The 2013 Automotive Group Build

Thanks, ew!  It was pointed out on ScaleAuto forum that the rear bumper decal had a problem with the spacing.  This was due to the decal tearing and I hadn't noticed.  It's been fixed.

Thanks Mikey.

That's a sharp car pyrman. If I didn't know it was a model I'd swear it was a real one. Cudos!

Here's my completed AMR Supervisor's 1997 Ford Crown Victoria. The decals are from Chimneyville.

Hope you like it....comments encouraged and welcome.

Nice build they ewheeler. I like the color of the body.

Thanks Tony.

That's really impressive work Eric. I wish i could move mine along that quickly. I like your ideas for the wheel adaptors and the wood effect. it's really growing on me as an interesting little model.

cheers

Tony

Hi Tony,

I made quite a bit of progress on the 55 Cameo.

I'm using the wheels and tires that came on the 66 Nova. Since the axles are smaller on the truck, I had to make adapters out of sprue.

And here's after the adapters were installed.

Got the engine mounted in the frame and the wheels mounted.

Got the grille done. I used an alcohol and flat black paint wash to fillin the grille with an old ink refill needle. It took about 5 times filling and letting the alcohol to evaporate out and then wiping off the residue from the grille but it turned out good. :)

I test fitted the body to make sure the wheels didn't stick out. (Body is prepped for it's second coat of paint).

Also, here is a photo I printed to use as wood for the bed. I ordered some scale channel that I'm going to paint to same color as the body that will be laid over this.

Here's a side view of the wheels and engine.

Thanks for looking.

Eric

I managed to put a lot of work into my Batmobile yesterday. I'll try to get some pics up tonight. I hope you're all going well on your builds.

Cheers

Tony

Thanks Tony.

Lovely work Eric, that has come together very quickly, and looks fantastic. The purple flake is the perfect color for it. I've updated the build roster. You're hammering along on the Dodge now.

Damon - your coupe is really looking terrific.

Rommelkiste - i've updated the build roster with your Datsun. That's a kit I've always been interested in, great work on the engine. Which photo do you want me to use for the Porsche. It looks great, but it's hard work to bring these ancent kits up to recent standards, so I appreciate your point.

Cheers

Tony

Wow,

That's some amazing detail in the engine. I'm not quite there yet hehehehe.

Thanks, wheeler.  I thought about making that one a wall-banger!  I got a start on the 240-Z.  The little engine is the best part of the kit I think.  The details and engraving are really nice for a 41 year old tool. Here are some pics of the engine so far.  I'll post some pics of the chassis when I get some more mods done.

rommelkiste,

That's a sharp looking Porsche.

OK guys, I am calling this Porsche done!  Or better, Das Porsche ist kaput!  This little kit is an old tool and not really up to todays standards.  Should you want to build one, I would spend the extra $$ on a Fujimi or Tamiya kit for the build and avoid this one.  This one goes in the back of my display case as I am not real happy with this one, but I had fun!  That's the mission, right?  Here's a couple of pics, I'll post some of the 240 Z soon.

Thanks Flyitlikeyoustoleit,

Here's some progress on the 55 Cameo.

I got the cab primed last night.

I sprayed the first coat of paint. I'm using Model Master Artic Ice Metallic.

Eric.

Nice, very nice! Love that finish.

Tony,

The Chrysler Atlantic Concept Car is complete. Here is the finished photo. I like it hehehe.

Thanks rommelkiste. Looking forward to seeing the pics.

nomad,

I've always loved Coupes. We had a guy that ran a local junkyard that had 2 of them and growing up I loved the way they sounded.

Wheeler, the Z kit parts count is kinda low, around 80 I'm guessing.  The best part is the engine and underhood detailing that comes with the kit.  Fit is about a 5 out of 10.  I have made some modifications and will make more just for fit.  I'll post some pics soon.

Hey

I finely got time to post my WIP pics of my 32 coupe. The kit will be built to look like a car in a recent magazine I picked up. I found a resin firewall and a 409 chevy engine from a 62 chevy car the blower is out of the spare box. The Revell kit is close to the car in the mag. There are some nice builds going on in here keep up the geat work guys

Damon

Thanks Dre.

The color is a little lighter but for some reason the photos come a darker color. I'm almost finished with it. Just need to paint the black around the windshield and back glass.

rommelkiste,

That looks like a fun kit. Does it have a lot of parts??

Eric, that purple flake looks fantastic.  it seems to be the right color for that shape.

Hi Tony, I have one more build you can add for me.  It's the Revell BRE Datsun 240 Z.  It's a nasty little kit also but I am giving it a go!  There may even be a third, I will have to see how these two work on my nerves!

Hi Eric,

Sorry, I missed it but it's all good now. Good work on the Chrysler, the finish looks great and the color matches the car well.

Hi Rommelkiste,

I've added your Porsche to the build roster. Thanks for joining the GB and I hope you enjoy it. It looks great so far.

Cheers

Tony

Tony,

Did you get a chance to look at the photo of the AMT 55 Cameo Pickup I posted on page 20 to add to my list?

Thanks.

I got started on the Chrysler Concept car. Not many parts in this kit so I may have it finished in a day or two. I went to Hobby Lobby today to pick out a color to paint it and decided on purple metallic flake.

Dre,

I sprayed the purple over the molded color so it kept that metallic look. You can't really see it in the photo to well but it looks cool hehehe.

Prepping for paint.

Finish coat.

Covered to dry. (Lesson learned from Nova heheehe)

I'm hoping to be able to spray the clear on it tomorrow afternoon.

Later,

Eric

Hehehe,    

Yep, I got punched many a time playing that game.

Punch Bug Orange!  (someone had to say it...)

Tony,

Thank you.

It really looks the part Eric. Great work on a really interesting build. I've added the photo to the build roster.

Congrats on being the first multiple completor for this GB.

Cheers

Tony