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Post by ira on Jun 27, 2014 9:24:17 GMT -5
Gluing The Ridge!I started by gluing the first Strip along the Straight section on one side. After it dried I started bending the Strip to match the curve.  Next I added Zap-A-Gap Glue a little at a time and held the Strip down each time until it dried. Then I would glue a little more, hold it down and then do a little more...  Next, I glued down the second Strip the same as the first Strip. After the glue dried I Test Fit the Bubble Top. I had to correct a couple spots by breaking the glue bond with an X-Acto knife. I worked the X-Acto Blade under the Strip and pried it up. Then I repositioned the section and glued it back down.  More Coming... 
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step2
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TO COLOR OUTSIDE THE BOX
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Post by step2 on Jun 27, 2014 9:44:57 GMT -5
What a fantastic project !!!
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Post by Starryeyes on Jun 27, 2014 20:37:07 GMT -5
Simply amazing Ira ...
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Post by ira on Jun 28, 2014 15:41:14 GMT -5
Prime Time!After a little more sanding, I applied a couple coats of DupliColor Filler/Primer. Looks like the Body will need a little more putty and sanding...  More Coming...
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Post by jimbertges on Jun 29, 2014 12:40:32 GMT -5
They ALWAYS need more putty and much more sanding, don't they?
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Post by ira on Jun 29, 2014 19:27:47 GMT -5
What a fantastic project !!! |
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Post by ira on Jul 2, 2014 9:00:51 GMT -5
Putty and Sand!Next I applied putty around the outside of the Bubble Top Ridge and a few rough spots that I found.  Here is a couple of those rough spots. Seems like I already Puttied and Sanded this area before...   More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 21, 2014 10:14:36 GMT -5
Six Engines!I sprayed the Engines with Tamiya Silver Leaf and the Cones with Model Masters Magnesium.  Next I painted some Flat Black.  Here are the Engines, ready for Detailing.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 21, 2014 13:48:13 GMT -5
Red and Silver!I finished sanding the Body so I gave it one last coat of Primer. Then I sprayed the whole Body with Testors Diamond Dust. Then I turned it over and sprayed the Bottom with Tamiya Mica Red.  Here is the Top Side featuring the Diamond Dust without the Mica Red. Kind of looks like it's floating above the table...  A quick Mock Up of the Engines in place!  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 21, 2014 13:53:21 GMT -5
They ALWAYS need more putty and much more sanding, don't they? I finally stopped sanding and started painting... |
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Post by ira on Jul 22, 2014 9:56:30 GMT -5
Tribal Flames!These Flames are from the Revell '67 Chevelle Pro Street Kit. I also added a couple Slixx Decals including the "Dynamic Speed Center" Logo Decals. After the Decals dried I sprayed on a few coats of Testors Glosscote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 22, 2014 12:02:47 GMT -5
Paint It Black!I hand painted most of the Interior with Vallejo's Flat Black. The unpainted areas will be covered by the Door Panels. The inner Front Grill area was also painted Black.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 23, 2014 8:37:36 GMT -5
Seats!After Sanding and Priming the Seats, I applied Tamiya Mica Red over Testors Diamond Silver, same as the Body.  Then I painted the backs of the Seats Flat Black.  Next I applied Silver Stripping Tape between the Red and Black. Then I brushed on a light coat of The Detailer, Black Wash.  After the Wash dried I sprayed on some Testors Dullcote.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 24, 2014 8:39:52 GMT -5
Big Heat Sink!I found this part in the MPC Star Wars Snow Speeder. I am going to use it as a Heat Sink to help dissipate the Heat from the Six Engines. It will be mounted between the two top Engines.  I had to cut a little off each end to fit the Vette.  I used strips of plastic to fill the gaps on the sides.  More Coming...
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Post by ira on Jul 24, 2014 16:15:42 GMT -5
Silver and Brass!First I sprayed the Heat Sink with Tamiya Silver Leaf.  Then I painted some details with Vallejo Brass Paint.  Next I applied a Black Wash to the Detail.  More Coming...
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