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Post by Jcon on Apr 21, 2021 21:36:25 GMT -5
Nice modifications!!!
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Post by Mr. E on Apr 21, 2021 21:55:45 GMT -5
Ah, so Dr. Luck. He quit taking my calls years ago.  |
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Post by goofy62 on Apr 22, 2021 13:45:41 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
Just doing a little test fitting of the Hemi in the Coronet.
So far, looking good.
Think I've decided to go with the automatic on this project.
Just to be different, I'll do an auto on the column with the optional center arm rest/buddy seat in place of the console. 
Steve
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Post by goofy62 on Apr 22, 2021 14:56:46 GMT -5
I felt a little challenged by a member in a Facebook group when he suggested that being as I had the "kick down" bracket on the carb linkage assembly, why not do the whole thing to the transmission.
Okay. I'm up for a challenge. 
Steve
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Post by mopar on Apr 22, 2021 17:16:30 GMT -5
Great to see you up for more detail challenges Steve.
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Post by Mr. E on Apr 22, 2021 19:12:03 GMT -5
Beautiful work Steve. I have a lot of experience installing and removing 727's and that one looks spot on. I know you are good friends with the owner of Holly Grail Resin but there is a guy in my neck of the woods who does some great resin work and has a fantastic 727 and some other Mopar parts. His shop is "action-modeler scale model resin" action-modeler.com/?v=7516fd43adaa if you are looking for some sweet Hemi aftermarket valve covers or transmissions go check him out. His parts are always very clean and well cast. |
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Post by goofy62 on Apr 24, 2021 14:56:18 GMT -5
Thanks guys, and thanks for the link Eric.
I think I have all that I need at the moment, but I'll keep that in mind.
Spent a little bit of time in the shop today just trying to get a handle on how I want to do the carb linkage. I think this is a good start.
Steve
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Post by mopar on Apr 24, 2021 18:58:03 GMT -5
Looks like real life linkage to me Steve.
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Post by topside on Apr 25, 2021 10:56:41 GMT -5
Sweet Jeebis - my stuff looks like I built it with an axe and a hammer by comparison...
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Post by Jcon on Apr 26, 2021 0:15:26 GMT -5
Sweet Jeebis - my stuff looks like I built it with an axe and a hammer by comparison... Mine too!!!  |
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Post by goofy62 on May 1, 2021 17:59:59 GMT -5
Thanks guys!
A little more progress, this time with some paint as well!
First, I did a little more scratch building and threw together a fuel filter and fuel splitter.
Next, I shot the valve covers with some black primer, and then shot a little clear from a distance to add a little of the "crinkle" finish look.
Then I commenced with the Alclad finishes for the other engine parts, including "Pale Burnt Metal" for the carbs, "Dark Aluminum" for the transmission and "White Aluminum" for the tranny pan, as well as some other parts.
The exhaust manifolds were done by starting with "Dark Aluminum", then adding some "Exhaust Manifold" to the "hot spots" at the head and tail of the manifold, and then the whole thing got a shot of red primer from a distance to help simulate rust.
The fuel splitter got a little Alclad "Pale Gold".
The engine block and corresponding parts are also in orange paint, but they are in flat paint at the moment. I'll do some detail painting and then clear coat for gloss later and then add pics.
All of these parts will get more "character" with some grime later. 
Steve
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Post by mopar on May 1, 2021 19:00:51 GMT -5
Awesome details Steve. Can’t wait to see it all together.
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Post by Jcon on May 2, 2021 0:04:38 GMT -5
Very cool workmanship!!!
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Post by tubbs on May 3, 2021 6:35:33 GMT -5
just beautiful. great craftsmanship. all the alclad you use. do you brush or shoot it thru the gun?
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Post by goofy62 on May 3, 2021 8:46:43 GMT -5
just beautiful. great craftsmanship. all the alclad you use. do you brush or shoot it thru the gun? All airbrushed.
Steve
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