Next on the bench is the Del Rio Wagon. This will be an Out of the Box build. I really like the lines on this car. Looking forward to this one.
Revell 1/25 '57 Ford Del Rio Ranch Wagon
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I got a little work done on the engine.
And the body primed.
And the body primed.
mustang1989
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I've seen this kit built up a few times and it builds up nicely. Great start on your engine with that prewired distributor. Is that a MADD distributor?
I made it from the distributor that came with the kit and some yellow wire.
Thanks for the compliment.
Now I'm trying to figure out how to make the wire looms so the wires aren't laying on the exhaust manifold.
Thanks for the compliment.
Now I'm trying to figure out how to make the wire looms so the wires aren't laying on the exhaust manifold.
mustang1989
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Those are available in PE and sure make a difference in the overall look in routing those wires.
I got the white base coat done. I will let it sit for another day then tape it of for the maroon.
Okay. I couldn't wait so I taped and painted the maroon.
mjensen939
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Curious. I have tried to drill out a kit distributor several times and fail miserably at it any secret tips
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I'm curious how you did that too because when I did it it didn't look that good. Maybe you hollowed out the distributor and bundled all the wires together and stuck them all in the hole??
I didn't like how the paint turned out. Going with a different color combination. So back to a blank canvas (so to speak).
I have decided to go with an mystic emerald green. It will be like this but a darker green.
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mjensen939
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Yeah! I really like the color scheme you chose. I'm a fan of green anyway.
And here it is. I am very happy with this. After a little touch up she'll be ready for some clear coat.
Airborne01!
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Love it! Coming on really well!
Steve
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That looks gorgeous! I love green.
Silly question perhaps but do you shoot the white over the whole car first then mask off for the green? Or mask the green area, shoot the white, then remask for the green? Just wondered how the green would sit over the gloss white as opposed to primer.
Silly question perhaps but do you shoot the white over the whole car first then mask off for the green? Or mask the green area, shoot the white, then remask for the green? Just wondered how the green would sit over the gloss white as opposed to primer.
I always shoot the lighter color first, then mask it off and spray the darker color. In this case I sprayed the white and let it sit for a couple of hours, then removed the hood and masked off the rest, then sprayed the green.
It would be difficult to spray the white over the green. It would take several coats and it's a waste of paint.
Here is the car with the hood on it.
It would be difficult to spray the white over the green. It would take several coats and it's a waste of paint.
Here is the car with the hood on it.
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Awesome
This is where I'm at with this build. Getting ready to paint the seats and glue down some carpet.
I love all the 57 wagons, that color combo is perfect , As mjensen said im a real fan of green myself. It seems no matter who it was made by Ford Chevy Pontiac or Dodge they were all so cool in their own way. I have the 57 El Camino made into a gasser, mat black, injected 409 lookin mean as they come.
Some progress made on this one. Door panels and dashboard are next.
Looking great. PM
Thank you sir
With the holidays and year end at work I have had very little time at the bench.
Progress is very slow. This is what I have.
Progress is very slow. This is what I have.
Nice! Progress is progress!
