Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Posted May 5, 2014 Thanks guys! I had to repaint the grille, as I tried to use a toothpick to scrape the paint off the badging on the grill, and goofed up. Im going to try and get the decal on the air cleaner. I had difficulties with a similar decal on the challenger air cleaner so hopefully it goes better this time.
DeeCee Posted May 5, 2014 Posted May 5, 2014 That is looking a real treat so far, perfect paint job too.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Posted May 5, 2014 That is looking a real treat so far, perfect paint job too. Thanks guys!
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Posted May 8, 2014 Got the exhaust, drive shaft and rear end in, only problem is the gap between the manifold and the exhaust pipe. I might an aluminum sleeve out of some spare tubing
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Posted May 9, 2014 Some pictures of the progress (not that there's much of it) The gap I mentioned earlier. This just won't do. I also had trouble with the exhaust being warped. I bent it slightly so that it fit alright and didnt hang down too low, but it does touch the drive shaft and left shock. Oh well! Its just a model.
slusher Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Exhaust being warped may be why your exhaust has the gap. I have moved the manifold back on the engine to eliminate the gap... Edited May 9, 2014 by slusher
Danno Posted May 9, 2014 Posted May 9, 2014 Beautiful paint! Great foil work. This will be an excellent rendition when it's done . . . and, its not orange.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Anthony, nice work. Keep the hood purple! I was going to but I ran out of clear and didn't feel like wetsanding etc, so I took the easy way!
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Posted May 10, 2014 Exhaust being warped may be why your exhaust has the gap. I have moved the manifold back on the engine to eliminate the gap... I'm probably just going to wrap some BMF, or some spare aluminum tube around it. Beautiful paint! Great foil work. This will be an excellent rendition when it's done . . . and, its not orange. thanks! I almost did paint hemi orange! !
oldscool Posted May 10, 2014 Posted May 10, 2014 You are doing some good work here Anthony. I like it.
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Posted May 19, 2014 Forgot to take pictures of the door panels but the interior has been started. Nothing special here...
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 20, 2014 Author Posted May 20, 2014 Hopefully planning on putting the mirrors and door handles on today. Depends if i get the interior done. Im pretty nervous as there aren't holes that they pop into so I have to use glue, and im afraid to mess up the paintjob...
freakshow12 Posted May 20, 2014 Posted May 20, 2014 For mirrors, wipers, door handles etc I use my pun vise and drill a small hole in the item and the body where it locates and pin everything in with wire or a styrene dowel. I usually glue the dowel into the part. Leave it long then after the glue is dry I stick it to the body. Glue from inside and then trim the dowel off so it does not interfere with anything inside. Voila! No glue on outside paint
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 For mirrors, wipers, door handles etc I use my pun vise and drill a small hole in the item and the body where it locates and pin everything in with wire or a styrene dowel. I usually glue the dowel into the part. Leave it long then after the glue is dry I stick it to the body. Glue from inside and then trim the dowel off so it does not interfere with anything inside. Voila! No glue on outside paint I might have to try that!
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 21, 2014 Author Posted May 21, 2014 Got the BMF and door handles painted and the gaps washed, on the door panels, and the center console.
rustybill1960 Posted May 21, 2014 Posted May 21, 2014 I am really liking this! Thank You for sharing Later Russ
slusher Posted May 22, 2014 Posted May 22, 2014 Coming along nicely. Great choice on going with white interior..
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Posted May 23, 2014 Thanks everyone. I stripped the chrome from the shifter and rear view mirror and just need to paint them when it stops raining, and the interior will be done!
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 (edited) Got the interior finished! ] Edited May 24, 2014 by Mrdarkmonkey96
FASTBACK340 Posted May 24, 2014 Posted May 24, 2014 Your doing a really nice job. Paint, foil, engine details, and interior are all adding up to some sweet eye-candy. What wheels are you using?
Mrdarkmonkey96 Posted May 24, 2014 Author Posted May 24, 2014 Your doing a really nice job. Paint, foil, engine details, and interior are all adding up to some sweet eye-candy. What wheels are you using?I like the "street' wheels but I dont want to pain the low parts flat black, so If I can use the wheels meant for the hemi version, most likely those. If not it will be the stock wheels painted satin black.
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