The 2013 Automotive Group Build

That looks allot better!

how's this, Tony?

Greentracker - thanks for the further work on the logo. Would it be possible to make the writing in bold font for better visibility ?

I might also try to have a go at one tomorrow. Give people a choice of two or three to suit their tastes.

I've finally got the time to give my update for the day, after a super busy one playing cricket and chasing after the kids.

This is the progress on the Monogram 1/32 1966 Mustang.

I've coloured the tail light lenses, completed the rim and tyre assembly, finished the grille, also the seats and completed the woodgrain steering wheel.

I've also done the flat coat for the Hasegawa Jaguar XJR-9LM wheels.

Cheers

Tony

mississippi,

There are a couple of Hobby Lobbies in Nashville that seem to have more stuff then the one in Clarksville.

There's also a Hobbytown somewhere in Murfeesboro. I haven't been there yet but found it online.

Ewheeler, are there any good hobby shops in Nashville?

Glenn

Greg,

I really like the detail in the exhaust and undercarriage.

Didn't get to work on mine today. Had to take my wifey to Nashville to shop. I did score a REVELL 55 Bel Air though  hehehehe.

Heyyyy............. isn't Zombie Resistant very similar to Toothless Zombies??

Nice progress on the Caddy Greg. I', not really sure what is required to make a Caddy zombie proof, but I'm sure it will be a fun ride.

Ewheeler -  nice work. I would have missed the gap on the intake if you hadn't drawn my attention to it.

There's been some really good progress on a number of builds already, hasn't there ?

Update from me later, I just got up.

Cheers

Tony

OK...here's a few pics from my Zombie-resistant Caddy Escalade:

partially built interior

wheels - de-chromed and repainted

it's now been two days since I touched any of my builds. I'll get back into it this evening.

I've been thinking of doing a 67 camaro to make a 45 year matched set. Don't put me down for it, I have quite a few others to do before that happens lol

Ken

Hi all,

I did make a little progress today.

Here is the axle and springs.

Here are part of the exhaust. This kit came with these pipes that break out about midway of the doors. It also comes with a stock exhaust system. I'm going to modify them so the pipes break out in front of the rear tires. Also drilled them out so they don't look like a lump-o-plastic hehehehe.

Here's the beginning of the engine and transmission.

Intake was stripped of chrome, cleaned up and painted aluminum the way nature intended it to be. Looking at the photo, I think I may a little gap to correct. :)

same with the valve covers, stripped the chrome and painted aluminum.

And got the undercarriage painted. I have to look at it tomorrow though as it was cold and I have my fingers crossed that it's ok.

There's some great builds going on, y'all! Taxtp, I haven't tried the Future top coat yet, I couldn't find a floor buffer small enough to get into the corners

Ok, how's this look

I was having some problems with MS Paint tonight. I corrected what I wanted to. So, if some one has PhotoShop or another program, please feel free to take this pic make any changes you like to it.

Tony nice job on those decals,used them before and they can be tricky. I used Valspar rattle can for the sg black,its a full size can and is half the price of tamiya.

Greg thanks

Dogfish thats some great scratch work going on there,nice fix!

Waiting on paint to dry so not much to report in on the Merc

Here is a link to pic. I found it by typing in "traffic" into Google images. There are lots of pics like this on Google

www.google.com/search

Hasegawa 1/24 Jaguar XJR-9LM

I've used the stencil decals on the tyres. These are different to normal decals, you apply the decal to the tyre and then add water to removed the film, which is actually on the front of the decals. They've had a subsequent coat of Future, but some tidy up and then a flat coat  is warranted. I like to add a droplet of black to the flat coat, it just toans the lettering down a bit.

Cheers

Tony

Monogram 1/32 1966 Mustang GT-350

Chrome has been sprayed on the various bits, using Tamiya aerosol TS-83. I've started masking the stripes on the body, I'm a bit nervous about getting good alignment.

Cheers

Tony

xradio - thanks for joining, it's great to have another 'stang on the GB. I have this kit in my stash, so I'll be paying attention to yours. You're on the build roster.

Dogfish - many thanks for the detailed update. Well explained and thanks for the learning opportunity.

Greentracker - if you've stepped on any toes, they're not mine. Thanks for working on the badge, and nice job. I'd be happy to include it as one of a small number of options. I've taken the liberty of downsizing it a bit. I think it's a bit hard to read the title in the smaller size. Would it be possible to emphasise the text a little more? Maybe we could delete the dates and increase the font on the title ?

I'll post my update a bit later on.

Cheers

Tony

A bit large.

I don't want step on anyone's toes, But I think I have a group badge. This shows everything but race cars and construction vehicles, so I think it would make a great badge. What do you all think?

I would like to join the group build. Monogram 1/24 64 Mustang Indy Pace Car. Thanks!

As requested, used Evergreen Styrene sheet, square tube, 90 Deg angle and rod. Picked the best places to cut the interior floor and body pan.

Laid the sectioned pans in the stretch body; measured the span ( 1.17 mm). Cut the sheet first and glued the sections back together.

Laid the square stock in place, measured,cut and glue with Pro Weld.

Cut a narrow strip thw width of the fram and glued it to the frame rail. Then laid round rod, where the bracing is.

Cut 90 deg. angle for the floor edge and glued. Will also make short pan reinforcement lines on the underside to blend the extension.

That's pretty much it. Just add details to taste:)

Trey: Looks good, so far.

Good progress Trey. Is the S-G Black from a Tamiya rattle can as well ? I find it very easy to use.

Cheers

Tony

Dogfish7 killer scratching going on!

Glenn looking sweet!

Tony totally agree about the rattle can tamiya clear it will do a lift job if sprayed even a little heavy handed

I've gotten the brake lines run and the rear axle assembly in place

then some semi gloss black

That's looking pretty neat Glenn. Your statement " I'm just hoping the paint will polish out' is a sentiment I share with every car model that I build. I'm still to find a gloss coat that I am 100% happy with, but I keep experimenting.

I finally solved the 'pebbling' problem I had when spraying Future, and I've tried that on my Alfa, out of necessity, as the decal manufacturer warned against solvent based clear coats, but I haven't tried to polish it out yet.

I sometimes use Tamiya spray bomb gloss clear, but it's really aggressive, and can make decals bubble and disrupt other paints underneath,so it has to be used with extreme care.

I've tried a few others, they all seem to have their ways. I guess I'd be really happy if the Future thing works out, as it's cheap, doesn't yellow and is pretty forgiving.

Cheers

Tony

I forgot to add that I'll need to straighten up the windshield framing, as it became warped. The wheel flares on the rear fenders fit really well...I'm just hoping the paint will polish out.

Glenn

Here's what I have so far. Body is painted, and the chassis is mocked up. The only modification so far is substituting some coiled wire for the front springs. I still have to detail the wheels and give the chassis a drybrush and a dusting.

Glenn

Monogram 1/32 1966 Mustang GT-350

Well, here's my update for last night, as it turned out, only had a little time at the bench.

I've cleaned up and primed the the hub caps and steering wheel with gloss black. I've also sprayed the underside of the chassis and body black. The seam lines running around the tyres has been cleaned up and filled with CA where necessary. I find the lack of tread on these tyres disturbing, however the intention I had with this kit was only ever to build it. When I do a detailed model of this car, it will be in 1/24 or 1/25.

Cheers

Tony

Ewheeler - you've talked me into it, I'm going to order some touch-n-flow, but I suspect it will take some time to get here due to it's volatile nature.

Dogfish - I've added you to the build roster, thanks so much for joining. I am really interested in the way you extend these parts, I've never seen it done first hand. Please keep up the photos and descriptions. One question - what material did you use to extend the chassis rails ? Is it a part cut from another chassis ? It looks to have the same shape as the kit chassis rails. I can't believe how much you've achieved in such a short time, that would have taken me weeks.

Cheers

Tony