landman Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Andy. I'll be sure to check that tub.I think I may need the instructions for a few things. Are they available online? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Ed Posted September 12, 2015 Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Andy. I'll be sure to check that tub.I think I may need the instructions for a few things. Are they available online? Hi Pat. These ought to help:http://public.fotki.com/drasticplasticsmcc/mkiba-build-under-c/amt-instructions/automotive-cars--pi/ford/1961-1970/amt-1968-shelby-gt-500/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Thanks Ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Sanded some seams that I either didn't see or ignored the first time around. Car is sitting, waiting for the putty in the sinkholes to harden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Rebuilt rear springs using styrene strips. The purple stuff cleaned up the windows nicely. I'm sure the fogginess was clearcoat gone dull. Couldn't find the driveshaft so stole one from one of the Nascars and shortened to fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTJUNIOR Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Looks like this one is going to be a stunner! Keep going, those old build's need to be restored. I've got some old models in a box some where that I need to dig out and maybe revisit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) I had done the interior in some sort of flat tan. Now, I am looking to get something like this. I tried some Tamyia pearl clear on the flat tan. Looks like it might work. Edited January 1, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 I have two blues which may do. The Krylon is non metallic and is the one I prefer but my first attempt turned out bubbly after a while.. So I allowed the primer to cure another day and tested both colors on my trusted Trans Am. No bubbling there. Is it possible the Krylon isn't compatible with the Duplicolor primer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Pat, I would strongly recommend switching to SuperClean/Purple Power or Easy-Off oven cleaner (I use the fume free one) in lieu of the brake fluid. I've found brake fluid can do a real number on the plastic itself, by leeching out the plasticizers and other materials, and several other people from reading posts on Facebook have had those problems, particularly with older plastic, and AMT's wild yellow plastic of the 1980s can do weird things. On that I speak from experience. Put the model in a shoe-box size ZipLoc, Gladware or similar inexpensive plastic container that seals tightly and let it soak in the cleaner for a couple of days to a week or two. Paint goes away.Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Thanks Charlie. I was thinking about that when I saw what it looked like once it was cleaned off. Maybe it is no good anymore. I'll give it aother try in a few days when the primer is cured. We'll see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Great job so far!How humid was it on the day you first sprayed the Krylon? That is a big factor at times.G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 I don't know Wayne. Just tried it again, fully expecting to have to strip it but it seems to be OK. At first it wanted to orange peel so I added a bit to help it level off. It may be to heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) After a few hours it developed a very fine orange peel which clear should fill in. Gave the chassis its overspray. I see I forgot to touch up the tailpipes. Started on the interior. Painted the dash pad, added brown to the floor and some wood details. Next are the decals. Edited January 1, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent G Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Nice work!G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 2, 2015 Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Have I ever told you guys that I hate foiling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Looks good Pat, i use Krylon and really like it. I use Tamiya primer and it works great with all paints even Duplicolor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) With the help of Keith Marks' excellent decals , managed to spruce up the interior a bit. Body is foiled but not cleared. Forgot to add the rocker panel bright moldings and wheel well moldings. Go figure. Bought a resin engine bay. Its firewall is devoid of detail. The kit's own firewall is very detailed. What do I keep & what do I chuck? Edited January 1, 2021 by landman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirkpitt289 Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Nice work restoring this kit. Where did you get the resin engine compartment? I would look into blending the resin walls with the stock firewall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Obviously a Cussler fan. I got the engine compartment from Missing Link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Worked on the taillight panel I see the foil is torn on the left. Paint, decals & foiling....done. Started scratching up some shock tower braces. If they don't turn out, I may make one of those straight across tubular ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Coming along nicely. One thing, your valve covers are on backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landman Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 Coming along nicely. One thing, your valve covers are on backwards Thanks Fred, that should be easy to fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 no worries. It's looking great. Ideally it should have the finned aluminum covers instead of the stamped steel cover anyway as the switch over on the 428 cj was feb 14 1969 on mustangs/ torinos but shelby had their own finned covers on all big block cars. That's an easy change too ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakshow12 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aurfalien Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 This project yells craftsman all over it.I'm enjoying this one for sure. I just got done with some Tamiya Brilliant Blue which is great but when out, will use Design Master ColorTool as its a lacquer based line and based on tests, is as awesome. They have a primer and a gloss as well. Best part is the various coupons at Michaels etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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