Olskoolrodder Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Got my diecast '94 GT Ragtop in from eBay today (I'll try and shoot/posta pic later). It's in NIB condition,but man those things were a bit...not well assembled,LOL! I may yet go ahead and pull it's wheels for the replica I want to build of my 1:1...then again,I may not,may find another one that isn't the same color as my real one,LOL! I WILL get one started this weekend (barring major unforseens) Edit: Here's pics Edited September 16, 2011 by Olskoolrodder
Maindrian Pace Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 They are definitely a toy, and not a model, but those wheels are pretty close. As has been suggested, you might try casting them yourself - small parts like these are pretty easy to do in resin. -MJS
Olskoolrodder Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 IDK...I barely have room to build now,or time oddly enough,LOL! I thinks I'd rather see if someone who knows what they're doing look into casting them...
Olskoolrodder Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 I'm finally getting to the bench and getting a couple started (Both Monogram 1:25 kits). I gots the '94 Cobra/Indy Pace Car ragtop and GT hardtop kits,and I'm converting them to a GT ragtop (like my 1:1) and a Cobra hardtop. The most noticable differences are the bumpers,wheels,and certain engine bits,so I've been doing a bit of bodywork today. So far,I've only got the front bumpers swapped and fender emblems sanded off. Here's some pics... Before and after... I'll try and get the rear bumpers swapped today too,kids permitting,LOL!
whale392 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 Looking good so far Stephen. Your cuts are more clean and precise than mine are! Keep at it, and keep us posted. I know the convertible will be red, but how about the Cobra Coupe?
Olskoolrodder Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 Thanks my friend,and as for color on the HT...don't know yet,LOL! The fronts were a bit easier to cut precisely than the rears. I have one grafted on,but it will still need a bit of puty and file work. After and Before pics:
whale392 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 Yeah, your cuts are still better than mine! I am in the process of kitbashing/scratchbuilding an 84 Mustang T-Top Coupe at the moment, and my cuts aren't that clean!
Olskoolrodder Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 LOL,thanks You got that Fox posted up,I'm fixing to drool!
whale392 Posted September 19, 2011 Author Posted September 19, 2011 Nah, it aint that pretty.............yet. Besides, I'll post her down in the FOX thread with the 5 other 1/24th FOX variants I have going now.
Olskoolrodder Posted September 19, 2011 Posted September 19, 2011 LOL,it'll get there! I'll be looking for it Got the rear of the HT grafted on. Needs some filler,then putty and file work yet,but it's on there,LOL! More to come,thanks for looing
whale392 Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 Looks like the 'Humptey-Dumpteys' are coming back together again in fine fashion, Stephen. I will keep one eye on this thread when I can spare it just to see what you and your counterparts cook up.
Olskoolrodder Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks,my friend! Now if I can just get the 1:1 to be so easy...it's STILL in the shop to get the new clutch and .373 installed (they got it last Monday,I had it back Wed. eve and Thursday,had to take it back)...sigh
CrewDawg15 Posted September 21, 2011 Posted September 21, 2011 Looks like this ones off to a great start. Nice conversions. I've been on a casting spree filling orders, so nothing done to my Stang yet. Not too sure how wild I'll go, but it'll definately have a unique drivetrain...I cannot build an engineless curbside
whale392 Posted September 21, 2011 Author Posted September 21, 2011 Jimmy, don't worry about time. This is open-ended as well. And a unique drivetrain huh?
Tony T Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 Looks like I need to get my WIP backlog cleared up so I can pull out the SN-95s and FOXs I've got in the stash...plus a couple of other Mustangs, like a 2006 and 1965!
Olskoolrodder Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 (edited) Yeah,get em going! I haven't done anything more to mine since last post...been going round n round with the shop that butchered my 1:1 and the parts store that sold me bad parts (but won't honor the extra labor I have to pay because of their bad parts) all week...sigh. HOPE to get some done this week coming though (no work tomorrow probably,wife's birthday ) Edited September 27, 2011 by Olskoolrodder
Olskoolrodder Posted October 4, 2011 Posted October 4, 2011 (edited) Lets try it again,LMBO! SHOULD have the house to myself most of tomorrow,gunna try and actually get some benchtime in (finger's crossed) LOL Edited October 4, 2011 by Olskoolrodder
whale392 Posted October 4, 2011 Author Posted October 4, 2011 So, did you get the house to yourself and some work done today?
Olskoolrodder Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Sigh....do you really want me to answer? I did get a bit done despite not having the day like I thought,got some more smoothing and body prep done. Nothing worth shooting for pics,but I'ma gunna try some more today (Shhhhhhh!!! Don't speak it out loud,it'll jinx it,LMBO )
whale392 Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 Nothing ever goes according to plan.....that's why I never make plans!
Olskoolrodder Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 But...isn't that planning to never make plans?
whale392 Posted October 6, 2011 Author Posted October 6, 2011 Call it an intuitive lack of forethought!
Olskoolrodder Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 It must still be affecting me,LOL,no sit-at-the-bench time yet,sigh. I could potentially tomorrow,but meeting an old friend 2+ hours away to mtn bike for a few hours,been a while,and it will be a while before next chance
whale392 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Posted October 9, 2011 These, and the ever-interfering work schedule, are the reason it takes ME so long to build anything. I would rather enjoy the time outside while I can, before winters Icy chill sentences me to a prison stay of doldrums locked in the house. Sadly, I don't have too many friends here in Ohio, so that isn't too much of a distraction (except for when the ones I do want to go yank a motor from a salvage yard or go shooting...sometimes both in the same day,I AM IN!). I was in Toledo yesterday for the NNL/Toy Show, so while no building was done, I did gather some more stash materials! Whenever more is done, you have a place to show it (and people looking out for it!).
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