65 Chevy Impala 'FOOSE Design
Hmm, this will need to be fixed.
As will this..
Tedious, but worth it.
This suspension could be better
This too...
Tubing, wire and a cutting of guitar string
The string goes in the tubing and the wire goes around it.
This is what they will look like. Much better!
Rear suspension done too. This looks much better than the original.
Front suspension fitted.
Black is SMS Chassis Black.
Inner wheels painted in SMS Steel.
Had some spare PE parts left over from a previous kit. I filed the inside down with a dremel to fit. And added disc markings.
Much improved!
Keeping the kit chrome. Added some Tamiya black panel wash to them to tone them down a little.
Tyres fitted. Will add the decals to the centre of the wheels later.
Engine coming along nicely. The red is my own mix of Chevy Engine Red. It is Tamiya X6 and X7 red and orange at a 4:3 ratio. For some reason it looks much more red in photos than in real life.
The fan has been fixed and is painted in SMS Stainless Steel. Tamiya black panel liner has also been added.
Distributor is yet to be fitted as this will be wired first
Undercarriage coated in SMS Black Surface Primer.
Interior painted in SMS White. Details still need to be added. The floor will be flocked in black.
Front seats painted in SMS White. I will be adding chrome trim to these using Bare Metal Foil.
Chrome scraped off on the parts that will be black. This will be hand painted, very carefully.
Model Air Silver and Tamiya Gun Metal hand painted. Weathering to come.
Undercarriage weathered
Front suspension in place
Tried for some wooden detailing on the dash. I've done better in the past. Think I rushed this one a little too much. The silver is Model Air Chrome and a silver Sharpie.
Sanded back the existing distributor connectors and replaced them with rubber tubing. The cables are T2M 0.35mm red detail wire.
Chromed the seats with Bare Metal Foil Chrome.
Chrome on the doors done with the new SMS 0.5mm Hyperchrome silver maker.
Base coat of SMS Jet Black over Mr Surfacer. Issues with the airbrush meant a lot of orange peel so I've hit it with 4000 and 6000.
A lot of burn through, but I'll be laying down another base coat.
Base coat reapplied, this time using SMS Jet Black + Mr Levelling Thinners. Happy with the result considering the current humidity. May need to hit it with some wet sanding though.
8000 wet sand done. Time for a top coat me thinks.
Top coat done in SMS Pearl Purple Grape. Unfortunately the humidity and hot temperatures, combined with having to paint outside, meant that it was a sandy finish with the paint drying before it hit the model.
Will hit it with some Mr Levelling Thinners to see if it smooths out, otherwise I'll have to wet sand it and go again.
Imperfections, for all to see.
So, after this terrible result, I sprayed a coat of Mr Levelling Thinners and allowed it to dry. I then wet sanded it and applied another coat of SMS Pearl Purple Grape thinned down with Mr Levelling Thinners at about 50/50.
After that, I wet sanded again with 6000, 8000 and 12000. This is the rault
Looking much better.
Maybe it's time for a clear coat now...
To decal or not to decal, that is the question.
2k applied. Left to dry for days.
After Tamiya compounds and wax.
Bonnet (hood) lining done with 1200 grit wet sand paper.
Chrome done!
Completed!!
Comentarii
29 17 July 2022, 13:50
Bill Newcomer
Nice start. My Dad had a '66 when I was a kid. My brother had a '65 Super Sport when we were in high school. Following.
Nice start. My Dad had a '66 when I was a kid. My brother had a '65 Super Sport when we were in high school. Following.
19 July 2022, 03:08
Peter Muldoon
Thanks guys! It's a fun build István, this one is coming together fairly quickly. Looking forward to doing the body. I'll try to do your dad and brother proud with this one Bill.
Thanks guys! It's a fun build István, this one is coming together fairly quickly. Looking forward to doing the body. I'll try to do your dad and brother proud with this one Bill.
19 July 2022, 13:46
Peter Muldoon
Uh oh Marcin! And that is why it pays to research these things... 😬 🙈
She will be SMS Purple Grape Martin. 🍇🍇🍇
Uh oh Marcin! And that is why it pays to research these things... 😬 🙈
She will be SMS Purple Grape Martin. 🍇🍇🍇
20 July 2022, 13:43
Rod -
Uneven blade spacing on the fan makes them much quieter. Makes a big difference. If you look closely at modern electric fans they're often uneven as well.
Uneven blade spacing on the fan makes them much quieter. Makes a big difference. If you look closely at modern electric fans they're often uneven as well.
25 July 2022, 14:00
Peter Muldoon
Yeah really wishing I had this knowledge prior to changing the fan. Seems to be detracting from the rest of the build.
Yeah really wishing I had this knowledge prior to changing the fan. Seems to be detracting from the rest of the build.
25 July 2022, 23:51
Christian W
That "thing" is one, we all live with. A lot of changes aren't visible anymore.
That "thing" is one, we all live with. A lot of changes aren't visible anymore.
26 July 2022, 05:52
Lex Jassies
Great looking car. I think your'e making the best out of this kit. Question: what is the firing order of a Chevy V8?
Great looking car. I think your'e making the best out of this kit. Question: what is the firing order of a Chevy V8?
26 July 2022, 07:38
Peter Muldoon
Different to this one, but I'd already messed up the fan so I wasn't too fussed about the firing order.
Different to this one, but I'd already messed up the fan so I wasn't too fussed about the firing order.
26 July 2022, 08:05
István Szücs
@Peter Muldoon. I saw, what wire did you use. You wrote, "Sanded back the existing distributor connectors and replaced them with rubber tubing"- that rubber tubing was the question 😉
@Peter Muldoon. I saw, what wire did you use. You wrote, "Sanded back the existing distributor connectors and replaced them with rubber tubing"- that rubber tubing was the question 😉
26 July 2022, 09:20
Christian W
@Lex Jassies .... You can't tell that generally. It depends on the year of built and the engine size. I think, you are able to look it up on the internet "firing order v8 chevrolet". It should not be that problem at all!
Here you are (rolling my eyes a little. It costs me seconds on google - included wiring diagrams!)
Chevy Small Block V8 engines (265,283, 302, 327, 350, 400) is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy Big Block V8 engines (396, 406, 427, 454) is the same as the small blocks: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy LS engines (LS1 to LS7) is different than SB or BB V8 engines. It is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.
Chevy marine engine with REVERSE rotation is 1-2-7-5-6-3-4-8.
@Lex Jassies .... You can't tell that generally. It depends on the year of built and the engine size. I think, you are able to look it up on the internet "firing order v8 chevrolet". It should not be that problem at all!
Here you are (rolling my eyes a little. It costs me seconds on google - included wiring diagrams!)
Chevy Small Block V8 engines (265,283, 302, 327, 350, 400) is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy Big Block V8 engines (396, 406, 427, 454) is the same as the small blocks: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy LS engines (LS1 to LS7) is different than SB or BB V8 engines. It is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.
Chevy marine engine with REVERSE rotation is 1-2-7-5-6-3-4-8.
26 July 2022, 09:51
Lex Jassies
Christian W: It didn't take me more than a few seconds either. I actually asked the question more because I noticed that Peter did it in his own way.
But he has already indicated that he is satisfied with this. So it's fine 👍
Christian W: It didn't take me more than a few seconds either. I actually asked the question more because I noticed that Peter did it in his own way.
But he has already indicated that he is satisfied with this. So it's fine 👍
26 July 2022, 11:51
Peter Muldoon
I did research the firing order but for some reason it slipped my mind while doing the model. I'm happy with the outcome. As I say, I already messed up the fan, so what's a messed up firing order too lol. I think I will leave the bonnet/hood closed on this one.
I did research the firing order but for some reason it slipped my mind while doing the model. I'm happy with the outcome. As I say, I already messed up the fan, so what's a messed up firing order too lol. I think I will leave the bonnet/hood closed on this one.
26 July 2022, 12:12
Peter Muldoon
István, that tubing is leftover from a Tamiya bike kit. Not actually sure what gauge it is. I should measure it because I would love to buy some more.
István, that tubing is leftover from a Tamiya bike kit. Not actually sure what gauge it is. I should measure it because I would love to buy some more.
26 July 2022, 12:14
Christian W
It's always challenging, to get the right order in scale. Sometimes, it drives me nuts.
Everything is fine.
It's always challenging, to get the right order in scale. Sometimes, it drives me nuts.
Everything is fine.
26 July 2022, 12:45
Jv
Look Peter you can learn a lot from these guys but do remember this is your build
And whed time you will get better
Don't worry about if your not completely happy whed this build
I get a few kits the same if thay are cheap
And build one look at it if im not happy then it goes on the shelf
It has nothing to do whed what othets think
Its all a matter of what I think
Build your build your way
If you like it
Its good
The next one will be better
In my case I'm my biggest criticism
Please build what you like don't let anyone take that away from you
And enjoy what you do
some of my mates here
Build out there builds it takes time and courage
But that's were you learn
But we all start somewhere
Most important is you are happy enjoy what you do
Skills only come from doing
Only people that don't try nevern make mistakes
A mistake is only when your not happy whed it
Look Peter you can learn a lot from these guys but do remember this is your build
And whed time you will get better
Don't worry about if your not completely happy whed this build
I get a few kits the same if thay are cheap
And build one look at it if im not happy then it goes on the shelf
It has nothing to do whed what othets think
Its all a matter of what I think
Build your build your way
If you like it
Its good
The next one will be better
In my case I'm my biggest criticism
Please build what you like don't let anyone take that away from you
And enjoy what you do
some of my mates here
Build out there builds it takes time and courage
But that's were you learn
But we all start somewhere
Most important is you are happy enjoy what you do
Skills only come from doing
Only people that don't try nevern make mistakes
A mistake is only when your not happy whed it
26 July 2022, 12:45
Jv
Thanks Martin
There is many skills here I enjoy all my mates here on scalemates
Its been a great forum for me
Whed many ideas
And inspirations
Let's keep it that way
Some of my favourite builds here are the ones I may not agree whed at first
But has tough me alot
I don't have to take it all on board
But its sencretly been an inspiration
I love it Here
For the positive inspiration I got so fare
Thanks to all here
And let's keep.it that way
Thanks Martin
There is many skills here I enjoy all my mates here on scalemates
Its been a great forum for me
Whed many ideas
And inspirations
Let's keep it that way
Some of my favourite builds here are the ones I may not agree whed at first
But has tough me alot
I don't have to take it all on board
But its sencretly been an inspiration
I love it Here
For the positive inspiration I got so fare
Thanks to all here
And let's keep.it that way
26 July 2022, 14:12
Peter Muldoon
Thanks Jv, I do build for myself, but as soon as you put anything into a public forum you are faced with criticism. Just have to take it on board and learn from it. But at the end of the day it is my build so I can do whatever I like with it. 😉
Thanks Jv, I do build for myself, but as soon as you put anything into a public forum you are faced with criticism. Just have to take it on board and learn from it. But at the end of the day it is my build so I can do whatever I like with it. 😉
26 July 2022, 22:21
Lex Jassies
Peter, I'm glad you understood my message to you.
It certainly wasn't meant as a criticism, but I was wondering if you were aware of it. You immediately gave me a clear answer and I wanted to leave it at that. If you're happy then who am I to moan about it.
I also make mistakes and have no problem if one of the scalemates pointing this out to me (see my album of the Pak75).
After 62 years of model building I'm still learning.
Apart from that; I've looked at your albums and I think you make very nice models 👍. As a long term biker I really love your Yamaha Virago/Bobber build 🙂
Peter, I'm glad you understood my message to you.
It certainly wasn't meant as a criticism, but I was wondering if you were aware of it. You immediately gave me a clear answer and I wanted to leave it at that. If you're happy then who am I to moan about it.
I also make mistakes and have no problem if one of the scalemates pointing this out to me (see my album of the Pak75).
After 62 years of model building I'm still learning.
Apart from that; I've looked at your albums and I think you make very nice models 👍. As a long term biker I really love your Yamaha Virago/Bobber build 🙂
27 July 2022, 08:08
Peter Muldoon
Thanks Lex, the Virago was a fun build. Always learning and loving the hobby. I'll always be my own worst critic. If I didn't enjoy the feedback I wouldn't post here. 🤓
Thanks Lex, the Virago was a fun build. Always learning and loving the hobby. I'll always be my own worst critic. If I didn't enjoy the feedback I wouldn't post here. 🤓
27 July 2022, 13:16
Dominik Weitzer
that idea with the chromfoil on the seat before attaching the rear cover is perfect!
that idea with the chromfoil on the seat before attaching the rear cover is perfect!
11 August 2022, 14:56
István Szücs
The whole stuff looks fantastic. But the interior is my favorite part!
The whole stuff looks fantastic. But the interior is my favorite part!
14 August 2022, 19:30
Peter Muldoon
Thanks guys! Just waiting for this rain to stop so I can lay down a top coat. 🌧☔️
Thanks guys! Just waiting for this rain to stop so I can lay down a top coat. 🌧☔️
21 October 2022, 13:32
Peter Muldoon
Thanks Bob! It's quite interesting, it changes colour depending on the light. It's much brighter when the sun hits it. I was considering a coat of clear purple over it, but now I'm undecided as the colour keeps growing on me.
Thanks Bob! It's quite interesting, it changes colour depending on the light. It's much brighter when the sun hits it. I was considering a coat of clear purple over it, but now I'm undecided as the colour keeps growing on me.
7 November 2022, 02:43
Dominik Weitzer
the color looks awesome! i hope, it goes well with the clear coat. keep my fingers crossed.
the color looks awesome! i hope, it goes well with the clear coat. keep my fingers crossed.
8 November 2022, 15:26
Spanjaard
it may not be the color i would have chosen 😉, but it certainly looks great. and certainly a flawless paintjob Peter!
it may not be the color i would have chosen 😉, but it certainly looks great. and certainly a flawless paintjob Peter!
6 December 2022, 12:33
Neuling
With this color it can´t get overlooked ....... for good reason! Looks very good!
With this color it can´t get overlooked ....... for good reason! Looks very good!
7 December 2022, 10:23
Martin Oostrom
It is a colour I could have chosen 😄
You are making great progress with your builds Young Muldoon. Each one is exponentially better than the one before. You really earned to be proud 👍
It is a colour I could have chosen 😄
You are making great progress with your builds Young Muldoon. Each one is exponentially better than the one before. You really earned to be proud 👍
7 December 2022, 16:07