Wobble Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) I'm considering doing a 55 Chev in this Nascar livery. I've got decals for it but don't really want to put them on the wrong body This car appears to be based on the 150 or 210 2dr version and I'm hoping to modify a Snaptite 2dr hardtop kit which means adding a few mm to the roof and taking a similar amount out of the boot lid plus changes around the window lines etc. Fortunately the kit is polystyrene so that is probably the way to go. Any tips on doing this kind of conversion would be gratefully accepted. Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I would cut across the roof just behind the B pilars and around the base of the C pilars removing the rear section from the body cut and bend a piece of styrene that is wider than the amount you want to extend to fit on the inside of the roof glue the styrene to the roof section that is still attached to the car then sit the removed piece where you want it and Mark it then glue the section to the styrene and the bottom to the body when all is dry cut another piece of styrene that fits in the gap in the roof then bend to shape and glue into the gap fill and sand leaving a slight feathering so joins don't show after painting trim the boot section that is now on the inside of the New roof position hope that helps Bram good luck 1 Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 (edited) Thanks for that Dave. I figured you'd be one to know the tricks. After having a closer look at photos of 1:1 cars on google, it appears the boot lid might be common to both models which means I won't need to shorten it but just take the bottom of the rear window closer to it. Seems like the difference in this scale is about 3-4 mm. It means I can also retain the kit rear window and although it appears to be slightly more wrap around than the 2dr version, it'll be easier just to use it and shouldn't look too much out of place hopefully. Now, where's the razor saw? Edited August 5, 2015 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jphanna Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 that beautiful man. you got taste, thats for sure. Quote Shed People Mutual Admiration Society 2 times Australian National Champion 1991-Flexicar 1999- Group 12 Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 6, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) So started work on it. As there is no B pillar I decided to chop at the highest point of the roof. Also took the bit below the bottom of the rear window out as well. I figured it was easier doing that than trying to duplicate it. Roof sitting in situ, shouldn't be too far out with 4mm or so added Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Roof glued on and window line work started and B pillar added, also rear chrome work removed. Need to wait for it to dry now before filling the roof. Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 looking good mate Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) looking good mate Thanks Dave, getting there. Any tips on what to fill along the panels up to the window line. I've got some old DUCO putty that I've used a bit before for thinner fills although I was also thinking about using some JB Kwik in the deeper bit to start the fill. Also, I'll need to make a rain channel along the side of the roof fill to meet up with the other. Any tips on that too? Also started filling the bonnet where the blower pokes through. 1mm sheet glued in behind and 1mm rod scraped on 3 sides for the centre line. It's slightly proud but by the time filling and sanding etc is done it should be pretty near Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted August 8, 2015 Report Share Posted August 8, 2015 I would use duco over JB weld JB is bittle especially JB kwik that said Viv ( Munters resin twin ) has used JB weld on his modified bodies and then finished them off with modelers putty so long as you give the area a good sand first either way should be fine as for the rain channel it is a bit hard to see how small the detail is in the pic if it is quite fine I would just use filler and sand to shape but if it is possible build it up with a skinny strip of styrene and fill and smooth out with filler I am very sure that how ever you go about it Bram it will come out good I have a lot of faith in your abilities you have proven that in you last builds Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 (edited) Getting closer, tricky bit of shaping and gluing roof extension in place. Would've been easier if I cut a straight line. Now on to the exciting job of sanding and filling and sanding and filling and..... Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 straight lines do help looking forward to seeing the finished car Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manimmal Posted August 10, 2015 Report Share Posted August 10, 2015 This is getting interesting, good stuff, thanks for sharing. Quote My mum says I'm an excellent driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 (edited) Filling and sanding and filling and sanding is quite a slow process but slowly coming along Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted August 15, 2015 Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 keep up the good work just remember to patch prime and sand the filler putty before priming the hole car that way you wont get sinking and then seeing where the filler is after the final coat can't wait to see it finished as you know the 55 chev is my all time favorite car Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 (edited) Finally got round to having another go at this and I'm thinking it's just about ready for paint although I might need to chew a bit out of the rear arches to get the Flock car look.. Sitting on a shortened (7mm) Pioneer Dodge Charger chassis and also the front axle has been moved forward 5mm to allow the guide to sit inside the body. Also it looks like it might need slightly bigger diameter tyres too. Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bozcorp61 Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Fantastic bit of modelling, can't wait to see the finished car Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slot car tragic Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Looks great! Chris. Quote Late Model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted May 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Cheers guys, at the rate I've been going with it so far it should be finished early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 yeah come on Bram it has been that long I had forgotten about it Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branco Posted May 10, 2016 Report Share Posted May 10, 2016 Nice work man Quote 2019 NZ RTR Nationals Gt 3rd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals NSR Classic 2nd 2017 NZ RTR Nationals Group C 3rd 2017 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 NSR Classic Challenge 2nd 2014 NSR Classic Challenge 3rd 2015 Garden City Invitation Overall Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wobble Posted May 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) Finally got a bit of paint on. Decals and detailing not too far away and it certainly needs something. Edited May 4, 2020 by Wobble Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slot Car Mods Magazine Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fantastic build... She's a beauty... Quote Ron Todhunter Publisher/Editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fantastic build... She's a beauty... Ron I think it would make for a good build article for your magazine Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slot Car Mods Magazine Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 Fantastic build... She's a beauty... Ron I think it would make for a good build article for your magazine I would have to agree Dave... Quote Ron Todhunter Publisher/Editor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Carter Posted May 21, 2016 Report Share Posted May 21, 2016 ok Bram get this little beauty finished and email some pics and build details to Ron this car needs to be published for the world to see Quote Holdens rule the rest just drool slot cars are my drug, ATCC/Bathurst proxy host NZ Grp5 proxy host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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