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Post by mrmike on Jun 14, 2022 11:26:17 GMT -7
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 15, 2022 4:06:52 GMT -7
Looking forward to this one Mike, a little something different.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2022 6:26:37 GMT -7
Thanks Dale! Yes, this is something different. Every now and then we all need to build something a little off center to remind ourselves that we can or try to build something different.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2022 9:02:07 GMT -7
I started on Lorelai's Jeep by filling in the holes for the snorkel. This will not be needed. As an experiment, I brushed on some Tamiya X-23 Clear Blue paint for the fade that is present on Connecticut license plates. Not bad, but it could have been better. I measured the posts and decided on a 1/8" cut on the posts to lower the suspension height. I may start with 1/16" first just for grins and giggles.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by sharp on Jun 15, 2022 15:07:46 GMT -7
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Post by mrmike on Jun 15, 2022 19:27:18 GMT -7
Okay Mike! I know you are waiting for more!  |
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Post by Deano on Jun 16, 2022 3:03:27 GMT -7
Keen to see how this turns out!
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Post by mrmike on Jun 16, 2022 6:35:26 GMT -7
Thanks Deano! I usually don't decontent my models, so this one will be a different build for me.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 16, 2022 9:38:03 GMT -7
I drilled out the holes along the rocker panels and filled them with styrene rod and cut them flush with the rockers. These will be smoothed over with Bondo. The rear panel of the Jeep had the pattern of aluminium panels and I sanded the rear of the Jeep since Lorelai's Jeep doesn't have it.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 19, 2022 14:04:36 GMT -7
I washed the Jeep Wrangler in prep for primer and paint.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 20, 2022 11:13:31 GMT -7
Paint was flyin' this afternoon! I paint most of my small parts with Rustoleum Semi Gloss Black and Tamiya TS-29 Semi Gloss Black and the interior seats with Tamiya TS-4 German Grey.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 20, 2022 13:39:42 GMT -7
Since my paintbooth was up and running, I painted the body and floor with Tamiya AS-15 Tan. This will be followed by a couple coats of Tamiya TS-13 Gloss Clear. The interior floor will get a coat of Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mustang1989 on Jun 22, 2022 6:44:20 GMT -7
Good progress on this so far Mike. That's some good body work up there.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 22, 2022 7:31:40 GMT -7
Thanks Joe! Actually some of those spots are starting to show through the paint and clearcoat. I'll have to clean them up.
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Post by DeeCee on Jun 23, 2022 2:01:59 GMT -7
A lot of smaller detail going into this one Mike, NICE !! Unfortunately
i also find "sink back" and reactions in the filled and repaired parts after paint,
which usually results in me blocking it back and repair/repaint, sometimes more than one.
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Post by mrmike on Jun 23, 2022 10:30:12 GMT -7
More progress on the Gilmore Girls Jeep. The interior and chassis is mostly complete. I have started assembling the body.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 23, 2022 18:43:05 GMT -7
Almost done! Here's a preview of the Gilmore Girls Jeep Wrangler.    Gilmore Girls will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Jun 24, 2022 7:46:42 GMT -7
I have completed my Gilmore Girls Jeep Wrangler and it is posted in On The Road. I would like to thank all those who have viewed and commented on my WIP.
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