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Post by mrmike on Apr 25, 2022 16:30:29 GMT -5
My new project is from the Stumptown TV series starring Cobie Smulders as Dex Parios and was taken from the graphic novel of the same name. I bought this kit which is a close representative to the 1991 Mustang GT a couple of years ago during the height of the Covid pandemic. The wheels will be changed to the 5 spoke Pony wheels and my paint will be Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red with a grey interior. The series was renewed for a 2nd season, but was ultimately cancelled since new episodes wouldn't be ready in time.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by mrmike on Apr 25, 2022 16:53:38 GMT -5
While I am awaiting parts for other projects, I went ahead and assembled the engine and the body. The engine will be painted with grey paint and the body will be painted with Tamiya TS-18 Metallic Red and then weathered to look dirty and unwashed.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 25, 2022 22:31:28 GMT -5
Nice project!!!
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Post by mrmike on Apr 26, 2022 8:17:54 GMT -5
Thanks Joe!
I removed the chrome items I assembled yesterday and put them in a container with some Easy-Off Oven Cleaner to remove the chrome. A good cleaning afterwards and then I can paint them.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 27, 2022 9:16:35 GMT -5
It was pointed out to me that the side skirts were installed wrong and that person is correct! My Bad! I was able to remove the side skirts and install them on the proper sides. I removed the chrome from the valve covers, intake manifold and induction system. After over a day in Easy-Off Oven Cleaner, the chrome and some of the lacquer coating was removed, but not all of the lacquer coating.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 27, 2022 18:29:39 GMT -5
Glad you got it sorted!!!
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Post by mrmike on Apr 28, 2022 8:43:16 GMT -5
In the back of my mind, it was screaming that something is wrong as I was installing them, but I didn't bother listening to that voice. Next time, I should listen!
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Post by Tuffone20 on Apr 28, 2022 9:56:34 GMT -5
Sounds like a cool project in the works! I’ll be watching it.
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Post by mrmike on Apr 28, 2022 14:10:59 GMT -5
Thanks Marty! I love your leaning tower of power avatar!
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Post by mrmike on Apr 28, 2022 16:30:01 GMT -5
I removed the chrome from the valve covers, intake manifold and the intake system. The distributor and the cylinder heads have been drilled out for plug wires. The resin Pony wheels are soaking in Bleche Wite Tire Cleaner and tomorrow I will scrub them with Dawn Dish Detergent and an old toothbrush.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by Jcon on Apr 28, 2022 19:55:31 GMT -5
Good job!!!
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Post by mrmike on Apr 29, 2022 7:51:35 GMT -5
Thanks Joe! I decided to do this build now before I had forgotten about "Stumptown". I have drawn so many parallels between "Stumptown" and "Spenser For Hire". Both are PI shows.
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Post by mrmike on May 2, 2022 12:48:25 GMT -5
I got my wires cut and installed in the distributor. The resin Pony wheels have been cleaned and painted with Tamiya TS-17 Gloss Aluminium.    Dex Parios will return... |
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Post by Jcon on May 5, 2022 9:10:03 GMT -5
Looking spidery.. lol!!!
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Post by mrmike on May 5, 2022 21:48:40 GMT -5
Why, yes it does!  |
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