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Post by ira on Jul 21, 2013 7:53:25 GMT -6
THE WINDSHIELD IS CRACKED!The Attempt Body was from a built up kit from Ebay. The Windshield was cracked, so I glued it in and started sanding...  Added a little Squadron Putty...  After a little more Sanding and some Primer, here is the new Windshield compared to the original! I will mask the windshield area and spray it Gloss Black.  Here is a Mock-Up on the body.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Jul 28, 2013 9:06:50 GMT -6
This is one of my favorite builds of the year. GREAT JOB!! ! GB barten
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Post by ira on Jul 30, 2013 10:31:32 GMT -6
USA-1 !!!I decided to use 2 sets of USA-1 Decals for the LSR Team. Here is a rough idea for positioning...  More Coming...
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Post by AL on Jul 30, 2013 10:45:33 GMT -6
-that's KOOL IRA, ...... I vision a ( possible ) "bow-tie" emblem there too .........
-AL
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Post by ira on Jul 30, 2013 20:16:52 GMT -6
PAINTED RACER!Here are the colors that will be under the USA-1 decals!  First the body was sprayed with Testors Diamond Dust. Then I sprayed Tamiya Mica Red from the top/back.  More Coming...
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Post by Pat Minarick on Jul 30, 2013 23:17:52 GMT -6
I really like it Ira !
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Post by ira on Jul 31, 2013 9:59:37 GMT -6
-that's KOOL IRA, ...... I vision a ( possible ) "bow-tie" emblem there too .........
-AL Yeah, I guess there will be a bowtie or two... |
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Post by ira on Aug 1, 2013 18:44:45 GMT -6
USA-1 RACER!Here is the front decal after it has been cut to fit the area and applied in 3 pieces. The Big Bow Tie is a separate decal.  Front Side View.  I also used Attempt 1 Decals and Slixx Sponsor Decals.  More Coming...
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Post by AL on Aug 1, 2013 19:50:54 GMT -6
... when I said "Bow-Tie" ---that's exactly how I was seeing this in my mind !! THIS is LOOKING GREAT IRA ! ! --!FANTASTIC!! ..and I LOVE how your "fade" paint-work Looks --and seems to "compliment" the decals. Bravo-IRA !! ?Are you gonna clear it as well ?? --I think it's GREAT !!
-AL
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Post by ira on Aug 2, 2013 14:33:04 GMT -6
NICE & SHINY!Here is the Racer with a couple coats of Testors "Wet Look" clear...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 5, 2013 9:37:16 GMT -6
Thanks Pat!
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Post by ira on Aug 6, 2013 13:20:35 GMT -6
DETAILING THE INTERIOR!
I assembled the interior of the Transporter so I could solve some "Fitting Problems with the body before painting it. I had to modify the front section of the frame, it was an easy fix! Then I sprayed the Corvette Indy Interior with Tamiya Mica Red. I applied Testors Dullcoat over the Mica Red.  I added Chrome Bare Metal Foil to the sides of the interior.  Then I applied The Detailer over the foil...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 6, 2013 17:43:39 GMT -6
MORE DETAILS...I modified the front end a little so that I could replace the plastic axle with a steel axle. I installed the plastic tube to hold the steel axle.  I painted a few areas in flat black, added some more Bare Metal Foil and applied The Detailer to the seats.  Here are the finished seats after another coat of Dullcoat and some more black details.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 7, 2013 8:58:09 GMT -6
... when I said "Bow-Tie" ---that's exactly how I was seeing this in my mind !! THIS is LOOKING GREAT IRA ! ! --!FANTASTIC!! ..and I LOVE how your "fade" paint-work Looks --and seems to "compliment" the decals. Bravo-IRA !! ?Are you gonna clear it as well ?? --I think it's GREAT !! -AL Yeah, I used Testors Wet Look Clear on the Racer... |
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Post by ira on Aug 8, 2013 15:37:23 GMT -6
BARE METAL!I added 4 pieces of Chrome, Bare Metal Foil to the dash. What a Difference!!!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 9, 2013 12:45:19 GMT -6
TRANSPORTER GOT COLOR!I sprayed a few coats of Testors Diamond Dust on the Transport. Then I turned the Transport up-side-down and sprayed Testors Star Spangled Blue, from underneath. This method avoids most of the over spray on the top of the body.  I masked off the body and sprayed the Dashboard with Tamiya Mica Red to match the interior.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 10, 2013 15:30:47 GMT -6
TEAM USA, TEAM USA, TEAM USA!!!I added the Team USA-1 Decals to the Transporter. Here is the Hood!  Side View...  Rear Side View...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2013 8:56:05 GMT -6
CLEAR & FLAMES...I added Tribal Flames to the Bed and applied a few coats of Testors Wet Look Clear.  Rear View!  More Coming...
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Post by Starry Eyes on Aug 11, 2013 9:32:19 GMT -6
Long, lean, and mean .. this is quite a project and the decals are starting to show it's character!! this is going to be another top shelf build Ira !
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Post by ira on Aug 11, 2013 18:33:45 GMT -6
Long, lean, and mean .. this is quite a project and the decals are starting to show it's character!! this is going to be another top shelf build Ira !
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Post by nighthawk on Aug 12, 2013 3:18:41 GMT -6
I am learning a lot watching this WIP so here's my heartfelt THANK YOU!! for sharing all these pictures with us.
And it's going to be one killer model (okay, two models).
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Post by ira on Aug 14, 2013 8:27:49 GMT -6
INTERIOR INSTALLED!
When I did my final fitting for the Interior and front Underbody, I found I needed to make a few alterations. The Underbody hung down too low in the back, so I bent it to fit in place.  I found a new way to mount Interiors and other large parts... Here is the Interior in place. Minor modifications were needed to get a tight fit. Once I got the Interior with Underbody in place, I used Zap-A-Gap, Green Label CA Glue, and applied it with a toothpick. I did the area behind the seats first then I put a couple drops where the Underbody touched the body. I did this in 4 spots and the Interior with attached Underbody are both installed in minutes. I use the Formula 560 like a filler or putty. Using a toothpick I put Formula 560 in the gaps between the dashboard seams. It dries clear and makes the seam less visible.  Here is the Front Underbody in place...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Aug 15, 2013 16:40:31 GMT -6
GLASS & CHROME!I installed The Rear Underbody along with 3 pairs of Diamond 20's Wheels & Tires and the Silhouette Exhaust Pipes!  I had to Modify the rear of the Bubble Top so it would fit. I used Formula 560 White Glue to glue the Bubble Top in place and the bottle to hold it flat while it dries.  Here is the Top in place!  The next photos of the USA-1 Transporter will be the Finished Photos, it is Done!!! More Coming...
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Post by Pat Minarick on Aug 15, 2013 21:03:16 GMT -6
Very cool Ira ! I wasn't sure about this one ,but you changed my mind |
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Post by ira on Aug 16, 2013 20:45:50 GMT -6
BIG PIPES!I cut 4 lengths of Aluminum Tubing for exhaust pipes. I cleaned and sanded the ends and glued them in place with Zap-A-Gap.  I painted the insides with Flat Black and sanded the ends smooth again.  Almost Finished...
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Post by ira on Aug 17, 2013 8:10:02 GMT -6
I am learning a lot watching this WIP so here's my heartfelt THANK YOU!! for sharing all these pictures with us. And it's going to be one killer model (okay, two models).
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Post by ira on Aug 17, 2013 18:00:29 GMT -6
TIRE SLICING!The USA-1 Racer needs Tires! So I carefully Slice a section of tire with a single-edge razor blade. Then I Slice 4 more Good Sections.  Here is the Inside View. I tried to cut them straight but cut all of the Tires on an angle. I had to go back and Slice a little more until I got 4 Tires even.  After a little more Slicing and Sanding here they are!  I glued the Tire Sections to the USA-1 Racer's Underbody with Zap-A-Gap Glue.  Well that about does it. I have to do a little touch up here and there and finish a few details and the USA-1 Vette LSR Team is Finished. The next photos you see will be of the Finished USA-1 Transport and Racer! Almost Finished...
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Post by ira on Aug 18, 2013 17:27:24 GMT -6
Very cool Ira ! I wasn't sure about this one ,but you changed my mind |
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Post by SgtDRecon on Aug 18, 2013 21:13:12 GMT -6
I would have never thought of cutting the tires down. I would have had been trying to put the complete wheel and tire in there with axles and such.
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Post by flounder on Aug 19, 2013 13:28:54 GMT -6
Looking forward to the finished product, Ira. I've really enjoyed this one.
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