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Offline Roger B

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #60 on: August 26, 2014, 07:08:13 PM »
That's looking awesome  :praise2: I did a bit of that stuff a few years ago in full size  :old:
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #61 on: August 26, 2014, 09:38:21 PM »
Steve,

As long as it can take 420 degrees F for 20 minutes....My friend can powder coat the frame.

Dave


Thanks Dave but Mr. Otto's suspicions were correct. I just checked and the melting point is 430 degrees. I will most likely just spray it with paint when ready.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #62 on: August 26, 2014, 11:29:11 PM »
OK
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #63 on: August 27, 2014, 12:20:05 AM »
Little more progress for the day. Roof hoop is on and the windshield is framed in.




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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #64 on: August 27, 2014, 12:44:07 AM »
Are you going to paint the frame with auto paint? Acrylic enamel is nice even if not powder coat. A lot of cars never heard of powder coat.
It Will be nice I'm sure if you do it.
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #65 on: August 27, 2014, 01:03:36 AM »
Satin black seems to be the popular scheme. I was thinking about flat black or satin black. Not sure yet. Won't be yellow or white but i'm open to other colors.
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #66 on: August 27, 2014, 01:12:17 AM »
My Buddy had the frame of his Pro-Mod Camaro painted dark metallic blue it looks real nice.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #67 on: August 27, 2014, 01:17:17 AM »
My Buddy had the frame of his Pro-Mod Camaro painted dark metallic blue it looks real nice.

Dave


What do you think gun metal gray would look like.
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #68 on: August 27, 2014, 01:31:40 AM »
Steve I am with Dave on this one. Blue is my favorite but Satin Black also sounds good.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #69 on: August 27, 2014, 07:47:04 AM »
Steve,
 If it was mine I would copper plate it then nickel plate it for BLING!!!!!!!!!!!      :)


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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #70 on: August 27, 2014, 01:04:24 PM »
gun metal gray would look great! I would check out all the colors on CAD.
« Last Edit: August 27, 2014, 01:07:37 PM by JMcRae »

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #71 on: August 27, 2014, 01:16:03 PM »
I think the satin black would give a nicer contrast to all the machined aluminium parts, the gunmetal may get a bit lost.

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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #72 on: August 28, 2014, 12:13:55 AM »
I think the satin black would give a nicer contrast to all the machined aluminium parts, the gunmetal may get a bit lost.

J


There wont be many machined aluminum parts. Almost everything will be brass (painted) with the exception of the front of the rear end and the rims. Maybe the blue flack will be cool. Who knows, I have some time.
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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #73 on: August 28, 2014, 12:16:26 AM »
A few more pieces today. The kickers in the firewall, 2 horizontal pieces where the seats will go and the start of the drivers compartment.




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Re: 1/5 scale Chevelle
« Reply #74 on: August 28, 2014, 12:37:20 AM »
Hi Steve

Its really starting to look like a race car now, nice work!

Will you add front and rear motor plates like the pros use or a more traditional motor mount?

Dave

 

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