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Post by AK on Dec 6, 2015 17:25:48 GMT -7
Okay, we had plans for tonight, but I did manage gather the major parts and then pasted the point of no return! Will post the start pictures when I get home!
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 6, 2015 18:42:57 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Dec 6, 2015 18:43:53 GMT -7
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Post by jbailey on Dec 6, 2015 18:51:02 GMT -7
Oh snap! This is gonna be a great contest!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 6, 2015 20:23:01 GMT -7
Nice. I thought about this too but my last eBay challenge I went topless. That continental kit looks as if it fit like a glove.
May I recommend cutting closer to the windshield. You can use the clear parts for the small windows and just paint the trim on it. I'm sure you already have a plan though. Don't mind me.
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Post by AK on Dec 6, 2015 21:34:49 GMT -7
Nice. I thought about this too but my last eBay challenge I went topless. That continental kit looks as if it fit like a glove. May I recommend cutting closer to the windshield. You can use the clear parts for the small windows and just paint the trim on it. I'm sure you already have a plan though. Don't mind me. Yes it will be trimmed properly. This was just the first rough cut. The revell 55 convertible gave up its rear bumper and the fill panel under the cover, and the spare itself and the converible boot are from the revell 57 convertible. The 57 boot is wider than the 55s. I will scratch build the the covers over the rear seat panels. And I dont yet know if I will use the cross brace for the chassis from the 55 or the 57 (they may be the same...IDK) anyway it will get the lowered suspension, but I may swap out the rims. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2015 3:34:12 GMT -7
NICE idea mate, this will look great.
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 7, 2015 6:17:03 GMT -7
Sweet mock up AK, I like where you are headed with this!
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 7, 2015 7:56:29 GMT -7
Thats a great idea AK, can't wait to see it done!
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Post by AK on Dec 7, 2015 9:11:21 GMT -7
Thanks Joel, DC, CC and J McCann! Encouragement is always welcome!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 7, 2015 17:48:16 GMT -7
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Post by AK on Dec 7, 2015 20:33:51 GMT -7
Thanks Frank. Triing to decide on the color and if Im going to use the kit wheels or swap them out for a set of 60s or 70s style....
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Post by Grandpabeast on Dec 10, 2015 16:46:37 GMT -7
Sweet mock up, this looks great topless ! Your ideas sound spot on ,cant wait to see more pics !!
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Post by AK on Dec 12, 2015 19:45:45 GMT -7
Okay here's the color scheme. I was debating going with Lime Ice and a light green, or this Purple and lilac. I may have to build another one of these in green to keep!  |
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Post by CoyoteCrunch on Dec 12, 2015 19:59:30 GMT -7
Looks great!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 12, 2015 20:13:36 GMT -7
Holy crap, Alan. That looks great. Good job cleaning up the chop. You've done an amazing job.
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Post by AK on Dec 12, 2015 20:35:04 GMT -7
Thanks CC and Ice! I still need to wet sand it and maybe clear coat after the foil. I'll start on the chassis this week.
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Post by jbailey on Dec 13, 2015 0:42:18 GMT -7
I'm diggin that purple combo! Looking great Alan!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 13, 2015 1:10:23 GMT -7
You could not have got much more PERFECT in your paint choice mate, that looks superb !!
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Post by AK on Dec 13, 2015 6:15:34 GMT -7
Thanks Jesse and Dale! The dark purple is Testers one coat laquer and the lilic is testers purple enamal. I think they look pretty good together on this body style.
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Post by sharp on Dec 13, 2015 17:58:16 GMT -7
Very nice job removing the top Alan,and that paint job looks awesome man!!!
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Post by AK on Dec 13, 2015 18:15:40 GMT -7
Very nice job removing the top Alan,and that paint job looks awesome man!!! Thank you Mike! I sill need to polish it out and fit the convertible boot to it, but it's coming along. |
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 13, 2015 18:32:25 GMT -7
Looking great Alan, Nice work!
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Post by AK on Dec 20, 2015 11:07:30 GMT -7
Thanks J! Here's the completed chassis and engine.   |
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Post by 62pyro on Dec 20, 2015 11:13:58 GMT -7
Looks great.Love the color combo.
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Post by AK on Dec 20, 2015 15:33:41 GMT -7
Thanks pyro!
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Post by mike0157 on Dec 20, 2015 18:56:56 GMT -7
Looking great AK love all your detailing
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Post by AK on Dec 20, 2015 19:09:18 GMT -7
Thank you Mike!
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Post by Grandpabeast on Dec 21, 2015 7:33:41 GMT -7
Really looking sweet !!!
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Post by jmccann630 on Dec 21, 2015 7:49:28 GMT -7
Looks great! Nice work AK!
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