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Post by TooOld on May 17, 2017 16:36:58 GMT -6
I've been absent for a while but I started a new build yesterday , the Tom Daniel re-issue of the "Little T" called the "Swee'T'ee . I actually remember when I bought this kit in the early 70's and it has survived along with several others . Since I've been restoring early Monogram kits I figured now was a good time to build one right out of the box with virgin plastic , and it will look great on the shelf next to the Boss A Bone I finished a while back !   First task was to glue the engine halves together , then sand and polish the main parts . The sanding and polishing sticks make quick work of this .  I made some quickie decals for the tailgate and the radiator shell .   It's hard to see in the photos but a coat of TS-13 Clear really makes the yellow pop !   I used Testors Yellow in the small bottle to detail some parts before assembly .  And that's where I'm at right now . . . more to come ! |
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Post by flounder on May 17, 2017 19:34:29 GMT -6
I'll be watching. These are way expensive in the original form. I'm sure you will do it justice.
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Post by kabdriver on May 18, 2017 8:10:47 GMT -6
ohh, what a great looking build so far! The bare plastic looks GREAT with a little clear coat on top! Nice job!
What sort of printer did you use to print the decals? Just a regular sort that you'd use for printing documents?
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Post by TooOld on May 18, 2017 14:31:12 GMT -6
I'll be watching. These are way expensive in the original form. I'm sure you will do it justice. Thanks Scott ! |
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Post by TooOld on May 18, 2017 14:33:59 GMT -6
ohh, what a great looking build so far! The bare plastic looks GREAT with a little clear coat on top! Nice job! What sort of printer did you use to print the decals? Just a regular sort that you'd use for printing documents? Thanks ! The plastic does need some polishing before the clear to look its best . And yep , I use a plain old inkjet printer . |
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Post by kabdriver on May 18, 2017 15:24:58 GMT -6
Looks great! Can't wait to see more!
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Post by TooOld on May 19, 2017 17:21:26 GMT -6
The engine and chassis are coming together , all that yellow and chrome almost blends into one . I've done a few of these now and that front suspension can still be frustrating , especially with these old fingers .  |
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Post by TooOld on May 22, 2017 8:41:09 GMT -6
Repainted engine and other misc parts with with a yellow that's a closer match to the plastic . Also opened the ends of the pipes !  |
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Post by plastimatic on May 22, 2017 9:38:17 GMT -6
Lookin good. Coincidental that I just started working on an AMT Yellow Fever and wanted to keep the original molded plastic color as well:  What yellow did you use for the engine? The firewall plate didn't fit well and I'll need to do some touch-up  |
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Post by TooOld on May 22, 2017 15:29:46 GMT -6
Lookin good. Coincidental that I just started working on an AMT Yellow Fever and wanted to keep the original molded plastic color as well: What yellow did you use for the engine? The firewall plate didn't fit well and I'll need to do some touch-up That Yellow Fever is cool ! I mixed a little red with they yellow until it matched . I like using craft acrylic paints (the $1 bottles at Michael's) because they mix easier and are water based . Then I brush on some clear when it's dry .  |
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Post by timj on May 24, 2017 4:36:55 GMT -6
Great job so far Bob.
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Post by kabdriver on May 24, 2017 5:42:03 GMT -6
It's coming together great! Too cool!
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Post by kabdriver on May 24, 2017 5:43:08 GMT -6
Lookin good. Coincidental that I just started working on an AMT Yellow Fever and wanted to keep the original molded plastic color as well: What yellow did you use for the engine? The firewall plate didn't fit well and I'll need to do some touch-up Without meaning to hijack this thread - i wouldnt mind to see a build thread for this one too! |
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Post by rapidtransit on May 24, 2017 6:57:35 GMT -6
Bob nice score ,I've like this version of the little "t" . I'm planning to do this kit in 1/8 scale soon ,just finding some parts.
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Post by TooOld on May 24, 2017 12:40:24 GMT -6
Thanks ! |
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Post by TooOld on May 24, 2017 12:40:46 GMT -6
It's coming together great! Too cool! Thanks ! |
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Post by TooOld on May 24, 2017 12:46:05 GMT -6
Bob nice score ,I've like this version of the little "t" . I'm planning to do this kit in 1/8 scale soon ,just finding some parts. Actually I bought this at the neighborhood hobby shop back in '71 or '72 , it's been all around the world with me along with a couple of dozen other kits . |
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Post by TooOld on May 24, 2017 12:47:28 GMT -6
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Post by TooOld on May 25, 2017 7:55:22 GMT -6
I really didn't like the way the wheels attached to the chassis with just a small stub into a hole in the inner wheel , it was very flimsy and the wheel didn't fit snugly against the backing plate . The fix was to remove the center of the inner wheels and glue the wheel directly to the backing plate . I didn't get any real good photos of it but the fit is much stronger and better looking this way .  All four wheels were done and by removing the inner star the finished wheel has a much better/thinner look .  |
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Post by patw on May 25, 2017 16:12:00 GMT -6
Really fantastic looker Bob.
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Post by Deleted on May 26, 2017 4:55:54 GMT -6
Absolutely Stunning Brother Bob! The Yellow inlayed on the chrome really sets this off!
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Post by TooOld on May 26, 2017 7:01:01 GMT -6
Really fantastic looker Bob. Thanks Pat ! |
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Post by TooOld on May 26, 2017 7:02:14 GMT -6
Absolutely Stunning Brother Bob! The Yellow inlayed on the chrome really sets this off! Thanks much Bill ! A little secret . . . some of the yellow is paint and some of it is plastic .  |
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Post by TooOld on May 26, 2017 8:36:44 GMT -6
The box art shows yellow seats with black inserts so first a white base is painted then I mixed some more yellow to match the plastic .  The rest of the interior is left black .  |
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Post by TooOld on May 27, 2017 13:58:29 GMT -6
That's all for now . The next photos will be of the finished SweeTee !! |
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Post by kabdriver on May 29, 2017 13:47:38 GMT -6
Can't wait to see it finished! What a gorgeous build so far - SUPER clean!!
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