slusher Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Interior and engine and chassis is looking awesome. Keep up the good work Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Interior and engine and chassis is looking awesome. Keep up the good work Steve... Thank you! Very much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Steve, I found on mine that after I test fit it with the interior, firewall and radiator support, it all sat pretty good motor-wise. assuming you have the motor seated fully in the 'mounts', I had a couple of mine want to lift up on one side for some reason, where the others sat nice and 'flat'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Steve, I found on mine that after I test fit it with the interior, firewall and radiator support, it all sat pretty good motor-wise. assuming you have the motor seated fully in the 'mounts', I had a couple of mine want to lift up on one side for some reason, where the others sat nice and 'flat'. Yes, after I went back I noticed that the motor sits perfect on the mounts and I actually put a small dab of strong glue to make sure it doesn't lift. What I did notice is that the radiator support sits quite high and I believe that is what is making the hood not close completely. I will post pictures when I get the chance. Thank for the response! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Radiator was glued on too high. Problem fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 cool, glad you got it sorted out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Looking good so far. I still have a 4 year old wip of the kit on this board. I really need to get it done at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) Looking good so far. I still have a 4 year old wip of the kit on this board. I really need to get it done at some point. Get that going again! I would love to see your progress and results as mine have hit a major roadblock. The air filter is what is preventing the hood from closing fully Edited February 8, 2015 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 (edited) So here is where I stand. The hood will not close when the chassis is brought together, and then put on it's wheels. Also, I feel like the rear suspension is a little low for stock considering it's almost tucking rim. Anyone else have this kind of issue? Sorry for the questions in the WIP thread. Thanks! Edited February 9, 2015 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scalper Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Found my WIP.. its dusty but found. http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=29849&page=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Share Posted February 8, 2015 Looks great! Love the color combo on it and the paint job came out very good. Also your hood closes haha! Need to figure out why mine is hitting the air filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 After some time I was able to work the body to sit on the chassis at the appropriate height (I believe) and the hood was able to close shut! Here is how it sits now, just have to build a paint booth and will able to finish up this model! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modlbldr Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 (edited) That is looking perfect. Great work for your 4th build. Maybe I missed it, but what color are you leaning towards for the body? Later- Edited February 9, 2015 by Modlbldr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 That is looking perfect. Great work for your 4th build. Maybe I missed it, but what color are you leaning towards for the body? Later- Thank you, and I will be painting it duplicolors royal blue with the white decal stripes from the kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbill Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 glad you got it settled, looks good so far can't wait to see the body in color, sounds dynamite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) Well finally made a paint booth and had some time off of work and was able to get some spraying done today. Primed the hood and body, but the body will need some work. The hood actually took it's first coat of color! And of course this wonderful disaster! As I went to turn the body around the front hit the filter inside the booth and the primer was still fresh. Left me with this, I'll sand and re-prime when I get the chance. On a positive note the first coat of color went on great! Can't wait to add some more and clear it! Edited March 17, 2015 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Finally got some time to spray some paint on the body. First paint job in my booth! Very happy with this color and how it came out. Clear coat is next on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkempf95 Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I really like that blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROOPERFRANCO Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Thats looking really nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Very good looking color.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks! It has a very fine metallic flake when the light hits it correctly, pictures do not do the color justice. It's Duplicolor BFM0340 Royal Blue if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 (edited) Small update, I have been side tracked with another build I started but I had a little bit of time this morning to spray the grill and add some finishing touches. I was going for a more subtle yet tougher look than original so I went with flat black. Clear coat should be hitting the body this week! Edited April 5, 2015 by 1hobby1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMBENNA Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 great work so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 great work so far Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1hobby1 Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Shot some clear coat on the body today and it really gives this blue a great shine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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