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Post by ira on Dec 25, 2014 9:03:06 GMT -6
The Spoiler!I decided to make a Spoiler for McScaren. I started with a piece of sheet plastic.  Next I cut the Sheet Plastic down to fit. Then I sanded the bottom edge of the Spoiler so when I glued it on it was on an angle.  Rear View.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Dec 25, 2014 11:33:40 GMT -6
Nose Brace!I added a couple plastic strips to the inside of the Nose. This will make a good Gluing Spot for the Chassis later.  Here it is with the Chassis in place.  I am going to make a new windshield so I puttied up the old windshield grooves.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 25, 2014 14:20:31 GMT -6
FLAIRS!I cut the Fender Flairs off the ZZZZZ-28 Body so that I could add them to the McScaren Body. After a lot of Cutting & Fitting, I got a pretty good fit on the Rear Flairs.  Pretty good fit on the other side too.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 26, 2014 9:06:05 GMT -6
Front Flairs!After a little Cutting and a lot of Fitting I found the right position for the Front Flairs. Here is the first one glued in place.  Here is another view. I will be definitely be doing some more fitting and Cutting on this Flair...  Rear View. Here are all four Flairs in place.  Tire Check! Here is a quick mock-up with some Deals Wheels Tires. I decided to use the DW Tires instead of the Die Cast GTP Wheels & Tires, because they are sooo Wide.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 27, 2014 10:33:52 GMT -6
We Need More Vents!I trimmed the excess from the Tops of the Front Flairs and the Backs of the Rear Flairs.  Next I trimmed a little more off the Front Flairs...  Then I filled in part of the Tops of the Front Flairs to form 2 more Vents.  After a little clean up, the cut-off Rear Flairs formed 2 more Half-Moon shaped Vents.  More Coming...
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Post by scurvydklown on Dec 27, 2014 13:25:47 GMT -6
I like the general shape of the new front fender vents and the ones at the rear. Not so sure about the new fender-top vents though. Maybe cap them using a half-teardrop like a 1/72 drop tank or something?
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Post by ira on Dec 27, 2014 18:34:45 GMT -6
Side Panels!I am going to build up the Side Panel with pieces of sheet plastic. This is the first piece, a triangular shape that fits between the Front & Rear Flairs.  Here is the second piece, the lower panel.  The third piece fits between the edge of the Front Flair to the bottom edge of the Side.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Dec 28, 2014 10:20:49 GMT -6
Holes & Gaps!I cut 2 pieces of plastic to fill in the Nose Sides. Then I shaped them with a Drum Sander Bit in the Dremel Tool and Sanding Sticks.  Then I fit 2 Moon Shaped plastic pieces in the holes on the rear fenders and glued them in place.  Applied some Putty.  Then I sanded it down with 220 sandpaper.  More Coming...
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Post by scurvydklown on Dec 28, 2014 11:43:16 GMT -6
Turning into something nifty!
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Post by ira on Dec 29, 2014 9:16:52 GMT -6
Prime Time!Here are a few photos of McScaren after a couple coats of DupliColor Gray Filler/Primer.  Rear View.  Side View.  More Coming...
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Post by modelcarjedi on Dec 29, 2014 9:27:40 GMT -6
that looks great !
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Post by Bert on Dec 29, 2014 13:27:16 GMT -6
You are a top notch putty slinger!
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Post by ira on Dec 30, 2014 8:26:20 GMT -6
I like the general shape of the new front fender vents and the ones at the rear. Not so sure about the new fender-top vents though. Maybe cap them using a half-teardrop like a 1/72 drop tank or something? Those were just holes. They have been filled... |
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Post by ira on Dec 30, 2014 12:21:10 GMT -6
Turning into something nifty! |
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Post by 70spop on Dec 30, 2014 18:36:52 GMT -6
Darin' that I scare a pal... That McLaren is looking like a Chaparral.  Brian |
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Post by ira on Jan 1, 2015 9:27:31 GMT -6
Thanks Keith!
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Post by ira on Jan 2, 2015 9:13:33 GMT -6
2 More Scoops!After the Primer dried I applied Putty to problem spots.  Then I sanded the body smooth. Next I added the McLapper Side Scoops.  I sprayed on a light coat of Grey Filler/Primer and let it dry in the Dehydrator. Then I sprayed on a couple coats of Flat Black Primer.  Rear View!  More Coming...
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Post by TooOld on Jan 2, 2015 11:11:52 GMT -6
In black it kinda reminds me of the Shadow Can Am car . . . very sharp ! |
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Post by modelmkr53 on Jan 3, 2015 2:11:13 GMT -6
painted black you could put red LED lights in the front nose section going side to side ...
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Post by ira on Jan 3, 2015 15:27:29 GMT -6
Diamond Dust!I sprayed on a couple coats of Testors Diamond Dust and let it dry in the dehydrator.  Top View.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 3, 2015 21:49:14 GMT -6
You are a top notch putty slinger! |
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 9:43:25 GMT -6
Darin' that I scare a pal... That McLaren is looking like a Chaparral. Brian Yeah, the Chaparrals were some of my favorite race cars, Great Influence for me... |
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 12:39:50 GMT -6
The Driver!I started with a Tamiya RC Car Drivers Head and a Skull from the Evil Iron Trike. I carved away the lower front of the Helmet to make it Retro.  Then I cut the top off the Skull...  I applied putty to the Helmet and sanded it smooth. Then I sprayed a coat of Grey Filler /Primer on the Helmet. After a little cutting & fitting I sprayed the Skull with Silver Lacquer. This should keep the Red from the Skulls plastic from bleeding through.  Test Fit!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 4, 2015 14:36:29 GMT -6
In black it kinda reminds me of the Shadow Can Am car . . . very sharp ! I thought about Black, maybe next time... |
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Post by ira on Jan 5, 2015 19:00:59 GMT -6
painted black you could put red LED lights in the front nose section going side to side ... Great Suggestion... |
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Post by ira on Jan 6, 2015 11:13:29 GMT -6
Wild Eyes!I painted the Helmet with Tamiya Gun Metal and Flat Black. Then I painted the Skull Flat White with a Black Wash.  Next I added Red Plastic Rhinestones for Eyes.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 8, 2015 9:06:41 GMT -6
Big Fat Tires!I removed the "Rings" from the DW Tires with a sharp X-acto Knife. This makes them a little narrower and I think they look better too.  Next I used a Sanding Block to flatten the sides of the tires. Then I sanded the area smooth and then sanded the threads.  I sprayed the Tires with Testors Dullcote to make the finish uniform. Next I removed the chrome and sprayed the Deals Wheals VW Van Wheels with Tamiya Silver Leaf.  Then I applied a Black Wash to the Wheels and assembled the Tires.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 11, 2015 9:36:24 GMT -6
MONSTER Decals!I found these Decals on Ebay. They are very good and they fit McScaren!  Front View.  Rear View. After the Decals dried I sprayed on a couple coats of Testors Glosscote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jan 12, 2015 8:32:32 GMT -6
Get Low!I drilled New Axle Holes just above the Original Axle Holes.  That lowered the car about 1/8th inch. Here are the Wheels & Tires in the New Axle Holes.  More Coming...
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Post by scurvydklown on Jan 12, 2015 11:35:27 GMT -6
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