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Post by ira on Sept 7, 2012 17:59:35 GMT -5
Another great looking project , Ira - I think Dave Deal would have loved seeing what you do to these stock kits ! Thanks Don!  |
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Post by ira on Sept 15, 2012 18:27:20 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]CHASSIS FOR THE BUG!!![/glow] I removed about a half an inch from the chassis and glued it back together...  I cut the rear of the chassis and added about a quarter inch strip of plastic to raise it to the right height.  The fit is perfect for the back of the Mud Bug, the front will need a little trimming. I think I will add strips to the sides to increase the gluing surface to the body.  I added strips of plastic to brace the new chassis...  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 15, 2012 18:41:10 GMT -5
Nice !! ... you're moving right along there youngster ... and she's lookin' swell Ira !! ;D
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Post by ira on Sept 17, 2012 9:44:49 GMT -5
Nice !! ... you're moving right along there youngster ... and she's lookin' swell Ira !! ;D Thanks ChucK! |
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Post by ira on Sept 18, 2012 16:37:22 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]WORKIN' ON THE ENGINE!!![/glow] Here is the 911 Engine with a little paint and spark plug lines...  I cut out part of the exhaust system and replaced it with one large pipe. This will give me a good posiion for mounting the BiG "TUBA" Pipe!  Here it is with the New Supercharger attached!  I used some of "The Detailer" Black Wash to bring out the details...  |
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Post by ira on Sept 20, 2012 17:19:28 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]INTERIOR PANEL...[/glow] I added strips of plastic to the sides of the chassis to increase the glueing area to the body. I also cut away a little of the chassis to clear the front tires.  The Interior Panel is too big for the New Hood so..I'll need to cut it down a little...  I cut a wedge section from the Interior Panel...  Then I glued it back together and into the body!  See how the bottom edge of the Interior Panel rest on the top-front of the chasssis. The body will attach to the chassis here!  |
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Post by Starryeyes on Sept 22, 2012 7:52:59 GMT -5
Excellent scratchbuilding Ira .... nice fit too! .. this is coming along nicely.... all the new parts, and fabbed parts with make this a definite one of kind .. any color scheme in mind ?
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Post by ira on Sept 23, 2012 10:25:18 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]SKID PLATE!!![/glow] The Rear Skid Plate turned out to be a Great way to mount the Engine and the BiG Rear Tires. I started by making a "T" shaped piece of plastic to fill the depressed area in the rear. Then I glued it in place.  I added 2 strips of half-round strip plastic on the Skid Plate and glued in in it's new location!  I made a small piece of plastic to fit on the front of the Skid Plate to make it smoother...  Here it is in place. Both the Engine and Big Rear Tires will mount right here!  |
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Post by ira on Sept 24, 2012 9:11:23 GMT -5
Excellent scratchbuilding Ira .... nice fit too! .. this is coming along nicely.... all the new parts, and fabbed parts with make this a definite one of kind .. any color scheme in mind ? Thanks for the kind comments Chuck! I am planning on using Testors Lime Ice for the body and then I want to apply several layers of MUD... |
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Post by ira on Sept 25, 2012 9:58:46 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]FULL INTERIOR!!![/glow] With a little bit of fitting, I got the front bulkhead mounted in the body, instead of the floorboard. Looks like I have enough room to put in a full interior and a Deals Wheels Driver with a Complete Body, not just the head and a hand!  Notice the interior has been filled with putty and sanded smooth. |
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Post by ira on Sept 26, 2012 9:54:55 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]NEW FIREWALL!!![/glow] The stock VW Firewall doesn't fit anymore so I made a new Firewall from sheet plastic. I also covered the transmission hole in the body, with a strip of plastic, to form the new 911 Transmission Mount.  Here is the 911 Engine in place!  I added a piece of Triangular Shaped Strip Plastic to the bottom edge of the Rear Spoiler to finish it off...  |
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Post by ira on Sept 27, 2012 8:44:44 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]BiG TIRES!!![/glow] Here are the finished Wheels & Tires, nice & shiny before we hit the MUD! The Wheels are from the Monogram Porsche 911 and the Inner Wheels are from the Revell Indy Vette...  |
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Post by step2 on Sept 27, 2012 11:40:48 GMT -5
;D This is just looking to awesome !! ;D
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Post by ira on Sept 28, 2012 9:53:03 GMT -5
;D This is just looking to awesome !! ;D Thanks! |
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Post by ira on Sept 30, 2012 12:39:10 GMT -5
[glow=red,2,300]PORSCHE 911 INTERIOR!!![/glow] I found most of the Interior Parts in the 911 kit. The Seats, Console, Shifter and hand brake are from the 911. The driver figure is from the parts box and the head is from a Deals Wheels Kit...  I decided to use one Seat and it was a little too high. I ground off the base and it sets at the right height now.  Nice Seats! Too bad, I might have to cut off the head rest the clear the drivers BiG Head!  |
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