prestonlal Posted October 10, 2015 Author Posted October 10, 2015 Hey guys...another small update lol..! Yup...still at it...Tweaked the top center area of the nose panel a bit...got it to slope a bit more like it should...will probably have to tweak it again after some primer and a guide coat of paint...Completed the front indicators and did a quick lens on one side to see how it looks...getting there sloooowly...lol! Finally repaired the front stone shield as well...Think I'll make the rear bumpers next then have a go at the upper tailgate....thinking about repairing it, but will probably just rebuild it (the upper tailgate) will probably be easier...ha! :o Anywho....some pics...watcha think?
prestonlal Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 Hey guys, another small :update: :) Got the rear bumpers done...had to make a slot to fit around the tailgate hinges outs slightly different than the 1:1 bumper...:o Also started to rebuild the upper tailgate, you can see how much the original one warped in the last pics...:o . I think it's because I used too much bondene on it :lolbeat:... The tricky part is figuring out how to make the window area as its angled a bit and recessed into the tailgate...will probably try to build that area separate from the tailgate then attach it, so as to limit the amount of the bondene on the tailgate. Hopefully it will work out...:lolbeat: I think I will also re-do the hinges, using tubes similar to the set up on the bucket seats... Anywho...some pics... The 1:1 bumpers...pretty close I think...lol!
prestonlal Posted October 21, 2015 Author Posted October 21, 2015 Made a lil progress with the upper tailgate...:D Made it hollow with supporting ribs instead of solid like the first one, where I just slapped the layers together. This new way I used a lot less bondene, so hopefully it will maintain the shape! Still need to 'close up' the inner and outer piece where the window goes and then make the window. Will have another go at some hinges and try to get the struts built as well... Anywho... Coupla pics..:banana: fits nice and flush ....
prestonlal Posted October 27, 2015 Author Posted October 27, 2015 Another small :update:.... Got some more done on the tailgate...still needs a bit of sanding... Also a sneaky peek....lol! Gonna have to re-do it. Used lexan but it was too thick (.7mm) :crazy:...gonna have to try to locate something thinner...Watcha think?
prestonlal Posted October 30, 2015 Author Posted October 30, 2015 Another small update Worked on the front slope above the windshield. Getting there I think...:oStill need to properly round off the corners, but need to let the new piece cure properly then re-enforce the inside of the corners before filing them down...Once that is done, I'll have to properly line up the front of the green piece, the make the adjustments to the rear of the panels and the tailgate... Some pics ...before and after...lol...watcha think?
prestonlal Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 Hey guys....another small update..! Yeah...I know I been slacking a bit lately...(for the past 2 years..:facepalm:) ha! Anywho...got the front area above the windshield rounded off...still need to tidy up the lip area where the top of the windshield goes...also managed to add in the strip at the rear of the side panel so it's not sloping forward as much as it was before...Did a bit of cleaning up on the right side, puttied some parts, still need to work on it some more...
prestonlal Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 So...anywho.....before I could complete the tailgate area, I needed to get the upper tailgate hinged up and install the struts.. After lotsa head scratching, this is what I came up with....:p Edit - gonna try to mod the hinge pin so that I can remove the tailgate (after the roof has been sealed in) in case the hinge gets damaged and I need to repair it... The strut still needs some tweaking, as this is as high as it will hold the tailgate up...... It has the proper travel length, just need to make some adjustments so it holds it up at this level...:facepalm: I tried to get the hinges and struts as close as I could get it to the 1:1.... Maybe 60% there...lol...but I think I can live with it...:p And how it looks in the closed position....
prestonlal Posted November 18, 2015 Author Posted November 18, 2015 (edited) Looks great ! You have some skills ! thanks cobra man! Edited November 18, 2015 by prestonlal
prestonlal Posted November 21, 2015 Author Posted November 21, 2015 Another small :update: Getting closer...:woohoo: May need to adjust the left side hinge, looks like it's raising the tailgate a coupla mms higher than the right side....gonna try to get the lower tailgate chain and locking magnets in tonight...then I'm back on the roof... Anywho, some pics...forgot to take a pic of the adjustment I did to the hinge pin..:blink:
prestonlal Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Hey guys...small update.... Did some thread cutting......:blink: right side is replaced, took the pics when I lopped off the left side panel...should have the ribs back in and the joint area puttied out by tomorrow night...The reason for this....the second pic in post #282...you can see where the ribs are showing through...didn't notice it before...thought maybe it was the light causing it to show through. But when I run my finger tips across it I could feel them, which means it will definitely show up with paint...!
prestonlal Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Hey guys...another small :update: :o Got both new side panels....installed the new ribs with just a dab of bondene at the top and at the bottom of each rib, so hopefully it shouldn't show through or warp the panels :o also re-installed the magnets for the interior side panels.Then slapped a bunch of poly putty over the joins and wherever seemed like it needed to be leveled out...:thinking:
prestonlal Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Then I mocked up thr interior to make sure it all lines up with the new side panels....
prestonlal Posted December 2, 2015 Author Posted December 2, 2015 Once the interior lined up properly, I packed it all away again then sanded down the poly putty... Gonna try to get the magnets in to lock the tailgate, then will continue to work on the roof...:o Getting closer to applying that first coat of primer...:banana: still a decent amount of putty and sanding required before that happens though....really want to try and resolve any imperfections on the raw styrene before priming and painting... Anywho...some pics of where it's at...
prestonlal Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 Slapped on some poly putty before running off to work this morning...:lolbeat: Gues we know what I'll be doing tonight when I get home,...:lol:
prestonlal Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 Getting closer I think....tomorrow I'll give it a wet sanding and a light coat of paint to see the faults...lol! :p
cobraman Posted December 7, 2015 Posted December 7, 2015 Is that a stripper pole I see in the back ? : )
prestonlal Posted December 7, 2015 Author Posted December 7, 2015 (edited) Is that a stripper pole I see in the back ? : ) lol...! My version of this pic I found online...the pole still needs to be chromed up...ha! Edited December 7, 2015 by prestonlal
prestonlal Posted December 11, 2015 Author Posted December 11, 2015 Lol....ohhh there's been lotsa names given to the 1:1 .....Shaggin Wagon....Sin Bin...lol..!
prestonlal Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Hey guys...small update ..kinda! Got my paint booth sorted. Also major learning curve on the airbrush system....air psi, paint volume, how far to spray from, etc etc...:facepalm: Anywho...did some prep work on the front bumper, trying to get it as level and as smooth as I can... Top looks okay, the bottom is okay but needs more work, not sure if it will get it though..ha! Also got some clear plastic spoons and made 'em shiny...okay for a start, but still trying to work out the psi And volume I need to spray at for the chrome paint...getting closer I think.. Watcha think?
sjordan2 Posted December 24, 2015 Posted December 24, 2015 Please give details on the painted spoons.
prestonlal Posted December 24, 2015 Author Posted December 24, 2015 Hey sjordan2,i used Spaz Stix Mirror Chrome paint with their Ultimate Black Backer....it's really formulated for use on lexan bodies, but can be used on the exterior of plastic models as well. However, you won't get the same mirror effect/shine that lexan gives... You really need to play around with the application to see if it suits your needs...in my case it's a major learning curve as its really the first thing that I'm airbrushing ( noob to airbrush lol). I have found that applying the black backer at 13-14psi with a high paint flow, holding the gun about 3-4 inches away, gives a nice wet coat that allows the paint to level out before drying to get that smooth black finish. Still working on applying the chrome paint to the backer...had to use higher psi (25-30) and lower paint volume to mist it on. Reading on the interwebs, most say to mist it on and look for a flash(?) so you know it's enough, but I couldn't figure out when it flashes...lol.. I found that misting it on provides a shine but you can still see the black through it...so I tried adding a proper coat after the mist still using the high psi and low paint volume, but gave it full coverage.... When it dried, I buffed it with a soft clean lint free cloth to get the shine...hope this helps...
prestonlal Posted January 30, 2016 Author Posted January 30, 2016 (edited) Hey guys...another small :update:It's been a while since I posted an update, was hoping to have the next one with primer on at least.. .... However, havent had like a large block of time to do a whole lot at once, so just been grabbing 30 minutes to an hour here and there to work on it....and I keep seeing things that need to be addressed before priming....So, updates..managed to get the magnets installed in the upper and lower tailgates...works pretty good..still need to install the cables that support the lower tailgate when it's open. Made some adjustments to the upper tailgate hinge as well. Also tidied up the area around the tail plights.Fixed the area above the front windscreen, and made the side molding thingies, which includes the piece that runs around the roof where it joins the body. This piece is gonna be covering the join line, so I will have to prime and possibly paint the inside of the roof as well as the rear interior before installing it..:thinking:Did some cleaning up around the body and figured out the lines for the doors. Made a template for the doors and I been practicing scribing the door lines on some scrap, just need to work up the cojones to actually scribe the body...lol! Anywho...some pics owhere it's at...Watcha think? Edited January 30, 2016 by prestonlal
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