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Post by krassandbernie on Mar 12, 2020 10:49:29 GMT -5
I concur! This is one of the nicest IMC/Testors '48's I've seen yet.....EXCELLENT chopping skills here!
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Post by spex84 on Mar 12, 2020 12:46:35 GMT -5
I've steered clear of the IMC '48 for a number of reasons...but this build is proof that the kit can look fantastic. Wow! Killer paint, and the chop has fantastic flow. I like how unobtrusive all of the frame and suspension modifications appear. Very careful work on display, and it's paying off.
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Post by constructionbob on Mar 12, 2020 17:15:30 GMT -5
Exelent bodywork!
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Post by lo51merc on Mar 12, 2020 18:11:06 GMT -5
Ow, OW! My eyes are burning. Wow is that a hot red! Wham, a knockout.👍
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Post by Joker on Mar 13, 2020 12:32:51 GMT -5
Ok I don’t get it. Did you spray the driftwood first then the metallic red? Black Dupli-Color primer The "Gold" Dupli-Color Tamiya Red Metallic It needed another coat after sanding out some fuzzies. 3M tape was used to attach the hood,doors and trunk back on without touching the body. This prevents the paint from sticking the panels together and get even paint coverage. Working on the Flattie and rolling stock.
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Post by lo51merc on Mar 13, 2020 17:29:51 GMT -5
Now that's a neat trick using the 3M tape. I'll hope to remember that one. Gary
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Post by Duane on Mar 13, 2020 23:25:05 GMT -5
James; your '48 is the titz ! as for the tape; i've never seen it used that way !
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Post by eharris55 on Mar 14, 2020 5:50:39 GMT -5
L00Ks great love the color
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Post by BigPappaJ on Mar 14, 2020 7:32:17 GMT -5
I didn't know that this kit could come out this good. Great job!
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Post by Joker on Mar 21, 2020 21:16:44 GMT -5
Work .... ugh ! Anyway... did some work on the Flattie. Added the finned valve covers and headers from the Revell '48 Ford. Parts stash carbs and homemade upper radiator hoses. Flattie didn't have any distributor so I made one. Pictures.... On to the interior... that is all carry on
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Post by randfink on Mar 22, 2020 10:16:19 GMT -5
Love those radiator hoses! Heat shrink tubing?
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Post by spex84 on Mar 22, 2020 11:10:15 GMT -5
Cool trick with those ribbed radiator hoses! The distributor looks labor-intensive but should pay off in the end.
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Post by lo51merc on Mar 22, 2020 11:46:33 GMT -5
Now let's see, you've got a black spider on an ACME clothespin, and another one studying your instructions. It looks to me that you have an infestation going on on your bench. How do you get any modeling done with all them critters crawling around?
Seriously, I love those radiator hoses too. This whole model has turned into quite a sharp looker. Gary
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Post by Joker on Mar 22, 2020 14:34:12 GMT -5
Thanks y'all. Loaded up some more pictures on the Fotki. Revell contributed the finned valve covers and headers. (Thanks Gene) So here we go... On to the interior and show trunk.
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Post by Joker on Mar 22, 2020 23:39:00 GMT -5
Love those radiator hoses! Heat shrink tubing? Yup...but school glue can be brushed on and then painted over with acrylic flat black for a similar effect.
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