mchook Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 I got some work done on the interior last night. I know I'm all over the place with this thing, but I get aggravated with one part and move on to the next. I tried some embossing powder for the first time on the interior floor and painted the door panels. Then I got some old wire and squeezed it a little and bent them to make some door handles. Not a lot, but it's progress and I'm happy with the way it's turning out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TarheelRick Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 That is some really nice work, interior looks very good. I like your work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moparman18064 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Great interior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 The only thing I could advise you on is the next time you do flocking, Mark the floor where your seats will glue and mask that area off. I have made stands for the seats to sit above the "carpet" and give the 3d affect like a 1:1. Your interior is AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransAmMike Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 My first time looking in on your build Mark. A lotta work you got going on and it's really shaping up nicely. I'm watching now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Rodney Rat Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Nice save.... -RRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkyardjeff Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 I have a AMC engine I can donate to the project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 22 hours ago, TarheelRick said: That is some really nice work, interior looks very good. I like your work. Thanks Rick! 21 hours ago, Moparman18064 said: Great interior Thanks Rich, I'm trying. 20 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said: The only thing I could advise you on is the next time you do flocking, Mark the floor where your seats will glue and mask that area off. I have made stands for the seats to sit above the "carpet" and give the 3d affect like a 1:1. Your interior is AWESOME. Thanks Topher. Great advise, I think I'm gonna have to pin them in now because I forgot to mask off a spot. Oh well, live & learn. Thanks again. 19 hours ago, TransAmMike said: My first time looking in on your build Mark. A lotta work you got going on and it's really shaping up nicely. I'm watching now? Thanks Mike, I appreciate it. 19 hours ago, Rocking Rodney Rat said: Nice save.... -RRR Thanks RRR but I'm not sure it's worth all the effort & aggravation sometimes. 18 hours ago, junkyardjeff said: I have a AMC engine I can donate to the project. Thanks for the offer Jeff, I really appreciate it. Hopefully I can find what I want but if I can't I'll definitely keep you in mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 Thanks everyone for all the advice & positive comments. I almost forgot to make rear window cranks so I made a couple of them. I got the rear seat painted and just need to give it a little wash. The front seats are killing me with the bad spots from the old seat belts being glued on so thick. I did manage to get the headrests fixed & painted. It's snowing again so I can't paint but there's plenty more to do. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Eriksen Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 Great job! I haven't seen one of those in years,,,,good kit back in the day ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dino246gt Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 I'm loving this project, great modelling skills. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve H Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 Really nice progress Mark. Those door panels look great. As for the seat attachment where you have flocked, you could CAREFULLY scrape off the flocking where the seat attaches. Just a thought, but pinning would likely be stronger. Flocking looks good but the way. Cheers, Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 how did you make those cranks I really want to learn? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted January 29 Share Posted January 29 19 minutes ago, slusher said: how did you make those cranks I really want to learn? Ditto 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 (edited) 22 hours ago, Scott Eriksen said: Great job! I haven't seen one of those in years,,,,good kit back in the day ! Thanks, I remember when you could buy them on the discount rack at LLoyds & Playtogs for $4.00. If we only knew back then what would sell for today... 22 hours ago, dino246gt said: I'm loving this project, great modelling skills. Thanks Dennis. I don't know about anything great happening here but I'm having some good luck and that's making it fun. 7 hours ago, Steve H said: Really nice progress Mark. Those door panels look great. As for the seat attachment where you have flocked, you could CAREFULLY scrape off the flocking where the seat attaches. Just a thought, but pinning would likely be stronger. Flocking looks good but the way. Cheers, Steve Thanks Steve, I was thinking about doing just that but I don't know if I should press my luck. 2 hours ago, slusher said: how did you make those cranks I really want to learn? 1 hour ago, TopherMcGinnis said: Ditto Ok Carl & Topher I'll see what I can do. I did get the front seats painted & foiled today along with the rear seat ashtrays & lights. Edited January 29 by mchook 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 On 1/23/2024 at 8:22 PM, mchook said: Thanks, I think I'm gonna go with the engine out of the Matador kit if I can find one. Thanks Ken. Thanks Steve. I want to go with the engine out of the Matador kit and try to make it something like Roger Sitzes' Shirley Shahan's Hornet engine. I guess that's the way it's heading, we'll see. Thanks Jeff, I'm trying. I have an extra rambler amc motor if you want it? Johan that came with that kit. I'm building a gasser and using a Hemi. It is built though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 10 hours ago, wrenchr said: I have an extra rambler amc motor if you want it? Johan that came with that kit. I'm building a gasser and using a Hemi. It is built though. Thanks Jason, I appreciate the offer and I'll keep you in mind if I can't find what I want. I considered a Hemi too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 I got the interior just about done. I just need to make a steering column & wheel. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duddly01 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Interior is looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Looking great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LennyB Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Neat project Mark, I especially like the interior. I have a few of these stashed away makes me want to break one out of attic prison. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 Ok guys, this is how I made those window cranks. Nothing fancy at all. I wish I could tell you sizes of plastic and wire but I just use what I have, so whatever you think looks right use it. I use some wire, leftover evergreen plastic, stretched sprue or small evergreen rod for the parts and as for tools it's just an old hole punch, pliers, 1/32 drill bit and an old file. First I use the 2nd to smallest hole in the hole punch and give my plastic a pinch. Once it's punched DON"T take it out, it's easier to drill the hole in the plastic while it's stuck in the hole punch. The plastic has a bit of a cup shape while it's in the hole so your drill bit wants to find the center pretty easy. Again leave the plastic in the tool so you don't lose it. Next I cut off about a 3 or 4 inch piece of wire and use the flat part of the pliers to flatten the wire. However long you want your handle is how much you flatten. Then just bend the wire at 90 degrees for the handle. I filed off the end of the wire to make it flat. Then we're ready to take the plastic plug out of the hole punch. I use an old coat hanger to push it out, then slide it over the wire and give it a drop of crazy glue. Then I glue on a tiny piece of plastic rod or stretched sprue for the knob. A little paint and that's about it! Nothing too hard or fancy but it looks better than the molded in ones to me. Thanks for asking about how I did it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopherMcGinnis Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 21 minutes ago, mchook said: Ok guys, this is how I made those window cranks. Nothing fancy at all. I wish I could tell you sizes of plastic and wire but I just use what I have, so whatever you think looks right use it. I use some wire, leftover evergreen plastic, stretched sprue or small evergreen rod for the parts and as for tools it's just an old hole punch, pliers, 1/32 drill bit and an old file. First I use the 2nd to smallest hole in the hole punch and give my plastic a pinch. Once it's punched DON"T take it out, it's easier to drill the hole in the plastic while it's stuck in the hole punch. The plastic has a bit of a cup shape while it's in the hole so your drill bit wants to find the center pretty easy. Again leave the plastic in the tool so you don't lose it. Next I cut off about a 3 or 4 inch piece of wire and use the flat part of the pliers to flatten the wire. However long you want your handle is how much you flatten. Then just bend the wire at 90 degrees for the handle. I filed off the end of the wire to make it flat. Then we're ready to take the plastic plug out of the hole punch. I use an old coat hanger to push it out, then slide it over the wire and give it a drop of crazy glue. Then I glue on a tiny piece of plastic rod or stretched sprue for the knob. A little paint and that's about it! Nothing too hard or fancy but it looks better than the molded in ones to me. Thanks for asking about how I did it. Thank You! That is awesome. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenmojr Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Thanks for the tip.... Cheers from Nova Scotia.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchook Posted February 2 Author Share Posted February 2 4 hours ago, TopherMcGinnis said: Thank You! That is awesome. Thank you Topher. 3 hours ago, Kenmojr said: Thanks for the tip.... Cheers from Nova Scotia.... Thank you Ken for checking it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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