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Post by Calvin on Jun 2, 2014 17:14:29 GMT -5
I need to get my AMT Old Calhoun show car done! Even though, I've sold close to 70 Old Calhoun nose kits.... Back when I came out with this nose I was pretty happy with it but seeing it actually on the model its very pleasing to the eye! I will also be using the incredible Indycals 1963 "Stones" This Old Calhoun will hopefully be one of the more accurate looking ones ever built! Like usual I'm focused on the body work first and will pick up the detail work afterwards.   The nose will need to be cleaned and primed and will need some body filler for the pin holes....for these being slush casted they came out very well. |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 8, 2014 16:14:07 GMT -5
I got the color on! Tamiya TS-45 Pearl White and TS-50 Mica Blue Hopefully, I got the masking right?    |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 8, 2014 16:17:16 GMT -5
I have a question for the experts......was "Old Calhoun" always named "Old Calhoun" from day one with Lloyd Ruby driving this car in 1960 or did it start off as just "Calhoun" and them became "Old" later on?
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Post by ttocs78z28 on Jun 8, 2014 16:58:04 GMT -5
Great looking mask & paint job. Can't wait to see the rest.
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Post by Calvin on Jun 8, 2014 21:35:08 GMT -5
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Post by indy on Jun 8, 2014 21:42:59 GMT -5
Sa-weet!! Looks great Calvin!!
Jordan
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 8, 2014 22:47:43 GMT -5
Looking real good!
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Post by pje on Jun 9, 2014 0:22:04 GMT -5
I confess that I got this kit when it was first released (yes, I’m that old. ) and have three of the later released MPC kits, but I haven’t looked at building one in years. I’ve seen the car at the Indy museum and have a few detail photos, but have never seen any detail photos of the engine compartment. Is the kit worth detailing the engine or just better to build as a curb side? Does the body need any other modifications besides the nose to be an accurate model of the 1963 winner?\
Calvin, can you explain your masking process as I don’t think that Michael has done a template for this one. Your build is looking very nice and making me think that I should be gathering parts and information to build my own.
Paul Erlendson
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Post by Calvin on Jun 9, 2014 0:31:02 GMT -5
If a person doesn't mind test fitting body panels and parts over and over I think its worth detailing the engine compartment. But I *think* the engine is on the small side. I went with a curbside because I never have the attention span to work out all the bugs with this kit and whenever I do detail a model I never look at it anyway....just the outside body.
I always just photocopy the decal sheet and use it as a masking template.
Also just a side note....the nose on old Calhoun in the museum is NOT accurate for 1963 or any year.....its the 1964 nose halfway converted back to 1963.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jun 9, 2014 6:43:38 GMT -5
Man you nailed that masking job!! I'm fearful of that white gap between the red stripe and the blue. It's got to be perfect or the whole paint job is screwed. Fabulous job on this.
John
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Jun 9, 2014 8:07:35 GMT -5
Absolutely great masking job and awesome build.
Sandy
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 9, 2014 12:36:21 GMT -5
Great work!!!!!
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Post by mjjracer on Jun 9, 2014 13:37:22 GMT -5
I confess that I got this kit when it was first released (yes, I’m that old. ) and have three of the later released MPC kits, but I haven’t looked at building one in years. I’ve seen the car at the Indy museum and have a few detail photos, but have never seen any detail photos of the engine compartment. Is the kit worth detailing the engine or just better to build as a curb side? Does the body need any other modifications besides the nose to be an accurate model of the 1963 winner?\ Calvin, can you explain your masking process as I don’t think that Michael has done a template for this one. Your build is looking very nice and making me think that I should be gathering parts and information to build my own. Paul Erlendson The only shot I've see is in Ludvigson's (sic?) Indy Cars of the 60's. There is a decent shot of the plenum and scoop attached to the opening in the nose. Beautiful job, Calvin. MJ |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2014 15:00:31 GMT -5
All I have to say...............Very SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!
Russ
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Post by racerbrown on Jun 9, 2014 18:17:55 GMT -5
well done sir!
looking forward to seeing this one finished.
duane
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 9, 2014 19:50:53 GMT -5
I think Parnelli came up with the name, Calhoun. After a couple of years, it became Old Calhoun.
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Post by pje on Jun 10, 2014 0:51:31 GMT -5
I confess that I got this kit when it was first released (yes, I’m that old. ) and have three of the later released MPC kits, but I haven’t looked at building one in years. I’ve seen the car at the Indy museum and have a few detail photos, but have never seen any detail photos of the engine compartment. Is the kit worth detailing the engine or just better to build as a curb side? Does the body need any other modifications besides the nose to be an accurate model of the 1963 winner?\ Calvin, can you explain your masking process as I don’t think that Michael has done a template for this one. Your build is looking very nice and making me think that I should be gathering parts and information to build my own. Paul Erlendson The only shot I've see is in Ludvigson's (sic?) Indy Cars of the 60's. There is a decent shot of the plenum and scoop attached to the opening in the nose. Beautiful job, Calvin. MJ Thanks! I just pulled my copy off the shelf and found the photo. Would be a lot of work to correct the kit engine compartment. With all the noses that Calvin has sold it does make me wonder how big a seller a new engine and induction system would be.................what do you think, Michael?  Paul Erlendson |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 10, 2014 21:12:10 GMT -5
It looks to me that the roll bar is a lighter shade of Metallic blue than what is on the body......  |
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Post by SteveK51 on Jun 10, 2014 22:12:08 GMT -5
I think that's just the light reflecting on the rollbar. The color looks to match the rest of the car, particularly around the numbers on the tail.
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 10, 2014 22:19:58 GMT -5
Looks like the oil tank is a different shade of white than the body, and the numbers on the tank are darker than the others. Looks like that thing is about 25 different colors  |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 10, 2014 22:27:23 GMT -5
Looks like the oil tank is a different shade of white than the body, and the numbers on the tank are darker than the others. Looks like that thing is about 25 different colors You need to go to bed its past your bed time.  |
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Post by indycals on Jun 10, 2014 23:31:19 GMT -5
I agree with Calvin - I think the roll bar was a different color
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 11, 2014 9:28:45 GMT -5
In the 1960's, many of the cars were painted, or repainted by Dean Jeffries, the California custom car builder, and painter, who set up shop in Indy during May. He was a pioneer in the use of Pearl, and Candy colors. In the case of the 63 winner, I think the roll bar was painted the same color as the frame, and Jeffries painted the body panels, and graphics. When looking at photos that are 50,60,70+ years old, remember different films "see" different colors, lighting plays a big part, and the photos have been digitized. We can debate all day, and never be sure. I still think my system is the best. A glass, or 2 of wine, and paint it whatever looks right to you. Remember that Calvin always has trouble with anything Blue Craig |
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Post by SteveK51 on Jun 11, 2014 15:20:54 GMT -5
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Post by raceparke on Jun 11, 2014 16:18:13 GMT -5
I like the wine technique. It makes me less blue. <groan>
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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2014 16:03:31 GMT -5
On this AMT kit the front axel needs to have .1255" taken out to make the width more accurate. Also for strength drill out both sides and press in a plastic rod and glue together.  Also on the oil tank sand off those big blots, the real oil tank didn't have those big things. Look at a pic and see that they are small and flush with the side....I just used some small chrome circle decals I had laying around....  |
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Post by clm1545 on Jun 17, 2014 16:57:05 GMT -5
Crap. I removed .1257. Guess I will throw the kit away, and start over.
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Post by 2lapsdown on Jun 17, 2014 17:52:12 GMT -5
Throw it my way John |
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Post by Calvin on Jun 17, 2014 17:59:53 GMT -5
Crap. I removed .1257. Guess I will throw the kit away, and start over. HA!HA!HA!HA! I knew you would react to that!  I really meant to say 1/8", but Craig always gives me a hard time with my decimal measurements. |
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Post by IndyCarModels on Jun 17, 2014 19:46:35 GMT -5
How much would thatbe in 1:64 scale.
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