NJJeff Posted July 8, 2014 Posted July 8, 2014 Hi folks, new to the forum, haven't tried posting a WIP before but here goes.....Started working on a project I've wanted to build for a while, a car I remember seeing at our local tracks, Dale Pulde's '77 War Eagle. I gathered some parts, a resin body, decals, etc. and I'll see how it goes. If you're a stickler for technical perfection, please look away. You'll be apalled, lol. I take a LOT of liberties with detail, to ease construction and fit. In the end if it makes me happy, I'm satisfied. I've cleaned up most of the pieces, drilled some holes , and started painting some of the bits. I want to get it on it's wheels so I can place the engine and start on the tinwork. Hopefully, things will go smoothly.
MeatMan Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Great start. Everything looks nice and well detailed. Have fun!!
MikeBoyle Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 I learned the hard way that building to suit others will burn you out and kill all the enjoyment of the hobby. Build it for yourself and enjoy!
jwrass Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Jeff, Very nice start!!! Nice choice!! Never saw Dale run the W.E. But saw him run many Iconic cars in the 70s. He was a well sought after shoe and one of the best! Good luck with the build! I will be watching this one for sure!! I'm with Mike do your own thing, enjoy the process. jwrass
slusher Posted July 9, 2014 Posted July 9, 2014 Everything looks ready to assemble. Nicely painted. Build for yourself, and enjoy the building of it. You will enjoy the hobby that way...
NJJeff Posted July 10, 2014 Author Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) Got the front suspension in place, now I can mock up the body to check stance, fit and clearances. I'm pleasantly surprised! Looks like it sits "right" and I guessed right when I raised the blower about an 1/8". Next up, rear axle gets mounted. Edited July 10, 2014 by NJJeff
NJJeff Posted July 11, 2014 Author Posted July 11, 2014 Got a little more done. Rear axle is in, and started on tinwork. Got the box around the blower roughed in. ..and cut out clearance around the headers...
NJJeff Posted July 12, 2014 Author Posted July 12, 2014 Had some time this morning so I turned a few bits....
NJJeff Posted July 14, 2014 Author Posted July 14, 2014 Body got the big squirt today. It's the basecoat and will get either a candy gold or orange over it, which ever one I think matches my reference photos better. The color is closer to school bus yellow than it looks in the photo. Had a mess painting the underside matt black, the Tamiya paint was giving me fits and after two tries I switched to Testors and had no issues. I probably didnt soak the body long enough, but the Tamiya topcoat went on well.
NJJeff Posted July 15, 2014 Author Posted July 15, 2014 This project is shelved. Having huge issues with the resin body. Something is leaching out of the resin and wrecking the paint. Soaking, cleaning, scrubbing.....nothing I've done has fixed or even lessened the issue. Maybe I'll get back to it sometime....too frustrated to continue.
slusher Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Sorry to hear about your body Jeff. You have a great build going..
DynoMight Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Aw man, this was looking cool! Well, hopefully you start this again.. shame.
jwrass Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 Dear Jeff, I hope you have a change of heart!!! Pull the body back out and throw it in the pond for a week! When you say it is leaching, can you be more specific? I may be able to help. Jimmy "RASS"
Daddyfink Posted July 16, 2014 Posted July 16, 2014 I've had to send bodies back for that very reason. For some reason the mold release can get impregnated into the resin and it will not clean off. This happened with Competition Resins bodies.
NJJeff Posted July 25, 2014 Author Posted July 25, 2014 Well, while I wait for a replacement body, I'm continuing on with the chassis. Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I've tried everything to salvage the body, but despite all my efforts, it continues to leach an oily residue that wrecks the paint. The experts tell me it's not fixable, either out of date components or improper mix ratio of the resin. Got the brakes installed, the seats and belts, and have been working on the motor. I'm currently building a barrel valve and making fuel lines. Here's a few pics...
slusher Posted July 25, 2014 Posted July 25, 2014 Excellent detail. Glad your getting a replacement body. Great project..
NJJeff Posted July 26, 2014 Author Posted July 26, 2014 Barrel valve is done and added a couple of fuel lines. Seems like the older I get, the smaller these parts get, lol!
NJJeff Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Quick update: engine and fuel cell are in, now i'm working on connectig fuel lines and control cables.
Johnny1973 Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Very nice detail work on the chassis.Engine looks great.
DynoMight Posted July 28, 2014 Posted July 28, 2014 Wow the chassis looks really, really good! Can't wait for the body to get to you and hope the accident before doesn't happen again!
NJJeff Posted July 28, 2014 Author Posted July 28, 2014 Thanks guys, i'm plugging away at the chassis using the old body for fitting everything. Hopefully, the new body will get here this week and be better.
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