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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 05/29/2014 :  17:48:08  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote





Fitting and constructing the doors.








The movable parts are installed. The door hinges in the kit were not working so new hinges were fabricated from brass. Now everything works as it should.







Installation of the roof wing and nose panel. All of these parts are soldered for the best integrity.






Edited by - PeterW on 05/31/2014 18:33:55

PeterW

USA
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Posted - 05/31/2014 :  18:16:16  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
At this point I apply one coat of primers and work on refining the door gaps and and any surface imperfections.


Edited by - PeterW on 05/31/2014 18:17:55
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Anthrax

USA
111 Posts

Posted - 06/02/2014 :  04:32:26  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Nice work Peter! I'm looking forward to seeing more photos!

Mike Schmidt
Millington, NJ
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 07/09/2014 :  15:35:52  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Stripes are now painted on. Some refinements to the edges, etc and then decal and clear will be done.



Prep of the engine block prior to paint and detailing.




Edited by - PeterW on 07/09/2014 15:42:10
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gege

France
128 Posts

Posted - 07/10/2014 :  05:16:36  Show Profile  Visit gege's Homepage  Reply with Quote
good job Peter.
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 08/04/2014 :  16:27:21  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Sorry for the long delay...My Mother passed away recently and this particular project was giving me some real headaches...but I think the worst is over. One of the crudest kits I have come across recently.

So...we move forward with the basic exhaust system being sorted out, the interior components fitted and new aluminum floors...and of course the motor. The body has received a clear scratch coat prior to the custom decals which will be done next.









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914joe

USA
206 Posts

Posted - 08/05/2014 :  05:28:58  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sorry for your loss... Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

I love improving on crude models and your doing a great job here.

think small
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dark star

Spain
413 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2014 :  06:27:49  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by 914joe

Sorry for your loss... Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

I love improving on crude models and your doing a great job here.

think small



Also, I'm sorry...
Very good job Peter !!!.
I think the same as Joe ... As more raw,more challenge and more fun!
I've suffered the crudities of the OMF 250 GTO64 model ,but the final result,worth it.
Also extremely raw, are the Western Models kits
but can get with them decent things, and they are white metal made.













jerry
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 08/06/2014 :  07:57:44  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thanks Guys...much appreciated. I do agree, sometimes the most challenging kits turn out the best ;)
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PeterW

USA
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Posted - 08/14/2014 :  16:14:27  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Ride height is set and the display base is completed. Clear will be applied after the final decals go on the car. In the meantime the engine bay, exhaust system and interior are in the final stages of fitting.



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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 08/19/2014 :  15:20:47  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Decals are added...





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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 09/23/2014 :  16:08:18  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Finally done...after many months of scratch built corrections and a "kit from hell" to start with. Given the tight budget this is the result.











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dark star

Spain
413 Posts

Posted - 09/23/2014 :  16:58:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Superb,Peter !!!
Very well done.

jerry
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F1tommy

USA
218 Posts

Posted - 09/25/2014 :  17:23:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
That turned out great..As you said, sometimes the worst models turn out best!!

Now on to your really big Hiro 64 250 GTO with moving engine parts :)
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PeterW

USA
1216 Posts

Posted - 09/26/2014 :  07:51:40  Show Profile  Visit PeterW's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Thanks guys...oh yes...the HIRO 1/12th. Making some room for that one ;)
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Sena

Belgium
13 Posts

Posted - 09/26/2014 :  11:00:54  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
nice work Peter...congratulations...do you have pictures of your models with doors and covers closed ?
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