ScarecrowJoe Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 This is a reissued model from the 70's and early 80's. I first bought it in the early eighties when I was 13 to 14 years old. I never could finished it and got so frustrated that I just put it in the box and dumped it into my closet. Years later in a house clean up it was discarded.... When MPC reissued it I had to have it. This is the one who got away. I was heavily into military modeling and tried my hand building it. It was a very difficult kit in fact it is recommended to advanced modelers...I dont knoe if Im "advanced" but will try it again. Its not going to be black and the decals will not be used. Im planning on doing a little diorama. When I finish this will tackle the DeAgostini Falcon. 20150327_145025 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted March 27, 2015 Author Share Posted March 27, 2015 Well Im motivated....its a 302. The fit is horrible and really gets in your nerves. 20150327_181955 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150327_182055 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Work so far. Im interested in detailing it further but when finished there is not much of the engine to be seen. That's the way these Vans were engineered. What you think guys? 20150327_220617 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Decided to go with a Fram oil filter, the cheap ones. The guy who owns this is not a "purist".... 20150328_155843 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louiex2 Posted March 28, 2015 Share Posted March 28, 2015 Nice start on what may be one heck of a project. I agree with you not wanting to put much detail into the engine; at least 80 percent of it won't be seen when you finish. You might check the fit of the hood (bonnet) to the body- if it's not all that good, you might just glue it closed and not worry about the engine detail at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted March 28, 2015 Author Share Posted March 28, 2015 Air filter was in a wrong position, fixed. 20150328_161152 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Detail of pulleys and belt. Kept the original piece but thinned down the belt's ridiculous thickness as much as I could. Finished the black color with India Ink. 20150401_154755 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150401_154807 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Manifolds were painted with a basecoat of Vallejo Gun Metal grey and then dry brushed Old Gold, also Vallejo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Fram filter....I know it wont be seen but I just felt a moral responsibility to detail it a bit more..... 20150401_181728 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I continued detailing the thing even though it will be mostly hidden. Added plug cables and butterfly nut over air filter cap... 20150402_200757 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150402_200838 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Thanks for looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 And it was never seen again. We know you detailed it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 It was the right thing to do.... New springs....the kit ones were crap. 20150403_134556 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150403_134626 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Currently finishing the other spring. Will leave the differentials a neutral gray and will add some glossy coat to them. The whole red thing is a bit much for me. The nut and bolts in this piece were added by me, Verlinden detail items. 20150403_153803 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 Front suspension components including the two scratchbuilt springs. 20150403_191529 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 4, 2015 Author Share Posted April 4, 2015 Continuing scratchbuilding things I made my own struts with aluminum tubing using the original plastic ends. Really like how they came out. This is a very difficult kit from poorly formed parts to subpar instructions and poor fitment. Unless you have a lot of kits under your belt I wouldn't recommended. 20150404_125657 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 I feel like Han here...Solo. LOL! Anyways for anyones who cares I continued completing the front suspension. Weathered the tires a bit as well as some dry brushing the wheels with flat black for a more realistic look. Struts were painted and installed. Last pic shows the complete front end, tires are mocked up only. Before and after dry brush 20150404_165449 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Tires before and after sanding 20150404_172956 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Complete tires and wheels 20150404_174509 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Front suspension plus tires 20150404_195552 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Thanks for looking! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 what a lovely change to see this.. GREAT work so far... keep it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Thanks Houston! Guess this build is not as popular as would be a more exotic car but, man, what I wouldnt give to have a cool van like this in my driveway! LOL! Rear suspension almost complete. The more involved side of thi build is the interior, whcih I plan to complete with real carpet and perhaps some real wood paneling, as 70's as I can possibly make it. 20150405_161948 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150405_162013 by nenekinkin, on Flickr The exterior color scheme will be this: That screams 1970s for me! Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Chassis and suspension almost complete. Subtle weathering done to make it look more machinery, clean and well maintained. 20150405_200506 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150405_200557 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150405_200623 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Any comments welcomed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 We have a "rolling chassis" now. Body also mocked up. I believe it would make for a vary interesting subject to photograph. 20150406_185156 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150406_185235 by nenekinkin, on Flickr 20150406_185340 by nenekinkin, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 Anyone interested in following this build can see the progress here: http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/4/t/165037.aspx Will stop here since there is no interest in this build. Guess I will post later if I build a plane..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 And I just discovered this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScarecrowJoe Posted April 11, 2015 Author Share Posted April 11, 2015 I will put pics here when is finished. This is a very friendly site but if you dont build planes....or perhaps military stuff, you wont get much interest. I will keep checking it of course but will post only finished models, build threads if I get into a military model. Im thinkig of a specific tank for my next model so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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