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Post by Mr.409 on Oct 31, 2016 2:03:59 GMT -5
That turned out very nice! I'm not at all surprised that you scored a trophy with it, very nice and clean work overall. I like those old custom parts on it and especially that heavy metal flake paint job. Congrats on a very fine build!
Hopefully I'll find the time to work on my Thunderbolt in the near future as I'd really like to finish that one. I've done some minor progress since my last post, but not quite enough to post an update yet. So stay tuned...
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Post by Mr.409 on Oct 31, 2016 7:43:09 GMT -5
Well, surprisingly I was able to have a bit bench time today so I continued working on the Thunderbolt. I didn't get much done, but I cleaned up mold seams from kit's headers and applied a bit putty over ejector pin marks. On co-driver's side header there was a hole in the collector where you could glue an original exhaust pipe... That had to be filled with styrene rod and I used a bit putty to smooth it out, too.  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 4, 2016 17:33:40 GMT -5
Back on this one now after finishing up the pick up. I thought the rear fender cut outs needed a slight flare to echo the front fenders. I'm attempting to make that with some sheet and round stock.   Some putty, sanding and shaping should do it. |
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Post by Mr.409 on Nov 11, 2016 16:02:47 GMT -5
The headers on my Thunderbolt are now both assembled and prepped ready for paint. Now I just need to decide what shade of silver I'm going to paint them. I'm debating between Revell 91 silver and Humbrol 56, which is more like gun metal shade.  Then I did the first mock up to check the stance. It doesn't look too bad, but I think I'll lift up the front end a little. But just a little, I don't want it to be too high either. Minor lifting might make it look a bit better though.   |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 13, 2016 15:24:55 GMT -5
That T-Bolt is coming along good! Great job on the headers.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 13, 2016 15:26:47 GMT -5
I decided to dig in a finish up this Falcon stocker Too. It's been in the box like this for a few years.  |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 14, 2016 17:02:21 GMT -5
I didn't like the paint job on it...probably why it sat for so long. I stripped it and gave it a respray.  I like this a lot better on this car. |
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 15, 2016 13:40:08 GMT -5
So do I! Much nicer!
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Post by constructionbob on Nov 15, 2016 13:47:54 GMT -5
Agree, not so "toyish". Throw it all together now!
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Post by Mr.409 on Nov 16, 2016 13:34:37 GMT -5
That Facon is cool! It looks very good so far, and I agree with others, that new color is much better than the former one. Interesting to see how it looks when it's done, I can't remember seeing any of those built before. That T-Bolt is coming along good! Great job on the headers. Thanks! I don't know how much the headers will be seen once this thing is put together, but at least I know they're done correctly... Here are a couple of pics, I slightly lifted that front end up. I think it looks pretty good now so I'll leave it like that. Next I'll try to start doing some bodywork...    |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 18, 2016 18:06:07 GMT -5
Finished it! This was a simple kit and it took a bit of work to get it to sit this way. Overall I had a lot of fun with it. I like these type of race cars.   Going to get back on the bubble top 55 now. Hope I can finish that before the end of the year. |
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Post by dodgefever on Nov 23, 2016 15:08:41 GMT -5
I like that Dodge. I've never seen the custom parts in those. I would join in but I don't think I've got anything I could finish in time.
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 23, 2016 18:19:21 GMT -5
I like that Dodge. I've never seen the custom parts in those. I would join in but I don't think I've got anything I could finish in time. No problem Stu. If you or any other member here would would like to join in we'll keep it open until the builds are finished. I still have another one going on too. |
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Post by Mr.409 on Nov 24, 2016 15:32:19 GMT -5
Ron's Falcon turned out great! The overall look is just right. My progress isn't very fast, but front and suspension components are getting closer of being ready to install. I sanded all mold lines and other flaws from the body, scribed panel lines a bit deeper and shot a coat of primer on. There are still a couple of spots that need to be fixed, but that's not my biggest problem now. For some reason the paint reacted with the plastic a bit and now it looks like there is a lot of sanding required... I hope block sanding and another coat of primer will solve the problem, I don't want to strip the paint with this one.  |
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Post by Mr.409 on Dec 2, 2016 15:19:13 GMT -5
The paint looks a bit better after it dried completely, but it still needs some work before I can go ahead and spray another coat on... Meanwhile some progress was done with the engine and chassis. I added some little details to the engine, for example oil filter decal, throttle return spring, alternator bracket and wires etc. I also gave that whole engine a light black wash to give it a bit depth, not dirty/oily look. Then I glued the engine to chassis. It fit on place perfectly.   Headers had to be glued after installing the engine on place. They were not easy to get installed correctly, but after some work I got them on place. Next step should be front suspension and then rear axle together with driveshaft too...  |
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