The 2013 Automotive Group Build

Hasegawa 1/24 Jaguar XJR-9LM

I’ve used the stencil decals on the tyres. These are different to normal decals, you apply the decal to the tyre and then add water to removed the film, which is actually on the front of the decals. They’ve had a subsequent coat of Future, but some tidy up and then a flat coat is warranted. I like to add a droplet of black to the flat coat, it just toans the lettering down a bit.

Cheers

Tony

Here is a link to pic. I found it by typing in “traffic” into Google images. There are lots of pics like this on Google

www.google.com/search

Tony nice job on those decals,used them before and they can be tricky. I used Valspar rattle can for the sg black,its a full size can and is half the price of tamiya.

Greg thanks

Dogfish thats some great scratch work going on there,nice fix!

Waiting on paint to dry so not much to report in on the Merc

Ok, how’s this look

I was having some problems with MS Paint tonight. I corrected what I wanted to. So, if some one has PhotoShop or another program, please feel free to take this pic make any changes you like to it.

There’s some great builds going on, y’all! Taxtp, I haven’t tried the Future top coat yet, I couldn’t find a floor buffer small enough to get into the corners[:D]

Hi all,

I did make a little progress today.

Here is the axle and springs.

Here are part of the exhaust. This kit came with these pipes that break out about midway of the doors. It also comes with a stock exhaust system. I’m going to modify them so the pipes break out in front of the rear tires. Also drilled them out so they don’t look like a lump-o-plastic hehehehe.

Here’s the beginning of the engine and transmission.

Intake was stripped of chrome, cleaned up and painted aluminum the way nature intended it to be. Looking at the photo, I think I may a little gap to correct. :slight_smile:

same with the valve covers, stripped the chrome and painted aluminum.

And got the undercarriage painted. I have to look at it tomorrow though as it was cold and I have my fingers crossed that it’s ok.

it’s now been two days since I touched any of my builds. I’ll get back into it this evening.

I’ve been thinking of doing a 67 camaro to make a 45 year matched set. Don’t put me down for it, I have quite a few others to do before that happens lol

Ken

OK…here’s a few pics from my Zombie-resistant Caddy Escalade:

partially built interior

wheels - de-chromed and repainted

Nice progress on the Caddy Greg. I’, not really sure what is required to make a Caddy zombie proof, but I’m sure it will be a fun ride.

Ewheeler - nice work. I would have missed the gap on the intake if you hadn’t drawn my attention to it.

There’s been some really good progress on a number of builds already, hasn’t there ?

Update from me later, I just got up.

Cheers

Tony

Heyyyy… isn’t Zombie Resistant very similar to Toothless Zombies??

Greg,

I really like the detail in the exhaust and undercarriage.

Didn’t get to work on mine today. Had to take my wifey to Nashville to shop. I did score a REVELL 55 Bel Air though hehehehe.

Ewheeler, are there any good hobby shops in Nashville?

Glenn

mississippi,

There are a couple of Hobby Lobbies in Nashville that seem to have more stuff then the one in Clarksville.

There’s also a Hobbytown somewhere in Murfeesboro. I haven’t been there yet but found it online.

Greentracker - thanks for the further work on the logo. Would it be possible to make the writing in bold font for better visibility ?

I might also try to have a go at one tomorrow. Give people a choice of two or three to suit their tastes.

I’ve finally got the time to give my update for the day, after a super busy one playing cricket and chasing after the kids.

This is the progress on the Monogram 1/32 1966 Mustang.

I’ve coloured the tail light lenses, completed the rim and tyre assembly, finished the grille, also the seats and completed the woodgrain steering wheel.

I’ve also done the flat coat for the Hasegawa Jaguar XJR-9LM wheels.

Cheers

Tony

how’s this, Tony?

That looks allot better!

thanks, Dogfish

here’s another option, I change the color & font

The builds are looking great Fellas!

I’ve sprayed the chasis bottom and sanded the body with 400 grit to get rid of some fine mold seams


Shot the primer on and started scratching the exhaust

Thanks to Greentracker and Pyrman, I’ve added the badge to the first page. Feel free to display it whnenever you like.

Trey - that’s coming along erally quickly. Once it gets the primer it really starts to take shape, I reckon.

I’m interested in the materials that everyone uses, what do you prime with ?

Cheers

Tony

Yea, the badge looks better with your printing. I only have MS Paint, so I’m really limited as far as designing things like this.

And Thank You too, both Pyrman & Tax