LSP_K2 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 what are those car door panels for Kev '70 Dodge Challenger T/A, Ron. I've been a huge fan of the car since it was first introduced, but will never be able to afford a real one, so I intend to get some vicarious thrills from this model. My last finished Challenger was given to a neighbor when I moved out. This one will be painted Testors Ice Blue lacquer, and I really hope it comes out nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 70 Challenger, huh? You would have died at Barrett-Jackson; they had some really, really nice ones there. Better be carrying 6 figures to buy one, though, at least the Hemi ones. Collectors sure adore them. Me, Corvette all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 COBRA !........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Kevin, Nice start on a subject I've always liked. I may be a bit late to the party, but regarding your question regarding wood inside vs. outside - what you see's on the outside is what you see's on the inside. You're looking at the inner side of the plywood that's covering the outside. Birch ply by nature is a very tight grained wood, and aircraft grade lumber has very few, if any knots, so no need to try to replicate knots. Hope this helps. Cheers Mike Thanks, Mike. Yep, Birch was certainly used for the fuselage exterior (and perhaps the interior framing as well), but I wanted to introduce some variety to the interior, so the darker colors seemed a good bet. Perhaps not accurate as such, but that's OK with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 70 Challenger, huh? You would have died at Barrett-Jackson; they had some really, really nice ones there. Better be carrying 6 figures to buy one, though, at least the Hemi ones. Collectors sure adore them. Me, Corvette all the way. I can only imagine. The web is packed with great shots of restored Challengers, and I've snatched many over the years, to use for reference . Oddly enough, though I'll be doing this particular kit as "modified curbside", I actually prefer the Challengers as they came from the factory. I like Vettes too, but still prefer the old Mopar muscle from 1970. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 COBRA !........Harv One of the rich boys from the area where I used to work, had a really pimped Cobra kit car. I used to hear him entering the parking lot of our business, despite being in my office on the far side of the building. That 427 made a lot of noise,... beautiful noise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Robinson Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Birch takes on a really nice honey tan color when it's varnished Kevin, so your shade really isn't that far off. I think it looks pretty darn good actually. Keep up the good work. Cheers Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Thanks, Mike. The overall color of the plywood is OK with me, but I fear the rest is too "reddish" looking. I'm going to proceed with it the way it is though, as very little of it will actually be seen anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Now that I've finally retrieved my Dremel from storage (Yay!), I was able to "adjust" the Roden engine framework to accept the WNW Mercedes. A few paint touch ups, and I'm ready to rock. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 10, 2015 Author Share Posted March 10, 2015 Now that I have a CO2 tank refill, Yay!, painting can continue. To that end, I'm creating a new photo backdrop for this (as well as other appropriate subjects). I've long had a particular fondness for storm clouds and thunderstorms, and I like to have this be reflected in my model photos once in a while. This is not finished by any stretch, but conveys the general idea. It's sort of a “one size fits all†backdrop, though I'll also be making at least one that's specifically to be used behind my rotating WWI fighter display in the living room. Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Kev Looking good and your back on the beam Keep 'em coming Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scale32Nut Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kevin I've got this same model and am trying to replicate the wooden plywood panels on the aircraft. Hope you haven't given up on this build, if you have I would like to know if there are any issues with the kit. Thanks Carl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spads57 Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 Kevin, Just like Carl I'd love to know how this beautiful bird is coming along my old friend. Highest Regards, Gregory Jouette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share Posted November 19, 2015 Just dropped by to catch up from where I left off. SUPER work so far. ... done any more? No I haven't, and I need to rectify that. Over the course of the next two weeks, I expect to see major modeling done, and may well throw this one back on the bench. Thanks for looking in. Have no fear, Greg, I'll get 'er done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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