Hotrod 97 Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 This one is a rescue. I started it back when I didn’t really know what I was doing. Here’s what I’m starting with: The paint on the interior is rather splotchy There’s a good bit of blushing on the exterior paint The engine assembly isn’t too bad. Thread was used for the spark plug wires First step: disassemble everything and strip the paint.
boXer Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 I just finished mine Eliminator a few month ago. Nice kit to build. Succes with this rescue project. Eddy
Hotrod 97 Posted February 26, 2019 Author Posted February 26, 2019 Got the previous paint removed and the engine disassembled. The body and interior were not primed, just painted over plastic. I didn’t spend a whole lot of time sanding down the glue spots, as most of them will not be seen once the engine is assembled.
Hotrod 97 Posted February 27, 2019 Author Posted February 27, 2019 It appeared that the spots where the body pieces were connected to the sprues were not sanded down, and the roof had some flashing preventing it from sitting flush on the body. After a bit of time with some spare sandpaper, here is how it all turned out. Before: After:
Hotrod 97 Posted February 28, 2019 Author Posted February 28, 2019 Made a good bit of progress today. The body, hood, and trunk are ready for paint. I’ll put another coat of primer on the engine before it gets painted.
Hotrod 97 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 The engine and chassis have a fresh coat of primer. Now the fender assembly, chassis, and engine are ready for paint.
Geno Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 Cool, Tyler what's your thoughts on this kit, I've been on the fence about getting one. Thanks, Geno.
Hotrod 97 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Posted March 1, 2019 8 hours ago, Geno said: Cool, Tyler what's your thoughts on this kit, I've been on the fence about getting one. Thanks, Geno. Depending on your desired outcome for the model, it may take a bit of extra sanding. Once cleaned up it goes together pretty nice.
Geno Posted March 1, 2019 Posted March 1, 2019 Thanks Tyler, I've been wanting to build one to go along with my DM California Kid diecast. Looks like a search is on lol.
Hotrod 97 Posted March 2, 2019 Author Posted March 2, 2019 4 hours ago, Geno said: Thanks Tyler, I've been wanting to build one to go along with my DM California Kid diecast. Looks like a search is on lol. You’re welcome. They will look amazing sitting beside each other. Good luck with your search for one - I think Hobby Lobby still carries them.
Hotrod 97 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Posted March 8, 2019 Got some painting and priming done today. I put another coat of primer on the hood pieces because I changed the assembly plans after I got it glued together. I was going to make the hood assembly (hood & hood panels) all one piece, but decided to glue the panels to the body.
U_ser_ID Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Always loved that car. It actually might be the first car I fell in love with and became a gear head, car nut. Looking better with better experience under your belt. It's going to be beautiful. AJ
mod3l Lover Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 This is looking cool Tyler!! I used to use thread on engines too, I still have a survivor with thread on the engine for everything!
David G. Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 Looks great so far! This is one of those kits I'd like to build and have on my shelf some day David G.
Codi Posted March 8, 2019 Posted March 8, 2019 What a nice save. Kudos to you for taking on the challenge and making it happen. Cheers, tim
Hotrod 97 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 19 hours ago, U_ser_ID said: Always loved that car. It actually might be the first car I fell in love with and became a gear head, car nut. Looking better with better experience under your belt. It's going to be beautiful. AJ Thank you very much AJ! It is a sentimental classic - it had that same “wow” affect on me, too!
Hotrod 97 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 18 hours ago, mod3l Lover said: This is looking cool Tyler!! I used to use thread on engines too, I still have a survivor with thread on the engine for everything! Thanks David! The thread method is handy for beginners... like me
Hotrod 97 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 13 hours ago, David G. said: Looks great so far! This is one of those kits I'd like to build and have on my shelf some day David G. Thanks! I highly recommend it!
Hotrod 97 Posted March 9, 2019 Author Posted March 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Codi said: What a nice save. Kudos to you for taking on the challenge and making it happen. Cheers, tim I appreciate the encouragement, Tim
Hotrod 97 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 Got some more painting done today. The only things left to paint/prime are the interior, belt & pulley assembly, and the radiator hose. The last two pics are a quick mock-up of what It’ll look like assembled.
James2 Posted March 10, 2019 Posted March 10, 2019 Not much better than a great save, nice work so far...
Hotrod 97 Posted March 10, 2019 Author Posted March 10, 2019 11 hours ago, James2 said: Not much better than a great save, nice work so far... Thank you, Rooster!
Hotrod 97 Posted March 16, 2019 Author Posted March 16, 2019 Made some more progress on the Eliminator. Next is to finish up the decals, wash the grille, and wire the engine.
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