1971 Journey
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
So the Vette will be at the painters till later in January when its finished.
The font apron came up really nice and we shot some Bridgehampton Blue on it before dropping the car from the hoist and doing the remainder of the body prep.
So I decided to get down the Slot Cars and have some fun over Christmas with the family and friends who come over.
Nothing like some competition for lowest times.
The font apron came up really nice and we shot some Bridgehampton Blue on it before dropping the car from the hoist and doing the remainder of the body prep.
So I decided to get down the Slot Cars and have some fun over Christmas with the family and friends who come over.
Nothing like some competition for lowest times.
Last edited by CraigH; Apr 10, 2023 at 05:41 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Had some fun this evening testing out a few of my Slot Cars.
It’s a relaxing hobby and possibly less stressful than some of the large car stuff. :-)
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Tolland CT
Craig, I have been following this thread since I came to this forum and have been using it as inspiration and a guide for myself as well. Now that I have my own project when I have a question I come to this thread to see how you managed whatever I am doing so thank you for doing all the research for me in advance =).
I admire your attention to detail and tenacity which brings me to a quick question: On the wiper parts, you said you are coating some with metal mask (LOVE the way that looks btw) and others in black. On my 72, everything in the wiper bay is black so I am curious if that changed with the year or if perhaps some of what I have there is not original. Any thoughts?
Again, thank you for posting all your fine work and hopefully the time at the painters will pass quickly with all the holiday hubbub going on!
I admire your attention to detail and tenacity which brings me to a quick question: On the wiper parts, you said you are coating some with metal mask (LOVE the way that looks btw) and others in black. On my 72, everything in the wiper bay is black so I am curious if that changed with the year or if perhaps some of what I have there is not original. Any thoughts?
Again, thank you for posting all your fine work and hopefully the time at the painters will pass quickly with all the holiday hubbub going on!
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Craig, I have been following this thread since I came to this forum and have been using it as inspiration and a guide for myself as well. Now that I have my own project when I have a question I come to this thread to see how you managed whatever I am doing so thank you for doing all the research for me in advance =).
I admire your attention to detail and tenacity which brings me to a quick question: On the wiper parts, you said you are coating some with metal mask (LOVE the way that looks btw) and others in black. On my 72, everything in the wiper bay is black so I am curious if that changed with the year or if perhaps some of what I have there is not original. Any thoughts?
Again, thank you for posting all your fine work and hopefully the time at the painters will pass quickly with all the holiday hubbub going on!
I admire your attention to detail and tenacity which brings me to a quick question: On the wiper parts, you said you are coating some with metal mask (LOVE the way that looks btw) and others in black. On my 72, everything in the wiper bay is black so I am curious if that changed with the year or if perhaps some of what I have there is not original. Any thoughts?
Again, thank you for posting all your fine work and hopefully the time at the painters will pass quickly with all the holiday hubbub going on!
The wiper transmissions are cast but were likely blacked out prior or post installation in the wiper bay.
Lots of things got blacked out during the factory build.
I am sure Alan71 would know exactly the sequence.
I have seen them in both cast and black on restored cars but am possibly taking some licence doing them this way. I think it looks better :-)
Last edited by CraigH; Dec 22, 2017 at 02:40 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
Very nice slot car layout!!!!
I played around with slot cars about 65-66.
The wiper transmissions were in place when the black-out in the engine compartment, wiper bay, and cowl area was done.
So they would have typically had semi gloss black paint on them.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a photo showing the transmission removed and no black-out in the area where it was attached.
It also shows the 'sealer' the transmission base was seated in.
Very nice slot car layout!!!!
I played around with slot cars about 65-66.
The wiper transmissions were in place when the black-out in the engine compartment, wiper bay, and cowl area was done.
So they would have typically had semi gloss black paint on them.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a photo showing the transmission removed and no black-out in the area where it was attached.
It also shows the 'sealer' the transmission base was seated in.
Last edited by Alan 71; Dec 22, 2017 at 03:54 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tolland CT
Hi PainfullySlow, glad you are getting value from my build thread.
The wiper transmissions are cast but were likely blacked out prior or post installation in the wiper bay.
Lots of things got blacked out during the factory build.
I am sure Alan71 would know exactly the sequence.
I have seen them in both cast and black on restored cars but am possibly taking some licence doing them this way. I think it looks better :-)
The wiper transmissions are cast but were likely blacked out prior or post installation in the wiper bay.
Lots of things got blacked out during the factory build.
I am sure Alan71 would know exactly the sequence.
I have seen them in both cast and black on restored cars but am possibly taking some licence doing them this way. I think it looks better :-)
Hi,
Very nice slot car layout!!!!
I played around with slot cars about 65-66.
The wiper transmissions were in place when the black-out in the engine compartment, wiper bay, and cowl area was done.
So they would have typically had semi gloss black paint on them.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a photo showing the transmission removed and no black-out in the area where it was attached.
It also shows the 'sealer' the transmission base was seated in.
Very nice slot car layout!!!!
I played around with slot cars about 65-66.
The wiper transmissions were in place when the black-out in the engine compartment, wiper bay, and cowl area was done.
So they would have typically had semi gloss black paint on them.
Regards,
Alan
Here's a photo showing the transmission removed and no black-out in the area where it was attached.
It also shows the 'sealer' the transmission base was seated in.
Honestly I like the idea so much that I may do mine the same way that you are doing yours. I like the contrast =)
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
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Melting Slicks
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From: Canberra Australia
2025 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year.
For many in Australia its an fairly extended break and my painter was no exception.
Peter closed a week before Christmas and opened on 15 January
He had focused on getting the front apron prepped and shot while the car was higher so he could get as good a finish as possible.
Even though i have rolled up the coilovers for him he was concerned about prep etc with it sitting low - He is getting older like all of us.
Very happy with how it looks and he will blend fully into it when the car is in the booth later.
For many in Australia its an fairly extended break and my painter was no exception.
Peter closed a week before Christmas and opened on 15 January
He had focused on getting the front apron prepped and shot while the car was higher so he could get as good a finish as possible.
Even though i have rolled up the coilovers for him he was concerned about prep etc with it sitting low - He is getting older like all of us.
Very happy with how it looks and he will blend fully into it when the car is in the booth later.
Last edited by CraigH; Apr 10, 2023 at 05:40 AM.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Craig,
WELL!
It looks like all your hard work is beginning to pay off!!!!!
I can understand why you're very happy with these results.
Regards,
Alan
WELL!
It looks like all your hard work is beginning to pay off!!!!!
I can understand why you're very happy with these results.
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jan 22, 2018 at 04:53 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Lake Tahoe, CA
Hope everyone had a good Christmas and New Year.
For many in Australia its an fairly extended break and my painter was no exception.
Peter closed a week before Christmas and opened on 15 January
He had focused on getting the front apron prepped and shot while the car was higher so he could get as good a finish as possible.
Even though i have rolled up the coilovers for him he was concerned about prep etc with it sitting low - He is getting older like all of us.
Very happy with how it looks and he will blend fully into it when the car is in the booth later.
For many in Australia its an fairly extended break and my painter was no exception.
Peter closed a week before Christmas and opened on 15 January
He had focused on getting the front apron prepped and shot while the car was higher so he could get as good a finish as possible.
Even though i have rolled up the coilovers for him he was concerned about prep etc with it sitting low - He is getting older like all of us.
Very happy with how it looks and he will blend fully into it when the car is in the booth later.
Race Director
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From: Charlotte NC
It turned out GREAT...I hope that when he goes to 'blend' the rest of the paint job into this...he has great success.
I know that the solvents in the basecoat can react with the edge of where the clear stopped if he is not careful. Swelling or even worse is wrinkling of that edge can occur if a painter applies the basecoat too wet in that area.
Only commenting from past experiences. And the amount of time the clear has been allowed to cure or if it has been forced cured with heat DOES help...but...I am still cautious when I run into scenarios like this. The best part is that it is down low on the car.
It is a BEAUTIFUL BLUE!!!!
DUB
I know that the solvents in the basecoat can react with the edge of where the clear stopped if he is not careful. Swelling or even worse is wrinkling of that edge can occur if a painter applies the basecoat too wet in that area.
Only commenting from past experiences. And the amount of time the clear has been allowed to cure or if it has been forced cured with heat DOES help...but...I am still cautious when I run into scenarios like this. The best part is that it is down low on the car.
It is a BEAUTIFUL BLUE!!!!
DUB
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Melting Slicks
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Yes, hope the rest of the car turns out as well.
Peter seems fairly confident with blending it.
However once he gets it in the booth and up on blocks he may decide to spray it all again.
Peter seems fairly confident with blending it.
However once he gets it in the booth and up on blocks he may decide to spray it all again.
