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Post by ira on Oct 26, 2013 9:32:11 GMT -5
THE HOLES!I positioned the 1/2" lengths of Tubing in place and glued them in with Zap-A-Gap, Green Label.  Then I used a small sanding disk and rounded off the bottom edge of the rear end.  More Coming... 
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 10:23:40 GMT -5
THE SPOILER!I cut the Spoiler off the back of the ZZZZZ-28.  After a little cutting and fitting I got the Spoiler to fit pretty good...  Here is the Spoiler glued in place!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 14:54:02 GMT -5
CUTTING HOLES!I use these Scissors to cut thin sheet plastic. These "Body Cutters" were in the Radio Control section. I cut out 2 Discs to cover the inside of the Tail Light Housings.  Here they are glued in place.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Oct 27, 2013 18:43:59 GMT -5
MOVING THE PLATE...I decided to move the License Plate Housing right below the Spoiler. I am going to use the original Plate Housing for 2 BiG Exhausts. I measured and marked the area for the Recessed Plate Housing.  I used a Cut-Off Wheel to cut out the area.   I cleaned up the area with a Sanding Stick and an X-Acto Knife.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 1, 2013 9:35:45 GMT -5
SINK IT!I cut the opening a little too big...so I glued a plastic strip in each side to fill it in.  Here is the License opening after sanding the plastic strips down smooth. I will be using 1/4" wide plastic strips to make the Sunken License Plate Housing.  Here it is with the plastic strips glued in place. I also glued a piece of plastic on the inside to close off the Housing.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2013 13:12:06 GMT -5
LIGHTS!I cut the Headlight Housings off of the Grill Bar and found some 1/16th scale Headlight Lenses that fit pretty good. I painted the Headlight Lenses white.  I positioned the Headlights in place and then traced a line around them. Next, I ground off the excess plastic outside of the Headlight Line.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 2, 2013 16:18:16 GMT -5
SCRIBE and PRIME!I wanted to mention that every time I add a Primer Coat to the Body, I re-scribe the door lines. I use a #11 X-Acto Blade to start lines. The #11 Blade is also very good for making straight lines, by using the edge of the Blade. I also drag to Blade through the door lines backwards to make the line thicker. Then I use different scribes to make the lines even wider.  I added some more putty around the taillights and anywhere else that needed it.  I applied another coat of filler/primer and a very little more putty. looks like the body work is almost finished!  Front Mock-Up!  More Coming...
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Post by wardster on Nov 2, 2013 23:41:40 GMT -5
Pretty cool stuff there, Mr. Ira! Diggin' it!
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Post by ira on Nov 4, 2013 3:47:29 GMT -5
Pretty cool stuff there, Mr. Ira! Diggin' it! I'm working on an 8 Track Player now... |
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Post by ira on Nov 5, 2013 10:50:50 GMT -5
8 TRACKING!I decided to add a Stereo to CAM-AIR and I thought an 8 Track Player would be a Fun choice. It's been over 20 years since I've seen an 8 Track so I Googled some images for reference. I started with a length of Plastic Strip and drilled a hole in each end. Looks like Ala Kart Tail Lights will make Great Knobs!  I covered the Strip with Chrome Bare Metal Foil and glued 2 Tail Lights in the holes. I cut another piece of plastic to make an 8 Track Tape. I rounded the edges and sanded it smooth.  The 8 Track Tape Titles were made on the printer. I adjusted the Printer Preferences so I could print real small.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 5, 2013 18:34:55 GMT -5
WE GOT MUSIC!Here is the 8 Track Player. I used a toothpick to apply the Silver Acrylic on the Knobs. The BEATLES White Album... one of my favorites!  Here it is in place on the Dash.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Nov 9, 2013 10:27:05 GMT -5
MMMMMMM...CANDY!Found some old cans of Candy & Metalflake Enamel, so I decided to paint Cam-Air Candy Red! First I sprayed a coat of Flat White over the smooth primer. Then I masked off the White Top. Next I sprayed on a couple coats of Tamiya Siler Leaf. Then I applied Testors Ruby Red Metalflake around the bottom of the body. Last I sprayed a few coats of Testors Candy red over the whole body. It's about a week later and the Candy Enamel is almost dry...  More Coming...
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Post by modelcarfan on Nov 9, 2013 15:01:00 GMT -5
VERY nice combination of paint layers... makes it a very 57 chevy character!.. love it.
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Post by jimbertges on Nov 9, 2013 15:11:16 GMT -5
Love that Candy Red! Also a really nice fade from dark red to lighter. It's like you really know what you're doing, great planning and execution.
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Post by ira on Nov 10, 2013 10:46:00 GMT -5
VERY nice combination of paint layers... makes it a very 57 chevy character!.. love it. |
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