bpletcher55 Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 (edited) just got this kit so far I,m loven it ,going to do a mild custom for a club build in MARCH . So I have some time to work thing,s out on this .here,s where I,m at Edited January 23, 2015 by bpletcher55
wayne swayze Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 Looking forward to this build Blair. You have a cool approach to your builds, so this should be excellent.
jdean Posted January 7, 2015 Posted January 7, 2015 i like the looks of that !! I know this may sound like a dumb question, but what is the best way to remove the chrome molded trin as you have done, do yo just use sandpaper? I would love to build one as a 1954 ford Ronnie
Tom Geiger Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 Whoa! this is gonna be a serious build... he's using shiny pennies!
rsxse240 Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 (edited) i like the looks of that !! I know this may sound like a dumb question, but what is the best way to remove the chrome molded trin as you have done, do yo just use sandpaper? I would love to build one as a 1954 ford Ronnie I would suggest, on this kit, you should fill the channel the chrome fits in with styrene, either strips from the hobby store or by utilizing the sprue to keep the material as perfect a match to the body, then sand down the filling plastic to match the contour of the body and fix any high/low spots or other imperfections with a glaze of putty. if your body work was done correctly, you could simply use a high build primer and sand it to perfection and not even use any putty at all. Sorry for answering for you, Blair, I've built this car a few times....same car 3 times. It turned out to be one of my best ever builds as customs go. I like the style with the smooth sides and wide whites. Edited January 8, 2015 by rsxse240
jdean Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I would suggest, on this kit, you should fill the channel the chrome fits in with styrene, either strips from the hobby store or by utilizing the sprue to keep the material as perfect a match to the body, then sand down the filling plastic to match the contour of the body and fix any high/low spots or other imperfections with a glaze of putty. if your body work was done correctly, you could simply use a high build primer and sand it to perfection and not even use any putty at all. Sorry for answering for you, Blair, I've built this car a few times....same car 3 times. It turned out to be one of my best ever builds as customs go. I like the style with the smooth sides and wide whites. oh, i was thing the strip was raised for the strip, this must be the lindberg kit. thanks
IceMan Collections Posted January 8, 2015 Posted January 8, 2015 I like this. I have a 53 Ford sedan on the bench. Also working on it towards a mild custom just not sure exactly what the plan is. I'm following this one for inspiration.
bpletcher55 Posted January 23, 2015 Author Posted January 23, 2015 did some more body work and added a strip of styrene down the side that will get bare metal foiled after paint .
Joker Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Looking sharp B, McLovin the added strip for paint separation.
slusher Posted January 25, 2015 Posted January 25, 2015 Nice touch adding the strip, That will look great foiled...
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