Wright Brothers Chevy

Wright Brothers Chevy was created by IAN

OK, starting shot:

Two coats of Xtracolour enamel 'ADC Grey' - my colour of choice for NASCAR interiors.

This kit is much simplified in the construction and very 'soft' in detail - a legacy of the 'snap-fix' pre painted kits that Revell promoted in the early 2000's. Have a look at the insides here - almost complete with just five pieces which (virtaully) snapped together, the 1993 Pontiac that I'm wrestling with at the moment, the cage on that build is complete and took ten individual pieces which are all warped and most too short in length.

I like simplified builds, means I can get to the 'fun' part sooner.



Speaking of which:

Acrylic white primer from Halfords - the biggest car accessory chain in the UK, and a fantastic source of good quality and cheap aerosol paint... I do miss that over here. Two coats and the outside is done. I was going to use their 'Volkswagen Silver Grey' as the main colour, but on checking the tin, there may not be enough, no worries, I have an assortment of Tamiya acrylics in the stash to call upon.

Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment. More when the 'real world' allows.

Ian.

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Replied by Xtr3meNZer on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Very cool Liking the NASCAR aye? Looking good so far, nice interior colour

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K2 - Kane

1/24 Lotus Super 7
1/48 F-15C

Finished:
Eastern Front Tanks Dio

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Replied by Webby_NZ on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

When i saw the topic name i imagined a chev with cabvas biplane wings and a front seat that looked like this

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Replied by Terry on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Webby_NZ wrote: When i saw the topic name i imagined a chev with cabvas biplane wings and a front seat that looked like this

You're not the only one tripped up by the topic title. I was expecting some kooky madness kinda like this....

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Replied by Von Drinkoften on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Haha.... glad I'm not the only one caught out by the name
Looking forward to seeing it come together Ian.

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Replied by IAN on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Two coats of Tamiya 'Silver Leaf' straight from the rattle can:

More next week.

Ian.

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Replied by Von Drinkoften on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

The finish looks very nice and flat. Will look even better under a gloss coat. Very cool!

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Replied by IAN on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Made its' way back to the bench today.

Progress is self-evident, the silver has had three coats of Humbrol Gloss Cote (sic), each one polished back before the next. The cowl & skirts are Tamiya acrylic matt black and the air dam (again Tamiya), sprayed an orange/red mixed using my preferred 'Mark 1 eyeball' method.

I'll be taking this to Cambridge to do the detail painting so you can have a good look at it then if you're interested. Thanks for taking the time to look and/or comment.

AFN

Ian.

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Replied by Andrew on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Looking good Ian

I wonder if we'd have enough pundits keen for a NASCAR GB sometime next year?

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Replied by kiwigav on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Looks awesome. very keen on doing a NASCAR or Indy build next year

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Cheers Gavin

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Update In Stash:
Lots of 1/35 Armor mainly WWII German and a few Modern British/American pieces, 1/32 Aircraft and 1/48 Aircraft. Aircraft chosen to replicate RNZAF and RAAF types through the years. Some RAF & USAF types exist also.

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Replied by IAN on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Proof - not that you ever needed any - that I simply cannot stay focused at the moment. Dragged the 2003 Chevy back to the bench this week, and found a 2000/2003 Taurus body and rolling chassis that I'd completely forgotten about.

To be fair, it's all Disney/Pixar's fault, went to see Cars 3 a couple of weeks ago with he kids, absolutely loved it, great movie, and of course, Ben has pulled-out all his old Disney Cars die-casts AND done a school project on Richard & Kyle Petty so absolutely no surprise that I'd re-discover my enthusiasm for NASCAR models !!

More soon

Ian.

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Replied by Michaels Models on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Very nice to see some 4 wheeled vehicles.

Will be watching these

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Cheers Michael

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Replied by IAN on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Rollin', rollin', rolloin'....

Ian.

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Replied by Michaels Models on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Nice smooth painting dude.

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Cheers Michael

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Replied by IAN on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Decals are happening everyone...

So far so good, with no tearing or rips. Need to touch-up on the 'B' pillar and where the red folds over the top of the 'door'. Just wondering why the last Slixx sheet I used behaved so disasterously and this one is behaving so well ? - talk about inconsistency !!. Ahh well on with the project... I'll let these dry overnight then tomorrow shoot a varnish coat to seal them all in before more decalling later in the week.



Ian.

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Replied by Tiger on topic Wright Brothers Chevy

Now that is looking sharp Ian

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