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Post by Dennis M on Mar 16, 2012 21:48:46 GMT -6
Looking good Ira & Dave' great body work. I love those Zingers
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Post by Mysterion on Mar 16, 2012 23:11:37 GMT -6
Thanks guys. Ira, I'm not sure what it's going to be. Pro-Touring or Trans Am are strong contenders right now. The spoiler is gone and replaced with a wing. I think the wing took as much time as the whole body so far.
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Post by ira on Mar 16, 2012 23:28:36 GMT -6
Making the Body Taller to Fit the Larger Tires is a Great Technique! Thanks for Sharing....
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Post by redbaron on Mar 17, 2012 6:05:15 GMT -6
I've started work on the gypsy wagon I have the interior done with all the accessories plus the roof is done with just like the box art using many coats of thickened varnish, this technique gives the kit a slightly more darker than box art look but it is as close as I can get it
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2012 8:47:45 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]What do you think???[/glow] I like it! I'm seeing a gasser style wheelstander more than an off-roader. You know that might not be a bad idea... The Ranchero would make a Wild Drag Truck.... Now you got me thinking... ;D
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2012 9:32:32 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Getting The HEMI Ready!!![/glow] I drilled out the ends of the Headers... Also drilled holes in the Valve Covers & Distributor, for Spark Plugs Lines!
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2012 15:14:45 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Removed The Chrome...[/glow] First, I put the Supercharger and Scoop in the Purple Pond, to Remove the Chrome Plating... Then I put the ends on the Engine Block & Cut the Block down a little bit. I made a new base for the scoop, that moves it forward towards the cab. I also Wired the Distributor and Drilled the Valve Covers for spark plug lines.
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2012 17:54:44 GMT -6
I've started work on the gypsy wagon I have the interior done with all the accessories plus the roof is done with just like the box art using many coats of thickened varnish, this technique gives the kit a slightly more darker than box art look but it is as close as I can get it Sounds Great! Any Photos Yet?
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 17, 2012 18:21:38 GMT -6
I like it! I'm seeing a gasser style wheelstander more than an off-roader. You know that might not be a bad idea... The Ranchero would make a Wild Drag Truck.... Now you got me thinking... ;D
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2012 20:17:39 GMT -6
Nice Drawing!!!
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2012 9:14:14 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Putting It On & Taking It Off!!![/glow] I used Half Round Plastic Strip to replace the rear trim. It's pretty easy... First attach one end of the Strip with Zap-A-Gap. Next apply Zap-A-Gap with a tooth pick to the back of the Strip, a little at a time. Hold the strip in place until it dries, then do a little more. When you get to the end, Cut it off. Removed the Door Trim & Fuzz letters! Need some paint...
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 18, 2012 11:59:30 GMT -6
These two are missing in my collection, so this contest is right to complete it... ;D Anglia Manglia Boss Austin
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2012 12:51:47 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]NICE PAINT BOBBY!!![/glow]
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2012 13:06:25 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]LAST COAT!!![/glow] Sprayed the Ranchero with some more Grey Filler/Primer. A little spot putty and some White Primer are next...
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Post by Mysterion on Mar 18, 2012 17:35:30 GMT -6
Thumper's frame is under construction.
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 18, 2012 20:03:01 GMT -6
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 18, 2012 20:13:44 GMT -6
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2012 23:52:33 GMT -6
These Look Great!!! What did you do to the tires?
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 19, 2012 4:35:10 GMT -6
That Daytona looks great' you guys are wild.
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 19, 2012 6:45:17 GMT -6
These Look Great!!! What did you do to the tires? I cut the letters and the raised area off ,then a lot of sanding with 240 grit I used a q-tip and put some future over it to shine it back up a little
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Post by ira on Mar 19, 2012 8:54:14 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]LOVE THE CHARGER!!![/glow] I have been wanting to convert one of these for a while... Looking forward to seeing how yours progresses! ;D
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Post by ira on Mar 19, 2012 9:50:16 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]GOT PRIMER!!![/glow] Well that's the last of the Orange, Yellow, White "Popcycle" Colored Plastic.. Applied a few coats of Gray Filler/Primer! Thanks to Paul, (Funnybug), for the Snake Decals!!! ;D
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Post by ira on Mar 19, 2012 18:48:29 GMT -6
Thumper's frame is under construction. [glow=red,2,300]NICE FRAME!!![/glow] Looks like there might be enough room for a Full Interior in there....
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 19, 2012 19:38:30 GMT -6
I saw all the monsters with big eye balls. The other day i saw something on TV that might help ,they used red fibers and clear enamel paint to make veins on the whites of the eyes. They coated the whole eye with polyurethane to make the shine. Just an idea i have never tried it.
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Post by ira on Mar 19, 2012 20:51:11 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Red Fibers?[/glow] Did they say what kind?
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Post by Dennis M on Mar 19, 2012 22:03:39 GMT -6
Looking good guys' I have to get my butt in gear. Dennis
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Post by Pat Minarick on Mar 19, 2012 23:41:06 GMT -6
[glow=red,2,300]Red Fibers?[/glow] Did they say what kind? It looked like fleece or wool kind of like hair from a Halloween mask. Never said what it was exactly. I think they were making wax figures.
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Post by Mysterion on Mar 20, 2012 9:04:10 GMT -6
I would try Yarn. Easy to find, cut and pull apart to get individual fibers.
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Post by Mysterion on Mar 20, 2012 12:18:46 GMT -6
Thumper needs someone to play with, meet Brutus. Now to find some wheels and tires for one of them. Anyone got any Jada Big Time Muscle Wheels?
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Post by redbaron on Mar 20, 2012 14:32:06 GMT -6
Cool build I really like the yellow
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