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Post by lowlife on Jan 1, 2023 13:14:45 GMT -7
Hi Guys... !
Some of you will know I did start a Nascar project a while back, but as things went on i realised how many bits Id got wrong ! I was never happy with the paint, the front scratchbuilt chassis was supposed to line up with the hoodpins and didnt.. after more research there were lots of little bits i just thought I could do better !
As id already bought 2 kits Ive decided to start again, Ill be keeping bits like the old seat which im happy with. But a new start on the rest, this time hopefully more detailed too !
Considering Ive been on this a couple of weeks theres only a handful of parts glued together so far, but Im happy ! In the pic you can see the bits Ive cut out to remake. Front end will be scratchbuilt again, and a lot more parts have been blended in so no join lines ! So far the window net was cut out and scratchbuilt tube used to make the new bar around the drivers window.
The bar under the dashboard is scratchbuilt and connects correctly to the front chassis rails.
Rear interior panels were removed, to be replaced with ally. Rear wheel inner arches were extended slightly to fit the body better. Front firewall is 3 pieces as standard, so Ive removed all the joins ! Roll cage has been filled so theres no gaps.
Oh and theres new hood support brackets !
Just taking my time with this, fancy going to town and building something as good as i can possibly do !
Wish me luck, more soon....
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 1, 2023 17:46:19 GMT -7
Good to see you back on it Martin, fingers are crossed for ya !  |
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Post by leon on Jan 2, 2023 4:21:04 GMT -7
Looks like you're off to a good start martin!
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 5, 2023 22:19:53 GMT -7
Great start, I'll be watching this.
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Post by lowlife on Jan 6, 2023 10:04:11 GMT -7
Thanks Guys ! Finished the scratch built front cage work, happy with it this time ! There are two holes for the hood pins that match up with the hood, need to add the other two. And it fits better than the last one i tried, tighter to the bumper... First coat of primer, needs a clean up and i`ll re-coat it ! Looking for a lighter shade of grey for the top coat !   |
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Post by pwix on Jan 8, 2023 15:00:22 GMT -7
Coming along nicely!
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Post by lowlife on Jan 16, 2023 4:02:06 GMT -7
Thanks Guys ! We have paint ! Just straight grey Tamiya TS81 with clear, and the roll cage padding in matt black. Added my seat,fuel cell and floor mat from the previous build, still need a couple of bars added after the interior is finished ! Added the hood pin brackets too so all four holes now line up with the hood, for when i add hood pins ! More Soon !   |
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Post by RetroSpectKustoms on Jan 17, 2023 20:23:54 GMT -7
Damn that looks awesome!
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Post by pwix on Jan 19, 2023 1:22:27 GMT -7
S'lookin good so far!
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Post by coyotecrunch on Jan 20, 2023 12:01:02 GMT -7
Looks superb, I myself have a whole slew of NASCAR builds, and i know what you mean by things not lining up. All I ever did was over glue, and paint to conceal, Lol
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Post by lowlife on Jan 25, 2023 11:01:01 GMT -7
Thanks Guys  Bit more done, dash was something i wanted to do better than the last one... Dials were ground down so the decals fitted better, and this now has switches and warning lights ! Steering column made, the wheel will be added later to sit on the dash ! New oil lines, the bar for holding the window net, and the rest of the cage is in . Need to add the electric box on the floor and im nearly done with the interior ! More soon, thanks for looking in !  |
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Post by sharp on Jan 25, 2023 17:13:02 GMT -7
Thanks Guys Bit more done, dash was something i wanted to do better than the last one... Dials were ground down so the decals fitted better, and this now has switches and warning lights ! Steering column made, the wheel will be added later to sit on the dash ! New oil lines, the bar for holding the window net, and the rest of the cage is in . Need to add the electric box on the floor and im nearly done with the interior ! More soon, thanks for looking in ! Interior looking great Martin. Nice detail work on those gauges. |
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Post by DeeCee on Jan 26, 2023 2:00:16 GMT -7
WOW, your making tome great progress on this mate, detail is top notch too Martin.
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Post by lowlife on Mar 2, 2023 5:01:32 GMT -7
Thanks Guys ! Interior is complete ! Still plugging away om this, ive been messing about making aluminium panels and finally came up with some i liked (that actually fit ! ) Added scratchbuilt electrics, cold air pipes (from hair bands) fire extinguisher, steering wheel, and the steering box that ive wired up ! Front A arms have nuts n bolts, lots of little bits like the bracket to hold the mirror, thats bolted on ! More soon, thanks for looking in !    |
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Post by DeeCee on Mar 2, 2023 16:27:32 GMT -7
SPECTACULAR detailing mate... awesome work, keep at it .
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Post by transammike on Mar 2, 2023 17:03:44 GMT -7
Yep, very nice detailling. Great job!!
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Post by sharp on Mar 3, 2023 6:38:22 GMT -7
Looks great Martin!! Awesome job on that detail work.
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Post by coyotecrunch on Mar 20, 2023 8:13:32 GMT -7
Woah!! You have the details I have always wanted to do with a NASCAR build. Very nice job sir!!!!  |
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