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Post by illeagle10 on May 6, 2010 18:51:04 GMT -5
I purchased this resin body of a 1994 Lola from Bill Jorgensen some years ago. This is an early rendering of Bill’s work. It was and still is the best game in town for a 1994 Lola in 1/25th scale. As with most of Bill's early renderings not many parts came with the bodies. When I received it, all that was included was the body (as seen here), under-tray, windscreen and decals for Scott Goodyear’s Budweiser Lola. I set about cleaning up the body of excess resin flash and many bubbles (mainly on the bottom of the body). I also had to add the side plates on the rear body tire ramps.   I started going through my spare box to find suitable suspension pieces. The under-tray provided by Bill was quite rough. So, I used the under-tray from a spare AMT Penske. I believe that’s what the resin under-tray was molded from to begin with. I fitted the kit under-tray to the body. I also used the front suspension from the Penske kit . It seemed more suited to the task than the Lola suspension. By using these pieces I had to relocate the locating holes for the front suspension.  I used the wheels and tires from a spare AMT Lola kit. I used Eazy-off oven cleaner to strip the chrome off the wheels and added valve stems using brass rod. I cleaned off the raised Goodyear lettering from the tires and polished the sidewalls smooth.  Continuing to cannibalize my AMT kits, I used the transmission and lower suspension arms from the Lola kit. It is not the correct suspension, but it’ll do. I fashioned a wing support by gluing the two posts together and sanding to shape. I also used the interior from the AMT Penske kit. I had to sand and shape the interior to fit. I also used the buckeye and blank for the fuel filler inlet areas from my spares. I think they came from a cannibalized Revell Reynard kit, as did the pop-off valve. For the upper rear suspension I used white metal A-arms from my spares. They seemed to fit perfectly with the Lola kit hubs. I glued a piece of plastic rod to the hub to fit into the upper A-arm hole.    I used the Lola kit front wings and added correct endplates. I also scratch built the wing fences in front of the side-pods. I used the rear wing from the Lola kit, thinning the width. I scratch built the wing endplates from plastic card stock. Once the major pieces were set in place, it was time to take apart and start priming.   Primed, sanded and primed again, now we’re ready to go to paint.  Well that's it for now. I'll report back when I have a little more work done. Jim |
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Post by Patrick on May 6, 2010 19:36:46 GMT -5
Very nice Jim. I love the step by step presentations!
Patrick
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Post by bigevilmodels on May 6, 2010 20:38:38 GMT -5
Can't wait to see more of this one
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Post by Calvin on May 6, 2010 21:07:37 GMT -5
I love the bud cars! Nice to see you doing a WIP! I think its good to show the prep work, its the least entertaining part but its the most important part of the build. Hey, looks good thus far  |
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Post by shunter on May 7, 2010 3:28:19 GMT -5
Bud cars always are winners in my eyes. Look forward to seeing more of this one, great start.
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Post by "500 LEGENDS" on May 7, 2010 6:47:15 GMT -5
Very nice work...I can really appreciate all the customizing you have done to the car. This is going to be very nice!
John
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Post by indy on May 7, 2010 13:55:21 GMT -5
Thanks for doing the step by step WIP on this one. A very rare body and the kitbashing required makes it a fun build to watch come together!
Jordan
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Post by SWT500 on May 7, 2010 14:53:13 GMT -5
Which car are you doing? Goodyear's?
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Post by illeagle10 on May 7, 2010 16:12:36 GMT -5
Which car are you doing? Goodyear's? Yup! Nice and red. Any pictures would be a great help and deeply appreciated. This is one of the few cars that I have limited resources of information on. Thanks, Jim |
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Post by shunter on May 7, 2010 17:03:39 GMT -5
Sorry no real close ups but these may help... Mid Ohio  Michigan  Milwaukee  |
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 19:14:57 GMT -5
I have one of these kits. However, I don't recall getting a windscreen. Where could I get one? Also, the BUD decals appear to be printed with an offset shadow. Is this the way they are supposed to be?
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Post by Deleted on May 7, 2010 20:59:13 GMT -5
Fantastic start Jim.
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Post by illeagle10 on May 7, 2010 21:26:31 GMT -5
I have one of these kits. However, I don't recall getting a windscreen. Where could I get one? Also, the BUD decals appear to be printed with an offset shadow. Is this the way they are supposed to be? Thx Farlan Farlan, If you haven't already done so, check the underside of the kit. Bill J. usually has the windscreens taped to the underside of the bodies behind the driver's area. If you still don't have a windscreen and want one, I would contact Bill. Also the decals of "Bud" and "Budweiser" should have a blue outline around the lettering. Jim |
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Post by illeagle10 on May 7, 2010 21:29:29 GMT -5
Sorry no real close ups but these may help... Mid Ohio Thanks for the pictures. The Michigan picture confirms most of my information for the outside of the car. I'm hoping to find some interior pictures. I have some from some of the other Lolas from that year, but not that car specifically. Thanks again, Jim |
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Post by 2lapsdown on May 7, 2010 23:22:17 GMT -5
This has been helpful to me as I am going to build Bill's Galmer, the 92 winner. I'm still trying to figure out how to get everything crammed under the body in the rear. I'm using the K Mart kit for a donor Shaping up to be my biggest challenge yet.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 0:39:44 GMT -5
I looked for more pics of the King Racing Budweiser Lola but I could hardly find anything other than whats been posted. Scott Goodyear did not have a very good 1994 outside of winning the M@r1b0r0 500. I liked the King Racing Quaker State Buick, i'd have loved to see that car win a race. Looks like this build will turnout great, I can't wait to see it...
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Post by Calvin on May 8, 2010 1:22:37 GMT -5
A pretty good shot starting at 3:25 during Scott Goodyear's pit stop.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2010 2:52:47 GMT -5
A pretty good shot starting at 3:25 during Scott Goodyear's pit stop. Man I felt sooo bad for Dick Simon, few laps left & he was gonna win what most call the toughest 500 miles in CART. This was gonna be his revenge for Indy & the Penske domination. I almost shed tears... |
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Post by illeagle10 on May 8, 2010 6:21:10 GMT -5
A pretty good shot starting at 3:25 during Scott Goodyear's pit stop. Thanks Calvin and PC22. Great minds must think alike. I sat watching the 94 Michigan 500 last night! Jim |
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Post by Calvin on May 8, 2010 10:40:52 GMT -5
A pretty good shot starting at 3:25 during Scott Goodyear's pit stop. Thanks Calvin and PC22. Great minds must think alike. I sat watching the 94 Michigan 500 last night! Jim Yep, watching the race can really motivate a person. |
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Post by illeagle10 on May 8, 2010 16:43:26 GMT -5
The wheels were painted flat black after good washing, making sure there was no residue was left from the Eazy-off. I used Shabo dry transfers for the Goodyear logos. The wheels were then inserted and glued into the tires. A little trick to pass on, that I learned from good modeling friends, is to rub the flat black with your fingers after the paint is dry. The natural oils in your fingers will give the flat black a somewhat of a satin sheen, giving it a more metal-like finish, than flat black.  Here is the Lola after painting. I used at least 3-4 coast of Testors Italian Red. It seemed the best match. I know there are many opinions about Testors, but I’ve always had success with Testors paints, I guess from using Testors so much, I know what I'm going to get. I guess that comes from my aircraft modeling experience. It's just a matter of prefence for each person.  A quick polish and a good clear coat and “ta-da!” No more orange peel!  Well, I have some minor detailing work to do before decaling. Be soon I hope! |
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Post by Calvin on May 8, 2010 17:05:15 GMT -5
Holy smokes let me put my sun glasses on!  OK... That looks Great! Very shinny! |
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Post by shunter on May 8, 2010 22:15:49 GMT -5
Excellent finish. Did you polish prior to the clear coat? Is it 2K you have used? And what polishing compund are you using? I have always worried about a polish then clear for a reaction of the two. Looks great.
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Post by illeagle10 on May 9, 2010 11:29:15 GMT -5
Excellent finish. Did you polish prior to the clear coat? Is it 2K you have used? And what polishing compund are you using? I have always worried about a polish then clear for a reaction of the two. Looks great. You are correct! I have an oop Millenium 2k polishing kit. Since this was a pretty good paint base to begin with I only used the last two grits of 8000 and 12000, then the compound. I am always cautious of edges and rounded areas. I ususually hit those areas harder with the paint, so as to not rub through to easy. I have done that already and that's why I usually polish after paint and before gloss. Just in case I need a touch up. You can also wait to polish after you glosscoat, it's just a matter of preference. I always wiped down the model with a soft damp cloth then a soft dry cloth prior to gloss coat. Making sure there is no fibers, hairs or streaks left. The biggest problems most people have with paints is mixing enamels, laquers and acrylics. What I mean by that is what not to spray on what. Even when it comes to primers. That would take a whole expose' on painting. Most of the time I get lucky and have no orange peel. I was close with this one. I just wanted others to know that there is a way to overcome problems with paint and not to panic. There are many opinions out there and you have to find out what works for you. That just comes through trial and error as many of us on this site have done. Jim |
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Post by Calvin on May 18, 2010 20:21:50 GMT -5
anymore done lately on the good ol' 94 Michigan winner?
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Post by lazierfan on May 18, 2010 21:21:41 GMT -5
Yes,
Anymore done lately. I really want to see this one completed. It is probably one of the few cars of Bill's I do not have.
eric
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Post by illeagle10 on May 19, 2010 7:15:20 GMT -5
Yes, Anymore done lately. I really want to see this one completed. It is probably one of the few cars of Bill's I do not have. eric Sorry, I admit, I'm just not as fast as Calvin! On a serious note, I am working on it and will post something soon. I've been sidelined a little bit by spring work around the house. While other guys can go to Indy, I'm stuck stripping my deck and sealing it! By orders of the big boss! (my wife) ;D Jim |
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Post by Deleted on May 19, 2010 9:04:38 GMT -5
Jim, you should have done what I did. Have a Pre-Nup!
Not money wise but Indy wise! ;D
I told my wife a year before we got married that I go away for three days every year to the greatest place in the world. NO MATTER WHAT.
I even missed one of my friends weddings back in 1990 because of Indy. To this day he never lets me forget that but I told him way a head of time not to get married on Memorial Day Weekend. He is divorced now so I don't feel so bad about missing it! LOL
Great job BTW! Can't wait to see it finished!
Stu
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Post by illeagle10 on May 19, 2010 16:02:21 GMT -5
Well as you can see, I've been doing a little decaling in between other minor work. I've decaled the interior walls of the driver's area of the car with carbon fiber. I also did the same with the interior walls of the tub. Still some minor work to go on the tub. The hubs, wheel nuts, and housing at the rear of the transmission were painted gunmetal gray. I will next paint the transmission and bell housing aluminum.  I had to raid my exta set of the 94 Budweiser decals for another set of small Budweiser decals. I needed them for the front wings. I will also have to make my own set of "IBM" decals. The set that's included is for the Indy 500 version and not the Michigan car. I also need to fashion rear view mirrors and prep the wind screen. Little, monor annoying things like this are making the build longer than I planned on. Hopefully in my next post for this car, if you don't already know how to do it, I will show how to fashion you own gearshift and swaybar levers. Jim |
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Post by Calvin on May 19, 2010 18:49:18 GMT -5
Awesome, Its always cool to see the decals on!
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