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Post by Calvin on Feb 3, 2015 2:23:11 GMT -5
I love it!!!!!
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Post by kip on Feb 3, 2015 8:15:55 GMT -5
I am loving the seat belts. How did you make them or where did you find them  Am enjoying this WIP. I too have had many paint problems. The one I am working on now, I had to strip the paint and start over. Second try I got a really good paint job and I am not touching it for at least a week. kip |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 3, 2015 9:10:19 GMT -5
They are mostly from a decal sheet that Indycals sells. I cut them out with the backing paper on them and blackened the backs and edges with paint. I added the Simpson decals from a detail masters set and also added the photo etched buckles. The Detail master set was so hard to make, I had to give up and used this hybrid method. I think it looks good anyway and will be using a similar set up on the Lotus 29.
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Post by indy on Feb 3, 2015 10:41:55 GMT -5
Nice work on the pieces. Lance really great bits that are engineered well and look right.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2015 21:16:10 GMT -5
Fourth paint job is done. There are still 2 areas on the bottom that the paint is not dry. It is still sticky. I have no idea why. The model sat in Simple Green for a week, so it is not mold release. I have chosen to ignore it. After sitting for 3 days I added the decals tonight. I must say I have never worked with decals that are so fragile. I sure am thankful that Lance included 2 sets. I used most of them. So without further adieu, on to the pictures.   I will let is sit for a couple days and then glosscoat it. |
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Post by Calvin on Feb 12, 2015 1:35:23 GMT -5
Fantastic! I'm glad to see you hanging in there and getting it worked out.....After all your paint problems I think its Miller Time!
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 12, 2015 7:07:39 GMT -5
looking good!
you get bonus points for persevering.
duane
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Post by billj on Feb 12, 2015 10:20:32 GMT -5
It's looking really good. The cars were sure cool and mostly fun to see back in those days.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 14:44:32 GMT -5
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Post by raceparke on Feb 15, 2015 16:39:25 GMT -5
Looking good. What an interesting time in racing do our models represent.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 15, 2015 21:23:32 GMT -5
This is such a cool car and I don't know how I missed it. I used to use a dehydrator when I lived near the Bay, but here in Sonoma it nice and finally dry!
Patrick
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Post by Deleted on Feb 15, 2015 22:53:49 GMT -5
Just a few detail left, like the dzues fittings.   |
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Post by sandysixtysfan on Feb 16, 2015 1:53:09 GMT -5
This is a great build, well done. I sure do miss the wild and unusual racers like this.
Sandy
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 16, 2015 8:06:41 GMT -5
really looking great.
where did you get the hose clamps.
they really stand out nice.
duane
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Post by jamesharvey on Feb 16, 2015 8:57:23 GMT -5
This is an interesting and well done build. Thanks for sharing. The aerodynamics of this car must have been awful. I remember him getting booted out of the qualification line on the final day when the officials raised the hood they found a case of Miller. Imagine that happening today. Not. But what memories of a great racer.
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 9:53:13 GMT -5
Thanks, all! I have had fun(except for the paint issues) building this kit. The hose clamps came from Detail Masters.
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Post by Patrick on Feb 16, 2015 11:27:45 GMT -5
Don't forget to put your rubbers on! Very Nice!!
Patrick
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Post by indy on Feb 16, 2015 11:29:43 GMT -5
Nice work, glad you stuck with this one.
Jordan
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Post by Calvin on Feb 16, 2015 21:45:15 GMT -5
This is such a neat car!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2015 23:24:35 GMT -5
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Post by alterrenner on Feb 17, 2015 6:05:45 GMT -5
Really glad to see such a fine job of building such a storied car! You certainly did it justice. Well done!
Olympia next, right after a Miller? When do you start Miss Budweiser?
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Post by racerbrown on Feb 17, 2015 7:26:58 GMT -5
beautiful job on this one.
thanks for sharing your build.
duane
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Post by indy on Feb 17, 2015 9:32:24 GMT -5
This Mallard is done very well, thanks for sharing the build with us. The finished result is impressive and should really stick out in your builds. A very odd piece of Indy history, but so out there that it is cool.
Jordan
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 9:34:33 GMT -5
Thanks, guys!!
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Post by kip on Feb 17, 2015 10:45:27 GMT -5
Really enjoyed this. It looks great. I hope you will do your Olympia as a WIP under the general category. Calvin does his hydroplanes there and I really enjoy watching those being built. (By the way Calvin, its about time for another of your boats. I know you have a stockpile. Time to drag one out and entertain me.) Also, I think you have proven that there are carry over skills between the genres. I always enjoy learning new techniques.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2015 11:20:02 GMT -5
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Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2015 13:09:49 GMT -5
Fantastic looking Mallard! Mike! It looks mean! and Fast!
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Post by harveythedog2 on Feb 17, 2015 13:11:15 GMT -5
Great Herk build! Love it.
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Post by Calvin on Feb 17, 2015 13:24:19 GMT -5
Calvin does his hydroplanes there and I really enjoy watching those being built. (By the way Calvin, its about time for another of your boats. I know you have a stockpile. Time to drag one out and entertain me.) When I think of Olympia I think of this.... www.rcboatcompany.com/files/1976_U-74_Olympia_Beer_Hull_7474.jpgYeah....I have so much other stuff going on that pulling out a fun hydroplane is not going to happen anytime soon. |
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Post by Patrick on Feb 17, 2015 15:53:59 GMT -5
I want to see the Olympia build (which kit?). I was on her a few years back...stood on the bridge with my goatee..."You may fire when ready Gridley!" Such an experience with history! I could not believe the woodwork.
Patrick
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Am enjoying this WIP. I too have had many paint problems. The one I am working on now, I had to strip the paint and start over. Second try I got a really good paint job and I am not touching it for at least a week.
