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wip Alan Kulwicki 1991 T-Bird

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  • Member since
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  • From: Canada
wip Alan Kulwicki 1991 T-Bird
Posted by JTRACING on Friday, February 6, 2009 8:27 PM

another nascar from me. Alans first ride with Hooters as a sponser

Revell kit, powerslide decals.

some work so far.



still gotta add shocks on the rear end. also filled in the seem on the side of the body. and added weathering to the chassis.

  • Member since
    February 2006
  • From: Smithers, BC, Canada
Posted by ruddratt on Friday, February 6, 2009 8:52 PM
That is some serious detail you're putting into that guy! Love the floorboards and the fuel line detail especially. Nice sharp pics too, making it easier to see your work. Thumbs Up [tup]

Mike

 "We have our own ammunition. It's filled with paint. When we fire it, it makes pretty pictures....scares the hell outta people."

 

dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:19 AM
The chassis looks awesome!  What are you using for roll bar padding?
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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Saturday, February 7, 2009 3:30 PM

 dmk wrote:
The chassis looks awesome!  What are you using for roll bar padding?

i use wire insulation. this stuff is from an old rca cable.


some seat work. used  black garbage bag material to get the creases and wrinkles around the corners. and bmf that i sanded to make an aluminum look.


  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Piscataway,NJ
Posted by jtrace214 on Saturday, February 7, 2009 5:01 PM

As a person who builds real race cars not winston cup but local short track cars( sprints,modifieds late models etc..) Its hard to tell your work from a real chassis.Great job and as a Kulwicki fan, I'm looking forward to seeing the progress on this build.The seat is amazing looks just like a real alum. one one of the best I have seen..

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

  • Member since
    June 2008
  • From: Amarillo Texas
Posted by Mckay on Saturday, February 7, 2009 7:24 PM

Looking very nice. I really like your excellent detail work. That's going to be a great model and I look forward to seeing you finish it.

 MckayCowboy [C):-)]

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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Saturday, February 7, 2009 9:59 PM

added some weathering to the tires and wheels, brake dust etc. hard to see in the pics tho

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    June 2008
  • From: Piscataway,NJ
Posted by jtrace214 on Sunday, February 8, 2009 6:53 AM

JT, the stance looks good too not to tall like some. Like your name too lol

 

John

the pic to the left is my weekend condo lol

dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Sunday, February 8, 2009 8:42 AM

 Almost seems like a shame to cover that beautifuly detailed chassis with the body.

 Thanks for the tip on using wire insulation for padding. That's a great idea.

  • Member since
    March 2007
  • From: right next door to Quantico
Posted by davezinn on Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:16 PM

James, you are one of those unique modelers that can build anything and do an awesome job! i have long admired the builds that you do, they are all awesome and inspiring!

very nice detailing on the chassis, keep us posted!

Dave

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    July 2008
  • From: PBG, FL
Posted by John31388 on Sunday, February 8, 2009 1:31 PM
Looking good man can't wait to see more.
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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Sunday, February 8, 2009 5:38 PM

Didn't feel like doin a lot today, so just made up some duct hoses and new side windows so they line up nice.


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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Sunday, February 8, 2009 10:11 PM
stuck the dash together

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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Monday, February 9, 2009 11:05 PM

added some msd boces

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  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:37 AM
rear shocks and exhaust pipes!
dmk
  • Member since
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  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 7:39 AM

The detail is amazing. What did you use for the springs?

What scale is this BTW? 

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    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:24 PM
 dmk wrote:

The detail is amazing. What did you use for the springs?

What scale is this BTW? 

 for springs i used wire, just wrapped it around some tubing. this is 1/24 scale

dmk
  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: North Carolina, USA
Posted by dmk on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 12:56 PM
 JTRACING wrote:
 dmk wrote:

The detail is amazing. What did you use for the springs?

What scale is this BTW? 

 for springs i used wire, just wrapped it around some tubing. this is 1/24 scale

Cool, thanks.  I'm learning a lot here. I love this scratchbuilding stuff.
  • Member since
    April 2007
  • From: Canada
Posted by JTRACING on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 1:18 AM

underneath is done

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