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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 26, 2014 17:34:30 GMT -7
Santa is the BEST!!! I have been wanting to build this particular kit for some time. No challenges issued, so I think I will build it box stock, with some added engine / interior details of course
Thanks Santa!!!!!
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Post by Big D on Dec 26, 2014 17:51:29 GMT -7
Oh man Santa was good to you CC that's a cool kit. I've been wanting that one myself for a while now. Anxious to see what you do with it and how you like building it.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Dec 26, 2014 18:53:05 GMT -7
That's a very cool kit CC this will be a great build for sure
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Post by Skip-O-Matic on Dec 26, 2014 19:26:39 GMT -7
This is a great one. I'll be watching for sure. popcorn-and-drink-smiley-emoticon
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 20:02:42 GMT -7
Yeah! I started one of these and never got around to finishing it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2014 21:09:03 GMT -7
Nice score too CC, i am sure you can do this justice , judging by your other builds mate.
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Post by jbailey on Dec 26, 2014 23:30:39 GMT -7
Looks like a cool kit Tom! Looking forward to seeing your build of it!
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Post by mike0157 on Dec 27, 2014 3:48:51 GMT -7
Very cool kit can't wait to see what you do with it.
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Post by sharp on Dec 28, 2014 15:36:28 GMT -7
I got a 69 camaro also from Santa Tom,looks like a great kit!can't wait to see the build!
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 28, 2014 20:01:58 GMT -7
Can't wait to see it, Good Luck!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 29, 2014 13:16:57 GMT -7
Gonna start tearing into it this week, thinking a nice satin black, and a wide, bright gloss red stripe down the center and around the back quarter panels and trunk lid. Black and red interior with a nice burgundy flocking for carpet. I want to have a go at adding seat belts for this one also. I may have some chrome red striping I could use for the window / door trim. My wife uses it on her nails, and I think it would be perfect. If it works, I will post what it is, thinking you super pro's would be able to utilize it for so much more I believe I also have a set of Cragar rims and tires I can use on this as well, possibly throw the skinny 70's on the front, and some fat ole NASCAR slicks on the back.
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Post by Big D on Dec 29, 2014 14:03:05 GMT -7
Sounds like you have this one wired buddy. Go For It!!!
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Post by Doc O on Dec 30, 2014 6:31:51 GMT -7
Nice kit CC love maros!!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 6:37:12 GMT -7
excellent kit Tom, can't wait to see what you do with it
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Post by Deleted on Jan 6, 2015 15:00:02 GMT -7
That striping your wife uses on her nails, i got about 20 colors for $5.00, it works well, just be careful if you clear coat over it, as it can bleed a bit if it gets too wet. Your plan sounds great too mate.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 20, 2015 8:19:54 GMT -7
Well - 2.5 months later - it is time to get building what Santa brought. I MUST FIRST APOLOGIZE TO WHOM EVER WAS MY SANTA - I feel so bad about not finishing this, hell, for not even starting the darn thing! JB and myself are gonna get after these builds! Gonna go a different direction with colors I think, not too sure.
LET THE SANDING BEGIN JB - paint and glue will be a flying!!!!!
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Post by Big D on Mar 20, 2015 10:21:17 GMT -7
Good thing to happen. Anxious to see this. high-five-smiley-emoticon
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 21, 2015 20:33:30 GMT -7
Got the room put together some more, and finally washed the parts and laid them out to dry and study
Got some paint flying - racing green, then a green metal flake finish is what I am thinking. Was gonna try to do something custom, but I kind of thought to just go box stock. Not sure if the white stripe decals are coming, they never cover well. I do have some left over black stripes I may consider, hmmmmmm......
Oh Yeah - here is a tidbit of the progress for the new room. More updates on this as I get more organized
Bad picture, I know. BUT - we went and got new phones this weekend, so I am turning my Galaxy S4 into the hobby camera. Faster loading the pics up to photobucket. No worries though, when it comes time for the finished pictures, the camera will come out - kickin it old school baby!!! Lol
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 22, 2015 17:48:12 GMT -7
Making some progress, gonna keep after it!! Not sure about the whole metallic green finish coat, this base green racing coat, (from Tamiya), looks pretty good. Thoughts? Keep it this green and just do the Baldwin Motion decals?....... thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon
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Post by jbailey on Mar 22, 2015 17:55:02 GMT -7
You're moving right along bud! I haven't gotten a chance to do much yet, have to do some wet sanding before I go any further lol. I like that green and would just decal it if it was mine.
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 22, 2015 18:30:24 GMT -7
Looking good Tom real nice color Just a thought I did a mopar I painted green and added white stripes but had to use two sets of stripes to make it look right , just my 2 cents worth
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 22, 2015 18:49:35 GMT -7
I know your right 44, usually dark colors come through white stripes. they did on the red Camaro I built. That's why I am debating the whole stripes thing. I have done the double decal thing before myself, usually the only way to keep dark colors from showing through white decals
I will have to see if I can get a an extra set off eBay maybe. Hmmm..... thinking-hard-smiley-emoticon
Ugh, sanding, I know the pain JB, I know the pain! LOL Cant wait to see some pics bud!!
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Post by gardnerpag44 on Mar 22, 2015 20:13:16 GMT -7
Tom I'll check I might have a extra set I'll let you know
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Mar 23, 2015 14:09:15 GMT -7
That would be awesome if you do Paul. I got some NASCAR decals I could trade ya! LOL I know, know, you don't do NASCAR - me only kiddin!! But let me know if you do have a set!
get it
a set!!!!
LMAO!!!!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Apr 4, 2015 20:33:55 GMT -7
I decided to go the extra mile and add a couple light coats of metallic green, I think it looks pretty good...
Then I got a little off, I thought, hmmmm, maybe I could drill out the kit distributor with my tiny, tiny, super duper, holy crap those are tiny drills I got off eBay awhile back Um, Nope.... Basically I accomplished ruining the distributor
Then I thought to myself, "Self - You have those pre-wired distributors - you know, the ones the pro's use" So I changed drills to a 1.75ml and drilled out the block. TADA!!!
AAWWW YEAH BOYEE!!! Look out now, CC is finally learning!!! Hey - wait - you smell that? NOW IM COOKING WITH GAS!!!!!
Decided all black is just not where its at, so she's gonna get some green turf!!
Seats and doors ready for detailing and installing once the turf is dried
Got me a three pak set of those gelly pens at hobby Lobby today - great tip Big D, they work good! I detailed the grill, the SS is white, also doctored up the rims
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Post by Deleted on Apr 4, 2015 20:40:40 GMT -7
Very. Ice. Good job on the detailing. Where did you get the drill bits. I have an incomplete set that I got with some tools I bought from an ex builder. Haven't seen it anywhere.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Apr 4, 2015 20:51:04 GMT -7
Found this on eBay awhile back. I will look back to see if I can find the seller again and send you the link, he made these himself. They are really nice
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Apr 4, 2015 20:59:49 GMT -7
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Apr 4, 2015 21:03:22 GMT -7
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Post by Big D on Apr 4, 2015 23:34:41 GMT -7
I love those bits. Good buy on these too. I've been using them for years, the only thing about them being carbide they are brittle and the small ones break so easy. You have to go slow and drill straight. I haven't used a conventional bit in a long time. Always use these. Best thing to use for modeling. Haven't seen them in a big set like this for a long time. Very good price too. I have maybe 30 packs of them but they are all 10 bits each.
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