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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 12:32:18 GMT -4
USA-1 !!!I decided to use 2 sets of USA-1 Decals for the LSR Team. Here is a rough idea for positioning...  More Coming... 
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2013 22:17:39 GMT -4
PAINTED RACER!Here are the colors that will be under the USA-1 decals!  First the body was sprayed with Testors Diamond Dust. Then I sprayed Tamiya Mica Red from the top/back.  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2013 20:45:48 GMT -4
USA-1 RACER!Here is the front decal after it has been cut to fit the area and applied in 3 pieces. The Big Bow Tie is a separate decal.  Front Side View.  I also used Attempt 1 Decals and Slixx Sponsor Decals.  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2013 16:33:45 GMT -4
NICE & SHINY!Here is the Racer with a couple coats of Testors "Wet Look" clear...  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 11:07:04 GMT -4
Interesting, sort of "slammer" style then you wouldn't have to mess with an interior if you didn't want to. I have extra windshields if you still rather go another direction with it. I used to produce a resin dragboat kit, and for the canopies I used Squadron Thermaform, remember that stuff. Then they discontinued it, and now I save as much clear vacuformed plastic as I can and use it in the same manner, by heating it over a candle and stretching it over the part. I call it a poor mans vacuform. (look at me ,giving the Master tips, what an ego, haha) no offense Ira, I know you are familiar with that process. This is a cool project. Jim Received the Windshield and Frame! Let me know if you ever need any parts or decals. Thanks again... |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 15:21:38 GMT -4
DETAILING THE INTERIOR!I assembled the interior of the Transporter so I could solve some "Fitting Problems with the body before painting it. I had to modify the front section of the frame, it was an easy fix! Then I sprayed the Corvette Indy Interior with Tamiya Mica Red. I applied Testors Dullcoat over the Mica Red.  I added Chrome Bare Metal Foil to the sides of the interior.  Then I applied The Detailer over the foil...  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2013 19:44:25 GMT -4
MORE DETAILS...I modified the front end a little so that I could replace the plastic axle with a steel axle. I installed the plastic tube to hold the steel axle.  I painted a few areas in flat black, added some more Bare Metal Foil and applied The Detailer to the seats.  Here are the finished seats after another coat of Dullcoat and some more black details.  More Coming...
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Post by JOE66 on Aug 6, 2013 19:46:57 GMT -4
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2013 17:38:15 GMT -4
BARE METAL!I added 4 pieces of Chrome, Bare Metal Foil to the dash. What a Difference!!!  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 10:28:20 GMT -4
Thanks Joe!
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Post by KRAZY RICK on Aug 9, 2013 14:09:43 GMT -4
Looking good Ira - the decal suits it
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 14:45:46 GMT -4
TRANSPORTER GOT COLOR!I sprayed a few coats of Testors Diamond Dust on the Transport. Then I turned the Transport up-side-down and sprayed Testors Star Spangled Blue, from underneath. This method avoids most of the over spray on the top of the body.  I masked off the body and sprayed the Dashboard with Tamiya Mica Red to match the interior.  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 9, 2013 14:50:02 GMT -4
Looking good Ira - the decal suits it |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 10, 2013 17:31:30 GMT -4
TEAM USA, TEAM USA, TEAM USA!!!I added the Team USA-1 Decals to the Transporter. Here is the Hood!  Side View...  Rear Side View...  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2013 10:56:43 GMT -4
CLEAR & FLAMES...I added Tribal Flames to the Bed and applied a few coats of Testors Wet Look Clear.  Rear View!  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2013 10:28:39 GMT -4
INTERIOR INSTALLED!When I did my final fitting for the Interior and front Underbody, I found I needed to make a few alterations. The Underbody hung down too low in the back, so I bent it to fit in place.  I found a new way to mount Interiors and other large parts... Here is the Interior in place. Minor modifications were needed to get a tight fit. Once I got the Interior with Underboy in place, I used Zap-A-Gap, Green Label CA Glue, and applied it with a toothpick. I did the area behind the seats first then I put a couple drops where the Underbody touched the body. I did this in 4 spots and the Interior with attached Underbody are both installed in minutes. I use the Formula 560 like a filler or putty. Using a toothpick I put Formula 560 in the gaps between the dashboard seams. It dries clear and makes the seam less visible.  Here is the Front Underbody in place...  More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 18:41:44 GMT -4
GLASS & CHROME!I installed The Rear Underbody along with 3 pairs of Diamond 20's Wheels & Tires and the Silhouette Exhaust Pipes!  I had to Modify the rear of the Bubble Top so it would fit. I used Formula 560 White Glue to glue the Bubble Top in place and the bottle to hold it flat while it dries.  Here is the Top in place!  The next photos of the USA-1 Transporter will be the Finished Photos, it is Done!!! More Coming...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 22:46:30 GMT -4
BIG PIPES!I cut 4 lengths of Aluminum Tubing for exhaust pipes. I cleaned and sanded the ends and glued them in place with Zap-A-Gap.  I painted the insides with Flat Black and sanded the ends smooth again.  Almost Finished...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 20:00:47 GMT -4
TIRE SLICING!The USA-1 Racer needs Tires! So I carefully Slice a section of tire with a single-edge razor blade. Then I Slice 4 more Good Sections.  Here is the Inside View. I tried to cut them straight but cut all of the Tires on an angle. I had to go back and Slice a little more until I got 4 Tires even.  After a little more Slicing and Sanding here they are!  I glued the Tire Sections to the USA-1 Racer's Underbody with Zap-A-Gap Glue.  Well that about does it. I have to do a little touch up here and there and finish a few details and the USA-1 Vette LSR Team is Finished. The next photos you see will be of the Finished USA-1 Transport and Racer! Almost Finished...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 19:41:55 GMT -4
USA-1 CORVETTE LSR TEAM IS FINISHED! It took a while but it is finally done. Here are some Team Photos!  Side Views...   More Coming...
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