero need for a "Big Boyz" thread and it should be abolished, and be incorporated into the general Workbench and under Glass topics. But, just like the many people who think there should be a simple "Competition" category instead of NASCAR, Drag Cars, etc., that would include all racing genres, I know that this thought will go totally ignored. I agree with both points Skip, I think these changes would get more people into other genres which can't be bad. Is there a man who can, Harry (subject to a members poll of course)? BTW almost forgot to add - another museum class model I reckon, Harry! Edited February 27, 2014 by DonW
Harry P. Posted February 28, 2014 Author Posted February 28, 2014 I agree with both points Skip, I think these changes would get more people into other genres which can't be bad. Is there a man who can, Harry (subject to a members poll of course)? BTW almost forgot to add - another museum class model I reckon, Harry! Thanks, Don. Gregg wants large scale models separated from the rest. Don't really know why, but it's his forum.
MAGIC MUFFLER Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Any chance I could get a photocopy of these instructions so I can start my build soon??I bought this kit off eBay and the kit wound up not having any instructions with it. Love what you did with this kit. My color scheme will be different though.Thank you very much,Billy
Harry P. Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 Any chance I could get a photocopy of these instructions... Check your PM in box, I just sent you a message.
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