cobraman Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 (edited) Next up I think I will see how bad I can screw this one up. : ) I bought some resin slicks for it because I didn't care much for the stock ones. Plan on doing some minor changes. Anybody built this ? Edited March 8, 2015 by cobraman
tbill Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 I look forward to seeing this come to life. every time I go to hobby lobby, I pick this kit up, look it over, then put it back down. maybe seeing one built will persuade me to finally get one.
cobraman Posted February 28, 2015 Author Posted February 28, 2015 This kit has a multi piece body ( don't we all love them ? ) . Anyway it fit together pretty good and I slung some body putty on the seems.
slusher Posted February 28, 2015 Posted February 28, 2015 Nice start Ray. Have not seen this kit before ...
blunc Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 have you considered reinforcing the seams from the inside (as long as it won't bee seen or interfere with other pieces) in order to toughen it up for polishing and handling later?
cobraman Posted March 1, 2015 Author Posted March 1, 2015 Yes I have and I did with the cowl seem so it doesn't crack when I start to sand.
Dirty Dave Posted March 1, 2015 Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) Very cool. I keep looking at that kit, and considering the possibilities. WIth the Minicraft Model A's for swap bait, it really opens up some interesting avenues. Edited March 1, 2015 by Dirty Dave
cobraman Posted March 3, 2015 Author Posted March 3, 2015 Making some progress here. Some chrome was stripped and some parts either primed or primed and painted. Tires in this kit are pretty bad. I was able to find some 2 piece resin slicks that are much fatter than the stock ones and should look better. One the fronts it looks like I will be stuck with the kit ones as I could not find anything else suitable. Still lots to do but going forward.
blunc Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 what kind of front tires are ya looking for? I've been accumulating 1/16 scale kits...I'm fairly certain I won't be using skinny stock tires on some of the AMT kits.
pandamonium2112 Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I've got a set of front tires and spoked rims from a Don Garlits dragster or a set from a Chi Town Hustler funny car. in 1/16th scale. how skinny you want to go? PM me if you are interested.
cobraman Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Thanks guys. I think with a little work I can make these front tires work.
DumpyDan Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 I bought this kit last year on my way to NNL East, could not find it anywhere in my area in Canada. Anyway looking forward to see how this kit goes together and any trouble you might have, so far looks great.
cobraman Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Not very far yet Dan but have not discovered and big problems yet. The body is multi piece but goes together well. Too much chrome for my tastes but that's an easy fix. And the tires are not very nice. I wish it had a turtle deck or a pick up box for the rear.
Twokidsnosleep Posted March 4, 2015 Posted March 4, 2015 That is a cool looking kit and a good WIP build to show
cobraman Posted March 4, 2015 Author Posted March 4, 2015 Just discovered that they do not include a fan belt of any type. Not a huge deal but thought I would mention it. Also they suggest that you wire up the engine with thread. They have a hole in the magneto for wire but then want you to glue the thread ends to the block as no holes are included there. Again not a problem but thought that was odd.
cobraman Posted March 5, 2015 Author Posted March 5, 2015 Thanks Tom. I managed to get the body cleared today.
cobraman Posted March 8, 2015 Author Posted March 8, 2015 Not too far from the finish line. This kit really isn't too bad. the tires like I mentioned before are the worst part. The directions could be a bit clearer but maybe that's just me.
slusher Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Wow Ray, that is looking great. I really like it...
wayne swayze Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Wow Ray, that is looking great. I really like it... X 2!!
DumpyDan Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Hey Ray, the build looks amazing. Since you mentioned a turtle back would be great to have on the back, got me thinking just how tuff would it be to scratch build one. Wondering if there was ever a 1/16 T with a turtle back in the 60's? Anybody know?
tbill Posted March 8, 2015 Posted March 8, 2015 Ray, looking great man, love that color! I think I may pick this kit up next time I see it, the box art does nothing for me, but seeing your build has talked me into it.
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