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Post by ira on Oct 6, 2013 15:08:05 GMT -6
SWEET TUNES With BABY MOONS!While working on the Interior I realized I had No Music. So I decided to make Speakers from Moon Hubcaps! I measured and traced 2 circles on the Interior and then cut them out.  Here is one of the New Speakers in place. It will be painted with flat black later.  I found this Instrument Panel in an AMT 57 Chevy, should be just right for the Cam Air. I applied a Black Wash to enhance the Gauge Faces.  More Coming... 
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Post by knarf on Oct 6, 2013 15:22:09 GMT -6
speakers!! sweet idea there ira! been tryin to figure this one out for sometime now  |
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2013 15:02:55 GMT -6
RECESSED!I decided to mount the License Plate in the lower Roll Pan. First I measured to center and then drew in the shape of the opening for the License Plate. I will be using a large "L" shaped Plastic Strip for the License Housing, but sheet plastic would work too.  I cut out the area with a Cut-Off Wheel and an X-Acto Knife. I used File Boards to smooth out the cuts.  I cut the "L" shaped plastic to fit and glued it in place. I sanded off the bottom section flush with the Roll Pan.  Then I cut two small pieces of plastic and glued them on the ends of the "L" shaped Strip.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 18, 2013 8:52:56 GMT -6
speakers!! sweet idea there ira! been tryin to figure this one out for sometime now Yeah, me too... |
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Post by ira on Oct 19, 2013 9:18:18 GMT -6
GETTING FRAMED!At first, I had planned on using the ZZZ-28 Frame because I have 3 and it was a pretty good fit. But after a while I figured I could still use the 57's Frame if I shortened it by about 1/2 inch.  I used a Razor Saw to make the cuts and I glued it back together with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label.  I used strips of plastic to make the joints stronger.  Now it fits pretty good...  More Coming...
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Post by knarf on Oct 19, 2013 12:23:12 GMT -6
nicely done |
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Post by ira on Oct 19, 2013 16:30:08 GMT -6
WHERE'S THE AXLE?I got no front axle parts with the 57 Glue Bomb, so I added one made with plastic tubing. I used the zzz-28 for Wheel Base measurements.  I cut opened a hole with a #11 Blade in an X-Acto Knife.  Then I cut some plastic tubing to length and glued it in place.  More Coming...
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Post by Pat Minarick on Oct 19, 2013 19:16:14 GMT -6
Looking good Ira ! Your 57 looked like mine starting out,glad to see another one saved.
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Post by ira on Oct 20, 2013 9:11:30 GMT -6
WHERE IS THAT WHEEL?I am missing a rear inner wheel. Lucky I had extra Porsche 911 wheels left over from the "MUD BUG" Build. The 911 Wheels are a Great fit in the big Deals Wheels Tires. I will use plastic tubing to finish the Wheels.  I cut a 1/4 inch length of plastic tubing and glued it to the inside of the Wheel. I will be using the Inside of the Wheels on the Outside of the Tires.  Here is how the Wheels fit in the Tires.  Here are the Wheels glued in place with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label. I added a piece of plastic on the inside to stop the axle.  More Coming...
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Post by Dennis M on Oct 21, 2013 8:16:44 GMT -6
Looking good Ira' another beauty.
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Post by ira on Oct 21, 2013 9:26:34 GMT -6
GET RID of the RIDGES!I cut about 1/8" off the Front Inner Wheels and painted them with Tamiya Silver Leaf.  Next I sliced off the Ridges from the Deals Wheels Tires. Then I Sanded the Sliced Areas with a Sanding Block.  I got the DW Wheels from a Vintage Stink Ray Kit and put a Black Wash on them. Here are the Finished Tires!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 21, 2013 18:51:55 GMT -6
PRIME EVERYTHING!I sprayed on a couple coats of Filler/Primer on most of the rest of the parts.  First I sprayed the Chassis with Tamiya Silver Leaf. Next I hand painted the black and then I applied a wash of The Detailer-Black.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 22, 2013 8:48:37 GMT -6
nicely done |
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Post by ira on Oct 23, 2013 8:22:28 GMT -6
INTERIOR COLOR!I had to remove two sections of plastic from the sides of the seats. I did this to clear the Chassis.  I painted the Interior with Tamiya Silver Leaf, then applied a few coats of Pactra Candy Red Enamel.  I used some Black Acrylic and Black Flocking for the Non-Shiny areas.  Here is the Interior with the Flocking applied.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2013 9:01:00 GMT -6
FREDDY IS READY!I painted Fast Freddy with Acrylic paint and then applied a Tan Wash. I used Flat Black Acrylic paint to fill in the Speakers.  Rear View.  Side View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2013 9:18:35 GMT -6
ENGINE MODS!The Supercharger from the 57 Chevy was a little small for this build. I replaced the Kit Engine with a Supercharger from a Corvette Zinger. It is about 20th scale which is just right.  Test Fit! I had to remove a little from the Supercharger Belt and it fits right in there!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2013 18:07:09 GMT -6
Looking good Ira ! Your 57 looked like mine starting out,glad to see another one saved. Yeah, I like to save the Old Glue Bombs... |
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Post by knarf on Oct 24, 2013 18:37:20 GMT -6
i'm really diggin this build ira!
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Post by ira on Oct 26, 2013 8:07:02 GMT -6
MORE BODYWORK?I was planning to paint Cam-Air this weekend but I ended up restyling the rear end. I decided to add Frenched or Sunken Tail Lights to the Cam-Air, so I measured and drew 2 circles for the Tail Lights.  I started the holes with a X-Acto Knife then I used a 1/2" Reamer to open up the holes.  I am using 1/2" Plastic Tubing for the Tail Light Housings. I cut two 1/2" lengths for the Housings.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 26, 2013 8:30:37 GMT -6
THE HOLES!I positioned the 1/2" lengths of Tubing in place and glued them in with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label.  Then I used a small sanding disk and rounded off the bottom edge of the rear end.  More Coming...
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Post by koffinbuilder64 on Oct 26, 2013 20:47:32 GMT -6
I see another masterpiece soon..... |
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 9:21:47 GMT -6
THE SPOILER!I cut the Spoiler off the back of the ZZZZZ-28.  After a little cutting and fitting I got the Spoiler to fit pretty good...  Here is the Spoiler glued in place!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 13:52:37 GMT -6
CUTTING HOLES!I use these Scissors to cut thin sheet plastic. These "Body Cutters" were in the Radio Control section. I cut out 2 Discs to cover the inside of the Tail Light Housings.  Here they are glued in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 17:43:08 GMT -6
MOVING THE PLATE...
I decided to move the License Plate Housing right below the Spoiler. I am going to use the original Plate Housing for 2 BiG Exhausts. I measured and marked the area for the Recessed Plate Housing.  I used a Cut-Off Wheel to cut out the area.   I cleaned up the area with a Sanding Stick and an X-Acto Knife.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2013 17:56:33 GMT -6
Looking good Ira' another beauty. |
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Post by ira on Nov 1, 2013 8:33:52 GMT -6
SINK IT!I cut the opening a little too big...so I glued a plastic strip in each side to fill it in.  Here is the License opening after sanding the plastic strips down smooth. I will be using 1/4" wide plastic strips to make the Sunken License Plate Housing.  Here it is with the plastic strips glued in place. I also glued a piece of plastic on the inside to close off the Housing.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2013 12:10:42 GMT -6
LIGHTS!I cut the Headlight Housings off of the Grill Bar and found some 1/16th scale Headlight Lenses that fit pretty good. I painted the Headlight Lenses white.  I positioned the Headlights in place and then traced a line around them. Next, I ground off the excess plastic outside of the Headlight Line.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2013 15:15:50 GMT -6
SCRIBE and PRIME!I wanted to mention that every time I add a Primer Coat to the Body, I re-scribe the door lines. I use a #11 X-Acto Blade to start lines. The #11 Blade is also very good for making straight lines, by using the edge of the Blade. I also drag to Blade through the door lines backwards to make the line thicker. Then I use different scribes to make the lines even wider.  I added some more putty around the taillights and anywhere else that needed it.  I applied another coat of filler/primer and a very little more putty. looks like the body work is almost finished!  Front Mock-Up!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2013 21:37:55 GMT -6
i'm really diggin this build ira! |
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Post by ira on Nov 5, 2013 9:48:09 GMT -6
8 TRACKING!I decided to add a Stereo to CAM-AIR and I thought an 8 Track Player would be a Fun choice. It's been over 20 years since I've seen an 8 Track so I Googled some images for reference. I started with a length of Plastic Strip and drilled a hole in each end. Looks like Ala Kart Tail Lights will make Great Knobs!  I covered the Strip with Chrome Bare Metal Foil and glued 2 Tail Lights in the holes. I cut another piece of plastic to make an 8 Track Tape. I rounded the edges and sanded it smooth.  The 8 Track Tape Titles were made on the printer. I adjusted the Printer Preferences so I could print real small.  More Coming...
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