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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2017 10:39:18 GMT -5
Back when I did the mock-up it was obvious that without fenders those rear wheel openings would really stand out , so I did some looking and decided to make some filler panels like these .  Not keeping with my "Box Stock" build but they will really improve the overall appearance . I made a quick little mold and used my Vac-U-Form to make the panels .  Trimmed and test fitting the panels .  Finished and painted to match .  |
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Post by deuce on Nov 18, 2017 11:48:25 GMT -5
Where did you get the vacu-form? I remember having one that made Hot Wheels style cars back in the 60s.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 18, 2017 16:40:40 GMT -5
Where did you get the vacu-form? I remember having one that made Hot Wheels style cars back in the 60s. I bought it on ebay a few years ago . I think this is only the 3rd or 4th time I've made a part with it but it is nice to have . I also had one as a kid when they were new (1963 maybe?) and remember having tons of fun with it ! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 20, 2017 7:45:01 GMT -5
The filler panels needed a little trimming the clear the frame . They fit perfect !  One last addition is to close off the back of the seat , it's visible when the seat is installed .  That's about it , time to play with some decals and finish it up ! |
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Post by fordrodnkustom on Nov 20, 2017 7:57:12 GMT -5
Brilliant work on the filler panels. What did you use for the rear wheel lug nuts?
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 20, 2017 10:24:54 GMT -5
And the yellow turned out awesome as well.
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Post by TooOld on Nov 20, 2017 11:25:13 GMT -5
Brilliant work on the filler panels. What did you use for the rear wheel lug nuts? I used .040" hex rod , I was going to drill them and add studs but eyesight said no . |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 20, 2017 11:26:58 GMT -5
And the yellow turned out awesome as well. Thanks ! The body is just partially polished right now and the filler panels were painted with Tamiya TS-16 Yellow . |
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 20, 2017 17:43:51 GMT -5
That's surprising to see Tamiya, doing gloss yellows. I'm more used to seeing it used for Armour.
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Post by constructionbob on Nov 22, 2017 8:06:56 GMT -5
Wow, I have'nt checked this tread for a while.. good work with Wheels and panels & seat!
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Post by TooOld on Nov 22, 2017 8:48:15 GMT -5
That's surprising to see Tamiya, doing gloss yellows. I'm more used to seeing it used for Armour. I'm not familiar with Tamiya's military paints but they have quite a few nice colors in the TS line of spray paints . |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 22, 2017 8:48:42 GMT -5
Wow, I have'nt checked this tread for a while.. good work with Wheels and panels & seat! Thanks much Bob ! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 22, 2017 8:49:43 GMT -5
After spraying a coat of sealer the old decals went on like new !  |
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Post by dogfish7 on Nov 22, 2017 10:12:07 GMT -5
What did you use for Sealer?
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Post by TooOld on Nov 22, 2017 15:21:08 GMT -5
What did you use for Sealer? I spray all my old decals with Testors Decal Bonder before applying them only because I've been using it for years and it has always worked for me . Microscale also makes a brushable sealer and some people just spray them with clear . |
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