f1ford48 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 WOW-thats as good as it gets on the dash-nice touch with the bezels- I admit I have used the epoxy for the glass as well. is the speedo from the MERCER? it looks familiar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 14, 2014 Author Share Posted February 14, 2014 WOW-thats as good as it gets on the dash-nice touch with the bezels- I admit I have used the epoxy for the glass as well. is the speedo from the MERCER? it looks familiar. All the instruments are from the Aurora Stutz, but I added stuff to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 in that case you did a great job also on the odometer.the glass really helps bring out the detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Spectacular dashboard, Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 As with most of Harry's work, this defines the advice to treat every component as a model in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furiousgeorge Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Spectacular work! I have the Lindberg car that I now have a much stronger urge to get into! I'll be keeping an eye in this for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanr Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 looks goodddddd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 The front springs were built the same way as the rears. However, the way the springs mount to the front axle is slightly different than the way they mount on the rear axle. The front axle has wide spots or flanges on the top. The springs and axle are held together by U bolts that come down over the springs, through the flanges on the axle, and then they are bolted in place from below. Here you can see those flanges that I had to add to the front axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 U bolts installed... Just like the rear, this entire assembly will be painted red and then blackwashed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I guess we're talking about the most detailed and accurate Bearcat build ever done from kits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I guess we're talking about the most detailed and accurate Bearcat build ever done from kits. Nah. Not even close. Let's just call it a "well detailed" Bearcat. BTW... lots of progress. Glue is drying, I want to let things sit overnight. New pix tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle potts Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have the Lindberg kit, and wasn't sure what I was going to do with it, now I think I know. Thanks, Harry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) just like the real deal. if you are going this far you may want to include the clamps that hold the spring in alignment [dont know how far you want to take it]-heres pics of a real one. great work Harry! Edited February 16, 2014 by f1ford48 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 just like the real deal. if you are going this far you may want to include the clamps that hold the spring in alignment... If this was 1/8 scale, yes. But at such a small scale, I can live with a few compromises. I guess I could always add them. Yeah, you're right... I have to add them. I'm definitely taking a few shortcuts here... I save my crazy detailing for my 1/8 scale models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's beginning to look like a car. Still tons to do... exhaust manifold, shocks, trim around the dash/firewall, steering column and steering box in the engine compartment, just to name a few. But I figured I'd show you my progress up to this point. Ignore the rubber band "clamp"... glue is literally still wet! Because the Aurora kit I'm using as my base is a curbside, all the underhood detail is either pieces from other kits or scratchbuilt. Here you can see the scratchbuilt water pump, cooling fan, and lower radiator hose connection. The step plates on the sides of the cockpit are styrene strip that I covered with foil. In case you're wondering why the grille shell is painted and not brass plated, I like the looks of the cars from this era with a little less bling. This is the look I'm after... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 the way I see it no one is ever going to know but you- the majority of people will be blown away at just seeing the car the way it stands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjordan2 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 (edited) I really like the "less bling" red radiator. It just seems more original and less restored, though there really isn't a difference in authenticity. But I do think the monocle windscreen would be a nice and accurate touch. Edited February 17, 2014 by sjordan2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 the way I see it no one is ever going to know but you... Yeah, but now that you pointed it out, I have to take of it! Otherwise it'll bug me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 BTW... I don't know why, but the red in my photos is looking way too garish. It's really not that bright neon-y red in real life. More like the hood of the real car I posted above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I just noticed something else-the plate on the floor below throttle spoon. it actually is an indented casting to hold your heel because the throttle spoon is so close to the floor. heres a pic. Radiator looks great and is correct - most Bearcats had painted radiator shells but they were brass underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 heres a little Stutz trivia for you guys.[cant help myself] the car in the photo Harry posted above was a Harrah Collection car. now in the National Automobile Museum in Reno. I saw it at the Ironstone concours 2 years ago and talked with the caretaker. if you look close you will notice the wheels and chassis are a different shade of red than the hood and body.the caretaker said that is how they were originally. he also told me that the cars were originally hand painted. pre spraygun era! Just for fun.......FS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 I just noticed something else-the plate on the floor below throttle spoon. it actually is an indented casting to hold your heel because the throttle spoon is so close to the floor... You're killing me! Ok...from now on I have to pay closer attention... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Frank you best stop buggin' Harry or he will never finish that model ! : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kendog261 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 looking great love the build Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ford48 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 OK-ill knock it off-this car looks so good is all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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