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Post by mrmike on Feb 8, 2019 9:52:46 GMT -7
Every year, the Classic Plastic Model Club holds a Club Challenge for our annual Club Exhibition in October. This year it is box stock with any finish you want. My project for the Club Challenge will be the Lindberg 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409.  My paint will be Model Master Flame Red with a matching red and white interior. I did a sprayout on a plastic spoon to get a sense of what the color actually was, since I have seen several shades that range from bright red to almost a maroon and they are referred to as Flame Red. The color is a little dark, but I like it.   Time to start is now. If I wait until the last minute, it'll never get done. More to come... |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 9, 2019 4:31:05 GMT -7
Cool car and the colour choice looks good
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Post by mrmike on Feb 9, 2019 5:22:13 GMT -7
Thanks stitchdup! Even though the Classic Plastic Model Club Exhibition is still over 8 months away, getting started on this project now is the right thing to do!
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Post by leon on Feb 9, 2019 5:34:51 GMT -7
Looking forward to you starting this Mike!
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 9, 2019 6:16:37 GMT -7
Good color choice Mike! Man that kit is about 23 years old now as that's a mid 90's release. Looking forward to the progress.
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Post by mmthrax on Feb 9, 2019 9:52:58 GMT -7
This will be great. I got that kit from the bargain bin at King's Hobby in Austin.
I will love watching it go together and I am really looking forward to your take on it.
Watching this space...
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Post by Deano on Feb 9, 2019 13:32:44 GMT -7
This looks like a good build coming up.
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 9, 2019 13:35:32 GMT -7
This will be great. I got that kit from the bargain bin at King's Hobby in Austin. I will love watching it go together and I am really looking forward to your take on it. Watching this space... King's Hobby....I've been to that place several times. Awesome hobby shop. |
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Post by mrmike on Feb 14, 2019 9:40:57 GMT -7
I got tired of polishing my Bullitt Mustang and the '70 Charger R/T, so I decided to start a little assembly of the 409 CID engine.   One thing I didn't like about this engine was that the oil filter was moulded with the oil pan. I used a P/E saw and removed the oil filter.  More to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 14, 2019 10:15:13 GMT -7
Friggin' cool. I do love me some "W" motors. Have you tried black basing your engines before painting Mike?
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Post by mrmike on Feb 14, 2019 12:57:53 GMT -7
No, I haven't. If I start with a black base coat, the resulting color on top would be too dark, IMHO.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 21, 2019 19:27:26 GMT -7
I got the 409 CID assembled and decaled.   I assembled the stock wheels and tires. The American Racing mags are for after the Club Challenge and will replace the stock wheels and tires. I just need to find a set of tires in the parts box for the mags.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Feb 22, 2019 3:58:09 GMT -7
Engine looks good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Feb 22, 2019 13:35:46 GMT -7
Thank you leon! I rummaged through my parts box and found a set of Goodyear GS-Cs for the American Racing mags. But, after looking at the mags, I need to clean them up some as I was a bit sloppy painting the spokes.  The body and associated parts are now in a coat of Dupli-Color White Primer. Now for a some light sanding.   More to come... |
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Post by leon on Feb 22, 2019 14:01:36 GMT -7
Primer looks good Mike! Nice choice or the tires.
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Post by mrmike on Feb 22, 2019 18:51:32 GMT -7
Thank you leon!
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Post by vcv8273 on Feb 23, 2019 18:55:19 GMT -7
Looking sweet Mike, coming along real nice
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Post by mrmike on Feb 23, 2019 19:31:43 GMT -7
Thanks Steve!
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Post by sharp on Feb 23, 2019 20:24:22 GMT -7
Looking good Mike! nice work on the wheels and engine
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Post by mrmike on Feb 23, 2019 20:26:31 GMT -7
Thank you sharp!
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Post by mrmike on Mar 6, 2019 15:10:47 GMT -7
Thanks leon! While I had the paintbooth up and running, I painted the Impala with Model Master Flame Red Lacquer.   I painted the chassis with Rustoleum Painters Touch Semi-Gloss Black. It's a touch glossy and tacky, so some time in the dehydrator is in order.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Mar 6, 2019 16:20:01 GMT -7
Body and chassis look good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Mar 6, 2019 19:46:10 GMT -7
Thanks leon!
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Post by vcv8273 on Mar 6, 2019 20:50:07 GMT -7
Nice color choice Mike and looks nice and smooth
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Post by mmthrax on Mar 6, 2019 22:22:24 GMT -7
Always loved the bubble top. Once you get the chrome on this it is going to be off the chain.
Carry on sir....
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Post by poet on Mar 7, 2019 6:51:31 GMT -7
Sweet!!
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Post by mrmike on Mar 7, 2019 7:06:32 GMT -7
Thanks Steve, Mark and Dennis! There is some trash on the trunk lid and some marks on the roof, so a good wet sanding is in order here.
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Post by mrmike on Mar 14, 2019 12:57:39 GMT -7
Well, my bad painting luck has returned! The paint cracked on top of the primer. I think I'll strip the paint and start all over again with the same brand primer and paint.   This is supposed to be semi-gloss black and it looks like gloss black. This is enamel paint, so I'll have to clear coat it with Acryl Semi-Gloss Clear.  More to come... |
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Post by leon on Mar 14, 2019 14:16:15 GMT -7
Ouch!!!! Ban news on the paint cracking Mike.Had the same problem on the Nova.
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Post by mrmike on Mar 14, 2019 18:04:31 GMT -7
It's in the stripper now. I'll start over with Model Master Primer and Model Master Fire Red Lacquer paint.
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