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Post by stitchdup on Nov 12, 2016 3:45:25 GMT -7
This is a kit that barely survived my first dremel. Lets just say alcohol and dremels don't mix. I have no idea what I was originally thinking when I cut it up but now in it's second life it's going to be a 2 seat coupe and have the look of keep it on the road and forget about how it looks (not a rat though). The engine is from a viper as is the rear suspension and wheels. I'm also using the viper interior tub, door panels and seats, along with a 90 firebird dash as the viper dash is too narrow. The top is about half an inch shorter than stock. I've filled the hole from the supercharger and at the moment it's in a quick primer coat to help see the shape as having 2 colours of filler and the plastic was making seeing the shape a bit awkward. This is what I started with  the engine assembled and paint built up with dry brushing various silver, blue and black (and orange for the valve covers)  The first cuts to the body this time around were to cut the shoulders of the body out. This was to try and keep the stock body lines and make refitting the roof go easier  After cutting a little from the front of the roof I got to this shape, notice the window shape is stock but lots shorter.  I smoothed the inner fenders and firewall, and spent ages removing flash from the chassis which will probably be satin black  Bumpers were also aged by dry brushing with silver,blue and black followed by a matt coat.  A quick mock up, hoping for this stance  The viper tub fits pretty well, and it should be simple enough to widen it at the door panels  Pulled the trunk forward and it still fits the kit glass, even though it's further up the glass (hiding some bad glue burn from it's first build, lol)  quick primer coat, plenty more body work to do   At the moment it has the second coat of fine filler on. The first bout of filler for the heavy shaping was done with 2 part auto filler (top stop gold) and the rest will all be 3m green putty. Their both pretty hard fillers once set and take a little extra effort sanding, |
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 12, 2016 4:01:41 GMT -7
Good to see you dragged it over mate, now get back into it!!  I know i have spent way too much time over the last few days on the computer and not building..  |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 12, 2016 4:23:44 GMT -7
It's been time well spent though mate,
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 12, 2016 4:45:53 GMT -7
So very very true mate..
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2016 7:21:37 GMT -7
Looking good have you looked at dropping the windshield post in 1:1 scale apx 1 1/2" to 2" were the roof has same line as floor . It looks good dont get me wrong . With your side picture that is the first thing i saw . It is awsome as it is also . I know just tell me to shut up i understand .
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 12, 2016 7:29:24 GMT -7
I did think about that, but then the rear pillars would have needed a lot more work lining them up, and I've probably got enough to do on it. I agree that it would look a lot better chopped
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Post by sharp on Nov 12, 2016 21:23:54 GMT -7
Looking good bud,can't wait to see more.
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Post by Big D on Nov 14, 2016 11:23:20 GMT -7
Looks good the way you are doing it son. Keep at it.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 15, 2016 10:41:55 GMT -7
Well I'm ready for the last go of primer, but the weather doesn't want to play nice. November in scotland isn't the best time for painting. If I was at my own house it wouldn't be a problem cos I can paint inside
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Post by ak on Nov 15, 2016 19:56:19 GMT -7
Love the restyled shape of this! can't wait to see more!
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on Nov 19, 2016 6:47:03 GMT -7
Very cool idea can't wait to see finished
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 20, 2016 17:03:13 GMT -7
Managed to get some paint on today. one side turned out ok, the other is very much the opposite and needs a lot more work. It all looked ok until the paint went on, even the guide coat on the primer rubbed out even but I still hope to get it finished in time. Very high chance it wont be a shiny car though, and I've managed to lose the back glass somewhere between my house and my grans. If it was a flat bit of glass it wouldn't be so much of a problem but the shape doesn't lend itself to making one from scratch. Hopefully I'll have time as I've not really had much since my gran got home. £trips to hospital for her this month already, including 2 this weekend cos she fell and split her head on friday night, and tonight she had to go because of severe pains that she couldn't point out or describe. Needless to say I'm a bit stressed so some model time is desperately needed. Ok, seems photobucket wont let me view my img codes so pics might take a while
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 20, 2016 17:43:57 GMT -7
Man I hate that when PB won't behave!!! 
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 21, 2016 2:47:34 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 21, 2016 3:23:10 GMT -7
Just start rubbin' those scratches mate, use that paint as a filler coat, and squirt it again , it happens to all of us. PS: I like that color.. |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 23, 2016 14:07:07 GMT -7
Had a change of direction on this mainly due to lack of free time and having lost parts. I'm going to keep the viper parts for something else as it seems a waste to use them on this when I'm rushing it to get finished in time. So now it's going to be one of those unfinished project horror stories you see in the back of mages or on internet auction sites. The really poor fit of the mpc charger parts should help in this, for example the exhaust and rear axle are one piece and have mounts that dont even line up with anything else. I've spent some time dry brushing some browns and reds in preperation for some powdred rust which will be dusted over the engine bay and chassis once it's all dull coated.   |
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 24, 2016 2:29:12 GMT -7
Looks like it just run over a few people mate... katana_zpsefydonpk  Keep at it mate, you've got a week left.. |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 24, 2016 5:29:01 GMT -7
Got primer on this morning. First 2 coats went on fine, then the third coat decided to shrivel up like a slug in salt.  gaah  Even the joins between the cuts are ghosting through quite heavily. I don't think I have time to strip it back and get it decent for paint, and putting it in the stripper will remove all the filler so this is going back in the scrap pile. At least the engine and other parts I have finished can go to something else so they wont be wasted   |
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Post by Big D on Nov 24, 2016 5:33:41 GMT -7
OH MAN THAT SUCKS!!!!!!! Sure hate for that to happen Stitch. katana_zpsefydonpk
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 24, 2016 11:16:56 GMT -7
That does suck for sure. You still have time! You can do it! th_running1
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Post by Big D on Nov 24, 2016 11:38:38 GMT -7
Block off the crud and wash it in soap and water and prime it again and go for it, unless it is worse than it looks in the picture. Hate to see you have to get out after all that work.
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 24, 2016 12:28:13 GMT -7
I think I'm just going to use the time for the january build, it's only got a tiny spot of filler for a couple of low points
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 26, 2016 15:32:13 GMT -7
4fvgdaq_th YEP !! Hate that mate, there is nothing worse than failure due to a product problem....
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on Nov 26, 2016 18:58:20 GMT -7
Bub I hate that happen man I know it happen to me twice as you may know but it ant perfect but I'll give it a shot this month lol
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 28, 2016 15:04:13 GMT -7
 Dammit man! Sorry to see this Les! Lookin' forward to the recovery.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 1:22:25 GMT -7
It's looking real nice . With all you have going on makes it hard to pay attention to what you are doing your doing a great job even if you didn't have everything else going on. Keep up the nice work.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2016 1:46:28 GMT -7
les try and locate a puddy called evercoat they have a glazing put to that won't attack plastic best part it don't srink and crack but ya know it happen's to us all sometime's oh and that puddy you should get easy 40 build's unless you got heavy customizing but you don't do that much so icon_free-sign-smileys-1010_zps84ab39f3 just funning les
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