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Post by mrmike on Apr 27, 2021 8:33:41 GMT -7
Thanks Mike, Les and moramarth! I am considering using a smaller size pin head for this. Something where the pinhead could fit inside the tubing. I will have to try one to see if I like it or not.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 28, 2021 6:50:52 GMT -7
With the tubes glued to the pinheads, I sanded them down, applied some Molotow Liquid Chrome and Tamiya Clear Orange and Clear Red paint. Now, they are closer to the body and son't look as bad as they did before.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 6, 2021 11:11:46 GMT -7
I started foiling this afternoon. I started with the hardest areas to foil. The wheelwells, rocker panels and the rear taillight. The wheelwells alone took me almost an hour to do.    I keep hearing Heart and their song, Barracuda in my mind! More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 8, 2021 14:00:46 GMT -7
I finished foiling this afternoon. Now to paint the interior ceiling and assemble the whole thing.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 9, 2021 4:38:47 GMT -7
Lookin' good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on May 9, 2021 5:51:03 GMT -7
Thanks Joe!
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Post by mrmike on May 12, 2021 8:54:44 GMT -7
I got the Barracuda into 3 coats of Testors Ultra Gloss Clearcoat this morning. And, the underside of the Barracuda hood got a coating of Model Master Bright Calypso Metallic.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by pete on May 12, 2021 16:51:40 GMT -7
Cuda is turning out nicely Mike!!. Love the color. I also like the fact that you went ahead and corrected the engine compartment fender apron issue with the kit. Nicely done, in the future try using some aluminum tubing for the those pre 69 mopar side marker lights. Drill an appropriate size hole for the tubing in the body, slip a piece of finished/polished tubing in place. Add some glue to the hole in the tube. Once dry, paint it the appropriate color and Taa Daa!!! Mopar side markers. If you use a glue that dries clear. You can add your paint from the back side to really give it some depth/realism.   |
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Post by mrmike on May 13, 2021 6:09:21 GMT -7
Thanks pete! I have so many different ideas for the '68 Mopar Side Markers and I need to decide on one that makes the most sense, i.e. looks the most accurate.
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Post by mrmike on May 15, 2021 7:51:49 GMT -7
It's getting there! I started adding the valances and bumpers. So far the rear is done and the front is being worked on. If there is a reason why I don't like old AMT/MPC kits, this is one of them! I have been stressing for hours on the grille and front valance since they don't want to fit correctly!    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on May 16, 2021 7:23:45 GMT -7
Sharp progress Mike. Really sharp man.
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Post by mrmike on May 17, 2021 6:35:03 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! The more I stared at the front of the Barracuda, the more I hated it! I don't like the poor fit of the grilles and the open ends of the lower grille header. I tore it all apart! The grille header will have some shaped styrene added to the ends and I will try to reshape the grilles and the grill header for a better fit! And, I thought I was making progress!    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mrmike on May 21, 2021 19:06:02 GMT -7
Tonight, I tried my hand at creating a set of exhaust tips made from styrene. I used two pieces of 1/8th inch styrene tube and two short lengths of 1/16th inch rod glued together. The rods fits into two holes I drilled in the molded chassis pan exhaust and the molded tubes have angle cuts made with eye-ball engineering. Now to paint them up!    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by stitchdup on May 22, 2021 2:42:01 GMT -7
Nice work Mike, I think you're doing the right thing sorting out the grille,
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Post by poet on May 22, 2021 4:58:18 GMT -7
Looking very nice!
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Post by mrmike on May 22, 2021 6:29:20 GMT -7
Thanks Les and Dennis!
The grille has been rebuilt and it does look a lot better than before. I just don't like making major changes on a finished painted and polished body. You add to the risk of causing some sort of damaged that you have to repair in order to fix something else.
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Post by leon on May 22, 2021 12:52:42 GMT -7
Looking really good Mike!
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Post by mrmike on May 23, 2021 6:12:44 GMT -7
Thanks leon! Now, I have to add the Keith Marks decals.
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Post by Jay's Mini Scale on May 23, 2021 7:43:03 GMT -7
It's getting there! I started adding the valances and bumpers. So far the rear is done and the front is being worked on. If there is a reason why I don't like old AMT/MPC kits, this is one of them! I have been stressing for hours on the grille and front valance since they don't want to fit correctly! More Barracuda to come... looking good liking the color combo |
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Post by mrmike on May 23, 2021 18:36:47 GMT -7
Thanks Jay!
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Post by mustang1989 on May 25, 2021 5:47:38 GMT -7
This keeps on looking better and better Mike!!
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Post by mrmike on May 25, 2021 6:15:38 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! I need to get off my duff and coat the decals with Microscale Liquid Decal Film before I proceed.
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Post by mmthrax on May 28, 2021 14:26:32 GMT -7
Nice progress Mike.
Carry on sir...
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Post by mrmike on May 29, 2021 6:14:24 GMT -7
Thanks Mark!
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Post by mrmike on Jun 29, 2021 15:02:20 GMT -7
I coated the Keith Marks Decals with two coats of Microscale Liquid Decal Film. I'll let this dry for a day or so and then start decaling.    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mrmike on Jul 8, 2021 11:28:51 GMT -7
I applied the Keith Marks decals to the '68 Barracuda. Now it is finally done!    More Barracuda to come... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 8, 2021 11:39:03 GMT -7
Good stance and the decals really give 'er a personality. Awesome so far Mike.
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Post by pete on Jul 8, 2021 15:53:51 GMT -7
This is really shaping up nicely Mike. The decals are just right too...
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Post by leon on Jul 9, 2021 1:34:46 GMT -7
This looks awesome Mike!
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Post by mrmike on Jul 9, 2021 5:26:53 GMT -7
Thank you Joe, pete and leon!
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