black2002ls Model Car Thread

[black2002ls]

Plugging away on the Wrangler car. This is a box stock build for a build off with a local guy. The only thing we can add that doesn't come in the box is decals. I used adhesive foil decal on the inner fenders and aluminum bits.

I am also EXTREMELY pleased with how the clear laid down. I was able to start with 3000 grit paper to quickly level it out before polishing.







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[black2002ls]

Last one for today. Trying to get some stuff knocked out over the long weekend. The Chevelle has to be done my 6/1 for a Facebook group build off. I'm also entering it in a show on the 8th in Denton.

I added machined pullies, HEI distributor, and a photo etched hurst shifter to the interior. I'm still trying to decide what I'm doing for the intake. I was going to make a twin inlet unit with conical filters, but I can't seemto find my stash of filters. I've got a plain edelbrock style round filter that is polished aluminum, that is my back up plan. A little vanilla, but the polished aluminum will look good.





This is the filter/intake style I plan to build if I can find my filters.



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[black2002ls]

The Wrangler car is looking good! Leveled the decal wdges with some 2000 grit paper and re-cleared this afternoon.



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[black2002ls]

Radiator and core support are ready to be installed. Just waiting on some engine goodies to complete that assembly before I install it. Aluminum pullies and a wired distributor should arrive today.

Mostly parts box extras. Some braided line and fittings from the NASCAR build make the hose and C&R stencil to give some life to the radiator.







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[black2002ls]

I got the first round of clear on the body for the Wrangler car. You will find a lot of purists refuse to clear over decals, as that is not the way the real cars were. I prefer for them to look painted on, especially sponsor logos. I feel it also protects everything long term. So, I should be able to level the clear to eliminate the lines from decal edges tomorrow, and re-clear before I go back to work Tuesday.



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[black2002ls]

Slowly, my builds are disappearing! I was going to take my 2002 Camaro to a show in Denton on the 8th of June, buuuuut, it just sold on e-bay. womp womp.

[black2002ls]

Well shit! You're right. For my whole life they always went in the fridge, so just kept doing it as an adult!

Lol. Some people do, some don't. I'm not a fan of cold tomatos so I leave them out.

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[Shaggin Wagon]

Roflmao. They don't keep them refrigerated in the produce section!

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Well shit! You're right. For my whole life they always went in the fridge, so just kept doing it as an adult!

[black2002ls]

Roflmao. They don't keep them refrigerated in the produce section!

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[Shaggin Wagon]

lol. No sir.

I didnt even know you could leave them out any amount of time...man... the things I learn off this forum is amazing!

[black2002ls]

Ah, I see , big difference!

You don't put your tomatoes in the fridge?

lol. No sir.

[Shaggin Wagon]

Ah, I see , big difference!

You don't put your tomatoes in the fridge?

[black2002ls]

I paint the interior a base color, brush on elmers white glue, cover with flocking fibers, let it dry, then shake the loose stuff off.

"Model car flocking" is generally a fine powder type fiber and some guys prefer to use embossing powder. I fount some synthetic flocking fivers that I feel give a better look.

These first two are the synthetic stuff. The last picture is stuff from a model car vendor. Granted, it is 1/12th scale and the first two are 1/25, but you can see the difference.







And, here is how the Chevelle sits. I cut the cups out for the coil springs in the rear. The front can still come down a little as well. I've got to sort out brakes, then I can get the wheels/tires permanently mounted



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[Shaggin Wagon]

How do you do the carpet, spray glue and then drop the fibers on there?

[black2002ls]

Wheels are decided! I need to dial in the stance, hopefully I have some shorter coils in the parts box for the rear. I added some seat belts to the interior and installed the seats abd door panels.

I ordered some aluminum pullies, steering column, and photo etched hurst shifter. Hopefully everything arrives in time. Now I just need to search the parts bin for some suitable brakes.









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