1975 Jorgensen Eagle - Bobby Unser

[modelcarjr]

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I'm back from Indy so I thought I would start a new Indy race car. Actually, I started it before I left. I found another set of Indy race tires that are not two piece tires like the ones in this old kit. I also ordered decals from IndyCals and they are here already after I got back. I am using the 1974 kit but the 1975 Eagle that won the race in 1975 is the same car it looks like to me or is close enough. So this one will get a light blue color. I found this kit at the last model car show and probably paid too much for it at $40, but as they say, they ain't making no more of them. 

There are a lot of little circle thingys in the plastic and most are not visible but the one that are I am filing and sanding. There are a couple of sink marks in the wing fairings that I borrowed from a Penske PC-6 that fit the shape of the fairing for the 1975 Eagle. I also filled and sanded them. I have sanded down 1 tire so far and painted the inside of the wheel black. I will do the same for the other 3 wheels. I am in the process of painting the body parts with primer. I think I will have to paint all the parts before I can assemble many as it will be too difficult to assemble with white glue and paint the body and then pull it apart to assemble, only to try to match everything up again. I'll have to try to make sure the paint and glue play nice as I assemble the painted pieces of the body. Here are a few photos. Thanks for looking! 😎


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[keavdog]

This looks like fun! Following

[chrissmith]

Very cool 😎 nice subject. I’m in

[handiabled]

Bookmarked and on board with this one!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, John, Chris, and Handlabled! I appreciate your comments!

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First, I had to sand out the pin marks on the sides of both mirrors. Then I drilled a couple of holes in the top of the body cowling for the mirrors. I have also pinned the mirrors on some 1/32" brass rod about 1/4" long using a 69 and 65 drill bit in my pin vise. Unless the mirrors are raised the driver won't be able to see behind.  I also figured out how the radiator and radiator shrouds should be positioned. So I glued in the shrouds for painting and I can slip in the radiators for assembly later.

So I found a can of Krylon Short Cuts Light Blue to use although I hate to use Krylon on a body but there isn't any light blue model lacquer out there and I don't like to use enamel because I would have to use clear enamel over it and that always yellows so quickly. I hope to get paint on it today but it will be iffy because rain is on its way. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Tamiya TS10 French blue is highly, highly similar to Jorgensen Eagle blue. No matter the color choice though I am excited to watch this one come together. Love these wild winged beasts of the 70s. You sure are off to a great start.

[handiabled]

Nice progress! Looking forward to seeing color on this

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle and Handlabeled! I appreciate your comments!

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I've been fighting the plastic, the paint and the weather for days but I think I finally have all the light blue painted. I only need to rub out a few pieces yet and I can't seem to get a good gloss but pastel colors are hard to get glossy. The Krylon Short Cuts used to be better paint but they must have changed the formula and now its just crappy paint. I've also assembled the engine and added spark plug wires. Hopefully, this will start moving a little faster from here. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[406 Silverado]

Jun 2, 2024 21:59:21 GMT -5 modelcarjr said:

Thanks, Kyle and Handlabeled! I appreciate your comments!

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I've been fighting the plastic, the paint and the weather for days but I think I finally have all the light blue painted. I only need to rub out a few pieces yet and I can't seem to get a good gloss but pastel colors are hard to get glossy. The Krylon Short Cuts used to be better paint but they must have changed the formula and now its just crappy paint. I've also assembled the engine and added spark plug wires. Hopefully, this will start moving a little faster from here. Thanks for looking! 😎

   Despite the paint blues, you're definitely putting your signature touches onto this build. I can't wait till you get to the window tri...... Oh WAIT.........there's no BMF on this one!! 


 Will be watching for more of your great building on this beauty JR. 

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Joe!

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I wasn't happy about the color of the Short Cuts paint and the finish. It wasn't really a gloss. So I thought about it and I orignally bought a bottle of Testors Gloss Light Blue. So I thinned it and broke the airbrush out and repainted everything. Its been two days for most of it and the rest was sprayed with a lacquer clear so I figured I was safe from the 48 hour rule. And I was right! So now I have a somewhat darker, richer, and glossy finish! I'll have to rub it out again but won't need a clear and I think this will look much better. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

That looks great. Nice choice

[chrissmith]

It’s well worth the extra effort to get what you really want. Your project is shaping up nicely!!

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Chris! I appreciate your comment!

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Now that I have it repainted and rubbed out I am much happier with the gloss and finish. It took a good part of the day to rub  everything out again. I still have the wing fairings to finish but I can move on to the suspension assemblies and tires and finish the tires and wheels. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Sweet!! That looks awesome.

[sharp]

Cool build!! Looks great so far.

[406 Silverado]

All of those curves and twists had to be a nightmare to wet sand and polish out JR     but it most certainly looks like you prevailed in the end and were rewarded with a good result. Coming along very nicely on this one pal. 

[handiabled]

Your paint work looks great! The power plant is going to show really nicely

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle, Sharp, Joe, and Handlabled! I appreciate your comments!

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I finished the engine assembly and rear suspension. I only have to attach the rear wheel hubs and it will be done. I also finished the wheels and tires. The tires are from the parts box, the wheels are from the kit and the decals are from IndyCals. I smoked the wheels for a darker more race car-like appearance. I may add some more painted tape that I think are pressure sensors. I know there are wires running to them in photos but not being a mechanic I am not sure. Thanks for looking! 😎

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[kyledehart5]

Those wheels are absolutely beautiful. This is going to look so great!

[handiabled]

Cool looking scuffed tire effect with the smoke

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, Kyle and Handlabled! I appreciate your comments!

This one is done! See the completed section for final photos! Thanks for looking and commenting!

[keavdog]

Nice job! Decals sure brought it to life.

[modelcarjr]

Thanks, John! I appreciate your comments!

[joelw]

An truly outstanding build of the Gurney Gorgensen Offy Eagle. Not an easy kit for sure, but you certainly did is justice. Love how your Offy came out.  

joel