1914 Stutz Bearcat.

[tuffone20]

Yes you all read that right!!! I'm going to build my vintage MPC 1914 Stutz Bearcat model!! I thought I'd build something different and for myself and so I pulled this kit out and cut the bag open to release that vintage smell!





I've been looking online for good photos to work with on how I'm going to build it?

This one looks pretty good to do?



Or this one that was in Green Acres, 1965-1971



Or maybe get crazy and do this one!!!!!!! LOL Or I can also just do it in Orange or even in PINK I heard that someone on this board did a General Lee in pink but hasn't posted any photos of it? :lol:



Looks like I'll stripping a lot of chrome and redoing it in brass!!! Anyone have any idea what would be the best to use for doing the brass?

Edited June 8, 2014 by tuffone20

[cobraman]

I like the one Mr. Haney drove. Good luck with your project.

[ChrisBcritter]

Looks like you'll have to do something about lowering the front end to match the real thing - like about 3/16"? Wonder where MPC goofed.

[charlie8575]

For the brass, after stripping the chrome, apply white primer, followed by airbrushing Testors brass on the parts.

I believe Krylon Short-Cuts also has a brass-colored paint in a spray can. To be safe, put a coat of Glosscote over it, as it's a somewhat sensitive paint color to touch.

Charlie Larkin

[Mackvision]

I have the old "Bearcats" TV show edition (glue bomb) I'd like to restore someday,just need a set of spoke wheels!............................Mark

[GeeBee]

I have the old "Bearcats" TV show edition (glue bomb) I'd like to restore someday,just need a set of spoke wheels!............................Mark

I'll have a look in my spares box, I'm sure I've got a set somewhere

[GeeBee]

Looking forward to seeing more on this build, I built one last year, for the brass, I stripped off the chrome and used alclad brass

[sjordan2]

For great tips on painting and detailing this kind of car, check Harry P's build of the 1/16. Geoff also did an excellent job on the kit you're building.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=85253&page=1

[tuffone20]

Thanks for the replies guys and for the link to the one Harry built. I knew MPC had the color wrong for the motor. They say it should be red with gold cylinder heads?

I think I have the ride height problem fixed or at least a lot better then it was...

[Brizio]

The height looks way better now.

[charlie8575]

Nice job with the height adjustment. What did you do?

Charlie Larkin

[tuffone20]

I got some of the motor painted and have cleaned up some parts getting them ready for paint, hopefully tomorrow I can get some more done on it.



I thought doing the red & black was going to make for an easy paint job and after spending some time looking at the photo I see I will have to do a lot of masking and painting on the fenders and some of it looks like it's not going to be fun!!

In the photo below I have to paint them red, black and some spots to look like wood......



I might use the stand to display Stutz?

[TFchronos]

Nice project! Will be watching for sure!

[imatt88]

Sweet!!

[charlie8575]

The Collings Foundation in Stow, Ma. has a French Gray Stutz with red seats and black pinstriping.

For the pinstriping, masking shouldn't be as bad as it looks.

I'd use 1/4-1/2" blue tape, and then, with a fresh blade, cut out around the raised area where the pinstripes are. It might be best to brush-paint to control bleed-under, and touch up as needed.

For the gray, plain old Testors gloss gray enamel will get you in the ball-park. The seats are sort of dark red, I'd use red oxide primer, followed by a coat of Humbrol Wine or Testors Dark Red with a little bit of black added to make it more of a maroon. Overcoat either with clear satin or semi-gloss.

Charlie Larkin

[tuffone20]

Yesterday I was able to get the rest of the chassis & wheels painted. Still need to detail the wheels.

[kruleworld]

interesting project. lovin' it.

[gtx6970]

Cool project. I'l have to keep an eye on this build.

That said, I have been looking ( casually ) for one of these in 1.25th scale for another future project

[tuffone20]

Little update on the Stutz, not a lot done but she is getting closer to be done!! LOL

Got some red paint laid down.....



I was able to get some black paint on it today.

Some of the stuff I need to do in brass..

Edited June 23, 2014 by tuffone20

[1 bad55 stan]

cool project,you have opened my eyes to other types of kits to build!nice work so far..

[charlie8575]

Red works.

Charlie Larkin

[tuffone20]

[TFchronos]

Very nice work!

[sjordan2]

So far, so good. Any progress?

[tuffone20]

Progress as of today been moving a little slow on it..

Edited July 4, 2014 by tuffone20