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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 15:48:37 GMT -7
AMT 69 Chevelle drop top,   going to be Nassau blue with a white interior and I am going to try my hand at some plug wires and such on this build [and a few other things I learned paint-wise]. stay tuned...... |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 1, 2014 16:50:05 GMT -7
This is going to be cool  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 17:27:14 GMT -7
I sure hope so |
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 1, 2014 17:29:21 GMT -7
I just ordered 3 of these from my local hobby shop !  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 17:31:12 GMT -7
I have a spare if I mess this one up.........
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 17:33:59 GMT -7
excellent! i not seen one of these built, lookin forward to it  |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 18:15:19 GMT -7
New one for me too, looking forward to this one
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Post by jbailey on Apr 1, 2014 19:09:22 GMT -7
Haven't seen one of these yet. I built a '69 hard top a few years ago and used the chassis from a revell firebird, worked great and better detail lol. Can't wait to see what's next.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2014 20:38:25 GMT -7
Let us know if any issues along the way. Thinking about adding this one to my stash.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 18:04:38 GMT -7
ok, major screw up number one complete............  so, I got the body out and started cleaning up the mold lines and flash. after that, I gave it a wet sanding and wash. so I take it back in the 'room' to dry it off, and get looking at the panel lines. well, the panel lines are pretty shallow, so I figure i'll scribe them to deepen them, this is where it went bad  the doors were pretty shallow, so while doing them, one door panel line came out quite 'squiggly' even with staying in the 'lines', and the top curve of one door got way wide on me. so, this body is going into the box, and the other kit is getting broken open to use 'it's' body. I hope the panel lines on that one are better, or I may end up buying a dozen of these to get the lines right............. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 2, 2014 18:19:57 GMT -7
perhaps a flexible straight edge to follow or maybe a masking tape line along the panel line could help. something to give a bit more "edge" to follow.
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Post by jbailey on Apr 2, 2014 18:20:50 GMT -7
I hate when that happens right off the bat. Hope the other body works out for ya.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 2, 2014 18:22:57 GMT -7
Oh no don't sound good hope it all works for you  |
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Post by AK on Apr 2, 2014 18:59:25 GMT -7
oh no! Sorry to hear that. Good that you have another body, but sucks the first one is trashed! I've got one of these now I need to go check its panel lines!
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Post by wheaton79chris on Apr 2, 2014 21:25:04 GMT -7
Good luck on it hope the second body goes better
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 2, 2014 22:54:25 GMT -7
Nice to know this tip as I have some of these on the way Thanks |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 4:57:24 GMT -7
i guess if i had eased up on the scribe some, it would have helped, but we all know how that stuff goes, lol. i think ultimately i can save it, but for now i will work the other body and be a bit more carefull my big concern is i plan on really laying the paint and clear on this thing and don't want the details dissappearing under it all. |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Apr 3, 2014 15:50:32 GMT -7
Very cool build subject tbill, I like the color scheme you have planned.
I almost got one of these a couple weeks ago from Hobby Lobby, but I then seen another shiny object. Still want to get one so I will definitely be watching this one.
Sorry to hear you are having problems right out of the gate, but hey, just remember, almost everything is fixable, it's only time and money that can kill it.
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Post by tool on Apr 3, 2014 19:08:04 GMT -7
very smart already having a second kit at the ready most of the time when i enter a contest
i have two kits in case of problems hope it goes better the second time around !
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2014 19:50:10 GMT -7
Have no fear, I think I can save body number one, but I will clean up number two and get it going for this build. I think after some high build primer I can save the first one. I will really be carefull with this one second time around , lol. Stay tuned for updates.
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Post by Doc O on Apr 4, 2014 11:05:39 GMT -7
Cool kit Tbill. Panel scriber you need one. Light pressure,use tape.dont ask, on my cop car for the graffiti build. i tried to hard. slo and steady wins that race.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 17:07:31 GMT -7
it's usually not an issue, but the door lines on this kit are so shallow and 'fine' it was hard to do them. I didn't even try on the second body............which is now in color.....might have pic's later/tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 17:20:09 GMT -7
Well its great you have a second body. Nothing worse then screwing up your one and only body (Like i have many times  ) |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 17:35:50 GMT -7
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Post by jbailey on Apr 4, 2014 18:01:17 GMT -7
Nice color!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:02:34 GMT -7
Very nice color
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Apr 4, 2014 18:02:54 GMT -7
Looks good nice color choice |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:12:48 GMT -7
thanks, I think the white interior is really going to go well with it.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 18:37:47 GMT -7
ooooooooo...that's niiiiicce smileyCA9464IN_zpsd9ee499f
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2014 19:00:56 GMT -7
Nice Color ..Looks great.
Tom
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