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Post by malcox477 on Jul 19, 2021 0:01:53 GMT -7
Hello guys, probably you guys won't believe this, but i've been building this project for more then 4 years, yeuuuup, 4 years, but is been in the box most of the time, i take it out when i have my MOJO and do a little details always, well, this time i got it out for good, while waiting for parts to get dry from my other projects i start again doing some stuff to this amazing car, not going to go into the details on this one now but yes in the next post for sure but you guys can ask me anything you want to know of course The only this i want to mentioned on this now is that for the very first time this project is on his own wheels, and man looks and feel amazing, the wheels are not glue yet but i need to do some work on those area before doing that...                |
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Post by Grandpabeast on Jul 19, 2021 0:42:26 GMT -7
Looks awesome! Can’t wait to see more.
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Post by mustang1989 on Jul 19, 2021 3:15:47 GMT -7
WOW!!!!!!!
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Post by malcox477 on Jul 20, 2021 4:54:23 GMT -7
Thanks guys, glad you guys like it
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Post by sharp on Jul 20, 2021 14:27:11 GMT -7
It's funny I been building the same kit for the past week and a half. I will post some build pics later tonight. Yours is looking pretty awesome so far. Great detailing on the engine.
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Post by malcox477 on Jul 20, 2021 22:19:13 GMT -7
It's funny I been building the same kit for the past week and a half. I will post some build pics later tonight. Yours is looking pretty awesome so far. Great detailing on the engine. Thanks man, glad you like it, i can't wait to see how yours is turning... |
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 12, 2021 20:59:51 GMT -7
My jungle Jim look diferent now, yes i did a lot, striped the paint, fix the firewall for better fit, work on the bars for open the body (Don't know the name of that), engine needs a lot of details, basically fuel lines and seatbelts, after that is work again on the body to complete this long long project, whish i started on May of 2017, go figure, but i'm happy how is turning...     |
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Post by mustang1989 on Oct 17, 2021 9:16:32 GMT -7
I'd be happy with the direction of that too Marcos!! Coming along nicely man.
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Post by pete on Oct 17, 2021 10:57:28 GMT -7
Looking good Marcos. Yeah, the interior tins never fit well with this kit. Turning mine into the Green Elephant. Gonna display it with the 1/16th scale version from Atlantis when they are both done...
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 18, 2021 23:04:21 GMT -7
thanks Guys, this project is getting better thanks for the advices and all the help... PETE: that sounds like a great idea man, if i find another of this kits probably going to do the same thing, i think i can start looking for that... Here's another update on this bad boy, body primed, fisrt base color, this time was gold, and testors custom blue, i think came out a lot better then the first time and a lot smoother, i'm think to shout lite coats of clear before adding the decals, and then the final clear coats First i cut the top of the blower area on the firewall part to make some room over there, add a piece of styrene sheet to cover the area      Then i primered the body with krylon black primer, added Testors Gold as a base color, and then shout some Testors Custom Blue, is a translucid paint and in person looks very cool, like a candy blue, but not that candy...     |
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Post by malcox477 on Oct 20, 2021 1:46:04 GMT -7
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 6, 2021 1:43:44 GMT -7
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Post by pete on Nov 6, 2021 7:51:29 GMT -7
Looks amazing Marcos!!! great finish on that paint.. D.O.I. (Distinctness Of Image) is outstanding! That's the clarity of the images reflected in the paint. Considering that... I personally would put the decals over the paint as it stands, then clear coat/cut and buff. Up to you of course Marcos, You do what you are comfortable with . Its gonna be stunning either way!!
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 6, 2021 10:15:42 GMT -7
Looks fantastic! Having run a flopper in 72-73 and restoring one now, I can honestly say you have most of the details covered. Paul
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 6, 2021 20:27:43 GMT -7
Thank you guys,
Thanks Pete, definitely going want a smoother finish on this car, but yeah i can go with it like it is now, and i feel tempted but i want to go just a little bit more smooth of what it is now..
Thank you Paul, yes i try to cover most as i can on the details, this project is been around my bench for little over of 4 years, and i want to do most details as i can, every time i learn something new i just jump into and do it, but is almost time to complete this real badass car, my next one will be more faster the 4 years for sure LOL
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 6, 2021 21:15:04 GMT -7
One little FYI. JJ's Vega was one of the last self starting funnycars. Most all went to blower drive starting about 1973 early 1974. Our 1972 Plymouth Funny had starter and booster plug. I'll post pics if you want reference for the future. Paul
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 7, 2021 21:27:43 GMT -7
One little FYI. JJ's Vega was one of the last self starting funnycars. Most all went to blower drive starting about 1973 early 1974. Our 1972 Plymouth Funny had starter and booster plug. I'll post pics if you want reference for the future. Paul That sounds great Paul, send it pls, i go with reference pictures most all the time and lately i', searching more about cars the ever, and what i find i go with it, normally i use to ask a lot but on this car i haven't make much questions, so any info will be more then welcome I'm suing this pictures from a musseum   |
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Post by 41chevy on Nov 8, 2021 11:39:38 GMT -7
I'll put them here for you. Paul   The silver panel on the chassis by the rear of the engine is the battery booster hook up and the power light.  Any good engine /chassis photos of Micky Thompsons Pinto funny's have the battery / starter set up for even the Ford Boss 9 engine. I do have more photo in my files. Here is a link to my funnycar build detail steps. Paul public.fotki.com/ptcheshire/funnycar-details/ |
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Post by mustang1989 on Nov 10, 2021 19:36:46 GMT -7
Progress is looking good Marcos!!! I haven't built a funny car in years but I do have one in the stash!!
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 11, 2021 0:36:51 GMT -7
I'll put them here for you. Paul The silver panel on the chassis by the rear of the engine is the battery booster hook up and the power light. Any good engine /chassis photos of Micky Thompsons Pinto funny's have the battery / starter set up for even the Ford Boss 9 engine. I do have more photo in my files. Here is a link to my funnycar build detail steps. Paul public.fotki.com/ptcheshire/funnycar-details/This is amazing Paul thanks man, i really do appreciate this and they will help me a lot with my current project and future builds |
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Post by malcox477 on Nov 11, 2021 0:37:25 GMT -7
Progress is looking good Marcos!!! I haven't built a funny car in years but I do have one in the stash!! Thanks Joe, looking forward to see you working on a F/C man |
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Post by malcox477 on Dec 6, 2021 22:13:53 GMT -7
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Post by malcox477 on Dec 14, 2021 2:38:31 GMT -7
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Post by 41chevy on Dec 14, 2021 10:42:28 GMT -7
Just wicked cool! Great details you added all of them!.
Jungles 70 Camaro is due to be reissued in January 2022. One of my grail kits. Paul
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Post by malcox477 on Dec 15, 2021 4:40:30 GMT -7
Just wicked cool! Great details you added all of them!. Jungles 70 Camaro is due to be reissued in January 2022. One of my grail kits. Paul Thanks Paul, waw i didn't knew about the 70 Camaro, definitely will get one as soon as they get them out, this project is been super fun and is the very first F/C that i build, and love how it looks like |
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Post by pete on Dec 15, 2021 13:14:32 GMT -7
This looks fantastic Marcos!!! Very nicely done man!!! Now hurry up and finish it so you can get that Dodge done for the group build!!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 15, 2021 20:21:57 GMT -7
This is definitely looking cool all the way Marcos!! Love all the little details you've added along the way and that PAINT JOB!!! Very nicely done my friend.
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Post by 41chevy on Dec 16, 2021 21:18:49 GMT -7
Just wicked cool! Great details you added all of them!. Jungles 70 Camaro is due to be reissued in January 2022. One of my grail kits. Paul Thanks Paul, waw i didn't knew about the 70 Camaro, definitely will get one as soon as they get them out, this project is been super fun and is the very first F/C that i build, and love how it looks like Atlantis Models January 2022 pre order. Paul |
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Post by mustang1989 on Dec 16, 2021 22:38:57 GMT -7
Would it be ................this one?  |
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Post by malcox477 on Dec 18, 2021 21:20:04 GMT -7
This looks fantastic Marcos!!! Very nicely done man!!! Now hurry up and finish it so you can get that Dodge done for the group build!!! Thanks Pete, yes need to complete that Dodge quick, hopefully going to finish the paint next week |
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