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Post by lowlife on Nov 21, 2017 12:16:44 GMT -7
After a little break from the kits, thought id start a new one !  I was following DeeCees build of this big kit, and thought id love to try one ! So recently my Birthday pressie from me arrived !  |
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Post by lowlife on Nov 21, 2017 12:21:37 GMT -7
Lots of things in this kit i really like, its over 15" long for a start ! ! But i hate the idea of Revell adding wheels,tyres and a few decals and calling it a Foose edition !
So the big idea is to create a proper Foose car, using the kit supplied stuff and lots of scratchbuilding and imagination !
Just downloading a few pics be back soon ! And yes DeeCee im using the big gay wheels for sure Haha ! !
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 21, 2017 13:16:38 GMT -7
rolling wasn't expecting that, nearly spat my coffee out when i read that last line mate... sorry%20bout%20dat_zps1nny96hw
It is a great kit, it just needs a lot of work to get it down where it needs to sit, but you will do it justice for sure i reckon.
Now start a painting and glueing man...
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Post by lowlife on Nov 21, 2017 13:37:58 GMT -7
Thanks mate..... So first things first, engine bay !? As standard, and mocked up, it looks like this....  I then spent the afternoon cutting up the firewall....  Smoothed firewall needs blending in underneath to fix the gap. I also didnt like the top of the chassis, with floating battery etc ! So ive cut these out too and will replace with sheet plastic !  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 21, 2017 14:45:09 GMT -7
NICE!!! I'm like you on shaving all that molded in wire detail off. Especially in 1:12 scale. Wow. That "mystical floating battery" is something else aint it? Will be watching this one Martin.
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 22, 2017 1:24:56 GMT -7
Nice work Martin, my next one( i brought 2 of them) will be done to this level... or further,
so i will be keeping an eye on things and taking lots of notes too mate... sCh_reader_zps810724fe
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 22, 2017 7:23:15 GMT -7
These bigger scale kits give the opportunity to really highlight details. You’re off to great start. I’m sure you have a plan.
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Post by lowlife on Nov 25, 2017 10:51:03 GMT -7
These bigger scale kits give the opportunity to really highlight details. You’re off to great start. I’m sure you have a plan. Thanks guys... Haha so far ive just been removing all the details ! I dont know about a plan yet, making it up as i go along maybe .... thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon  Quick mock up with the engine together, thinking of adding a more modern engine bay sides ??  |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 25, 2017 11:04:45 GMT -7
Nice work, the modern engine bay sounds like a good way to go as well
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Post by DeeCee on Nov 25, 2017 21:26:27 GMT -7
Some pro touring style inner fenders would be easy to make, and look real smooth mate.
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Post by sharp on Nov 25, 2017 22:32:08 GMT -7
Looking good Martin, nice job smoothing out the firewall
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Post by lowlife on Nov 28, 2017 14:42:32 GMT -7
Thanks guys... More chopping up !  Been trying out different inner fender ideas, and then realised theres no way this can be a proper Low car without a bit more work ....  So i chopped out the old inner fenders, smoothed the edges around the bonnet opening (near the hinges) and underneath the top of the wings, and tried again !  Think i can get this thing resting on the sump, hmmm might need to air-bag it now ! !  |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 28, 2017 15:21:31 GMT -7
YES!! bags aren't just for shopping!
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Post by lowlife on Nov 30, 2017 15:40:00 GMT -7
Quick update... Wanted to make some smooth inner wings, so been trying to design it in 1 piece so no joins can be seen. Finally after cutting up bits of paper all evening i came up with this ! Im happy with this, and fairly sure it will work ok, but now i need to assemble the front suspension and more engine parts to check for clearance ! ( The upper A arms and headers may interfere ) Problem also is the 69 Camaro body sides slope inwards so much its hard to get the body on / off without breaking something. Im thinking the finished engine will be glued in, then the inner wings and radiator etc around it. Heres what ive come up with, more soon....   |
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Post by stitchdup on Nov 30, 2017 16:02:52 GMT -7
Cool
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 1, 2017 3:30:51 GMT -7
That looks awesome mate, great idea, but, assemble the front suspension like you said, because, to get it low like you want, you will need to modify the front suspension quite a bit, so do that first, so you get the clearances right. Your really going all out, which is just what i like to see.  |
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Post by lowlife on Dec 1, 2017 4:13:44 GMT -7
Thanks Stitch, and DeeCee !
Yes the suspension will be next, and then the engine. Going up to this bigger scale seems more like real car building ! So many bits to consider with every modification I make, but its good fun !
Shame I can't get better seats, and decent brake discs ! I'm looking into possibly getting some 3D printing done, see how it goes !
I'm also adding hydraulics, or air bags, and hopefully a molded fiberglass look interior ! All wrapped in a smoothed out body with flush glass and a slightly different front / rear end treatment....
Be fun to see your next big Camaro build Dale, hope you get some ideas from this one !
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 1, 2017 5:01:51 GMT -7
Thanks Stitch, and DeeCee ! Yes the suspension will be next, and then the engine. Going up to this bigger scale seems more like real car building ! So many bits to consider with every modification I make, but its good fun ! Shame I can't get better seats, and decent brake discs ! I'm looking into possibly getting some 3D printing done, see how it goes ! I'm also adding hydraulics, or air bags, and hopefully a molded fiberglass look interior ! All wrapped in a smoothed out body with flush glass and a slightly different front / rear end treatment.... Be fun to see your next big Camaro build Dale, hope you get some ideas from this one ! I think I have some 1/12 bucket seats from the 57 chevy if they're any use to you? probably some engine parts too and I'll never use them so you can have them if you want. They're from a built up that has loads missing so would need some clean up but have never been painted |
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Post by lowlife on Dec 1, 2017 6:26:53 GMT -7
Cool, thanks Stitch ! I'm OK for engine parts I think, but the seats sound very useful !
Any chance of posting a pic of them ?
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 1, 2017 9:08:14 GMT -7
Cool, thanks Stitch ! I'm OK for engine parts I think, but the seats sound very useful ! Any chance of posting a pic of them ? I'll get pics on monday when I get back home Martin |
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Post by lowlife on Dec 1, 2017 10:21:26 GMT -7
Thanks mate !
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Post by lowlife on Dec 7, 2017 14:47:01 GMT -7
That looks awesome mate, great idea, but, assemble the front suspension like you said, because, to get it low like you want, you will need to modify the front suspension quite a bit, so do that first, so you get the clearances right. Your really going all out, which is just what i like to see. Well i definately modified it quite a bit, front suspensions all together, wheels/brakes are not glued on yet, but it does touch the floor.......   |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 7, 2017 15:07:07 GMT -7
Man you're really going for broke on this one Martin. I like the engine bay layout you've got so far for this one and dang that thing is low!!!!! Keep givin' 'er the ol' one-two there bud!!  |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 7, 2017 23:59:39 GMT -7
Stance is PERFECT Martin.... no daylight.. |
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on Dec 21, 2017 11:06:55 GMT -7
Man this is looking sweet like the detail and stance
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Post by poet on Dec 21, 2017 11:32:18 GMT -7
Love where this is going!!
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Post by lowlife on Dec 29, 2017 10:38:39 GMT -7
Thanks guys....... Been a bit busy lately, cant think why......... Ho%20Ho%20Ho_zpsczefllhf Anyway engine is progressing, fan assembly is mocked up, as is the hi rise intake ! And i need to paint the ends of the headers too ! But a lot of this wont be seen anyway as im thinking up a design for a smooth engine cover, which i cant measure up till the engine is in...and the inner fenders ! So heres the motor so far, needs wiring yet too....   |
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Post by DeeCee on Dec 29, 2017 14:44:57 GMT -7
Nicely done Martin, looking sweet.
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 29, 2017 20:56:51 GMT -7
looking good lowlife, cant wait to see more!
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Post by sharp on Dec 29, 2017 21:28:05 GMT -7
This is coming together real nice Martin.the engine detail looks great man!! what type of paint and color did you use on the trans?
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