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Post by Calvin on Oct 30, 2013 23:23:08 GMT -5
I need to do something fun for myself I need to build something easy and fun to cheer myself up. I haven't been feeling that well lately and have been getting really tired of scratch building. I need to keep my mind busy and off of my disease . IMO this is the best indycar model EVER! When I say best I mean very well made and designed to be a good kit. I'm doing the raced version of this 1960 winner so that means I'll have to knock out the left side panel.....and slightly modify the nose and oil tank.  So the ole Dremel came out and ground out the side....  I'm going to use a Kurtis Offy to shove in there - you will barely see the engine so I'm not worried too much about hard core detail. |
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Post by indy on Oct 31, 2013 9:44:12 GMT -5
Looks like a cool project, Calvin. I was admiring my latest Etzel acquisition and was thinking that he must be truly gifted and deeply OCD. LOL
Can' wait to see it come together!
Jordan
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Oct 31, 2013 9:45:52 GMT -5
This is going to be a cool project. Cal, I hope your condition impoves quickly and you back to 100% in a flash.
Sandy
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Post by Patrick on Oct 31, 2013 10:16:01 GMT -5
I need to do something fun for myself I need to build something easy and fun to cheer myself up. I haven't been feeling that well lately and have been getting really tired of scratch building.] Calvin, I DO know what you mean concerning this problem. I, too, am a bit tired of scratch-bashing so much. The 637 has taken its toll on me. I'm going to do some "out of the box" projects next and set the scratch stuff aside for a while. This looks like a fun project for you so enjoy what we like to do best...build'um. Patrick |
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Post by clm1545 on Oct 31, 2013 11:05:00 GMT -5
I agree, Calvin. One of, if not the best kits ever. A nice, low stress project. I hope you feel better soon, a lot of people are pulling for you.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by 2lapsdown on Oct 31, 2013 15:14:05 GMT -5
You're a brave man Calvin. I couldn't tear into that kit like that.
John
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Post by Calvin on Oct 31, 2013 16:28:09 GMT -5
I was admiring my latest Etzel acquisition and was thinking that he must be truly gifted and deeply OCD. LOL Yep, My goal someday is to be able to produce kits as nice as what Etzel did. I look at some of things on his kits, and I just shake my head in disbelief. |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 31, 2013 16:35:59 GMT -5
You're a brave man Calvin. I couldn't tear into that kit like that. John You know John....I usually like to give you a hard time but to put a different turn on this is you may think this is brave but I'm sure there are many things that you do in life that I would be chicken about.  |
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Post by Calvin on Oct 31, 2013 16:41:11 GMT -5
I got the cockpit mostly assembled for now....and I also got the fab work done on the opened side panel area. The gun metal on the engine is only a base coat and nothing final....   Next will be bodywork prep.... |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2013 21:27:28 GMT -5
I was admiring my latest Etzel acquisition and was thinking that he must be truly gifted and deeply OCD. LOL Yep, My goal someday is to be able to produce kits as nice as what Etzel did. I look at some of things on his kits, and I just shake my head in disbelief. Calvin; Your "82 Wildcat" kit, along you 84 March as the sign that on your way....Both are really nice. Best to you Russ |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 2, 2013 9:18:35 GMT -5
I got it painted! It came out beautiful! I used Tamiya TS-58 Pearl Light Blue. IMO is a GREAT match to 1959 Oldsmoblie Sapphire Mist which is the color used on this 1960 winner. This picture is very close to what it looks like in real life.  |
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Post by kurzheck on Nov 2, 2013 10:49:04 GMT -5
Great paint work and it looks like a good match too. You make it look easy.
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Post by clm1545 on Nov 2, 2013 13:54:15 GMT -5
Your build speed and quality are just unreal, Calvin. I just can't understand how you do it.
Take Care
Craig
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Post by Calvin on Nov 2, 2013 21:15:48 GMT -5
I got the Indycals on!   |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Nov 3, 2013 5:28:46 GMT -5
Race cars don't get any prettier than this. Great work Cal.
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Post by racerbrown on Nov 3, 2013 7:35:06 GMT -5
i like it! i like it!
duane
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Post by indy on Nov 3, 2013 22:20:38 GMT -5
Wow, Calvin, that is a beautiful looking build. Awesome progress and I've wanted this color for a different build so that's a great tip on the Tamiya equivalent.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Nov 8, 2013 2:15:14 GMT -5
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Post by indycals on Nov 8, 2013 2:27:14 GMT -5
That is looking fantastic!
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Post by racerbrown on Nov 8, 2013 7:41:12 GMT -5
beautiful!
i bet it was a challenge to get those tail numbers to lay down smooth!
duane
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Post by INDY22IAM on Nov 8, 2013 7:58:36 GMT -5
I use Micro-Set and Micro-Sol. Does any one use any other form of decal solvent and softener. It has always worked well for me. Just can't do much with the decal after the Micro-Sol has been applied. Very nice build on this one.
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Post by indy on Nov 8, 2013 7:59:34 GMT -5
That is looking fantastic! Agreed and the paint look great! Jordan |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 8, 2013 10:02:27 GMT -5
beautiful! i bet it was a challenge to get those tail numbers to lay down smooth! duane It took some patience. |
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Post by Calvin on Nov 11, 2013 21:49:06 GMT -5
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Post by 2lapsdown on Nov 11, 2013 22:13:45 GMT -5
That may be your best one yet. Great job
John
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2013 1:54:57 GMT -5
Nice job my friend..............Looks great!
Best to you
Russ
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Post by indy on Nov 12, 2013 8:01:42 GMT -5
Beautiful looking build and I love the paint. It takes a special kind to cut up an Etzel kit but you did it and did it well!
Jordan
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Post by pntmachine on Nov 12, 2013 21:28:05 GMT -5
What a beauty, very nice job Calvin.
Kevin
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Post by chadm500 on Nov 13, 2013 8:04:47 GMT -5
“When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece.” John Ruskin
and that is a true masterpiece!
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Post by Patrick on Nov 13, 2013 11:52:32 GMT -5
Wow! That is so COOL! Your photography is excellent also. Great job, Calvin.
Patrick
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