Salvino modified

Okay, finally got the frame closed up.  A pin on the fire extenguisher with a dimple on the crossmember would have save a few hours of work.

Here is where she is now.

I've got to do some minor touchup in the cockpit, scratches and stuff from mounting small parts.  I am just about to attach the right frame piece.

Got the problem with postimage fixed.  I'll take a shot today of it's current state, and post this evening or tommorrow.

I am making progress, but cannot post images.  I even got a new email and tried to open a new account with that email,  Postiamage would not allow me to!

Well, trying Google Photos as an image host.  We'll see how it goes.

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipNZG37_0zGu-lQtlU-r7Mf7TkT1bAIvnlncTOch

hmm- no photo.  I am going to post it and see if the link is hot.

Okay, will post other shot.

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMZTCP3MnHApTtdL4WW_ksbqf6MSd-21Pt634S-

I used Eduard seat belts.  Engine is almost done.  Wiring the right side was hard because of all the junk on the right front.  Left side wiring should be much easier.

Sorry about the photos- I will keep working on the problem.

Masking the inner side panels (black) has been a difficult task.  I used every width of tamiya tape I had.  Each side of both side frames has to be masked with a similar pattern.

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That's looking pretty sharp.  Plumbing all looks great.

Engine is almost complete.  Plug wiring will be tough- distributor so small.

 doing a bit of plumbing and low volt wiring too.

Boy, I am sure finding obstacles in proceding with this build.  Now both of my airbrushes are clogged and being very hard to clean.

For those who intend to build this kit, research for photos seem to indicate the team changed its livery very frequently.  I only found one photo that was close to what the kit shows, and even on that photo the front bumper is black and not orange.  That is the scheme I will go with.

Oh heck ya!

Okay, got the rambler finished and got to work on the modified.  Started by spraying most of the sprues with Tamiya fine primer.

I cut out the grill area on the nose.  I have some nice fine brass mesh.  I cut a piece out and dipped it in brass-blackening solution.  I'll trim and fasten on inside of nose.

I'm noticing something strange with my camera or lighting setup,  When I zoom in on a obect the color changes from gray to tan!  That nose piece is the same gray as in the upper shot!

Thanks, Steve.

missileman2000

Will do.  I figured it is so rare a kit that a WIP was not called for.  Was only going to show the finished model. But  I decoded to also shoot one before the boldy is finished, to show the engine and drive components.  I should have some this weekend and will create a new thread for that.

 

Sounds perfect  and a  or acceptible equilivent, for you

Will do.  I figured it is so rare a kit that a WIP was not called for.  Was only going to show the finished model. But  I decoded to also shoot one before the boldy is finished, to show the engine and drive components.  I should have some this weekend and will create a new thread for that.

Don the  Modified looks like a hum-dinger for sure. looking forward to how you go on it.

?!? 1903 Rambler? I didn't see that build - did I? Regardless, you have to give us pictures of the completed car - it in the bye (the way) laws, I think 

Hmmmm!

     Will Ya Lookit That! A real Modified, Oh sorry I didn't know it'sa Model.Yeah Sure! Interesting

keavdog

I'm impressed with their kits.  Are you starting this build?  I'll watch for sure.

 

I am just finishing a a 1903 Rambler.  It is a really soft plastic and having a problem with paint compatibility.  I am going to accept a bit less of a finish than I would like.  I figure I will start modified sometime next week.

Interesting !

Looks like fun in a box to me. Still dreaming of tamiya releasing some new tool 60's and 70's muscle cars 

I'm impressed with their kits.  Are you starting this build?  I'll watch for sure.