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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2014 14:23:13 GMT -7
A little out of my comfort zone for me on this one, however very excited for it. One of my buyers on eBay has asked me to build him this kit. He's bought a few built kits from me in the past and a is a proud owner of one two of the eBay challenge kits. He wants it the way it is on the box except with a little more detail. I'm going to give it a shot. I figured since there is not any body work other than the usual prep, I should be ok. Will be detailing the engine a little bit as well as the interior because of the opening doors. Wish me luck guys....   |
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Post by Big D on Dec 13, 2014 15:20:54 GMT -7
I got that kit on the discount shelf at HL and I like it. Personally I think the decals with it are nice. I have no doubt your customer will be very pleased with your work.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2014 15:50:08 GMT -7
Thanks, Dennis. You know I looked for it and I didn't find it there so I had to order. No biggie. I'm going to go back this week. It crossed my mind to build one for me as well at the same time. Maybe just a different color. I am a bit nervous since this is actually my very first commissioned build. Let's see how it all goes.
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Post by Big D on Dec 13, 2014 16:23:04 GMT -7
You can handle it just fine. Your skills are at just the right place for this. Take it slow and think things out and you will do a good build the man will be proud of.
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Post by sharp on Dec 13, 2014 16:36:05 GMT -7
This is a great gasser model to build! I built this one about a year ago
and like Dennis said the kit decals gives the model a cool 60s look.
Good luck with the build Ice!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 13, 2014 17:40:24 GMT -7
Great kit to build looking forward to this one can't wait  You will do fine on this one Iceman |
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 13, 2014 17:45:18 GMT -7
I've seen your builds, you'll do fine. Looks like a nice kit too
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2014 17:54:40 GMT -7
Oh you guys are great. Thanks for the motivation.
I just laid the first coat of primer on the smaller parts. Going to work on sanding the flash off the bigger parts and get those into the paint booth as well.
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Post by jbailey on Dec 13, 2014 17:56:35 GMT -7
I have no doubt you can pull this off Joel! You are a great builder and do the detailing well. I see no problems for you to get this done and the customer to be thrilled with displaying it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2014 18:25:03 GMT -7
Nice subject to build, you will do just great with it i reckon.
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Dec 13, 2014 21:24:55 GMT -7
You can do it!
Great one to build too.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 17:14:17 GMT -7
Looks like fun !
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 18:11:20 GMT -7
Thanks guys. I should have some updates tomorrow.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 14, 2014 20:21:39 GMT -7
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 14, 2014 20:37:37 GMT -7
Im sure it will be very nice. Good Luck!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 7:37:30 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 17, 2014 8:27:49 GMT -7
Looking good Iceman
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Post by Big D on Dec 17, 2014 12:12:57 GMT -7
Yup, looking good. Nice wiring job. Looks natural.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 16:50:29 GMT -7
WHOA!!!!!!!!
NICE work Joel! THAT is looking AWESOME man!
The engine, your on a roll man! THAT engine has a story behind it, (I THINK) does it say ANYWHERE in the instructions on "WHAT" it might be?
I think you my friend have yourself yet ANOTHER "Hemi"!!!! That engine looks like a SOHC 427 Ford. Which is just that.... a Hemi....Was Fords answer for the 426 Hemi from Mopar! from back in the 60's!
The valve covers and location of the plugs give it away!
The valve covers themself, look to be "custom" or aftermarket versions......
NICE, and I thought I was the "HEMI" fanatic here!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 20:56:06 GMT -7
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 23:03:06 GMT -7
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Post by stitchdup on Dec 19, 2014 2:44:29 GMT -7
Thats a sweet paintjob
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 19, 2014 13:48:18 GMT -7
WHOA!!!!!
Hold everything!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 13:49:45 GMT -7
Ha! Thanks guys.
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Post by Big D on Dec 19, 2014 14:06:29 GMT -7
Iceman that is a sweet paint job, but I have to say, I think the flocking work is the smoothest I have ever seen on a model.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 17:31:00 GMT -7
Thanks Dennis. I've gotten pretty good at it I think if I don't say so myself.  |
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Post by jbailey on Dec 19, 2014 17:48:00 GMT -7
Daaaang!<read with a Joe Dirt voice! That flake is purdy! This is looking great bud, we told ya ya could do it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2014 18:03:38 GMT -7
Haha. Thanks jesse. I hope it warm enough to finish the paint this weekend.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 19, 2014 18:33:16 GMT -7
Looking really good Iceman , going be a great build when done and very nice paint job John your right that's a 427 SOHC Ford engine  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 17:43:28 GMT -7
Thanks Paul. Finally assembly should be coming pretty soon.   |
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