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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 12, 2018 16:53:27 GMT -5
Love that you are taking such care with a rare kit.
Lookin beautious! Thanks .. it’s been a real challenge mating parts.. smoothing, prepping.. even re-casting several parts .. the engine in this kit is really rough but I’m going to make the best of it ! |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 12, 2018 16:55:04 GMT -5
A little more color applied trying not to rush .. still plenty of time before the contest deadline ! A quick mock-up on the chassis is keeping me motivated ..
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Post by jffj on Jun 13, 2018 6:12:33 GMT -5
Really coming to life Victor.... l mean Chuck 😄
Paint sure is showing off the superb sculpting😎
If you can find some straws, or styrene tubing, or even brass- you could slide a short length on those header ends.... true them up, clean up the ends? Thin the edge first.....
John
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 13, 2018 6:33:56 GMT -5
Really coming to life Victor.... l mean Chuck 😄 Paint sure is showing off the superb sculpting😎 If you can find some straws, or styrene tubing, or even brass- you could slide a short length on those header ends.... true them up, clean up the ends? Thin the edge first..... John I agree !!! You should have seen these BEFORE I smoothed them Up .. lol.... I’ve actually looked into several options even to the extent of adding a GMP 1/16th scale highly detailed old school hemi. As soon as I did a Mock up it looked great but took away what the sculptor hand in his mind.. the out-of-round , less than perfect design of the headers are part of the cartoon look and in my humble Opinion modifying them to look “normal” desensitized the vision of the artist. However I plan on leaving the engine assembly loose and down the road may build a set of car-toon headers with the same look using different materials.. that isn’t gonna Happen before the contest deadline with my schedule 👍😁🏁 |
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Post by TooOld on Jun 14, 2018 6:26:09 GMT -5
Love those wheels and tires ! (okay I'm a little weird) Looks like you've got it made Chuck !  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 14, 2018 9:21:16 GMT -5
Love those wheels and tires ! (okay I'm a little weird) Looks like you've got it made Chuck ! I've got the engine in my sites.. I keep looking , sanding between other details .. also tying up a few left over deal-o-ohs on the Fink Driver |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 15, 2018 6:53:06 GMT -5
After much thought I decided to somewhat upgrade the engine .. I still wanted it to say “car-toon” but not take everything away that the artist envisioned when he sculpted it .. this the rough looking blower and clunky headers earned a spot in the winners circle.. (engine shots are before and after)carbs, new blower scoop, distributor, plug wires and valve covers were added.. also closing in on some of the final figure details... stay-tooned !!
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Post by dogfish7 on Jun 15, 2018 9:01:09 GMT -5
Looks like she's almost there. 
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 15, 2018 10:33:08 GMT -5
Looks like she's almost there.
I think I’m finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel |
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Post by modelcarfan on Jun 15, 2018 12:19:18 GMT -5
After much thought I decided to somewhat upgrade the engine .. I still wanted it to say “car-toon” but not take everything away that the artist envisioned when he sculpted it .. this the rough looking blower and clunky headers earned a spot in the winners circle.. (engine shots are before and after)carbs, new blower scoop, distributor, plug wires and valve covers were added.. also closing in on some of the final figure details... stay-tooned !! Green and red are the best contrast in color. esp with engine hiding in the bay with green color all around. it sure stands out!  Nice going, buddy. |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 15, 2018 18:28:03 GMT -5
After much thought I decided to somewhat upgrade the engine .. I still wanted it to say “car-toon” but not take everything away that the artist envisioned when he sculpted it .. this the rough looking blower and clunky headers earned a spot in the winners circle.. (engine shots are before and after)carbs, new blower scoop, distributor, plug wires and valve covers were added.. also closing in on some of the final figure details... stay-tooned !! Green and red are the best contrast in color. esp with engine hiding in the bay with green color all around. it sure stands out! Nice going, buddy. Thanks old friend .. it’s been a real challenge but this has been on my bucket list for a few years .. soon to be a reality 👍 |
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Post by jffj on Jun 16, 2018 8:21:59 GMT -5
That tongue!!! GROSS! 😲
Awesome paint, and slobber 😄
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Nice work! Nice upgrades to the Hemi, but that tranny could use some $$$ thrown it's way....🙄
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This has really gotta be something to see in person. You're doing the Fink proud 😊
John
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 17, 2018 9:10:35 GMT -5
That tongue!!! GROSS! 😲 Awesome paint, and slobber 😄 👍👍👍 Nice work! Nice upgrades to the Hemi, but that tranny could use some $$$ thrown it's way....🙄 😄😄 This has really gotta be something to see in person. You're doing the Fink proud 😊 John I’ve never been a good picture taker despite all the advice from fellow modelers and cartoon buddies .. I am going to make every effort to post some ABOVE AVERAGE photos if this ends up in the “finished” thread..🏁🏁 |
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 17, 2018 13:42:28 GMT -5
Spent a little time in the model room on Father’s Day .. trying to tie up sub-assemblies and doing some detail touchup .. I think I’m gonna make it !
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Post by jffj on Jun 18, 2018 11:36:41 GMT -5
Tight fit! 😲
No wonder Fink's gearshift is outside! 😄
John
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