Christopher J Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Just finished this one a couple months back. Tried some new techniques on painting to help give a better finish. Due to a few mods with hoses the air intake didn't QUITE fit right . And the firing order was not wired correctly but I built it for me, not for show.
slusher Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Real nice build. Nice touch on opening the doors and trunk..
MeatMan Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Nice build Chris. Looks like you put a lot of work into it and it paid off.
djmcguire Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 Whatever the new techniques were they paid off as that's a great looking finish...on one of my favorite cars.
rsxse240 Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 I really like how you made the door open like a real car, rather than having the trunk/boot lid style hinges that make the door swing way out from the body. Did the fender flares come with the kit? My GN doesn't have them. Is your's the Revell/Monogram?
The70judgeman Posted January 10, 2015 Posted January 10, 2015 (edited) @Ken- It's actually an '87 GNX. They came with the faux air extractors, fender flares, bigger wheels/tires(Z rated Good year), and other things with the engine & turbo that the regular Grand National's didn't have. Plus, a low production run...548 if I'm not mistaken. Edited January 10, 2015 by The70judgeman
Ford guy Posted January 11, 2015 Posted January 11, 2015 Dude! Awesome build! Very nice paint job, so shiny. Great job.
Christopher J Posted January 11, 2015 Author Posted January 11, 2015 (edited) I really like how you made the door open like a real car, rather than having the trunk/boot lid style hinges that make the door swing way out from the body. Did the fender flares come with the kit? My GN doesn't have them. Is your's the Revell/Monogram? This one was a Monogram kit. The hinges are Model Car Garage hinges. They are reversible so the door can be swung into the body like GM and other makes or open away. Thanks to all for the compliments. Edited January 11, 2015 by Christopher J
am73grand Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 Really nice build. Good job on the door hinges!!!
landman Posted January 13, 2015 Posted January 13, 2015 This one was a Monogram kit. The hinges are Model Car Garage hinges. They are reversible so the door can be swung into the body like GM and other makes or open away. Thanks to all for the compliments. Nice job Chris. About the hinges. I looked at them on their website and can't figure them out. Are they user friendly or is it something for the pros? Do you have photos of during the build? Pat
Christopher J Posted January 13, 2015 Author Posted January 13, 2015 They are user friendly. You'll need some small needle nose to bend along the score lines. I couldn't find straight pins tiny enough in "diameter" to fit the holes so I used small pieces of straightened hard line.
kilrathy10 Posted January 16, 2015 Posted January 16, 2015 Still a pretty impressive build from where I'm sitting, Man....Used to see look at this car in awe and wonder back in the day.....EVERYBODY wanted one.....
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