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Post by TooOld on Oct 30, 2016 8:36:34 GMT -5
I've had this old glue bomb for years and finally decided it's time to fix it up ! It's missing a few parts but what's there looks good except for the mirrors being broken off .  I have a few spares , including a windscreen which I'll probably need after disassembly . I also have an incomplete Funster to scrounge parts from . And I'll find out how good these decals I had printed up are !  Disassembly wasn't too bad , the old glue was brittle and hadn't welded the plastic except in a couple of spots . The only casualties were the windscreen and the rear axle . The front axle is the correct width so it stays put , but the rear was too wide and had to be removed .   It will take me a few days to clean the parts and gather all of the missing pieces . Stay tooned !  |
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Post by modelcarfan on Oct 30, 2016 16:10:01 GMT -5
Looking forward to the new build.  |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 1, 2016 18:01:45 GMT -5
Instead of chopping up the bottom to move the tires in I thought I'd try something different and just shorten the hubs . . . Left is shortened , right is stock .   Overall width is 1/2 inch narrower . Front and rear both narrowed .  Added some strips of plastic so there's something to glue to !  All cleaned up and lightly polished .  |
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Post by rapidtransit on Nov 2, 2016 18:16:00 GMT -5
Sure hope Revell reisuss this kit !
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Post by TooOld on Nov 3, 2016 9:44:05 GMT -5
Decals are on and it's been cleared . Good news is that these decals go on really really nice . The white is very opaque , even more than most decals I've used from the kit manufacturers . Much better lighting during the day to take photos !   Stripped all of the chrome parts so they can be painted an aluminum color . No spare parts in my Funster so I found these small block Chevy ones in my stash .  I took a pattern for the sides of the wing off of my finished McLapper . I'll have to make the little adjusting struts that attach to the bottom .  A trip to the Dollar store turned up some plastic tips from mechanical pencils that are almost the exact size of the exhaust megaphones !  |
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Post by donculley on Nov 3, 2016 9:58:52 GMT -5
Decals are on and it's been cleared . Good news is that these decals go on really really nice . The white is very opaque , even more than most decals I've used from the kit manufacturers . Much better lighting during the day to take photos ! Stripped all of the chrome parts so they can be painted an aluminum color . No spare parts in my Funster so I found these small block Chevy ones in my stash . I took a pattern for the sides of the wing off of my finished McLapper . I'll have to make the little adjusting struts that attach to the bottom . A trip to the Dollar store turned up some plastic tips from mechanical pencils that are almost the exact size of the exhaust megaphones ! Looking good ! I'm pretty sure I have one of the spoiler sides lying around if you need it . |
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Post by grumpygrowly on Nov 3, 2016 10:27:59 GMT -5
Those valve covers should look great. Your mechanical pencils exhaust is spot on.
Cool stuff man! Guy can learn alot watching your work.
Jonathan
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Post by TooOld on Nov 3, 2016 17:32:04 GMT -5
Looking good ! I'm pretty sure I have one of the spoiler sides lying around if you need it . The pattern I have is good so I can make a couple of them , thanks for the offer Don ! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 3, 2016 17:32:52 GMT -5
Those valve covers should look great. Your mechanical pencils exhaust is spot on. Cool stuff man! Guy can learn alot watching your work. Jonathan Thanks ! |
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Post by rapidtransit on Nov 3, 2016 19:58:56 GMT -5
yes looking good!
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Post by donculley on Nov 3, 2016 20:22:59 GMT -5
Looking good ! I'm pretty sure I have one of the spoiler sides lying around if you need it . The pattern I have is good so I can make a couple of them , thanks for the offer Don ! You're welcome ! But if you're not happy with what you made, just let me know -I found both sides and there yours if you want them ! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 6, 2016 9:20:59 GMT -5
Sides made .  Struts before trimming .  Installed .  Finished wing !  |
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Post by grumpygrowly on Nov 6, 2016 11:43:16 GMT -5
impressive work.
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Post by modelcarfan on Nov 7, 2016 0:42:35 GMT -5
you are getting there, buddy... looking good! |
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Post by TooOld on Nov 7, 2016 7:11:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys , almost finished ! |
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