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Post by cecil on Oct 2, 2009 21:18:58 GMT -5
My buddy "Hub Cap" thinks I buy these bodys already chopped but I don't, this is my 3rd try at it. Started out with this  I removed the door/window pillars and made a jig for my saw to ride on  Cecil |
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Post by cecil on Oct 2, 2009 21:26:14 GMT -5
 then after the top section is off I snaped the .080 x.188 piece of Evergreen to get the next 4 scale inchs cut   With your cut nice and straight the seams are easy to fit and fill  Had to re-install the side pillars and lean the windshield pillar back. Cecil |
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Post by cecil on Oct 2, 2009 21:31:09 GMT -5
Got ahold of a Revell parts pack 354 Cadillac engine for this project     Still have some body work to do but that will be done after the rest of my fab. work is done. Thanks for looking at it ! Cecil |
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Post by prumus99 on Oct 3, 2009 0:24:45 GMT -5
That's pretty cool like the jig you made!
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Post by Nacho Z on Oct 3, 2009 9:14:21 GMT -5
Very cool Cecil! I like the jig, what a great idea. I got a chuckle out of the message to your buddy ;D.
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Post by fireguy14 on Oct 3, 2009 9:19:28 GMT -5
Very nice work!
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Post by slimlouis on Oct 3, 2009 9:34:09 GMT -5
Nice chop!
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Post by olskoolrodder on Oct 6, 2009 7:20:13 GMT -5
Awe yeah...that thing's looking awesome!!! I likey ;D
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Post by roadhawg on Oct 7, 2009 8:33:32 GMT -5
Very interesting approach to chopping. The results speak for itself....a perfect job! Oh, BTW........HI HUBCAP, FROM US TOO!  |
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Post by hubcap on Oct 7, 2009 19:37:28 GMT -5
Hey hubcap here. Thanks guys for thinking of me. Cecil I've seen you do this chop numerous times, but I still think you buy them like that. there are too perfect, and besides I still can't do a chop. Its really starting to take some great shape. Motor looks great. Love the wheel choice. Please keep us posted on this build. I want to see it finished soon. Just kidding Cecil, I know you do your own chops and there fantastic to say the least. One day I will try your approach someday.
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Post by cecil on Oct 9, 2009 15:46:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouraging words, I like to look at other peoples ideas and have NO problem sharing mine (if'n you want them?)ONE of the cool things about the Revell Parts Pac engines is they are "mini" kits in them self, breaking the build into 4 equal parts.1st is the engine and fitting the body/frame.    Now that this part is just about done, next the chassis/frame will be done, then the interior detail and last-after all the fit and finish issues are done the body work gets done.  Cecil |
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Post by olskoolrodder on Oct 9, 2009 22:26:29 GMT -5
Man,that thing is looking mean as all get out! I LOVE this one ;D ;D ;D
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Post by cecil on Oct 14, 2009 20:31:35 GMT -5
I'm glad you like it Olskoolrodder ! I got the interior done lastnight    I used the dash from a '53 Ford 2dr.-flocked the floor/carpet,and used the stock front seats but cut the rear section out to install a roll bar where the back seat should be.More soon. Cecil |
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Post by olskoolrodder on Oct 16, 2009 7:03:50 GMT -5
Looking great! Interior looks fantastic,Bro ;D
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Post by fireguy14 on Oct 16, 2009 14:30:51 GMT -5
WOW!!
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Post by cecil on Nov 13, 2009 10:47:16 GMT -5
Thanks guys ! I had to put this one on the shelf for awhile because the pillars didn't come out too well after the chop and the Tenax makes the plastic brittle after it's been soaked a few times. So a friend sent me this old coupe from out of his junkyard.   I'll chop the pillars out of it and replace the ones in the Vicky and take the grill for another project and scrap the rest. Cecil |
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Post by jaskin on Jan 14, 2010 18:55:36 GMT -5
WOW.... That awesome cant wait to see more!
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