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Post by ira on Feb 21, 2015 13:29:37 GMT -6
Thanks! 
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Post by ira on Feb 22, 2015 11:52:46 GMT -6
Wings!First I glued the Body halves together. Next I filled the openings on the ends with scrap plastic. Then I sanded down the ends of the Body and Wings with a big sanding block, to make flat areas for gluing the Wings to.  Using Zap-A-Gap, I glued the Wings flush along the Top Edge and the Front.  The 2 Body Parts stick out way past the Wings. So I marked them for cutting.  Then I cut off the excess Body Parts with a Cut-Off Wheel.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 26, 2015 8:20:40 GMT -6
More Power!I decided to replace the Rear Cap with another Jet Engine. I found this one in the Airplanes Part Box.  I glued this Engine Section in place and molded it in.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Feb 28, 2015 8:42:01 GMT -6
More Vents!I decided to leave the Cut out areas open except at the ends. I cut a small piece of plastic strip to fit each end and glued them in place.  Next I carved out the areas behind the 3rd Engine and filed them down smooth.  Then I cut 2 pieces of plastic strip and glued them in the ends of the slots as shown.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 3, 2015 9:16:44 GMT -6
Blend It In!I sanded off the top Vent to make the Rear Vents Blend in with the Corvette Body.  Then I applied some putty and sanded it smooth. After a little more sanding I applied another coat of primer.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 5, 2015 8:22:26 GMT -6
New Dash!I decided to Re-Do the Dash. I thought the Instrument Panel stuck out too far, so I cut it off.  Next I sanded the back down until the Panel was nice & thin.  Then I sanded the Dash flat. That's most of the Body Work. After I do a little more sanding it will be time for the last coat of primer.  More Coming...
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 5, 2015 10:08:33 GMT -6
Great progress, my friend, i love it! |
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Post by ira on Mar 6, 2015 9:51:56 GMT -6
Purple-Lisious!I finished the body work and applied a smooth coat of Grey Primer. After the Primer dried, I applied a couple coats of Tamiya Silver Leaf. After the Silver dried, I fogged the underside with Testors Purple-Lisous and then applied 3 coats to the top side of the Raider.  Top Side.  Front.  Back Side.  More Coming...
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Post by knarf on Mar 6, 2015 12:03:02 GMT -6
man this kool  |
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Post by ira on Mar 8, 2015 20:02:29 GMT -6
Gold & Flames!I picked up a couple sets of these Corvette Flame Decals. Fortunately I saved a set for the Raider Vette.  I was the Lucky Gut at NNL West this year! I won these "Fremont Racing Specialties", Gold & Black Decals in the NNL Raffle!  It took a while but I got the Vette Flames to fit over the Scoops.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 8, 2015 21:46:06 GMT -6
More Flames & Gold!Here are the other Flame Decals in place.  Here are some of the Fremont Racing Decals in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 9, 2015 8:31:30 GMT -6
Great progress, my friend, i love it! So glad you are enjoying it... |
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Post by TooOld on Mar 9, 2015 10:20:17 GMT -6
Awesome looking as usual Ira ! I wonder how many people noticed the Fiberglass Trends decal you snuck on there ? (or how many people know who they are ?) |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Mar 10, 2015 7:50:33 GMT -6
This is gonna be way kool when finished.
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Post by ira on Mar 11, 2015 8:27:19 GMT -6
Decals & Details!I started hand painting Silver Details on the Body, other colors will be added later.  Still adding more Decals...  More Coming...
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Post by 57fairlane on Mar 11, 2015 14:34:03 GMT -6
Been following this and must say this is Awesome , what a build super cool and great thought and work
Great paint and decals VERY VERY nice !!!!
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Post by ira on Mar 13, 2015 7:33:01 GMT -6
man this kool |
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Post by ira on Mar 14, 2015 7:32:51 GMT -6
Hand Painting!I started Hand Painting the Cockpit with Medium Sea Gray & Flat Black Vallejo Paints. I added a little Silver in the Gray to brighten it up.  I also started Hand Painting on the underside with Silver & Flat Black.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 15, 2015 8:22:40 GMT -6
Bubble Test!I had to remove the Hinge Bar from the Bubble Top to fit it in place.  Looks like a Great Fit. Next I need to apply some Glosscote on the Body. But I have to apply the last decal first.  With all of the Decals in place, I applied a couple coats of Glosscote. Then I let it dry in the dehydrator for about a half hour.  More Coming...
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Post by 57fairlane on Mar 15, 2015 9:02:54 GMT -6
this is just Bitchin very nice !!!!
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Post by ira on Mar 16, 2015 8:21:09 GMT -6
Awesome looking as usual Ira ! I wonder how many people noticed the Fiberglass Trends decal you snuck on there ? (or how many people know who they are ?) I had a Fiberglass Trends Catalog when I was in High School. I dreamed of putting one of their Bodies on a VW Bug... |
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Post by ira on Mar 16, 2015 9:03:46 GMT -6
Pod Racing Engines!I assembled the Engines. Then I Primed them & Painted them with Tamiya Silver Leaf. Next I Hand Painted the Gold Sections.  Then I applied a "The Detailer", Black Wash and after they dried I sprayed them with Glosscote.  More Coming...
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Post by modelcitizen on Mar 16, 2015 18:17:38 GMT -6
This kind of reminds me of the movie, "Heavy Metal".
This is an interesting project. Keep it coming, Ira!
"Take a ride, ride, ride, ride, ride on heavy metal..........It's the only way that you can travel down that road!"
"Paulie"
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2015 8:10:41 GMT -6
This is gonna be way kool when finished. |
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Post by ira on Mar 17, 2015 12:00:32 GMT -6
Blue Fire!I decided to add some Excitement to the Engines! I'm going to fit some Blue Metalflake Film into the Narrow-Slotted Sections.  The Metalflake Film is thick and when I rolled it around a pencil, it sprung back flat again. So I rolled a piece up and held it with Tweezers. Then I slipped it into the Narrow-Slotted Section and let go of the Tweezers. The Film sprung back and holds itself in place!  Here are the Engine Sections with the Film in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2015 8:15:36 GMT -6
Been following this and must say this is Awesome , what a build super cool and great thought and work Great paint and decals VERY VERY nice !!!! So glad you like it... |
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Post by ira on Mar 18, 2015 11:52:19 GMT -6
Make a Stand!I started with a Base from the parts box. I am going to mount the RAIDER Vette on a Clear Rod. So I drilled a hole for the Clear Rod to go through.  Then I glued a short length of plastic tubing to the underside of the Base to hold the Clear Rod. I will add a small piece of plastic on the end to keep the Rod from going all of the way through.  Next I painted the Base with Testors Diamond Dust. You know, I think I might add lights to this Base!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Mar 19, 2015 7:45:26 GMT -6
Jet Power!Here is the Raider with all 3 Racing Engines in place. Engine Detailing Coming later...  Rear View.  More Coming...
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Post by hobbybobby on Mar 20, 2015 7:43:10 GMT -6
Well, Ira, it looks awesome and very fast with these engines!  |
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Post by ira on Mar 20, 2015 18:11:06 GMT -6
this is just Bitchin very nice !!!! |
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