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Post by handiabled on Nov 6, 2023 3:01:23 GMT -5
Looks great from here!
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 6, 2023 20:00:11 GMT -5
Thanks, handlabled! I appreciate your comments! Finished the front suspension and although it was a bit fiddly, it is poseable which is a plus for me. The engine and engine compartment build up well and I didn't have any issues with a gap in the shock towers. The instructions suggest Body Color for the firewall but all the photos I have seen show black. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by 406 Silverado on Nov 6, 2023 20:45:54 GMT -5
That interior looks like a true bear to paint and get to look right JR. My hat goes off to you for pulling that work off!
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 7, 2023 12:05:31 GMT -5
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Post by project510 on Nov 7, 2023 14:58:02 GMT -5
Look good! Interior looks nice. That green really pops
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 8, 2023 7:10:07 GMT -5
Really nice work with the glass. The chassis is also looking really nice as well. Nicely done there.
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 10, 2023 19:50:38 GMT -5
Thanks, James and Joe! I appreciate your comments! Installed the window glass today but first I did a light tint on the windows using Tamiya Smoke. I was a little worried about it as I haven't done this before, I had to paint in the garage because it is raining, and there is no failsafe. If you screw up the paint on the windows, you're stuck with it. But I am happy to report that all went well, including the sun visor painted on the windshield which has no other tint. I also didn't like the kit wheels although I had previously painted them Bright Aluminum. I don't like five spoke wheels that the spokes are split so that it looks like ten spokes to me. So as luck would have it the 60 Chevy Impala that I just finished had a perfect set of Chrome wheels that are the same size, both tire and wheel and they will fit with the axle retainer from the kit. Here are a few photos. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by sharp on Nov 10, 2023 20:41:15 GMT -5
Great looking paint job. Very nice work on those trim pieces too.
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Post by handiabled on Nov 11, 2023 3:21:24 GMT -5
The black trim and shaded glass on the painted body really pull this together nicely!
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 11, 2023 13:30:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Sharp and handlabled! I appreciate your comments! Almost done! Just mirrors and decals to finish. The kit went together very well, pins and receivers throughout. A lot of it went together without glue and then I just put a dab of glue on the pin after it was through the hole. I think the wheels worked out well and the poseable steering works. The only issue is that the passenger window fell in after I got everything together. I am not going to try to take it apart as I am sure I will break pins. But with the window out, it does give a look into the interior. I am going to give it a coat of wax, then mirrors and decals and this one will be done. I am not going to use the double wide stripe decals, just the badges and Dodge lettering. Thanks for looking! 😎
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Post by modelcarjr on Nov 11, 2023 21:01:57 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Nov 12, 2023 7:34:00 GMT -5
Really a fantastic result. I love the color and the interior. Looks like a really nice kit. Your build definitely has me wanting to try one out even though I don't usually go for the newer vehicles. I love your idea for the window as well. Definitely go for that please.
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Post by ak on Jan 31, 2024 12:04:45 GMT -5
Awesome! This one really pops in that color!
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Post by modelcarjr on Feb 2, 2024 22:41:17 GMT -5
Thanks, Kyle and AK! Iappreciate your comments!
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