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Post by leon on Jul 15, 2019 16:00:57 GMT -7
Started this yesterday and i have to say so far this is a model from HELL.  To start with there are no part numbers on the sprues.The interior doesn't fit inside body and i had to use my Dremel and sand the outside of the interior as seen in the pics with the black marks.After i got the engine painted and the chrome parts and headers on i did a test fit in the chassis.Darn it the headers weren't to big and sat on the ground and caused the engine to to come off the chassis.I ended up cutting the headers off and going with the stock manifolds.I'll be using the side pipes in the kit,just going to have to make up a short piece of pipe to connect the two.I also had to cut the inside wheel backs which caused the wheels to sit outside of the body.If i can finish this and have it look half decent without throwing it at the wall.It will be a miracle.   DSCN5498 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5499 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5500 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5501 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5502 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by leon on Jul 15, 2019 16:03:18 GMT -7
 DSCN5504 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5505 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Stay tuned in! The battle will continue. BTW.....The engine won't be wired as the distributor is to small to drill out and i ran out of my favorite solder wire for the plug wires. |
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 15, 2019 20:48:12 GMT -7
Ugh, that sounds like a real pain. I have faith in you. I'm sure you will get it looking good. Just keep picking away at it... |
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Post by Deano on Jul 16, 2019 0:01:59 GMT -7
Looks like AMT weren't even close with most of this!! Keep plodding, it'll happen!
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 16, 2019 1:55:20 GMT -7
I seem to remember reading that this kit was a difficult one to work with somewhere Leon. Keep at it pal.
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Post by leon on Jul 16, 2019 2:51:03 GMT -7
Mark,thank you! This is going to need a a lot of TLC.
Deano,i'll keep plodding along!
Joe,this is a difficult kit! Just going to need a lot of extra work.
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 16, 2019 3:58:13 GMT -7
The joys of some kits mate, there are some dud ones out there, that just make it all hard work.
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 16, 2019 4:31:54 GMT -7
We have faith in you mate,
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Post by leon on Jul 16, 2019 12:58:15 GMT -7
The joys of some kits mate, there are some dud ones out there, that just make it all hard work. Dale,i'm finding that out now! Just going to need a little extra patience with this one. |
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Post by leon on Jul 16, 2019 12:59:27 GMT -7
Les,thank you!
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Post by leon on Jul 16, 2019 16:16:29 GMT -7
Well fellas,iv'e still got my sanity and the Gremlin is in one piece!After a little more trimming and sanding i finally have the body and interior sitting on the chassis like i want! egyptian I 'll tape the windshield in to see if i need to do any fine tuning before painting and i need to open up the front wheel opening a bit to get a little more clearance for the tires. Thanks for encouraging me on! Much appreciated.   DSCN5506 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5507 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5508 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5509 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 16, 2019 18:38:53 GMT -7
Man amt didn't put much work into that kit, are all the wheel arches a different shape? in the 2 side pics the rears dont match at all. Nice to see you're persevering with it though, it will be worth it when its done
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Post by leon on Jul 17, 2019 2:44:01 GMT -7
Les i had to open up the rear wheel arches for the slicks.They still need a little bit of work .
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 19, 2019 4:13:49 GMT -7
That's got a cool street stance to it Leon!! Way to go on overcoming the obstacles.
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Post by leon on Jul 19, 2019 13:06:51 GMT -7
Thank you Joe! Just took some extra patience and a little more work.
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Post by dumpydan on Jul 20, 2019 4:07:45 GMT -7
Looking good the wheels are perfect.
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Post by leon on Jul 20, 2019 5:10:54 GMT -7
Dan,thank you!
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Post by leon on Jul 20, 2019 16:40:13 GMT -7
Got the interior finished and glued to the chassis.I was up in the air about a color for this and decided on Bright orange and some kind of black stripe for the sides.I lost my painting room do to remodeling so i have no idea when i'll get the body painted.With the outside temps in the upper 90s and high humidity, painting outside is out.I may pack things up and take them to work with me on Monday and use our paint booth there.  DSCN5510 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5511 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  DSCN5513 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by stitchdup on Jul 20, 2019 20:53:48 GMT -7
Orange and black will look great on this Leon, such an unusual looking car needs to be brightly coloured
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Post by leon on Jul 21, 2019 4:34:04 GMT -7
Thank you Les! An orange and black GREMLIN reminds me of Halloween.  |
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 22, 2019 1:13:26 GMT -7
Cool color choice mate.
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Post by leon on Jul 22, 2019 2:37:37 GMT -7
Thank you Dale!
i'll be taking this to work today and get it painted.
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Post by mmthrax on Jul 22, 2019 8:19:16 GMT -7
Looking forward to the orange, Leon. Should be cool. |
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Post by leon on Jul 22, 2019 13:56:10 GMT -7
Thanks Mark! Will have pics up soon.
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Post by leon on Jul 22, 2019 15:11:50 GMT -7
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jul 22, 2019 22:58:53 GMT -7
Great looking lil' Gremlin!
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Post by leon on Jul 23, 2019 2:39:49 GMT -7
Thank you Bruce!
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Post by Deano on Jul 23, 2019 2:42:11 GMT -7
This colour looks right on this!!
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Post by leon on Jul 23, 2019 2:44:48 GMT -7
Thank you Deano!
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Post by DeeCee on Jul 23, 2019 3:49:17 GMT -7
Color looks great on it Leon.
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To start with there are no part numbers on the sprues.The interior doesn't fit inside body and i had to use my Dremel and sand the outside of the interior as seen in the pics with the black marks.After i got the engine painted and the chrome parts and headers on i did a test fit in the chassis.Darn it the headers weren't to big and sat on the ground and caused the engine to to come off the chassis.I ended up cutting the headers off and going with the stock manifolds.I'll be using the side pipes in the kit,just going to have to make up a short piece of pipe to connect the two.I also had to cut the inside wheel backs which caused the wheels to sit outside of the body.If i can finish this and have it look half decent without throwing it at the wall.It will be a miracle. 
