Another bucket list car for me because I have never done an Andretti car or a Fairlane before. I will be adding some photos of the making decal process as well. Below is the kit
(https://i.postimg.cc/wTBXSPrq/1mario37.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjJLFXkZ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/7h0VbTgx/1mario14.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
(https://i.postimg.cc/BnpX4QPR/1mario63.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts1Xzb5z)
(https://i.postimg.cc/5NmBGJgk/1mario21.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3dd04PPg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/TYHVG08r/1mario38.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/HVXc9Qkx)
(https://i.postimg.cc/x81mVJtx/1mario45.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xJB8KCrM)
(https://i.postimg.cc/j5Xf1QQn/1mario46.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9FV97zj)
(https://i.postimg.cc/T1n3SRX7/1mario61.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/H8sm81nX)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Y0BpQJm1/1mario68.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Q9SG3Ymt)
This is going to be another great one!
Thanks, Steve. Having to make the decals first. Almost through with the 427 C.I. decal then all that are left are the right door 11, the roof 11, and the trunk 11. After I make those I can make the color sheet and the white inlay sheet and then I can start building the model.
That CoffeeMate contingency is funny
Quote from: 18degrees on August 15, 2025, 05:18:36 PMThat CoffeeMate contingency is funny
It will be changed. Found out what it really is. Just haven't got around to it yet. Early version of solder seal.
Quote from: MarkJ on August 16, 2025, 04:05:02 PMQuote from: 18degrees on August 15, 2025, 05:18:36 PMThat CoffeeMate contingency is funny
It will be changed. Found out what it really is. Just haven't got around to it yet. Early version of solder seal.
Looked right to me... just kinda out of place on a race car. ;D
(https://i.postimg.cc/05pXzL2B/1mario94.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Quote from: MarkJ on August 17, 2025, 07:39:56 AM(https://i.postimg.cc/05pXzL2B/1mario94.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Makes more sense.
I would bet that the boys at HM drank it black ;)
Quote from: 18degrees on August 17, 2025, 11:38:48 AMQuote from: MarkJ on August 17, 2025, 07:39:56 AM(https://i.postimg.cc/05pXzL2B/1mario94.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Makes more sense.
I would bet that the boys at HM drank it black ;)
If you're going to drink, drink it straight!
some progress.
(https://i.postimg.cc/W1x40VMd/1mario115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/k2F9dkYC)
(https://i.postimg.cc/JnL4dQYm/1mario117.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/XZsbr90D)
(https://i.postimg.cc/nrVVnhtP/1mario120.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/TLSv9G1V)
(https://i.postimg.cc/vZxYYKpb/1mario125.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WdjLS5NH)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HLGpV2g5/1mario127.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/ts50cF7C)
(https://i.postimg.cc/sXDY0NjC/1mario129.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/p945mk5s)
(https://i.postimg.cc/cH9RqBCg/1mario130.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bWbhv4r)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnrQT88S/1mario131.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K3yKNzNL)
I'm through with the decals because I have checked out paper copies of all the decals on the model itself and they all fit. So, it is on to the build itself and painting the body colors that come close to the ones in this photo that a guy posted at MCW for me from a trading card he had saved for many years and kept in a safe place for all that time. The real car colors should be real close to those in that image. I have a Createx wicked pearlized blue that I can work with to lighten a little to match that color blue as close as I can get it.
(https://i.postimg.cc/HnFbnWQT/1mario132.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/q6XNZTbF)
Are you going to paint the red on the roof sections? Seems like it would be easier than making a decal for it, getting the contours correct.
Nice looking time piece.
Quote from: 18degrees on August 30, 2025, 11:39:20 AMAre you going to paint the red on the roof sections? Seems like it would be easier than making a decal for it, getting the contours correct.
Yes, I will be brush painting those first. Something that small would be too much trouble to airbrush. Then I will airbrush the gold and then mask all that and airbrush the blue. Should be a lot easier than the painting I had to do on the Monte Carlo that I just did.
Quote from: racecar dave on August 30, 2025, 12:42:13 PMNice looking time piece.
Thanks for your comment, Racecar Dave. I really appreciate it.
Got the body ready for primer. Added a fuel filler, rear spoiler, removed the holes in the hood, and removed the wiper blades. Also added some lips around the wheel openings.
(https://i.postimg.cc/LXPSX4Wy/1mario134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkJpNFwd)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/J4xLt2TW/1mario141.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/RNW8DX5P)
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wsMP5w2/1mario145.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yJyrZGcN)
(https://i.postimg.cc/85L8GKF9/1mario146.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQfH9J44)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fyv6tVfv/1mario147.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/y3kf2Y5J)
(https://i.postimg.cc/J08fzNZn/1mario148.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/2bHcHBHR)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9Xt3NkHq/1mario149.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/vDBS43BQ)
(https://i.postimg.cc/9fjpLMX8/1mario159.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cvXwHdnw)
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gp1QX2h1/1mario164.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/3knmR3vL)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/cJRgMX0m/1mario174.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bGvwq0GD)
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(https://i.postimg.cc/R076QX4T/1mario176.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FfKHhbff)
(https://i.postimg.cc/QdPxtvLq/1mario177.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sMYRH6gB)
You gonna put the turn signal stem on? Kinda wild that they did that much prep to make it a race car and left that on
this is getting interesting.
Quote from: 18degrees on October 08, 2025, 07:33:36 PMYou gonna put the turn signal stem on? Kinda wild that they did that much prep to make it a race car and left that on
The guy who found this car added it to make it street legal. there's a video somewhere showing the guy driving it and he also added a passenger seat.
Quote from: MarkJ on October 09, 2025, 07:02:14 AMYou gonna put the turn signal stem on?
That is for pit stops, gotta keep it safe.
Quote from: TarheelRick on October 09, 2025, 12:43:15 PMQuote from: MarkJ on October 09, 2025, 07:02:14 AMYou gonna put the turn signal stem on?
That is for pit stops, gotta keep it safe.
Of for them left turns ;D
Still need to do the windshield and back glass moldings and clear the body. After that I will decide if I need to do any polishing of the clear because sometimes it will go on pretty smooth and not need polishing. Then I can finish the tub and assemble the model and finally decal it and I will hopefully be done and can move on to my next project that I have been spending too much time on instead of working on this build to get it finished.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Bvrn1GpK/1mario178.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qtGT9S9J)
(https://i.postimg.cc/bv7w2jgS/1mario179.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/cKcSV2Vd)
(https://i.postimg.cc/25sSBfGB/1mario180.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Ffx42829)
Coming along nicely. Gonna' be a beauty.
Quote from: Rattlecan Dan on October 11, 2025, 01:26:19 PMComing along nicely. Gonna' be a beauty.
Thanks, Donato. I appreciate the kind words about the build.