72 Demon resin kit

[handiabled]

That is some supreme scratch work indeed!!

[70 STING]

With the modifications you’re making, do you have to take any precautions when working with resin?

[moparman18064]

Jan 28, 2024 21:44:55 GMT -5 70 STING said:

With the modifications you’re making, do you have to take any precautions when working with resin?

So far, I just make sure everything is clean, measured 3 times, and to attach anything I’ve been using Bob Smith Industries Super Gold CA. As I pictured earlier, you have to be more careful, as it is brittle. Oh, and a mask when grinding. This is my first go at with resin, so it is a learning experience.

[moparman18064]

Jan 28, 2024 9:47:56 GMT -5 handiabled said:

That is some supreme scratch work indeed!!

Thank you, I’m trying. This is only my second build in about 30 years, so I will get better.

[70 STING]

Jan 29, 2024 8:03:59 GMT -5 moparman18064 said:

Jan 28, 2024 21:44:55 GMT -5 70 STING said:

With the modifications you’re making, do you have to take any precautions when working with resin?

So far, I just make sure everything is clean, measured 3 times, and to attach anything I’ve been using Bob Smith Industries Super Gold CA. As I pictured earlier, you have to be more careful, as it is brittle. Oh, and a mask when grinding. This is my first go at with resin, so it is a learning experience.

Thanks for the info. I have a couple resin trans kits in the queue. Will be following your build.  :^)

[moparman18064]

Weatherstrip channel installed, some fine sanding and on to next step.

[moparman18064]

Trunk lid originally measured between .046 an .096 in thickness. This made fitting it a battle. I filed and sanded to a much more even number now , from.0465 to .0653, with the smallest measurement at one corner. On opposite side, I had to add a section of .010 sheet for trunk to seat properly. This will be filled and feathered in.

[moparman18064]

My seats just arrived in the mail

[moparman18064]

Working on trunk floor items now

[kyledehart5]

Great progress!! Coming along nicely.

[handiabled]

Your not missing a beat with this! Random thickness on larger resin pieces always seems to be an issue. I really like your fix for the deck lid. Fantastic attention to detail!

[moparman18064]

A little more trunk work, mirrored trunk extension stamping, made sheet of .010 styrene for trunk floor.

[moparman18064]

I’m sure you get the idea now

[70 STING]

How many bodies can you fit in there?

[moparman18064]

It depends how many duffel bags you have

[tcoat]

Jan 31, 2024 18:25:05 GMT -5 70 STING said:

How many bodies can you fit in there?

In a Demon? Not many.

Now the sales brochure for my FRS shows that you can get two in there if you wrap them properly and put the heads in bags beside them.

[70 STING]

:^D 

[handiabled]

Either way it would translate to only fitting one the size of my X-wife........ Just barely........With sitting on the lid to get it to latch

[Steve Zuleski]

Pretty gutzy build, imho, you gotz da cajones to do it. I was wondering about a resin car kit and how delicate it would be and it seems you're right smack dab in the middle of it and handling it well. I'll be watching this build, impressive!

Ruck On, Moparman!

[Steve Zuleski]

Jan 31, 2024 19:36:07 GMT -5 tcoat said:

Jan 31, 2024 18:25:05 GMT -5 70 STING said:

How many bodies can you fit in there?

In a Demon? Not many.

Now the sales brochure for my FRS shows that you can get two in there if you wrap them properly and put the heads in bags beside them.

If you've ever seen a "load ride", the coyote can fit betwixt 10-15, depending on size, of course, HA!

[moparman18064]

Feb 1, 2024 8:26:59 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Pretty gutzy build, imho, you gotz da cajones to do it. I was wondering about a resin car kit and how delicate it would be and it seems you're right smack dab in the middle of it and handling it well. I'll be watching this build, impressive!

Ruck On, Moparman!

Thank you very much Steve

[406 Silverado]

I don't know what to comment on first.....the progress that I see in this build or the totally hilarious comedy that I see going on here. I dang near spit my coffee out reading through this.

[moparman18064]

Feb 2, 2024 8:01:46 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I don't know what to comment on first.....the progress that I see in this build or the totally hilarious comedy that I see going on here. I dang near spit my coffee out reading through this.

It’s definitely keeping it interesting, at moments I keep wondering about my sanity as I think about what to do next. At this point, the scratch building seems like it has just begun.

[lyle]

More amazing work.

[moparman18064]

Got my scoop in the mail today. My car had a 5” scoop, to me, this looks like a 7”. Any thoughts whether I should file down base, or leave as is?

[moparman18064]

[lyle]

First, I will never be mistaken for a car guy. But, (you knew that was coming) if you don’t take a bit off of it, you may not be happy. Can you add it back with some styrene should you change your mind?

[kyledehart5]

Does look a touch on the tall side compared to your photo there. A quick filing down wouldn’t go amiss I’d think.

[moparman18064]

Feb 2, 2024 18:41:22 GMT -5 lyle said:

First, I will never be mistaken for a car guy. But, (you knew that was coming) if you don’t take a bit off of it, you may not be happy. Can you add it back with some styrene should you change your mind?

Yes, it would be possible to build it back up with styrene, but that would be a lot more work. The angle of the scoop is pretty much perfect the way it is. I have a bunch more scratch work to do on this one, including using aluminum inside.

[moparman18064]

Feb 2, 2024 19:29:17 GMT -5 kyledehart5 said:

Does look a touch on the tall side compared to your photo there. A quick filing down wouldn’t go amiss I’d think.

I agree that it does look a bit tall. I probably would regret it if I left it alone.