{"id":6511,"date":"2019-10-31T18:00:41","date_gmt":"2019-10-31T23:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/importnut.net\/models\/?p=6511"},"modified":"2021-01-25T13:39:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T19:39:28","slug":"the-bench-october-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/importnut.net\/models\/the-bench-october-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bench – October, 2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Full steam ahead! I started the month by delving into my model\/toy show bounty. I blew apart the Rivera and 40 Ford and stripped them in degreaser. Once I got that out of my system, I got back to my builds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 63 Vette is now complete after wrapping up the interior and re-chroming the bumpers. I finished detailing and assembling the interior for the Mustang. Lastly, I finished sanding and polishing the Alfa biuld.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rescue Builds <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

When my son and I bought several bags of junk models from a model\/toy show, I had hoped to find at least one salvageable project. Out of a dozen models, I did find one. The 65 Riviera is missing a hood and I decided on a solution I know will work. A blown small block Chevy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The wheels are from another salvaged model from a previous model\/toy show. I’m really excited about building this project!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This 40 Ford Sedan was not part of the sacks of junk kits. I found it on it’s on and picked it up for $5. It is complete and in decent shape. I pulled it apart, stripped it and boxed up the parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It’s all there. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

63 Vette<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Last month, I finished painting, sanding and polishing the Vette. I added the bare metal foil and windows. This month, I finished the interior, added the hood decals and wrapped up the build. Not bad for a snap tite! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Flocking, bare metal foil and plenty of detail painting brought this interior to life. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The hood decals were attached to paper that I had colored with a black marker. I then sprayed flat clear. They were cut out and attached using window glue. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Done and looking great!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mustang<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I had trouble with the paint on the Mustang. I sanded through and needed more paint. While I waited for the paint to arrive, I continued work on the interior. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had to find another steering wheel. I wrecked the kits wheel…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alfa Romeo<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

I finished sanding and polishing the Alfa Giulia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ready for foil.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Other Stuff<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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My son is prepping a body for damage and rust. It was one of the junk kits that was not salvageable for a proper build. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n