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Post by stitchdup on Feb 1, 2017 16:02:51 GMT -7
I'm going to go for this, the plan is most of the chrome and a 2 tone white and light blue metallic, possibly with some lacework on the roof. I've dug a set of chrome hydraulic pumps out of the spares box and a set of chrome wires with white walls. Thinking I might use a chrome revell chevy engine with some cadillac valve covers (the chevy ones are missing)   While cleaning the parts, I noticed the trim around the bed is extremely faint, so I will be re-scribing it (and the other trim) to make it easier to foil when the time arrives  And I removed the large GM copyrite from the bottom of the chassis (they could have put it on the bottom, but then why do that when the bonnet is fixed to the sprue in the centre of the chevrolet script)  |
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Post by Big D on Feb 1, 2017 16:49:11 GMT -7
Man that's got to be a rare kit. I have no doubt you will do it justice.
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 1, 2017 17:08:26 GMT -7
Man that's got to be a rare kit. I have no doubt you will do it justice. I don't think it's that rare Dennis, last time I looked they were about $20 on ebay for buy it now |
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 2, 2017 1:37:58 GMT -7
Nice choice Les, i have built one of these a few years ago, and yes, the trim on the rear is difficult to BMF, but as you said, a little bit of a scribe, and it will stand out much better.
Your plan sounds like a good one too..
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2017 1:45:52 GMT -7
Nice choice Les, i have built one of these a few years ago, and yes, the trim on the rear is difficult to BMF, but as you said, a little bit of a scribe, and it will stand out much better. Your plan sounds like a good one too.. It should be a fun build, just not sure if I'll be able to find any brakes to fit with the hoppin hydros wheels. But it should be easy to lower. I think it miight be the first amt build I've done since I started building again too |
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 2, 2017 1:47:56 GMT -7
Nice choice Les, i have built one of these a few years ago, and yes, the trim on the rear is difficult to BMF, but as you said, a little bit of a scribe, and it will stand out much better. Your plan sounds like a good one too.. It should be a fun build, just not sure if I'll be able to find any brakes to fit with the hoppin hydros wheels. But it should be easy to lower. I think it miight be the first amt build I've done since I started building again too I have used washers before, and just scratch build the basic shape of a caliper .. |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2017 1:51:26 GMT -7
It should be a fun build, just not sure if I'll be able to find any brakes to fit with the hoppin hydros wheels. But it should be easy to lower. I think it miight be the first amt build I've done since I started building again too I have used washers before, and just scratch build the basic shape of a caliper .. I hadn't thought of that, cheers mate. I'll visit my neighbour and go through his box of fixings and see what I can find (he's big into his bikes and old cars, and his brother actually lives in melbourne) |
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Post by vcv8273 on Feb 2, 2017 2:07:25 GMT -7
This is going to look so cool snd yes please to the lace work maybe even some on a flat rear hard cover would look sweet.
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2017 2:11:00 GMT -7
This is going to look so cool snd yes please to the lace work maybe even some on a flat rear hard cover would look sweet. The kit has a tuck n roll cover in it but I like your idea of a flat one with lace, it would work better with the rest of it, cheers mate |
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Post by aussiemodler on Feb 2, 2017 11:00:52 GMT -7
I really shouldn't bother entering when you and Dale are entering but, what the hell.  Looks like its time for the '59's to make a comeback, this is going to be nice when you've worked your magic. Popcorn%20and%20drink%20emoticon_zpsnbkzs8ys |
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Post by mustang1989 on Feb 2, 2017 11:03:19 GMT -7
I really shouldn't bother entering when you and Dale are entering but, what the hell. LOLOLOL! Go for it buddy!! |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2017 11:05:45 GMT -7
Mate your skyline is a great build so just go for it, all that matters is you have fun
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Post by aussiemodler on Feb 2, 2017 11:30:33 GMT -7
Mate your skyline is a great build so just go for it, all that matters is you have fun Thanks mate. |
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Post by coyotecrunch on Feb 2, 2017 13:00:06 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 2, 2017 15:02:47 GMT -7
Well I started on the engine tonight, just in case I need to do any mods in the bay or on the chassis, but as it happens only the belt assembly needs swapped out. The intake manifold and carbs are missing so I am going to use the triple carbs and manifold that came in the kit, coloured in with the chrome marker (cant really call it painted, lol) I also wanted to play with the chrome markers and I am for sure sold on them. The axle has only had the seams sanded, and only with 240 grit paper before being coloured in with the 2mm pen. I made sure the engine was in the pic with it to show how good it is, and the axle will be stripped and prepared properly next time as I want to do the housing in the same blue as the body with only the bolt on bits in chrome.   |
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Post by sharp on Feb 2, 2017 21:08:12 GMT -7
Cool choice Stitch,its gonna look awesome lowered with the wire wheels
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 2:49:32 GMT -7
Cheers guys.
I tried to brush a wash of tamiya smoke on the axle before bed last night, it didn't work. The chrome turned to a plain metallic silver so later today I'm going to try the other end of the axle with duplicolour clear and see how it works
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 5:06:55 GMT -7
Tried spraying with duplicolour clear on the chrome, it turned it almost white so I'll be using the pens without any clear or wash.
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Post by tubbs on Feb 3, 2017 8:30:06 GMT -7
looking good so far. I love that kit, thought it was out of production too. so, that motor and axle were done with that pen? it turned out really nice. I may have to order a few.... unless you guys bought them all out!!
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 10:28:27 GMT -7
looking good so far. I love that kit, thought it was out of production too. so, that motor and axle were done with that pen? it turned out really nice. I may have to order a few.... unless you guys bought them all out!! It's just the axle done with the pen, the engine is one of the revell chrome ones, but the difference in the chrome is minute. You'll like the pens mate. I'll be using them a lot on this build |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 10:41:10 GMT -7
Well I painted the chassis this afternoon but couldn't get a decent pic of the colour (will try tomorrow in daylight) and I've cut the sides off the interior tub to make it easier to detail. All the parts of the chassis frame and bits that would bolt on are going to be done with the chrome pen (I really love those pens, lol) I think I'll still do the body trim and exterior chrome with foil, as it will probably hold up to handling better  The chassis is actually a little more blue than it is showing  |
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 14:55:24 GMT -7
Did a little work on the suspension tonight, pretty happy with how low it is, so now it's on to chroming everything. The front might actually be a bit too low though, the crossmember is on the floor and the wheels barely tough the ground. Hoping to have the chassis and engine together over the weekend then on to paintint the interior and body.    Chroming shouldn't take long, those pens are so easy to use and dont even need primer |
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Post by aussiemodler on Feb 3, 2017 16:24:38 GMT -7
That's a sexy beast, lines are perfect. big-drooling-smiley-emoticon
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 3, 2017 16:29:08 GMT -7
That's a sexy beast, lines are perfect. big-drooling-smiley-emoticon Cheers mate, most of the 50's american cars have pretty cool lines and dropping them can ony improve them |
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Post by vcv8273 on Feb 3, 2017 17:53:23 GMT -7
Now that is looking sweet looking forward to more updates
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Post by ak on Feb 3, 2017 18:00:23 GMT -7
That already looks good Les! Cant wait to see more progress pictures!
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Post by coyotecrunch on Feb 3, 2017 20:16:44 GMT -7
Dude - that is SO LOW!!!! Holy crap!!! Love it man!!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 3, 2017 22:21:53 GMT -7
Great choice! I have a few of these that I would like to build kustom and lowrider. Looking forward to this one.
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Post by stitchdup on Feb 4, 2017 2:00:27 GMT -7
Cheers guys, it's such a nice easy kit to lower, the front has 3 height options so I went with the lowest, and the rear has half round mounts for the axle so I just filed them down some more. I've only had a tiny amount of flash too but the top edge of the front fenders will need the sharp edge adjusted
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Post by DeeCee on Feb 4, 2017 2:39:04 GMT -7
PERFECT stance mate, if the chassis is just touching, give it a sand on the bottom, if it don't touch, it's legal....  Great choice of wheels too mate. |
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