Model Master Del Aire

PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Model Master Del Aire

Posted by PatW on Thursday, January 18, 2024 2:13 AM

A Tarpit Toons/Jimmy Flintstone/Testors 1/32 resin kit, from a few years back.

The base has a thick layer of resin that needs to come off..

After a couple of hours with a hachsaw blade.

The body and hood scoop and the tyre smoke, plus a little filler here and there.

Remember , common sense is not common.

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fox

Member since
January 2007
From: Narvon, Pa.

Posted by fox on Thursday, January 18, 2024 11:31 AM

That's going to look great Pat.

I used to drag race a '53 Chevy Bel Air Convertible with a '54 Chevy grill like the one in the model (without the top, hood scoop and large rear tire of course Wink ).

Stay safe.

Jim Captain

Main WIP:

On the Bench: Artesania Latina (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Thursday, January 18, 2024 4:03 PM

Thanks Jim, I'll keep up to date.

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, January 18, 2024 6:31 PM

Looks like a fun project-lots of room for a creative paint job.

Bob

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Friday, January 19, 2024 1:32 AM

Yes Bob, I don't know how creative I can be with rattle cans!

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Saturday, January 20, 2024 1:55 PM

First bit of filler and undercoat..

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Thursday, January 25, 2024 4:44 PM

25.01.24 First colour coat and sand/fill/undercoat/paint.

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:21 PM

Great yellow Pat!

Thanks,

John

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Thursday, January 25, 2024 7:53 PM

Great start Pat-the yellow really pops!

Bob

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Friday, January 26, 2024 1:34 AM

Thanks guys, not having seen any images of this kit built I just chose one of my favourite colours.

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Monday, January 29, 2024 11:26 AM

Although I've laid up a few decals today, I'm not totally happy..

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bobbaily

Member since
November 2003
From: Nashville, TN area

Posted by bobbaily on Monday, January 29, 2024 6:35 PM

Pat-looks good but I understand not being totally happy-I think with the tires & smoke it will give it a different look.

Bob

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 2:05 AM

Cheers Bob, I hope so! I'm going the swage lines along the sides with a chrome pen today, wish me luck!

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 9:22 AM

I think it looks great Pat - certainly has that over the top cartoon drawing hotrod look

Thanks,

John

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 4:37 PM

Cheers keavdog (John).

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PatW

Member since
December 2008
From: UK

Posted by PatW on Saturday, February 3, 2024 4:38 PM

Nearly done as I've messed up in various places as it is 1/32 scale and my hands shake. I had to add a piece of plasticard to both front wheel openings as there was nothing but the thin resin floor to attach them to.