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Post by stitchdup on Jan 26, 2019 7:01:09 GMT -7
Moving along nicely. the blue on blue should look really good when its together
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Post by mrmike on Jan 26, 2019 9:49:54 GMT -7
Thanks steve and stitchdup! I'm also trying to correct some of the issues I have seen other builders do on this kit. One being the painting of the pistol grip shifter. I have seen too many grips painted completely from top to bottom and installed backwards on E-body cars.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 26, 2019 13:05:29 GMT -7
Now this is the way a Hurst Pistol-Grip Shifter is suppose to be painted! You always leave a chrome strip up the back of the shift handle and a chrome top.  I've detailed the steering wheel. I should have put a dot of flat black in the spokes which I did after I noticed my flub up.  And, the rear taillights are done!  More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jan 26, 2019 19:14:25 GMT -7
Looking good Mike. Say...... if I may, that steering wheel would really benefit from drilling the holes out in the spokes. Just a friendly suggestion bud. This is looking good.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 26, 2019 19:45:08 GMT -7
Joe, I would have drilled holes in the spokes, but on the '70 Charger what you see is actually part of the horn ring. The spokes holding the wheel are part of the steering wheel itself.
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Post by sharp on Jan 26, 2019 20:00:41 GMT -7
Looking good so far Mike. I like the color choice and wheels.Its gonna look great when you're done!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 27, 2019 11:32:31 GMT -7
Thanks sharp! I have high hopes for this model.
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Post by leon on Jan 27, 2019 11:51:01 GMT -7
This is coming along nicely Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jan 31, 2019 10:00:08 GMT -7
Thanks leon! Been working on the Hemi. I need to find a Hemi wiring diagram and I can finish wiring the engine. I'm not 100% happy with the plumbing of the carbs and I may remove the forward pipe and rearch it.  A quick mockup to see how the Charger is progressing.   More to come... |
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Post by mmthrax on Jan 31, 2019 10:30:21 GMT -7
Looks great Mike. The shifter is exactly as I remember them.
I think you made the right decision on the distributor.
Coming along nicely.
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Post by mrmike on Jan 31, 2019 15:20:13 GMT -7
Thank you Mark!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 7, 2019 8:50:28 GMT -7
I've been working on the '70 Charger R/T. I got the body foiled with the toughest part being the rear window.   I finished wiring the Hemi. Now to work on the air cleaner.  More to come... |
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Post by vcv8273 on Feb 7, 2019 16:53:41 GMT -7
Looking sweet Mike nice job on the motor and foil work
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Post by leon on Feb 7, 2019 18:22:10 GMT -7
Motor looks great Mike! This is coming together nicely.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 7, 2019 19:07:40 GMT -7
Thank you Steve and leon! It looks like I have some touchups to do including removing the dog hair!
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 7, 2019 21:11:29 GMT -7
The foil looks great. I have yet to try that process. I am guessing it is a challenge.
The engine looks great too. Lots of realism.
Carry on sir...
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Post by mrmike on Feb 8, 2019 6:46:13 GMT -7
Thank you Mark! Bare Metal Foil can be challenging to use and install, but the more you use it, the easier it gets. Go to the Bare Metal Foil web site and follow their install plans and as you go along, develop as system that works for you.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 8, 2019 6:48:58 GMT -7
Your engine bays are looking better and better Mike. Those plug wires have a good "lay" to them. Looking forward to more.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 8, 2019 6:53:11 GMT -7
The foil looks great. I have yet to try that process. I am guessing it is a challenge. It aint that bad Mike. It does take some patience and a brand new X-Acto knife blade to get the cuts nice n' true but it's entirely doable. Go for it! |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 8, 2019 7:12:51 GMT -7
Thanks Mike and Joe. Will do. Mikes results are pretty compelling.
Ace work sir!!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 12, 2019 8:47:15 GMT -7
With the paintbooth up and running this morning, I clearcoated the Charger.    More to come... |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 12, 2019 10:31:58 GMT -7
Man that blue looks nice with the clear on
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 12, 2019 10:44:00 GMT -7
Mike that looks fantastic. Now you're gonna make me get one of those dryers.  |
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Post by mrmike on Feb 12, 2019 13:38:05 GMT -7
Thanks stitchdup and Mark! A dehydrator is definitely worth the money. It shortens drying time especially with enamel paints. Just be sure to get one that you can adjust the temperature with and has a timer on it.
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Post by the1mad9hatter8 on Feb 12, 2019 13:50:50 GMT -7
Wow that is a really nice blue looks good man keep it up
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 12, 2019 15:09:00 GMT -7
That sure is a pretty color. Looking forward to seeing it under a light.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 12, 2019 19:40:51 GMT -7
Thanks guys! That Testors Wet Look Clear really brought out the color and the shine!
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 13, 2019 7:18:05 GMT -7
Hmmm, Testors wet look clear....... icon_writing_zps7tebrblw Duly noted. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 13, 2019 10:29:52 GMT -7
Hmmm, Testors wet look clear.......  Duly noted. This is the ONLY clear that I use and it is in fact some really good stuff. You've gotta be careful on what you use it on though as it's lacquer based. Enamel over Lacquer=OK  . Lacquer over enamel=BAD!!  |
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 13, 2019 10:34:40 GMT -7
Hmmm, enamel over lacquer=BAD!.... icon_writing_zps7tebrblw
Duly noted. Thanks Joe.
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