{"id":407,"date":"2009-08-04T21:28:00","date_gmt":"2009-08-05T05:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=407"},"modified":"2009-08-05T10:44:08","modified_gmt":"2009-08-05T18:44:08","slug":"project-0027-flying-car","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=407","title":{"rendered":"Project 0027 &#8211; Flying Car"},"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=407&text=Project 0027 - Flying Car\" 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><br \/>\n<a title=\"Figure_1(small) by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310076\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3600\/3791310076_f9d77cbb96.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_1(small)\" width=\"500\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><strong><br \/>\nFigure 1 <\/strong>&#8211; FCP in Flight Mode<\/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 The base model for this project is the<span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">\u00c2\u00a0<a style=\"&quot;border:none\" title=\"85-1944\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JSNYU6?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000JSNYU6&quot;&gt;Revell 1:25 Camaro Concept Car&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Camaro<sup>TM<\/sup> Concept Car (model #85-1944)<\/span><\/a><\/span> and the <span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><a style=\"&quot;border:none\" title=\"85-1371\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000BLJJOQ?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000BLJJOQ&quot;&gt;Revell 1:100 A-10 Thunderbolt&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">A-10 Thunderbolt SnapTite<sup>TM<\/sup> <\/span><\/a>kit (model 85-<\/span><a title=\"Figure_2 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790498277\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2642\/3790498277_e54c18baae_t.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_2\" width=\"100\" height=\"71\" \/><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">1371)<\/span>, both from Revell\u00c2\u00ae. The main theme of the project is what is known as &#8220;kit bashing&#8221; where two or more kits are merged together<a title=\"Figure_3 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310202\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2646\/3791310202_eb54ced3ed_t.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_3\" width=\"100\" height=\"65\" \/><\/a> to form a new one. In most cases, similar items are combined, such as a car being merged with a different car, but you don&#8217;t need to confine yourself to that. This project combines the tail section and engines from a jet aircraft with that of a Camaro<sup>TM<\/sup> concept car.<\/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 There are several other processes and techniques of interest to the modeler used in this project. Using alternative materials for accent, decal fabrication, filling and moving body features and the removal of chrome plating are demonstrated here. A novel part of the production also involved cutting a slot for a display stand (the same way that aircraft models are mounted) to display the finished project.<\/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 The A-10 kit is made in 1:100 scale which matches the dimensions of the car at 1:24 scale very well given their actual relative dimensions. In this imaginary vehicle the car body shape is required to provide the lift for the flying car and the SilverStone\u00c2\u00ae undercoating is used to reduce drag for flight. An electrical outlet on the front left fender provides input for recharging the car&#8217;s drive batteries and the exhaust tips are converted to heat vents to keep the battery compartment cool.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Project Steps:<\/strong><\/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 To begin this project you start by constructing the jet engine pack and rear stabilizer assembly. There is quite a bit of fabrication in this segment so you&#8217;ll need to gather the parts and some tools before you get going. \u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_4 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310348\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3564\/3791310348_0f0cb68e67.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_4\" width=\"500\" height=\"402\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 4<\/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 Add a splash of color to the engine assembly internals by painting the fan hubs and exhaust ports orange.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_4b by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310816\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3419\/3791310816_6f6b72f714.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_4b\" width=\"500\" height=\"384\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Figure 4b<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Assemble the engine pack and remove the protruding locators by filing or sanding them flush with the base.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_5 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310402\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3425\/3791310402_4fd8e014f9.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_5\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 5<\/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 Remove the locating tabs and the rear edges of the horizontal stabilizer at an angle on each side of the actuators.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_6 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310460\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2668\/3791310460_399e004e12.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_6\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 6<\/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 Remove the locating tabs on the bottom side of the stabilizer and sand them off smoothly.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_7 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790498503\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2544\/3790498503_d09cabba11.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_7\" width=\"500\" height=\"287\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 7<\/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 File off the locating feature for the stabilizer as it will be relocated higher up on the structure.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_8 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790498537\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2607\/3790498537_ca3ecd554f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_8\" width=\"454\" height=\"312\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 8<\/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 Remove a section of the wing tip to provide a vertical base as an engine mount.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_9 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310626\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3548\/3791310626_657aeaaafd.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_9\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 9<\/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 Sand the edges flat and smooth using a file and some sandpaper.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_10 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310688\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2556\/3791310688_39bff3075e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_10\" width=\"500\" height=\"279\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 10<\/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 File the bottom of the vertical stabilizer flat and parallel to the locating tab that was removed.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_11 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791310744\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3534\/3791310744_803c93a61c.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_11\" width=\"500\" height=\"366\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 11<\/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 Use some fine sandpaper (about 600 grit) to sand off the markings from the stabilizers and engines. They might show through if you use a thin paint.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_12 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790498899\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3420\/3790498899_e0ff03b77d.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_12\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 12<\/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 Use a ruler to measure and mark the centerline and intersection of the trunk lid in an appropriate place for the fuel filler cap location.\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<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_13 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311132\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2667\/3791311132_1cc6ca1dcb.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_13\" width=\"500\" height=\"420\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 13<\/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 Drill a hole at the intersection that is large enough (about 5\/32&#8243;) to accommodate the filler cap locating tab. Remove the filler cap from the chrome parts tree to test fit the new location.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_14 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311020\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2486\/3791311020_a684026e26.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_14\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 14<\/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 Assemble the parts that will need to have holes or features filled with body putty or plastic filler. These include the gas tank and spoiler locating holes on the car body, horizontal stabilizer mounting slots on the vertical stabilizer and the fore and aft sections of the engine pack.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_15 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790498861\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2613\/3790498861_9c57f87e8d.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_15\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 15<\/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 Mix up some two part plastic body filler like the type used on real vehicles or apply some ready to use body contour putty to the areas that need filling.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_16 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790499191\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2498\/3790499191_5f0f841cc4.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_16\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 16<\/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 The two part plastic fillers will start to harden in just a few minutes and it&#8217;s important to start shaving the spots down before they get rock hard. Body putty takes much longer and may need to set for several hours before it can be worked. Use a sharp blade and pare the proud areas of filler as close as you can without cutting into the model.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_17 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311300\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3504\/3791311300_431bc657a9.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_17\" width=\"500\" height=\"321\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 17<\/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 Follow this up with some coarse sandpaper and continue to sand these areas with progressively finer grits until they are smooth like the body surfaces. Remember that if you can see it or feel it before the paint goes on it will only be magnified after the top coat is applied.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_18 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311370\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2587\/3791311370_e157f55b44.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_18\" width=\"500\" height=\"371\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 18<\/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 Wash the body off in cool water and dry it with a soft cloth. Use a tack cloth to remove dust from the parts and then plug the engine nacelles with some good quality putty (like Blu-Tac<sup>TM<\/sup>) to keep the painted fans and exhaust parts from getting sprayed. Mount the parts on a flat surface making sure they have some room underneath them to allow paint to flow around the edges.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_19 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311524\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3559\/3791311524_aeb558901d.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_19\" width=\"500\" height=\"373\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 19<\/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 Spray the areas that were filled beginning with very light tack coats to provide adhesion for heavier wet coats to follow.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_20 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790499543\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2675\/3790499543_da62f73c4f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_20\" width=\"500\" height=\"347\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 20\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\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 Lightly sand the parts between coats and continue this until all the imperfections have been filled in with the primer. Watch for any other areas of the parts that may have picked up lint or dust and sand them smooth as well. Once you&#8217;ve gotten the parts into shape, give them progressive wet coats until a smooth primer finish is in place over the entire part. Place the body on a wire frame and go over it with the tack cloth thoroughly.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_21 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790499607\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3590\/3790499607_9717bcc90f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_21\" width=\"500\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 21<\/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 At this point I like to give the body a good overall sanding and switch primer colors looking for any imperfections that need to be sanded out. The new color helps spot any anomalies by changing the reflectivity of the surface.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_22 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311738\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2443\/3791311738_c0c740722c.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_22\" width=\"500\" height=\"263\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 22<\/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 After eight coats of primer and sanding sessions this model is ready for a good wash, dry and tack cloth in preparation for the color coats.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_23 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311826\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2465\/3791311826_fc54d4725e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_23\" width=\"500\" height=\"268\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 23<\/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 As with the primer coats start out with light tack coats and work your way up to moderate wet coats with the final color coats. This body has 6 color coats. After the paint is cured in a couple hours carefully set it down to paint some detail.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791311928\/\" title=\"Figure_24 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2430\/3791311928_1fc3a209bc.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"288\" alt=\"Figure_24\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 24<\/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 Paint the hood cowl area with some flat black. Hand brushing is OK for this area but you could also mask and spray if you lack a steady hand.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_24a by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312822\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2435\/3791312822_c49870bfa5.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_24a\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 24a<\/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 Paint the Bowtie\u00c2\u00ae emblem on the back end gold with a fine brush.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_24b by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312888\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3541\/3791312888_e4b30078a5.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_24b\" width=\"500\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 24b<\/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 Use some dark gray to paint the rear roll pan.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_24c by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313388\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3473\/3791313388_2b1f53b855.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_24c\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 24c<\/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 While the body is drying we can turn our attention to some of the other parts. Remove the seat assemblies from the sprue trees and use a little crazy glue to fasten them together. Then remove the locating tabs with a sharp blade and sand the areas smooth.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_25 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312020\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3436\/3791312020_471302b4bd.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_25\" width=\"500\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 25<\/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 Remove the steering wheel from the tree and section the part to emulate the shape of an airplane control. Cut out the top and bottom portion of the wheel along with the lower support. Use a small sandpaper file to shape and smooth the edges.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_26 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500141\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3462\/3790500141_e9190f176e.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_26\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 26<\/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 Use some good quality masking tape such as Tamiya<sup>TM<\/sup> 6MM to highlight sections of the passenger compartment. Carefully, hand paint those areas to give the interior some color. I would also add some dry brushing to the steering wheel hub to bring out the detail there.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_27 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500059\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2514\/3790500059_dcbab91e24.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_27\" width=\"500\" height=\"353\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27<\/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 Sand a 45 degree angle off of a piece of rounded sprue. This will serve as the dashboard projector for the heads up display (HUD).<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_27a by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312502\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3534\/3791312502_343e87886f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_27a\" width=\"500\" height=\"363\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27a<\/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 Cut the small section off of the tree with a razor saw.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_27b by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500461\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2423\/3790500461_37acf7f23f.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_27b\" width=\"500\" height=\"342\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27b<\/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 Paint the HUD projector flat black and glue it to the center of the dashboard between the instrument pods.<\/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<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_27c by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500545\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3497\/3790500545_07744f74f3.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_27c\" width=\"500\" height=\"304\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27c<\/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 Use a little bright green paint to apply to the flat area you sanded onto the projector. After this has a chance to dry use some flat black to narrow this to a small slit of green.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_27d by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312752\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3590\/3791312752_4631925a4c.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_27d\" width=\"500\" height=\"249\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27d<\/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 Peel the speedometer and tachometer stickers off the sheet and place them into the instrument panel nacelles. Use a little crazy glue to adhere the steering wheel to the column post. Add some painted highlights to the dashboard controls and set it aside to dry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_28 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312264\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2583\/3791312264_d91b902c9b.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_28\" width=\"500\" height=\"315\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 28<\/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 Remove the console shifter from the plastic sprue and scrap off the chrome plating on the locating tab. Use a small amount of adhesive to install it into the console. Install the seats, being mindful there is a left and right seat. Look for the seat belt buckle to find the correct one.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_29 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791312368\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2468\/3791312368_ce4b65af82.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_29\" width=\"500\" height=\"327\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 29<\/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 Assemble the interior panels and dashboard with a little adhesive and snap them into place as a unit into the passenger compartment.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_30 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500353\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2629\/3790500353_a243bb33fc.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_30\" width=\"500\" height=\"348\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 30<\/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 For this model I created a facsimile of the A-10 aircraft&#8217;s instrument panel layout* with a computer graphics program. I then printed the layout on clear decal paper and placed it on the inside of the window in front of the driver\/pilot area above the HUD projector that we fabricated earlier.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>You can make one of these for yourself or I will send the jpg image if you request one by email at: <a href=\"mailto:righton@rightonreplicas.com.*\">righton@rightonreplicas.com.* <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_31 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790500775\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3421\/3790500775_47362418dc.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_31\" width=\"500\" height=\"394\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 31<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 <\/strong>Paint the sun visors depressions flat black and the overhead console panel with paint that matches what you used on the center console and set this aside to dry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_32 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313008\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3574\/3791313008_668e9892d5.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_32\" width=\"500\" height=\"297\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 32<\/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 Use a small tip permanent marker to &#8220;paint&#8221; the raised windshield wipers and wiper arms on the clear window.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_32a by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313324\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2634\/3791313324_cf48851347.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_32a\" width=\"500\" height=\"385\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 32a<\/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 For this model I wanted to cut down on the chrome and use the wheels to help with the color scheme of the model so I placed the wheels into a bleach bath. This strips the chrome plating off of the wheels quite well. Just rinse them off in clear water and allow them to dry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_33 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313136\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2429\/3791313136_ac1fb00db3.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_33\" width=\"500\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 33<\/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 Mount the parts with some putty that need to be primed on a flat board and ensure that they are not touching to allow paint to flow around the edges. Start with light tack coats and work your way up to light wet coats on both sides. After these parts had a chance to dry I used the same process to spray these parts gloss black on the same board.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_34 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313240\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3577\/3791313240_0fececd789.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_34\" width=\"500\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 34<\/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 Because this project makes the model more of a jet plane than a flying car I&#8217;ve borrowed a stand from another airplane kit and assembled it to display the car in &#8220;flight mode.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_35 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501289\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2481\/3790501289_85fbffc082.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_35\" width=\"500\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 35<\/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 Use a rotary tool to grind a slot in the bottom of the vehicle wide enough to accommodate the thickness of the display stand.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_36 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501385\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2497\/3790501385_d49d9940d0.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_36\" width=\"500\" height=\"324\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 36<\/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 Now drill a slot and a hole to accept the locating features on the stand.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_37 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313708\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2618\/3791313708_d205564609.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_37\" width=\"500\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 37<\/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 Set the chassis upside down on the wire frame and spray paint it with silver paint to emulate\u00c2\u00a0 Teflon\u00c2\u00ae &#8220;Silver Stone<sup>TM<\/sup>&#8221; undercoating and set it aside to dry.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_38 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501671\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2633\/3790501671_f8926bc6c4.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_38\" width=\"500\" height=\"243\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 38<\/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 Now add the decals, side marker stickers and exhaust tips (battery cooling vents) where required.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_39 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791313894\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3516\/3791313894_0d9124dbf2.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_39\" width=\"500\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 39<\/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 Paint the turn signals with an orange\/amber paint and the front Bowtie\u00c2\u00ae with gold using a fine brush. Glue the lower and upper grill assemblies into the front end on the locating posts per the instructions. Note the electrical outlet on the front fender for recharging the vehicle&#8217;s batteries. Apply the decals and stickers to the body and when they have dried put the body on the wire rack and give it a few light clear coats to seal the decals and protect the paint. Let the body set and dry for a few days before doing any further work<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_40 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501781\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2465\/3790501781_ea8ff34665.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_40\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 40<\/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 In order to dress up the wheels I got some large sequins from a scrapbook store and cut out some circles the same diameter with a hole punch for the center of the wheel. Use some regular model cement to glue them onto the hub of the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_41 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501887\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2488\/3790501887_f221ae932a.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_41\" width=\"500\" height=\"286\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 41<\/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 Use a toothpick to paint the chrome color onto the wheel&#8217;s lug nuts for a dressed look to the wheel.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_42 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790501973\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2599\/3790501973_f589a98395.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_42\" width=\"500\" height=\"340\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 42<\/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 Assemble the tires to the wheels noting that there are front and rear tires and then press an axle into one of each. The rear tires are wider than the front ones.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_43 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502037\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3485\/3790502037_c83c0b392a.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_43\" width=\"500\" height=\"407\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 43<\/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 Use some crazy glue to assemble the brake rotors to the chassis with the locating tabs.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_44 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502241\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2496\/3790502241_820e12a3a0.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_44\" width=\"500\" height=\"203\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 44<\/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 Insert the front and rear axle assemblies into their correct holes in the chassis and press the other wheel onto the axle from the opposite side.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_45 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502165\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2567\/3790502165_4c0b2bd9ac.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_45\" width=\"500\" height=\"351\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 45<\/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 Install the passenger compartment onto the chassis and secure it with a little crazy glue.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_46 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502387\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2616\/3790502387_3631922583.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_46\" width=\"500\" height=\"343\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 46<\/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 Mix up some five minute epoxy and install the rear taillight lenses, window glass, front lens covers and the lighting per the kit instructions.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_47 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791314586\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3493\/3791314586_4ca0fd4054.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_47\" width=\"500\" height=\"238\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 47<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Now place the body onto the chassis. It seems to slip on easier if you start the back end of the car near the front of chassis and slip it at an angle back toward the rear. You may also find it helpful to use a small screwdriver to gently pry some of body flairs over the tight spots.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_48 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502547\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3453\/3790502547_aa021cd449.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_48\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 48<\/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 Use the four screws provided to fasten the chassis to the upper body.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_49 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502653\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2674\/3790502653_f25549d786.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_49\" width=\"500\" height=\"272\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 49<\/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 Use the engine mount that was fabricated from the models wing to form a &#8220;T&#8221; structure for the engine assembly and glue the pieces together with crazy glue. It helps adhesion if you scrape some paint off of the areas you&#8217;re joining together. Just make sure not to scratch off the paint where there is no piece to cover it up.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_50 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502707\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2466\/3790502707_a1a3e4c295.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_50\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 50<\/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 Match up the portion of the horizontal stabilizer that&#8217;s doesn&#8217;t have elevators flaps with the same width on the vertical stabilizer that doesn&#8217;t have flaps (near the middle of the vertical stabilizer) and glue the left and right pieces together to the horizontal stabilizer.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_51 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791314838\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3576\/3791314838_ac583015f3.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_51\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 51<\/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 Glue the vertical stabilizers to the car body just behind the roof pillars and line up the engines so that the front of each engine is parallel and in line with the top of the rear window.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_52 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502833\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2486\/3790502833_11f7057d2d.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_52\" width=\"500\" height=\"406\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 52<\/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 With your model now complete &#8211; could you imagine what someone would think if they saw this coming up behind them in the rearview mirror?<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_53[small] by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3791314964\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2556\/3791314964_d0e5ac6d02.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_53[small]\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 53<\/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 Finally, mount your Flying Car on its pedestal stand for a proper aerial display.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Figure_54 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/3790502973\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm4.static.flickr.com\/3445\/3790502973_08a64dfa43.jpg\" alt=\"Figure_54\" width=\"500\" height=\"357\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 54<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of Project Items<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"&quot;border:none\" title=\"85-1944\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000JSNYU6?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000JSNYU6&quot;&gt;Revell 1:25 Camaro Concept Car&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Revell\u00c2\u00ae SnapTite<sup>TM<\/sup> Camaro\u00c2\u00ae Concept Car <\/span><\/a>(model #85-2092)<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"&quot;border:none\" title=\"85-1371\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000BLJJOQ?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=rightonreplic-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000BLJJOQ&quot;&gt;Revell 1:100 A-10 Thunderbolt&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;img src=\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Revell\u00c2\u00ae A-10 Thunderbolt SnapTite<sup>TM<\/sup> kit <\/span><\/a>(model 85-1371)<\/p>\n<p>Hobby knife with #11 blades<\/p>\n<p>Phillips head small (2.4mm) screwdriver<\/p>\n<p>Wet-Dry sandpaper (assorted grits 400-600)<\/p>\n<p>Blu-Tack\u00c2\u00ae adhesive<\/p>\n<p>Small paint brush suitable for enamels<\/p>\n<p>Testor&#8217;s \u00c2\u00ae Brand Clear Lacquer Spray<\/p>\n<p>Testor&#8217;s \u00c2\u00ae Brand Silver Enamel Spray<\/p>\n<p>Plastic Primer Spray Paint<\/p>\n<p>Five-minute epoxy<\/p>\n<p>Tamiya\u00c2\u00ae Model Tape 6mm<\/p>\n<p>Testor&#8217;s Custom Decal System #9198<\/p>\n<p>Testor&#8217;s Brand enamel paints<\/p>\n<p>*Clicking any of the highlighted links above will transfer you to a purchase site for that item.<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2009 Right On! Replicas, LLC (RoR). All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced in any manner without its written permission.\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>All registered trademarks denoted with the &#8220;\u00c2\u00ae&#8221; symbol are the property of their respective patent holders.\u00c2\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Figure 1 &#8211; FCP in Flight Mode \u00c2\u00a0 \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The base model for this project is the\u00c2\u00a0CamaroTM Concept Car (model #85-1944) and the A-10 Thunderbolt SnapTiteTM kit (model 85-1371), both from Revell\u00c2\u00ae. The main theme of the project is what is known as &#8220;kit bashing&#8221; where two or more kits are merged together to form [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":16,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-407","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=407"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":410,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/407\/revisions\/410"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/16"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=407"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}