BAC Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 I'm a bit late starting as I've been busy lately. Anyway, I'm going to do the Revell 1.24 Dodge Intrepid R/T. The first thing I need to do is have a tidy up of my workspace before I start building it... Right, that's better. On with the build....................
Ponti Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 Nice workshop, wish I had 1 likw that but slightly bigger though.
Grant Posted February 16, 2008 Posted February 16, 2008 Love the garage! I built me one of them last year here and it looks the part. I shall be following this with interest. I expect to be back in the States later this year and thought I might pick up another one. So many to choose from...Bud, Miller, Jack Daniels... spot the theme yet? cheers Grant
keefr22 Posted February 19, 2008 Posted February 19, 2008 I'm a bit late starting as I've been busy lately.The first thing I need to do is have a tidy up of my workspace before I start building it... Right, that's better. On with the build.................... Good choice on the build too. I think I've still got a Wetworks decal sheet for that one. Wonder if I've still got an Intrepid to put them on.... keef
BAC Posted February 22, 2008 Author Posted February 22, 2008 Engine done! It's a mixture of Matt, Satin and Gloss Black, plus H53 Aluminium, Xtracolor 'Corroguard' and Humbrol Polished Aluminium.
BAC Posted February 22, 2008 Author Posted February 22, 2008 The floor pan is painted and just starting to fit the roll cage. The fit so far seems pretty good, but there are a few ejector marks that needed dealing with. The bodyshell has been rattle canned with Vauxhall Starsilver, then a couple of coats of laquer. I'm not too concerned about the finish as most of it will be covered in decals. In a day or two the interior will need to be painted grey.
keefr22 Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 This is a great thread!! I really like the way that you're displaying the build - excellent stuff!! Keef
Grant Posted February 22, 2008 Posted February 22, 2008 That looks great with all the garage bits around. Grant
BAC Posted February 26, 2008 Author Posted February 26, 2008 Rear suspension is now fitted.... Also Mr Marlin has climbed in and the roll cage has been fitted around him. This was a fiddely fit with loads of locating pins and holes all over the place which took some lining up. Next thing was to install the engine. It was hard work to get the headers (mainfolds) to match up with the exhaust system, but I got there in the end. Meanwhile over in the bodyshop the paint and laquer has cured fully so I can make a start on the hundreds of decals. Carefull reading of the instructions was need as there is an order to put them on. To be continued..................
dswoofie Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 That's looking a very nice build! I love the way the shots of the build are taken with the garage parts around, fabulous idea! Karl.
keefr22 Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 I hope that you're keeping Sterling well fed in there! The build continues to look mighty nice there buddy (read that in a North Carolina drawl for full effect!!) Keef
Diesel Gypsy Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 A totaly unique thread Great build too. I'll be keeping a eye on this one DD
BAC Posted February 28, 2008 Author Posted February 28, 2008 The rest of the engine is now complete (radiator and top hose, airfilter). The front subframe has also been bolted on. The final part of the rolling chassis is too err, make it roll! This is where the 'Pit Babes' came in to lend a hand and have their photo taken, just before the last wheel was fitted.
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 Do you think they'd like to come for a when you finish work on the car??!! Great stuff - is there a thread of the year competition??!! Keef
BAC Posted February 28, 2008 Author Posted February 28, 2008 Do you think they'd like to come for a when you finish work on the car??!! Great stuff - is there a thread of the year competition??!! Keef Probably not a drink, but I've been told the one on the left will do a :w***: for $25! Cheers!
keefr22 Posted February 28, 2008 Posted February 28, 2008 :rofl: Right, I think I'd better put something in the For Sale section. I need to raise some funds......!!!!
BAC Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 The main body has come back from being 'decorated' and is now being fitted to the rolling chassis....
bexwh773 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Im not normally interested in them thar WheelyThingys but this is a brilliant job, and I love the way youve put the thread together with the mini workshop Bexxxy
keefr22 Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Really, really nice job BAC, looks brilliant!! Only trouble is I want to start mine now! How did the kit decals go down - I've only used the kit sheet on one NASCAR model & they were horrible, really hard & brittle & they wouldn't respond at all to solvents - in the end a hair dryer & boiling water beat them into submission. But you've done a stunning looking job there, excellent build & the decalling looks tremendous! Cracking stuff & a brilliant thread too !! Keef
BAC Posted February 29, 2008 Author Posted February 29, 2008 Thanks for the comments! I thought doing the workshop thing would make the build a bit more interesting. Then I had the idea of cutting out the 'Pit Babes' from photos printed off the net. Keef, the decals on this were very good indeed. They responded well to MicroSol -even around Sterlin's helmet (ooh err!), but it did take a few applications to get around the curves. Also once the roof '40' decal had dried I went around the roof spoilers with a scapel then added more MicroSol. The decal then settled perfectly into the spoiler grooves. Cheers!
dswoofie Posted February 29, 2008 Posted February 29, 2008 Hey, I came in expecting some more progress, but not seeing it finished! Bloody hell, that's some quick work. The final product looks great, I'll have to get a finished builds thread started in the GB forum as I think you're the first one done! Well done on the presentation of the build thread too, a really good idea and something a little different. A big thumbs up! Karl.
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