Old dawg, new trick

Ronv · Mon 09/12/16 08:59 AM

I like it!
RonV

Ronnie Murray · Sun 09/11/16 07:48 PM

And I added a little personality to the car.

Ronnie Murray · Sun 09/11/16 07:47 PM

I finally made a new base for this project. Its a block of wood with 400 grit sandpaper on it to simulate the texture of asphalt. I think its an improvement over the kit part.

Bill L2 · Sat 09/03/16 11:19 AM

Very nice Ronnie. I was at Ollies the other day. They had some discount kits on display. One was the 1950's "Snark" cruise missile. I might go back and get that.

Ronnie Murray · Sun 08/28/16 07:07 PM

I'm cutting these pegs off so I can mount the car to a better base.

Ronnie Murray · Sun 08/28/16 07:06 PM

This is the base that Polar Lights includes with the kit...supposed to be a shadow. The tires have pegs that lock into the holes

Ryan K · Sat 07/30/16 06:13 AM

Go Ronnie Go!

Bob S · Wed 07/27/16 04:57 PM

FLAMES! ...oh yeah. SWEET.

Ronnie Murray · Sun 07/24/16 08:33 PM

Moving on with this project, i put doll eyes on the headlights and blacked out the grill. There are simulated flames coming out of the headers. More to come.

Bill L. · Sat 07/09/16 10:40 AM

Looks Coooooooool Man!!!!

Bill L.

Bob S · Thu 07/07/16 08:06 PM

Hey Ronnie - sometimes a fast, fun build is what it takes to clear out the ol' cranial clouds, right? ....sure works for me like therapy.

Ronnie Murray · Mon 07/04/16 07:52 PM

I do have plans to embelish this project with some additional trimming but it was a fun deal overall. The paint finish did not turn out as flawless as I had hoped. The lone rattle can of yellow started spitting. I decided not to complicate things by sanding it. I know Polar Lights is not known as a fabulous kit producer but check out the detail on the drag chute for this little gem.

Ronnie Murray · Mon 07/04/16 07:45 PM

The basic goal was to complete this basic kit by sunset today since I am on call and cannot leave the house. So here it is...finished...atleast for now.

Ryan K · Mon 07/04/16 08:41 AM

Do what the other Bob does. Find the nail polish color you like and shoot that. I have done that for my daughters pinewood derby car. It's similar to regular painting, your just changing the paint and thinner combo.

Ronnie Murray · Mon 07/04/16 07:40 AM

Thanks Bob, I haven't built an auto model since I was a teenager. My ideas are limited since I have no parts stash from previous car kits. I may need some tips from you on the bright and shiny paint scheme, I want this one to look like hard candy dipped in nail polish.