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Post by indytreads on Feb 25, 2023 10:59:47 GMT -5
Got both doners stripped and etched. Ready to make new endplates and prime. What material do you guys recommend for endplates? Styrene? Gauge? And do you just use CA glue to install them? Thanks Joe  |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 25, 2023 20:05:09 GMT -5
Can’t wait to see where you take these
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Post by INDY22IAM on Feb 27, 2023 14:58:14 GMT -5
I use styrene not sure what gauge I usually buy several different thicknesses and cut out endplates and test to see what looks the best. I use CA glue but use it very sparingly. These look really good so far. What donors did you use?
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Post by indytreads on Feb 27, 2023 15:02:05 GMT -5
Thanks they were the Sam Hornish Jr. Terminator 3 cars. I wanted the chrome suspension and wheels.
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Post by indytreads on Mar 1, 2023 6:29:17 GMT -5
I use styrene not sure what gauge I usually buy several different thicknesses and cut out endplates and test to see what looks the best. I use CA glue but use it very sparingly. These look really good so far. What donors did you use? is it better to glue on the endplates before or after painting? |
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Post by harveythedog2 on Mar 1, 2023 9:04:27 GMT -5
I use styrene not sure what gauge I usually buy several different thicknesses and cut out endplates and test to see what looks the best. I use CA glue but use it very sparingly. These look really good so far. What donors did you use? is it better to glue on the endplates before or after painting? Before for sure. Nothing worse than slipping and smearing super glue on your new paint. |
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Post by indy on Mar 1, 2023 18:42:42 GMT -5
Joe, 0.011111” is about the correct scale thickness in 1/18 for end plates. I believe 0.010” is available.
Sorry, it took so long to find it. Really loving your conversions.
Jordan
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Post by indytreads on Mar 1, 2023 19:35:58 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your help….I appreciate it!
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Post by indytreads on Apr 4, 2023 13:37:30 GMT -5
Finally got around to making the new endplates. Glued them up and primed them white.   |
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Post by INDY22IAM on Apr 20, 2023 20:49:25 GMT -5
Looking good.
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Post by indytreads on Apr 30, 2023 14:15:33 GMT -5
Did I mention how much of a pain it is to paint these stripes?? These were extra tricky with the side fins. I’ve got a few spots I need to clean up some bleeding on my lines but I think it will look ok after that.  |
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Post by indytreads on May 6, 2023 12:18:00 GMT -5
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Post by Gary Davis on May 6, 2023 12:30:52 GMT -5
Great job on both of these cars, Indytreads.
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Post by indytreads on May 6, 2023 12:53:06 GMT -5
Great job on both of these cars, Indytreads. Thank you Gary! |
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 6, 2023 13:37:55 GMT -5
Nicely done! Those look great!
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Post by indytreads on May 6, 2023 13:43:08 GMT -5
Nicely done! Those look great! Thanks Kyle! |
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Post by indytreads on May 6, 2023 13:44:18 GMT -5
Looking at this post, I kind of wish I would’ve taken more pictures throughout the process.
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 6, 2023 17:26:19 GMT -5
Looking at this post, I kind of wish I would’ve taken more pictures throughout the process. Ha! A problem I often have as well. I am terrible with keeping photographic track of what I’m doing. |
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Post by methanol on May 29, 2023 7:34:03 GMT -5
Awesome masking job
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Post by indytreads on May 30, 2023 10:07:38 GMT -5
thanks! Yeah masking those side fins gave me nightmares lol |
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Post by RealRudyII on Dec 27, 2023 23:31:19 GMT -5
Looks absolutely awesome! Can I ask how you removed all the individual pieces? Like the endplates on the wings or the triangular aero extensions on the sides. Helio's 2001 car is what I'm gonna try to attempt to make for my first conversion. My plan right now is the use the main chassis from a 2001 Sarah Fisher car, with parts and wheels from a 2001 Tony Stewart.
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