Model Cars? now that's Grassroots!

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

What's the rear look like? It's a lot easier to lengthen a driveshaft and exhaust pipes than deal with all the stuff in the nose 

First layer of primer and some spray work done.

Javelin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

What's the rear look like? It's a lot easier to lengthen a driveshaft and exhaust pipes than deal with all the stuff in the nose 

The rear lines up perfectly and due to the nature of model cars, the tub and chassis relationship, and the rear fitment I don't want to change any of that.

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

Hmmm. I would probably cut the frame and move it forward, then modify the engine mounting to put it back where it needs to be. Sounds like a lot of work though.

slowbird said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

Hmmm. I would probably cut the frame and move it forward, then modify the engine mounting to put it back where it needs to be. Sounds like a lot of work though.

I may have found a solution. Not ideal, should work. This model's chassis is oversimplified. I may be able to just move the lower control arm, transverse spring, uprights assembly forward.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

slowbird said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

Hmmm. I would probably cut the frame and move it forward, then modify the engine mounting to put it back where it needs to be. Sounds like a lot of work though.

I may have found a solution. Not ideal, should work. This model's chassis is oversimplified. I may be able to just move the lower control arm, transverse spring, uprights assembly forward.

Ah, modeling fudging. I approve! I once "LS swapped" a 79 Corvette by gluing LS heads and intake to the bog standard SBC block so I didn't have to change anything hard. Worked a peach.

In reply to Javelin (Forum Supporter) :

Heck, model companies did that themselves half the time. The 90s Camaro Trans-Am race car kit is 90% based on the 80s Mustang IMSA race car kit, with some different cylinder heads and exhaust pieces for the motor, and some other pieces to adapt the new body to it. Otherwise identical (and not really too accurate) but most people won't ever notice, so it works.

I deliberately bought one just so I wouldn't have a Mustang body go to waste for my resin Merkur conversion kit. 

While I was working on other stuff, I've also been refurbishing this thing. A lot of sanding, re-gluing, painting, and some mild detailing. I had to go to the parts bin for the rear tires.

From this:

To this!

Now I just need to keep battling the spray paint until I get a decently smooth finish on the body, and then order some decals.

I love to accidentally get super glue all over the nicely painted surfaces during final assembly. 

(pictured here halfway through the sanding it back down process)

When does the challenge style model contest start?

Primed. 

westsidetalon said:

When does the challenge style model contest start?

Hmmm. Would be interesting. Buy and build a model car, with painted exterior and interior, for less than 10 bucks. No curbside kits. Paint is pro-rated I would say.

Sounds tough but awesome.

Heck, 10 bucks might be too low. Maybe $20 would work.

In reply to slowbird :

Im talking about hypotheticaly building your future dream challenge cars with modified models

In reply to westsidetalon :

Ah, I see. That's going to be tough, because there's no kits for some of the cars I would pick.  

Just got this in the mail. It's for building a scale version of my actual car. Check out the "Chevette" decal on the side. 

4-rotor anyone????!!!!

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

I didn't even know there was such a thing in the 70s.

Apparently GM came up with a rotary that was two 2-rotors connected together to make a 4-rotor, and put it in a mid-engine prototype Corvette? That sounds cool.

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

Can I buy that engine off of you?!?

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

2nd dibs on the motor...

and Javelin if you buy it can you resin-cast?

While we're on the subject of resin casting...I have a 1/32 scale diecast Ford Thunderbird. I need to find someone who can make a resin copy of it that I can turn into a slot car...or I need to learn resin casting myself... 

Javelin (Forum Supporter) said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

Can I buy that engine off of you?!?

What? The 454? Sure, but they're nothing special!

I keed! I keed!

How about I ship it to you for the cost of shipping? Should I put it on a pallet? LOL

TheRX7Project said:

In reply to vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) :

2nd dibs on the motor...

and Javelin if you buy it can you resin-cast?

I can 3d print and I'm trying to resin cast. I'll keep this as a master until I get it all figured out anyway.

In reply to slowbird :

What year Thunderbird? I literally have a 1/32 Thunderbird in plastic sitting on eBay right now.

In reply to Javelin (Forum Supporter) :

The oft-forgotten 96-97 style, although I'm interested in 1/32 Tbirds of all years.

In reply to slowbird :

There's a Revell snap-tite NASCAR of that body style. I have a Palmer 1965 hardtop.

vwcorvette (Forum Supporter) said:

Just got this in the mail. It's for building a scale version of my actual car. Check out the "Chevette" decal on the side. 

4-rotor anyone????!!!!

I remember building that kit back in the '70's. We said the same thing at the time regarding the Chevette decal.