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Post by ira on Oct 2, 2014 8:26:18 GMT -6
Rear Window...I forgot to mention I wanted to enlarge the Rear Window.  I cut out the Window with a Cut-Off Wheel. Then I cleaned it up with an X-Acto Knife, Sanding Boards and a File.  Here it is after the Top Chop.  More Coming... 
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Post by Brandon on Oct 13, 2014 14:08:20 GMT -6
That's really cool, as usual!
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Post by ira on Oct 15, 2014 9:21:37 GMT -6
Tight Fit!After narrowing the front end, I realized I needed to hollow out the Body a bit to Fit the Chassis inside. I used a Drum Sander in the Dremel Tool to grind down the plastic strip and high spots in the body.  Still need to remove a little more from the inside to fit the Chassis in.  I had to do some Heavy Sanding on the Chassis too but I finally got a Great Fit!  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Oct 15, 2014 13:41:06 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira !
I forgot to ask you if the Purple Power removes the lacquer coating under the chrome too , or just the chrome ?
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Post by ira on Oct 15, 2014 15:41:50 GMT -6
That's really cool, as usual! |
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2014 8:16:56 GMT -6
It's Back In!I finally got the Chassis to fit back in the body! Here are a few progress shots.  It's a close fit, but not too tight...  The Roll Cage really fills up the cockpit now.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 17, 2014 8:27:43 GMT -6
Lookin' good Ira ! I forgot to ask you if the Purple Power removes the lacquer coating under the chrome too , or just the chrome ? The Purple Power usually removes everything. Sometimes I use an old toothbrush or a toothpick to clear out the crevasses... |
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Post by ira on Oct 21, 2014 11:48:44 GMT -6
Circles & Squares!I started by drawing several Circles on the Rear Pan. These are markers for Cooling Holes.  Next I drilled a small hole in the center of each hole. I enlarged the holes with an X-Acto Knife and then a little larger with a small reamer.  I cut out 4 Squares of plastic strip and glued them in place as shown. These are the cross members that support the engine.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 23, 2014 17:26:16 GMT -6
Engine for the Beast!I sprayed the Big Engine with Tamiya Camel Yellow. Then I brushed on some Silver, front and back.  Next I brushed on a Black Water base Wash, The Detailer. I will wipe off some of the Wash later with a wet Q-Tip.  Here is the Engine, almost complete now.  After a little trimming, I got the Engine fit back into the Frame. Unfortunately the Chrome wiped off. I'll paint it later...  More Coming...
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Post by 70spop on Oct 23, 2014 19:55:01 GMT -6
Well, that appears to answer a question. I was wondering earlier if that Camel Yellow would be an approximate match for the molded-in-yellow Monogram plastic. It looks fairly close.
Brian
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Post by ira on Oct 24, 2014 16:13:59 GMT -6
Cut it Out!...with a Drill?I decided to turn the Van into a Bus! I'm going to cut out side windows, through which you can see the Engine.  Here is the Funny Part. I cut out the Windows with a Drill Bit. I drilled a hole then pulled the Bit along the Line and it cut through as easy as can be...  I used an X-Acto Knife and Sanding Boards to clean up the window lines.  Here is a quick mock-up to show how the Engine can be seen through the windows...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 25, 2014 7:26:38 GMT -6
Well, that appears to answer a question. I was wondering earlier if that Camel Yellow would be an approximate match for the molded-in-yellow Monogram plastic. It looks fairly close. Brian Tamiya Camel Yellow is my favorite Yellow. Looks Great on the Bus... |
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Post by ira on Oct 25, 2014 15:23:06 GMT -6
New Windshield!I drew some lines for the New Windshield.  Here it is cut out.  More Coming...
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Post by Bud Tugly on Oct 25, 2014 18:26:23 GMT -6
It was a shame to have such a detailed engine and keep it hidden - windows are a great addition
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Oct 27, 2014 10:05:08 GMT -6
Very impressive.
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Post by ira on Oct 28, 2014 8:05:27 GMT -6
It was a shame to have such a detailed engine and keep it hidden - windows are a great addition Yeah, I am very Happy with the Windows... |
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Post by TooOld on Oct 29, 2014 9:48:41 GMT -6
Yep , good decision on adding the windows and opening the windshield up . It really looks much better as a Bus !  |
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Post by ira on Oct 30, 2014 7:54:35 GMT -6
Prime Time!I sprayed a couple coats of DupliColor Filler/Primer on the Beast.  Now I can see where I need to do more body work...  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2014 9:01:34 GMT -6
Paint it Black!I sanded the Chassis down nice & smooth. Then I sprayed on a couple coats of Flat Black Primer.  I found some Plastic Tubing that is the right diameter for the rear Axle. I cut it to the right length and glued it in place.  Next I fit the Body on the Chassis and marked where the Axle will go through the Body. Then I cut it out with a Dremel Tool.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2014 20:58:55 GMT -6
Thanks Scott!
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Post by ira on Nov 5, 2014 11:25:22 GMT -6
Axles!I am using the Front Axle from the Monogram Pie Wagon. I cut off the plastic Axle Pins and drilled holes for steel Axle Pins. Then I glued in the New Pins with Zap-A-Gap.  I did a little carving on these rear Suspension Parts from the Baja Beast Kit...  Here they are painted Silver Leaf and glued in place.  After a little more paint and a Light Black Wash...  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 6, 2014 8:38:02 GMT -6
Beast Mock-Up!Here is the Body set on the Chassis. The front Axle is not glued yet. Just checking fits and seeing what it looks like on all fours.  Side View.  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by Bud Tugly on Nov 6, 2014 17:42:44 GMT -6
Mock-up looks great! Any color ideas yet?
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Post by 70spop on Nov 6, 2014 21:21:16 GMT -6
Ha! I love it! I've been looking forward to seeing it with wheels. Man, that front end is narrow; the Pie Wagon front axle isn't very wide.
Brian
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Post by plastimatic on Nov 6, 2014 21:51:09 GMT -6
Looking fine! Seeing it on the chassis is definitely a perception changer! Now, to be a "showrod" dragster, you'll need to add some rear fenders.  and a skeleton |
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Post by ira on Nov 7, 2014 9:37:08 GMT -6
Yep , good decision on adding the windows and opening the windshield up . It really looks much better as a Bus ! Glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Nov 8, 2014 9:27:07 GMT -6
Mock-up looks great! Any color ideas yet? The Beast will be Yellow & Black with Team Moon Eyes Decals... |
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Post by ira on Nov 10, 2014 13:05:57 GMT -6
Windshield for the Beast!I made Windshield Posts from strip plastic and glued them in place with Zap-A-Gap.   More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 11, 2014 9:33:56 GMT -6
Ha! I love it! I've been looking forward to seeing it with wheels. Man, that front end is narrow; the Pie Wagon front axle isn't very wide. Brian Just wide enough to get the Engine inside... |
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Post by ira on Nov 12, 2014 13:10:49 GMT -6
Two Scoops!I started with 2 Scoops on each Side...  I ground off the Bottom Scoops and applied Putty.  Sanded Smooth...  I used a Dremel Tool with a 1/16" Drill Bit, an X-Acto Knife, Files and Sandpaper to open up the Scoops.  More Coming...
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