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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 0:11:53 GMT -7
Here's is the progress for IceMan's build...
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 18:32:26 GMT -7
Well I'm going to kick this off. I probably wont actually start it until after the 4th but I figured I'd share and get the juices flowing. Here is what I'll be working with. Was saving this one for a rainy day but looks like that day is now...even if it isn't raining.  |
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jul 1, 2013 19:38:49 GMT -7
Well Ice, it's been raining here where I am for the past three days so I'll authorize the use of your rainy day save.
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Post by tool on Jul 1, 2013 20:29:22 GMT -7
i agree its been raining here in p a as well !
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Post by Deleted on Jul 1, 2013 23:39:33 GMT -7
And in Austin
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2013 7:20:39 GMT -7
Not too bad. Might have a few parts missing but I think I'll be ok  |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2013 20:05:27 GMT -7
So good news and bad news. First the good news - for a vintage MPC kit the body had almost no flash at all. It's prepped and ready for primer. The bad news - all the flash is on the rest of the parts. Haha! Oh boy!   Now to decide the color...... |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2013 20:06:22 GMT -7
We had a little bit of rain, you know that exact amount to not wet the grass, but enough to dirty the cars? Yeah!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 2, 2013 21:10:24 GMT -7
looks like it will make a great build
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Post by Deleted on Jul 3, 2013 23:09:09 GMT -7
All I needed was a little motivation. I'm on fire! I found out today I have to head out to Irvine, Ca for work next week so I want to get as much done as I can on this one this weekend. I started the engine.   A distributor and some stacks from Detail Masters that will be used.   I think I found the color. Testor's one coat lacquer - Revving Red (I love this brand)  Should have the engine done before I fly out. |
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jul 4, 2013 3:19:40 GMT -7
Yo Ice call me when you get to cali you'll only be 40min from me I'll buy ya lunch. I pm'ed you my number
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jul 5, 2013 18:19:10 GMT -7
Looking pretty good there.
Irvine? I hate that place. My motherinlaw lives in neighboring Orange and we always seem to go out there in the summer time, and the weather is always perfect, and we get used to it, then when we get back to Florida and walk out of airport in Tampa, the humidity is like getting hosed by a glue gun.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2013 19:29:51 GMT -7
Irvines not too bad for me. The weathers great, always. This is a business trip so everything's paid. If it weren't for all the meetings I have to attend it would be a perfect trip. Well I've picked the secondary color. Thought about blue, but didn't want a patriotic build since MOTM had that theme already. I think this works well. Maybe a stripe down each side of the body? Not sure yet.   Polished the sleeves i was going to use. Read somewhere how to make photo-etch parts shine. The rear sleeves are from Detail Masters. Very hard to find and expensive when you do. Luckily I won a set off eBay for $8 and the guy said he had five more sets he'd let me have for the same price. SCORE! Front sleeves are chrome vanity rings from my parts box  And since I had the orange out I sprayed some on the wheels too and detailed them. Hope they look good so I don't have to respray them.   |
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 5, 2013 19:33:10 GMT -7
nice like that they match.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2013 19:37:37 GMT -7
They're pretty close. Ad that leaves me two other aluminum sleeves for another build since I didn't use all four. SCORE!
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Post by tool on Jul 5, 2013 20:54:08 GMT -7
great progress and i have to agree with you on the one coat i love it as well !
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 9:28:42 GMT -7
Little bit more work on the engine this morning.   |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 9:46:19 GMT -7
Looks good Ice
the wheels are amazing
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 10:54:15 GMT -7
I'm glad we have 3 months, it will take me THAT long to get my engine looking that god and clean, distributors give me fits! LOL
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Post by spacecowboy on Jul 6, 2013 15:47:59 GMT -7
Stunning work so far Ice....
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 16:11:18 GMT -7
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jul 6, 2013 16:28:12 GMT -7
OK ICE IS PUTTING THE PRESSURE ON. NOW WHICH VW IS THIS GOING IN HE HE.
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 6, 2013 16:50:26 GMT -7
Yes sir that is shaping up to be one mean Mustang !!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 16:53:36 GMT -7
Hahaha! You keep mentioning VWs and we'll have to make it a theme for a contest soon.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Jul 7, 2013 21:28:47 GMT -7
love those tires and wheels, and that engine is looking boss too.
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Post by tool on Jul 10, 2013 14:30:11 GMT -7
i agree with cowboy !
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2013 15:05:47 GMT -7
Thanks for all tie comments. Can't wait to get back into town.
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Post by CustomMuscle on Jul 10, 2013 19:00:44 GMT -7
No nooooo VW's I built one once for my daughter almost died of boredom. No fooling though Ice your build is looking awesome !! Where'd you score your rims they look great !!
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Post by Deleted on Jul 10, 2013 19:51:03 GMT -7
I don't know. Maybe you didn't use your imagination. Hehe. I built a van for my daughter as well a couple of years ago. As a matter of fact while on vacation she mentioned it was falling apart and didn't want it anymore and was going to throw it away. I'm not sure what she was going to say next but I said, "no you're not!!!" Lol. I've been wanting to chop one up to turn into a hot rod van but didn't want to spend the $30+ for this kit. I'm sure you can turn one into a pro street VW van.
But anyways, the rims? Some clown from this forum send them to me. Quite popular lately, I hear, lol.
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Post by spacecowboy on Jul 10, 2013 20:06:50 GMT -7
I am still impressed...
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