The 2013 Automotive Group Build

Put me down for the AMT 2010 Corvette Convertible. The body has been painted Velocity Yellow and cleared but no other assembly has been done. I'll probably kitbash logos and marker lights from the Revell kit since last time I did a modern AMT Vette the decals were unusable. Interior will be black with Dark Ghost Gray accents or just straight black, haven't decided yet. I'll get to work on the guts of it as soon as my entries for The Gulf Wars GB and My First Time GB cross the finish line because I raelly don't want to tandem a fourth project in with the three I already have going.

That sounds like it's going to be really nice Mike, welcome aboard. I do like the yellow color. You're most welcome to join in at your convenience.

Cheers

Tony

Hi Everyone,
I thought I'd do some work on the Studio 27 Ferrari F186. When I look at the front wing, it just doesn't look right, nor do the endplates. Here is a comparison photo between the Studio 27 part, which are the metallic ones in the picture, and some parts I've pinched from a Fujimi Ferrari F187/88C, which I have already decided to use as a donor kit for other purposes.


The first question is why is the Fujimi front wing wider, from tip to tip. Was there a rule change governing front wing width between 1986 and 1988, or is it some kit inaccuracy ? The difference in parts is about 4mm. I'll look into this tomorrow.

Here are some photos from the car at the British GP of 1986. From the other photos I have, these seem fairly typical of the front wing configuration for most, if not all races of 1986. The Studio 27 endplates are not the same shape, and the front part of the main wing surface is way too broad, I can't find any photos to support that at all.



If I can sort out the width issue, then I think I can rework the Fujimi wing to fit the Studio 27 body. If I have to shorten it, then that's achievable too I guess, I just need to know the right answer.

Cheers

Tony

Can you slate me in for two 1/25 Chevy impala, 1/25 Pete 359 conventional, and 40' freuhauf flatbed trailer?

I've updated the build roster WildChild, you're very welcome here.

Cheers

Tony

Thank you kindly sir! I'll post pics soon! My builds kinda bring a twisted side to modeling lol

Tony wish I had some info on the wing issue for you just not up to speed on those. The Mustang came out sharp btw ,like the last batch of pics.

I've gotten some build time in and finished up the interior,along with the exhaust and weathered the underside a tad.

Also applied the Green pearl,just have to shoot some clear over it next

Guys I'm sorry but I'm going to have to post these one at a time... Phone has an attitude.

Looks like you won't be getting a rebate check from GEICO!  Looks interesting.

410 sprint car motor, with an added starter, transmission, modified oil pan, and reworked plumbing and wiring. I added leaf springs, a ton of reinforcement, and alot of metal into this car.

Trey - that looks really good. I do like the Pearl Green with the black and the flames.It's all coming together really well.

WildChild - that's an interesting build you've got there. Do you have any more photos, and can you tell us some more about it. What kits were used, what's the concept for it  ? I'd like to see some WIP photos so I can see how you did it.

Cheers

Tony

Here's the latest on the 1/20 Studio 27 Ferrari F186.

The wheels. The kit wheels are OK but I didn't like the tyres. These are Fujimi tyres.


I've decided to use the Fujimi front wing too, the S27 one is way off.


Here's a couple of comparison shots from the British GP, which seemed typical.
The S27 end plate seems to be the wrong shape.


The wing itself is too broad, I have photos from each GP and none seem to be that broad. THe wing itself is also short in span, whereas the Fujimi one is correct. Anotehr reason to use the Fujimi one.


Here is how the S27 wing fits to the body.


Here's how the Fujimi wing doesn't fit to the S27 body I'll have to box this area in. I'll try to make it so that I can fit the wing after the body is painted.


I've prepped the front wing assembly, just need to add some details and assemble at the right time.


Here's the dashboard, or do they call them instrument panels in F1 cars ? The screen on the S27 white metal part was crude, even cruder than the one I've made.


And the steering wheel, I'll add a little detail to it also.


and all the brake assembly parts. Once again the scoops aren't that accurate, but I think I'll live with them this time.


Last photo for now, the S27 front suspension. It's not in great shape, but I'll either straighten or replace it.

Looking good, Tony

Okie doke, I'll post some WIP photos. I'll post a bunch of pics when I get to a desktop or laptop computer, my phone makes it time consuming and tedious to even post one lol. Here's the rundown: revell has a few cars I plan on building into derby cars, but I figured the 64 impala low rider was the best choice for a couple reasons: it's a pretty boxy car, so the dents and body bend wouldn't be very complicated to recreate. The kit came with the option to build it in 3 ride heights: low, stock, and high. I needed the spindles and coilover pieces to make it sit higher, to keep the frame off the ground after bending, as well as give it the "crimped shock" look. Looking back now, I should have added the high spindles in te front, and used stock ones in the rear, the car noses up bad at the firewall. This is technically a "rebuild", but the only things that weren't altered were the roof and the doors, this is probably a 65% Scratchbuild. I was 14 when I originally built this car. The "dents" were just softened plastic smashed in with the nose of another car. I thought to myself "that just doesent look right", they were too soft and rounded. I (impulsively) hacked off the front fenders, then thought "oh..... Didnt have that one thought through too well" lol. I took the fenders, and using a little shop class knowledge, traced them onto a flat piece of popcan aluminum. I then sanded the entire piece, creased body lines in as best I could, or as best could be noticed, added some "pre bend", super glued it to the body, then added final dents and folds. I made the entire front an real clips from popcan aluminum (except the hood, which is brass sheet). I didnt have any 1/25 pick-up rims/snow tires or bobcat tires, so I rummaged in the spares box, and found 4 1/35 WWII German puma tires: they looked close enough to 1/25 deuce and a half tires and wheels to be passable. The interior is almost typical of a derby car: has a racing seat, relocated fuel cell, battery, essential gauges (the panel is still a WIP as well), toggle switch ignition, and "steel plate" over the inside of the drivers door for protection (a safety feature my uncles have always run. But, looking through the window it's clear this isn't built as a stock derby car. I added a full second frame, from firewall to rear bumper, from 1/8" or 1/4" square styrene tube, and rusted it to look like scrap yard steel. Then added leaf springs (which help strengthen the rear end as well as make the stance more firm. Added a northern WI window cage, and MN style upright headers. Used alteration pins for the "threaded rod" through the hood and trunk. Still so much to do. I'll add pics and answer questions if you guys wanna know more, I don't want to leave too long of a rant lol.

Here is a pre-rebuild pic. As you can see, the softened plastic "dents" look way too soft.

This is how she looked before the new paint job, but after the "body work".

I added more vertical bend to the front and rear frame. Chevys older than 76 tend to have weak rear ends, so I really tweaked the stock rear frame, as far up as I could before hitting the added frame.

WildChild - That is an enormous piece of work. THank you for the description of the work so far, I now have a far better appreciation of the thought and effort that goes into building a model like this. I'll look forward to your next update.

Cheers

Tony

Latest update on the Ferrari F186.

I've done the dashboard and steering wheel.

Removed and scratchbuilt a new screen with the screen decal from a Fujimi kit. The steering wheel only has three photo etched nuts added to it, and a slight variation on the decal to seperate the prancing horse and the MOMO logo.
I thought my work look pretty good until I photographed it. I'm sure it shows up more than what is actually visible to the naked eye.

cheers
Tony

Tony  your work DOES look good,very good in fact!

Wild that is some intense body work there! Great job on that beasty!

49 Merc is finally finished!

That Merc is absolutely striking Trey. The color scheme is stunning, and the work is immaculate. The white wall tyre really sets it all off. Well done to you for an outstanding model, and contribution to this GB.

I've used the first photo in the build roster, as it shows the engine too. Let me know if you want to change it.

Cheers

Tony

Thanks Tony really appreciate the generous compliments,the first pic is fine !

Hi all,

Tony, the mustang looks great.

Trey, You really set the bar with your Mercury hehehe.

Hoping I can some time on the Nova this weekend.

Thanks Wheeler appreciate the high marks Sir!

Trey: that Merc is just stunning looking!

Thank you kindly Greg. cheers Trey

Y'all have some great builds! I've really enjoyed seeing them. As for mine, I'm stuck in that good ol' modeler's block, and pretty much all of my sessions are about five minutes of looking at it, wondering what I'm going to do to it, then walking away without any work being done. Hopefully, it'll break soon.

Glenn

pyrman64

On another note, I keep getting hit with set backs on my build.  First the gear shift broke off the steering column while I was installing it on the dash.  To complicate matters, after de-chroming the 4-wheel drive shifter, it went down the drain in the rinse process!   Now to wait to see it Revell customer service will fulfill my parts request.

HEY!  Guess what arrived today.....

Just when I was about to head to Hobbyland to get another GMC, and it contained.....

Which is great, because I'm at the stage where I want to finish up the interior.  Here's what the dashboard looks like currently... 

I'll be removing the installed steering column and replacing it with the newly arrived part.

Excellent Greg. I like your dash. Timely arrival of the parts.

Here's the latet on the Ferrari F186.

Thanks Jake. I really liked your F2001B. Great job. You've sold me on it.

I've just done the seat, used plain flour (I didn't want it to 'rise') to make the seat fluffy, and Tamiya grade up harnesses. I'm not sure that they're the answer I'm looking for, but they'll do for this one. I gave them a coat of flat varnish which improved the realism a little.

The S27 harnesses were etched stainless steel, and were very 'springy'. No chance of getting them to lay down realistically.

I've gone for a rather messy look, like Johanssen has just done a lap in Thursday Free Practice.

Cheers

Tony

this will be the second car, "17T". ford motor, leaf springs, the whole 9 yards. this is a complete rebuild as well.

it was originally going to be a second car with my number, 77x, but i started making it into an unlimited mod car, so it needed a new face to match a new body. enjoy everybody.

trimming down....

... and shaping up

i had to use some wire to hold the panels onto the body while the superglue dried. i also have the ''floor'' in the trunk as well in this picture. i know it doesent look stock, but on a car like this, odds are good that it could be anything from 1/2'' plate steel to just sledged and crimped floor panels. if itll add strength, we'd put it in.

initial rear bends and folds, and first folds of the trunk.

i used cut alteration pins for the 1/2'' or 3/4'' threaded rod. i just have to add "nuts" and the plate washers.

i needed to think of a unique roof sign. a friend of mine is a big ford guy, and i had already added a mopar motor into a chevy derby car... so the chevy guys couldnt be any more upset if there was a ford motor in a chevy derby car lol. everybody has square or rectangular roof signs, so im going to make one a little different. i will be making this out of brass and styrene.

initial fitting of the motor. i believe its a 302, but im not sure.

first fresh paint since the rebuild started

wired the motor after base paint scheme...

the new look. all of the vehicles built as part of the ''team'' will all have similar paint: black and blue with white trim. numbers will vary.

it still needs alot of work, but this is how she sits right now.

Regards, Logan