{"id":186,"date":"2009-03-28T19:18:05","date_gmt":"2009-03-29T03:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=186"},"modified":"2009-04-03T10:47:16","modified_gmt":"2009-04-03T18:47:16","slug":"ror-project-0012-school-spirit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=186","title":{"rendered":"Project 0012 &#8211; School Spirit (Part 1)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"twttr_button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=186&text=Project 0012 - School Spirit (Part 1)\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click here if you like this article.\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/plugins\/twitter-plugin\/images\/twitt.gif\" alt=\"Twitt\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\nvar gaJsHost = ((\"https:\" == document.location.protocol) ? \"https:\/\/ssl.\" : \"http:\/\/www.\");\ndocument.write(unescape(\"%3Cscript src='\" + gaJsHost + \"google-analytics.com\/ga.js' type='text\/javascript'%3E%3C\/script%3E\"));\n\/\/ --><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"><!--\ntry {\nvar pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(\"UA-7543364-1\");\npageTracker._trackPageview();\n} catch(err) {}\n\/\/ --><\/script><strong>Project 0012 &#8211; School Spirit<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 So, your parents let you have the family buggy so you could get outta town to go off to college! That&#8217;s probably a better idea than hanging around while you&#8217;re looking for a job. To show your love for your new school, you could order a &#8220;school&#8221; plate from the state license bureau or hang a tassel on the rear-view, but what if you could turn that old four-door into the hottest item on campus. Wouldn&#8217;t you look great driving this thing in the homecoming parade? The college might even make you an offer you can&#8217;t refuse to drive your showpiece in the Rose Bowl Parade.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 218px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Figure 77 Display your showpiece proudly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376996104\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3589\/3376996104_fb174214b1_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 77 Display your showpiece proudly\" width=\"208\" height=\"133\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Project 0012 - School Spirit<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 While all that seems like a really great idea it would probably set you back about five grand for the custom paint and graphics treatment on a full size vehicle. The next best thing would be to put one of these great looking replicas together to display in front of the TV on game day. It would give you instant bragging rights about being the &#8220;biggest fan&#8221; and you might even get a good offer for it, after all, you could always build another one! You could even say that you have one on order just like it so the dealer gave you a model of it to show off until it&#8217;s delivered.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Here is the result, so if you like what you see and want to learn how to do it for yourself, read all about it in the Step-By-Step section.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Figure 1 Easy Kit Build by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376984520\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3467\/3376984520_7ccc3fec76_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 1 Easy Kit Build\" width=\"270\" height=\"165\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 1 Easy Kit Build<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Figure 2 Custom Version by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376167089\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3644\/3376167089_7a0ce0fe84_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 2 Custom Version\" width=\"251\" height=\"166\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 2 Custom Build<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 In this ROR Step-by-Step project we&#8217;ll show you how to convert a <a title=\"Revell Impala Police car model\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0006O7HJM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0006O7HJM&quot;&gt;Revell Easy Kit 2005 Chevy Impala Police Car&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Revell\u00c2\u00ae Chevy\u00c2\u00ae Impala<sup>TM<\/sup> Police Car<\/span><\/a> model into an extraordinary showpiece that demonstrates your school spirit even if you&#8217;re just a great fan. You don&#8217;t have to be a degreed alumnus to show how you feel about your favorite school. The main emphasis in this project is exterior masking and painting to apply that school&#8217;s color scheme to your model. The rest of the steps are optional or model specific. The Revell\u00c2\u00ae Police Car model has police vehicle equipment that is not assembled so the mounting holes or brackets are removed or filled in. If you are modifying a die cast model see ROR Step-by-Step Project 0001 for instructions on how to do that. College sticker sets are available from a number of sources to adorn your model. If you&#8217;re making a model featuring a local school that does not have copyrights on the logos and emblems &#8211; you can even make them yourself with an inkjet printer and decal paper using image preparation software.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Figure 3 Revell\u00c2\u00ae Snap-Tite(TM) Kit #85-1928 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376984308\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3454\/3376984308_87ed7e4891_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 3 Revell\u00c2\u00ae Snap-Tite(TM) Kit #85-1928\" width=\"240\" height=\"159\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 3 Revell Police Car Model<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Step-by-Step<\/strong> We&#8217;ll show you two different ways to transform that police cruiser into something that freshman, seniors and alumni alike would have something to scream about. The kit used here is a great base-model for this work because it has clean lines to work with and comes as a <a title=\"Revell Impala Police Car Model\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0006O7HJM?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0006O7HJM&quot;&gt;Revell Easy Kit 2005 Chevy Impala Police Car&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Revell\u00c2\u00ae Snap-Tite<sup>TM<\/sup> kit <\/span><\/a>for ease of assembly.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the basic nature of this kit fool you though. Although this is snap together model it can be richly customized in a variety of ways. This is because all the main features of this project are displayed on the exterior and\/or interior of the vehicle but there is plenty of room for detail in those areas. The engine compartment and underbody are not really involved in the highlights of &#8220;School Spirit!&#8221; Whether you choose the basic assembly method or go the super-detailed and customized route &#8211; both versions will shout &#8220;just try and top this&#8221; regarding how you feel about your favorite school.<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1 &#8211; Common Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Begin by looking your model over to familiarize yourself with the attachment points and fastening methods used to assemble the model. In this kit only the grill, headlight and taillight assemblies are attached to the body by flaring the ends of the locating posts on the inside of the car body.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 255px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Figure 4 Grill Assembly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376984640\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3473\/3376984640_2ebf2da3e0_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 4 Grill Assembly\" width=\"245\" height=\"158\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 4 Grill Assembly<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Figure 5 Taillight Assembly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376984756\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3538\/3376984756_abb4f4698f_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 5 Taillight Assembly\" width=\"240\" height=\"160\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 5 Taillight Assembly<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Prepare a place to work on your model that has ample room, lighting and ventilation then place a soft cloth under it to keep from scratching any of the body panels. Turn the model upside down and look for the attachment posts mentioned earlier. Using a stout chisel-style blade shear off the flared posts to remove the assemblies and set them aside.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Figure 6 Remove grill by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376168091\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3555\/3376168091_9a169cc883_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 6 Remove grill\" width=\"255\" height=\"170\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 6 Remove grill<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 250px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Figure 7 Remove taillights by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376985150\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3537\/3376985150_d2e4730bff_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 7 Remove taillights\" width=\"240\" height=\"172\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 7 Remove taillights<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Gather the parts that need to be filled to remove the police cruiser features. This includes the main body shell, the two inner door panels and the floor pan.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 261px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a title=\"Figure 8 Divider Tabs and Console by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376168379\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3449\/3376168379_cc53f1a03e_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 8 Divider Tabs and Console\" width=\"251\" height=\"151\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 8 Passenger tub and divider slots<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 295px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a title=\"Figure 9 Body and Panel Holes by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376168579\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3457\/3376168579_22dca21dda_m.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 9 Body and Panel Holes\" width=\"285\" height=\"154\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 9 Body and Panel Holes<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 There are a couple products available to fill holes like the one in the console that is used to mount the patrol officer&#8217;s laptop computer. Testor&#8217;s\u00c2\u00ae Modeling Putty is convenient and very easy to use but takes at least twelve hours to dry enough to sand. Another option is good old <a title=\"3M Bondo\" href=\"&lt;iframe src=\" target=\"_blank\">3M\u00c2\u00ae Bondo<sup>TM<\/sup> Plastic Filler<\/a>. I prefer this because it can be mixed to harden in just minutes and be ready to sand within an hour.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 11 Mix up some filler by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376985746\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3596\/3376985746_6d589d56c0.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 11 Mix up some filler\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 11 Mix up some filler<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Apply some putty to the holes to be filled and after a few minutes they will start to setup and harden.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 12 Fill the holes with putty by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376985922\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3453\/3376985922_3903f451fd.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 12 Fill the holes with putty\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 12 Fill the holes with putty<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 To save yourself a lot of extra work carefully trim these spots with a sharp bladed knife to remove excess material after the filler sets up but before it gets too hard to work with. Be careful to remove only putty and avoid cutting into the plastic model itself.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 13 Remove any excess material by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376986054\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3607\/3376986054_a51baac72b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 13 Remove any excess material\" width=\"500\" height=\"293\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 13 Remove any excess material<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Make sure that the putty has hardened enough to begin sanding and start to finish off these spots using a flexible sanding stick. After removing the bulk of the material start with a 400 grit then use progressively finer sand papers until the surface is very smooth and cannot be felt by running a fingernail across the edges. If you can see it or feel it before you paint it the effect will be doubled afterwards.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 14 Begin sanding off the putty by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376986200\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3458\/3376986200_46f86e5fcb.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 14 Begin sanding off the putty\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 14 Begin sanding off the putty<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Use a 600 grit or finer dry paper to sand off the rest of the main body to give the paint some better adhesion.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 15 Lightly sand the body by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376169677\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3420\/3376169677_0004434f52.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 15 Lightly sand the body\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 15 Lightly sand the body<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Bend a coat hanger or similar wire to make a standing frame for the model body to set on and set them aside.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 16 Lightly sand the body by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376986894\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3597\/3376986894_9fc674566f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 16 Lightly sand the body\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 16 Lightly sand the body<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Gather the rest of the parts that need to be painted with primer and carefully remove them from the trees. Assemble the steering wheel to the rest of the column and snap the two halves of the seats together. Trim off any excess flash and sand the edges smooth. Use some Blu-Tack\u00c2\u00ae, similar putty or tape loops to mount the parts off of the painting area to allow air flow under the edges to properly reach those areas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 17 Small parts with putty mountings by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376170165\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3556\/3376170165_93f6e1d6f1.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 17 Small parts with putty mountings\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 17 Small parts with putty mountings<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Use a soft toothbrush and scrub the body in a mild soap solution. Pay particular attention to recesses and panel lines that may have accumulated some dust from sanding. This will also remove any casting film or oils from your hands that could prevent good paint adhesion. Rinse the part in cool water and pat dry. Let this stand aside to dry completely before painting.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 18 Wash the body by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376987310\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3455\/3376987310_9faef33e70.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 18 Wash the body\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 18 Wash the body<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Now it&#8217;s time to apply the spray primer to the body shell. I used a commonly available Krylon\u00c2\u00ae Brand Black Primer for this project. First wipe off all the top surfaces with a painter&#8217;s &#8220;tack&#8221; cloth. This cloth has a waxy feel and will remove any dust or lint that has settled on the model prior to painting. At first, make a few light passes from about 18&#8243; away to put a light &#8220;tack&#8221; coat on the model. Do the same thing to your small parts.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 19 Spray on a tack coat of primer by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376987500\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3590\/3376987500_57742a8b98.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 19 Spray on a tack coat of primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 19 Spray on a tack coat of primer<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After that has had a chance to setup (a few minutes) give the body and small parts another coat of light coat of primer making sure that the color looks even over the whole surface.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 20 Second light coat of primer by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376170665\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3570\/3376170665_b65bbf1c79.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 20 Second light coat of primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 20 Second light coat of primer<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The third coat can be a &#8220;wet&#8221; coat. This is when the paint is applied lightly to the small parts and body but a little closer to the subject (about 12&#8243;) and appears wet. Don&#8217;t overdo it to avoid runs and buildups. After the primer dries, sand the surfaces of the model with 600 grit sand paper or finer. Pay particular attention to any imperfections that you might find.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 21 Third \u00e2\u20ac\u0153wet\u00e2\u20ac\u009d coat of primer by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376171073\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3577\/3376171073_89e66a0e90.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 21 Third \u00e2\u20ac\u0153wet\u00e2\u20ac\u009d coat of primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"362\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 21 Third &quot;wet&quot; coat of primer<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Give your model and small parts another light coat of primer to ensure even coverage and sand it lightly after it dries as in the previous step.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 22 Final coat of primer by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376987844\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3420\/3376987844_5d07bdfedd.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 22 Final coat of primer\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 22 Final coat of primer<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 This is where the two versions of this project split off between the Easy Kit Build and the Custom version. The one thing they both have in common is that the underbody and engine compartment are not detailed in any way. The chassis and suspension parts are molded in one piece and as a result some of the features like the exhaust parts &#8211; while looking good if viewed straight on &#8211; would only detract from the appearance if they were painted because the part extends all the way up to the floor pan.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 There is also some detailing common to both versions that just add so much to the model&#8217;s realism that you might want to consider them for both versions. One instance is adding &#8220;blackout&#8221; treatment and side marker light orange to the headlight assemblies. Another is adding &#8216;blackout&#8221; treatment to the back panel area. There are some other &#8220;optional&#8221; details in both builds that you should feel free to leave out. One item is consumer electronics that replaced the police cruiser radar gun on the dashboard. Instead of the GPS or MP3 docking station this could merely be filled in and painted over. Models are always highly personal so adlib all you want and consider any non-essential detail as optional equipment.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Step 2a &#8211; Finishing the Easy Kit Build <\/strong>(Click here for the Custom Build)<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Now that your parts have been primer painted and have had time to dry, they will need to be painted with the color coats. As with the primer, the first coats will be very light starting with &#8220;tack&#8221; coats to help set the surface up for the wet coats. This process repeats for both the small parts and the body shell.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 This is a tutone color scheme so we&#8217;ll begin by wiping the model off with a soft cloth to remove sanding dust and then use a tack cloth to remove any remaining dust. We&#8217;ll spray the lighter color (Krylon\u00c2\u00ae Brand Bauhaus Yellow) first on the body shell and the wheels.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 23 First tack coat of light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376171213\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3608\/3376171213_5df0087392.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 23 First tack coat of light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 23 First tack coat of light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Add additional light coats to build up to an even color coverage.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 24 Second tack coat of light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376988348\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3621\/3376988348_0e140a8b44.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 24 Second tack coat of light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 24 Second tack coat of light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 As you can see the progression is gradual and this process gives your model the best depth of color and finish. After you have achieved a fairly even coverage let the model set to dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 25 Fourth coat of light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376988498\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3635\/3376988498_b7637a7d5e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 25 Fourth coat of light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"294\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 25 Fourth coat of light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 At this point your model body is ready for a light sanding with 800 grit paper and a series of wet coats to complete the light color application. Continue to paint the wheels at the same time and with the same process as the body with the exception of not having to sand them between coats. After the sanding wipe off the body with a soft cloth and use the tack cloth to remove dust. Set the body shell on your wire frame and apply a nice smooth wet coat of paint at a 12&#8243; distance to the subject. You&#8217;ve probably noticed that the quarter panels are not receiving much paint. That is because these areas will be painted the darker color later.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 26 First wet coat of light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376988608\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3568\/3376988608_681189bce9.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 26 First wet coat of light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 26 First wet coat of light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After continuing this process for three to five more coats you&#8217;ll get a rich even color on all the light color areas. Set this aside to dry thoroughly.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 27 Final wet coat of light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376988778\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3596\/3376988778_604f887fb6.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 27 Final wet coat of light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 27 Final wet coat of light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Next we&#8217;ll mask off the doors, top, hood and trunk in order to spray the other areas with a few coats of primer to return the finish to a dark base. Tape will be the applied to the panel seems of those features so we must place a good quality tape to do the job. I used Tamiya\u00c2\u00ae Paint Masking Tape because of its superior adhesion and flexibility. Masking, electrical and standard painter&#8217;s tape won&#8217;t do the trick so this is one item you&#8217;ll have to get do a good job.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 28 Taping off the light color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376171983\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3545\/3376171983_9a6a09e91e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 28 Taping off the light color\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 28 Taping off the light color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Once all of the seams are covered use a crevice tool to embed the tape into the panel seems that you are going to trim out. You can start them with a fingernail but then use an implement like a cuticle tool to press the tape into the seam.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 29 Embedding the tape into the panel seams by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376989072\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3450\/3376989072_9a5d9c311b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 29 Embedding the tape into the panel seams\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 29 Embedding the tape into the panel seams<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Use your sharp bladed knife now to carefully cut the tape along the panel lines.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 30 Cutting the tape along the panel seams by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376989254\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3630\/3376989254_12f2b15f0f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 30 Cutting the tape along the panel seams\" width=\"500\" height=\"277\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 30 Cutting the tape along the panel seams<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Now remove the excess tape from the outside perimeters of the light color areas to be covered.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 31 Removing the excess tape by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376173221\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3467\/3376173221_e847ce9a55.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 31 Removing the excess tape\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 31 Removing the excess tape<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 In the center of these areas use some clean paper to fill the bigger sections and tape the edges down to the tape that was left in place from the first round. Set your body shell up on the wire frame after using the tack cloth and start another progression of primer coats starting with the tack coat to the model body.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 32 First tack coat of primer for the dark color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376990276\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3428\/3376990276_4966999d79.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 32 First tack coat of primer for the dark color\" width=\"500\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 32 First tack coat of primer for the dark color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 You&#8217;ll end up with another very dull, black looking body shell but this will set the depth of color needed for the dark color to adhere and look its best.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 33 Final coat of primer for the dark color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376173491\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3422\/3376173491_79919a46f0.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 33 Final coat of primer for the dark color\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 33 Final coat of primer for the dark color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 On this particular model we need to tape off the side window frames to provide a rich black color to the window trim like the real vehicle to add to the realism of your model. After you&#8217;ve embedded the tape into the seams as before use the sharp bladed knife to trim them out and remove the excess.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 34 Tape off the window frames by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376173663\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3564\/3376173663_a0a0b84994.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 34 Tape off the window frames\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 34 Tape off the window frames<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Sand off the exposed panel surfaces and then use a soft cloth to clean them up. Use the tack cloth once again to remove any dust and set the body shell on the wire frame. Begin the paint process all over with those first tack coats as before with the darker color. This will include the small parts and passenger compartment areas as well.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 35 First tack coats with the dark color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376990736\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3652\/3376990736_611b770612.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 35 First tack coats with the dark color\" width=\"500\" height=\"292\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 35 First tack coats with the dark color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Keep the progressions going through the light tack coats and final wet coats as before with the lighter color until you achieve a rich dark even color.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 36 Final coats with the dark color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376990886\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3430\/3376990886_1f07513063.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 36 Final coats with the dark color\" width=\"500\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 36 Final coats with the dark color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Remember to finish up the small parts in the darker color as well. These will have gloss that we&#8217;ll soften later with a satin finish to emulate vinyl.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 37 Final coats of small parts with the dark color by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376991318\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3613\/3376991318_457483cccf.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 37 Final coats of small parts with the dark color\" width=\"500\" height=\"355\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 37 Final coats of small parts with the dark color<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After the model body is dry to the touch remove the tape and paper masking to reveal your tutone color scheme with black window trim.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 38 Remove the tape and masking paper by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376991162\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3574\/3376991162_efe945b323.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 38 Remove the tape and masking paper\" width=\"500\" height=\"264\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 38 Remove the tape and masking paper<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Use a wide chisel tipped permanent marker like this Sharpie\u00c2\u00ae to finish out the window frames in the front and back on the roof. If you&#8217;re careful it does an excellent job and really gives the model a professional appearance. It can also be used to color the windshield wipers with precision.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: left; width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 39 Color the window trim by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376991040\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3570\/3376991040_16b599cf74.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 39 Color the window trim\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 39 Black out the window frames<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<p><strong><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Paint the taillight recesses with some silver paint to increase the brightness of the taillight lens. Set the body shell aside to dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 40 Paint the taillight recesses silver by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376174541\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3444\/3376174541_e661557f9a.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 40 Paint the taillight recesses silver\" width=\"500\" height=\"125\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 40 Paint the taillight recesses silver<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0With all the exterior paint now in place it&#8217;s time to adorn your vehicle with the stickers or decals you&#8217;ve selected following the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions. Once applied give the exterior a rubdown with a tack cloth and put it back on the wire frame. Give it a couple tack coats of clear paint followed by a wet coat to protect the finish and emblems. This will also bring out the shine on your model. Set it aside for at least 12 hours to dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 41 Add your stickers or decals and give the body shell a clear coat by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376174725\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3605\/3376174725_f76cb6843e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 41 Add your stickers or decals and give the body shell a clear coat\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 41 Add your stickers or decals and give the body shell a clear coat<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 With the body shell complete let&#8217;s turn our attention to some of the other details. I chose to convert the police cruiser&#8217;s radar unit into an MP3 docking station. To do this I sheared off the rib on one side and cleaned it up with a sandpaper file. I then left a little feature on the other side that resembled a rounded MP3 player and painted the face white to resemble one and set it aside to dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 42 Modify the radar unit to resemble an MP3 docking station for the dash by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376991770\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3662\/3376991770_ed763c08f8.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 42 Modify the radar unit to resemble an MP3 docking station for the dash\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 42 Modify the radar unit to resemble an MP3 docking station for the dash<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Remove the chrome plating from the outer headlight bezels of the headlight assemblies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 43 Remove the chrome plating from the headlight bezels by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376175015\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3457\/3376175015_625186d26e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 43 Remove the chrome plating from the headlight bezels\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 43 Remove the chrome plating from the headlight bezels<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Use the wide chisel tipped marker to color the bezel area of the headlight assemblies.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 44 Color the headlight bezels black by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376175191\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3566\/3376175191_b84552287d.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 44 Color the headlight bezels black\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 44 Color the headlight bezels black<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0Paint the inside surface of the outside bezel with a signal orange paint. I used some Model Master\u00c2\u00ae Go Mango enamel.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 45 Paint the turn signal lens orange by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376992340\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3616\/3376992340_e14b7c43f1.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 45 Paint the turn signal lens orange\" width=\"500\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 45 Paint the turn signal lens orange<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After the headlight assembly has had a chance to dry scrape away the chrome plating from the front face of the headlight bar and the corresponding section of the clear headlight lens bar. Use some adhesive to put the two pieces back together again. I used a thick cryanoacrylate (super glue) for this task.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 46 Reassemble the headlight assembly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376175495\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3560\/3376175495_e05d9a6001.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 46 Reassemble the headlight assembly\" width=\"500\" height=\"376\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 46 Reassemble the headlight assembly<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Now use some sandpaper to rough up the frontal edge of the clear side of this assembly. Scrape away the paint from the body area where this part will mate and set them both aside to give them time to dry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 510px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a title=\"Figure 47 Prepare the headlight assembly for fastening to the body by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376992682\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3605\/3376992682_1259abb0ef.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 47 Prepare the headlight assembly for fastening to the body\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Figure 47 Prepare the headlight assembly for fastening to the body<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Detail the grill by using a silver paint pen to highlight the horizontal bar in the center if the grill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 48 Paint the center bar of the grill silver by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376175727\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3617\/3376175727_1caeebe84b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 48 Paint the center bar of the grill silver\" width=\"500\" height=\"334\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 48 Paint the center bar of the grill silver<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Add a touch of dark blue paint to the emblem in the center.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 49 Paint the center emblem of the grill dark blue by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376992906\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3597\/3376992906_76c6ce4755.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 49 Paint the center emblem of the grill dark blue\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 49 Paint the center emblem of the grill dark blue<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Remove some of the paint from the backside of the grill area inside the body shell. Do the same on the front side where the grill will be placed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 50 Remove some paint from the grill attachment areas by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376176109\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3596\/3376176109_b5db04f714.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 50 Remove some paint from the grill attachment areas\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 50 Remove some paint from the grill attachment areas<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Mix up some five minute epoxy adhesive using equal parts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 51 Mix some five minute epoxy by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376992968\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3419\/3376992968_728ff639c6_b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 51 Mix some five minute epoxy\" width=\"500\" height=\"402\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 51 Mix some five minute epoxy<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Apply some epoxy glue to the inside of the body shell and return the headlight assembly to its location. Slide the grill and its locating pins through from the front side of the model, put some epoxy on the protruding pegs and hold them together until the epoxy has set.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 52 Fasten the grill and headlights back together by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376993412\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3626\/3376993412_cf29649bc1.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 52 Fasten the grill and headlights back together\" width=\"500\" height=\"369\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 52 Fasten the grill and headlights back together<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Remove the side view mirrors from the chrome sprue tree and assemble the mirrors by trimming them up and snapping them into to place in the mirror bodies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 53 Assemble the mirrors by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376176533\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3589\/3376176533_160310c067.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 53 Assemble the mirrors\" width=\"500\" height=\"354\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 53 Assemble the mirrors<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><\/strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Next up is the passenger compartment assembly. Gather the parts together and begin with the dashboard by placing the instrument panel decal into position.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 54 Place the instrument panel decal by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376176625\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3616\/3376176625_b3d8845168.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 54 Place the instrument panel decal\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 54 Place the instrument panel decal<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Snap the steering column into place and set this aside.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 55 Install the steering column by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376176743\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3660\/3376176743_74781a5f30.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 55 Install the steering column\" width=\"500\" height=\"328\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 55 Install the steering column<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Snap the seats into place making sure the tabs protrude through the bottom of the floorboards.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 56 Install the seats by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376176893\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3563\/3376176893_9aafa08c13.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 56 Install the seats\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 56 Install the seats<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Snap the driver&#8217;s side door panels into place.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 57 Install the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side panel by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376177067\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3644\/3376177067_a1161290af.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 57 Install the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s side panel\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 57 Install the driver&#8217;s side panel<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Install the dashboard assembly into the tabs on the driver&#8217;s side panel and the notch on the dash.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 58 Install the dashboard assembly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376994184\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3623\/3376994184_78bd7ec294.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 58 Install the dashboard assembly\" width=\"500\" height=\"248\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 58 Install the dashboard assembly<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Add the passenger&#8217;s side panel and fit the dashboard into the locating tab and slot in it to complete the passenger compartment. Spray the entire assembly with a semi-gloss or flat clear spray to preserve the color but dull the finish for realism.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 59 Install the passenger side panel by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376994382\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3447\/3376994382_b4b87a184b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 59 Install the passenger side panel\" width=\"500\" height=\"317\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 59 Install the passenger side panel<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Install the window assembly by placing it on the posts in the body shell and firmly push the glass into place near the posts using a little effort at each post until the glass is firmly seated into the body.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 60 Install the window assembly by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376177457\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3614\/3376177457_77b99831a9.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 60 Install the window assembly\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 60 Install the window assembly<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Install the side view mirrors into the body at their locating holes by pushing the posts into the holes and angle them downward at the bend.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp mceIEcenter\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<dl class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"width: 510px;\">\n<dt class=\"wp-caption-dt\"><a title=\"Figure 61 Install the side view mirrors by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3376994640\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3450\/3376994640_b667f588f4.jpg\" alt=\"Figure 61 Install the side view mirrors\" width=\"500\" height=\"370\" \/><\/a><\/dt>\n<dd class=\"wp-caption-dd\">Figure 61 Install the side view mirrors<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Insert the passenger compartment into the body shell but make sure that the tabs from the side view mirrors are positioned along side the tub. You may need to slide it into place above the tabs by holding onto the mirrors and angling the tub into position. Locate it on the front posts and then on the rear posts.Use a little pressure at each post in turn to firmly position the tub into place.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a title=\"Part 2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=71\" target=\"_self\">Click here to continue to Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project 0012 &#8211; School Spirit \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 So, your parents let you have the family buggy so you could get outta town to go off to college! That&#8217;s probably a better idea than hanging around while you&#8217;re looking for a job. 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