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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 11, 2009 18:14:21 GMT -6
the color is not right in the photos, so I will take some outdoor pics when its done. I am gonna polish it out a bit and yes the rear wheels will be washed and the best I can do on the rims....unless someone has nice chrome ones?  starting to look like a Beetle! (hard to believe that used to be brown/tan and yellow plastic)   |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 11, 2009 19:24:25 GMT -6
Bob, I swore I had a nice set of rims like that! So I rushed into the bedroom to rifle through my rim tire box. No go. So I checked my parts box to get mailed out to my friends. Still nothing! So I am sorry. Sure wish I could help out! Looks like a nice start esp. knowing what kit ya got then with those colors. I look forward to seeing it done. Jody
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 11, 2009 20:00:09 GMT -6
Bob, I swore I had a nice set of rims like that! So I rushed into the bedroom to rifle through my rim tire box. No go. So I checked my parts box to get mailed out to my friends. Still nothing! So I am sorry. Sure wish I could help out! Looks like a nice start esp. knowing what kit ya got then with those colors. I look forward to seeing it done. Jody It's ok thanks for looking!  |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 11, 2009 23:25:24 GMT -6
I polished it up as much as I care to. It's too hard to get into tiny spaces without rubbing through with my big ole fingers. I just wanted to show another update because I love this thing so much! Decals on ! One of the fun things is piecing this truck together from several kits and the junk box. Woodpecker came from Monogram '32 Ford and the Moon decals came from Revell '31 Model A.  |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 0:32:36 GMT -6
Look what I found in one of the junk boxes I bought from Steve Kohler! I didn't know it, but there are extra parts from the Boss A' Bone kit which is actually a later issue of the Blue Beetle and just about as hard to find. This is just glue bomb junk, the rest of the truck is gone. It just HAPPENS to have the fricken' firewall and the correct seats!  |
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Post by snakeplissken81 on Jun 12, 2009 4:21:29 GMT -6
Very nice start.
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Post by ironheadchopper on Jun 12, 2009 5:16:12 GMT -6
Do you think the wheels from the Lil coffin will work?
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 12, 2009 5:50:56 GMT -6
Nice start!
I always liked the Blue Beetle.
I agree with ironheadchopper, try the Lil Coffin wheels.
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Post by A.J. on Jun 12, 2009 7:11:50 GMT -6
The LiL Coffin wheels should be the same. I believe both kits use a backing plate in a similar manner. The wheels themselves are the same but I'm just not sure of the mounting point. It's worth a look though for sure. The front wheels could be found in the Orange Hauler I believe but it looks like you've matched them up pretty good already.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 9:24:53 GMT -6
thanks guys! I am having a blast with this one! yes the Coffin wheels are exactly the same for the rears. I don't know if I wanna kill my Coffin for wheels though....I have never built one and just got one to build  If I have to, I will paint the rims silver/chrome with a brush, which I hate to do....but don't wanna ruin my chance to build the Coffin.  |
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Post by scurvy on Jun 12, 2009 12:38:49 GMT -6
Since the 1:1 coffin had brushed outers with gray "as cast" centers, I think I'd use the chrome wheels on the Blue Beetle and paint the wheels for the Coffin - but I've got like three butchered Coffins right now - one of my favorite donor chassis.
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 12:41:54 GMT -6
Since the 1:1 coffin had brushed outers with gray "as cast" centers, I think I'd use the chrome wheels on the Blue Beetle and paint the wheels for the Coffin - but I've got like three butchered Coffins right now - one of my favorite donor chassis. I will check into the 1:1 , thanks! |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 12:44:47 GMT -6
BY GEORGE!  thanks for saying something about that! I am going to take your advice ;D |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 13:04:22 GMT -6
these are dusty, but they are nice and chromed ;D thanks for the idea scurv!  |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 12, 2009 13:12:39 GMT -6
Looks much nicer! Those do not look that deep? I had a sholow pair. I have a deep pair in resin. I didnt figure either would fit your needs. Jody
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Post by scurvy on Jun 12, 2009 13:27:41 GMT -6
*thumbs-up*
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 12, 2009 14:18:06 GMT -6
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 13, 2009 22:20:33 GMT -6
The original had a Cadillac engine...the new one might have one, but it's got some fugly valve covers and they don't say "Cadillac" on them like they should. I snagged a set that are not exactly like the originals, but at least they say CADILLAC on them. They came out of the AMT '59 El Camino kit. The sucky part is the valve covers are molded with the heads. I had to cut them off and put the new ones on.   |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 14, 2009 1:02:27 GMT -6
Nice touch Bob!! Jody
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Post by AL on Jun 14, 2009 2:21:32 GMT -6
That's really beginning to look Great, Bob !! .....Enjoy !!
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 15, 2009 0:17:23 GMT -6
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Post by smartresins on Jun 15, 2009 5:18:59 GMT -6
Very nice job on the bed! IS that veneer, contact paper or decals? Again great job so far. Jody
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Post by badroadahead on Jun 15, 2009 6:12:50 GMT -6
Dude, this is looking real sweet!!!
Great build!
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Post by Bert on Jun 15, 2009 7:24:52 GMT -6
Coming along nicely. ;D
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 15, 2009 8:10:18 GMT -6
thanks guys! Q: is that veneer.... A: it's water slide decal. the whole sheet was like that and I cut the strips to fit. not sure where they came from. |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 15, 2009 14:12:46 GMT -6
Cool. Thanks for letting me know. Jody
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 16, 2009 2:30:41 GMT -6
did the best I could with what I have on the engine. intake is not exact, but it's close to the right one. kinda worried about the firewall fitting behind that magnito...might do some minor adjusting to get it together. it's getting closer..the truck is 3/4 of the way....the scuba and surf stuff will be the last 1/4.  |
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Post by smartresins on Jun 16, 2009 4:03:08 GMT -6
Nice! Jody
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Post by ShowRodFreak Don V. on Jun 16, 2009 13:10:11 GMT -6
Wow Bob Where did you find the time and who are you  This can't be the Bob I know.....he never has time ........LOL Keep them coming. don v |
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Post by RodBurNeR on Jun 16, 2009 20:23:51 GMT -6
Wow Bob Where did you find the time and who are you This can't be the Bob I know.....he never has time ........LOL Keep them coming. don v ;D I freed some obligations , and it's sooooo nice! I have more done, this should be finished by Friday I think. |
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This can't be the Bob I know.....he never has time ........LOL