{"id":472,"date":"2009-12-10T20:10:38","date_gmt":"2009-12-11T04:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=472"},"modified":"2012-06-13T04:23:12","modified_gmt":"2012-06-13T12:23:12","slug":"project-0031-2011-buck-gsx","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/?page_id=472","title":{"rendered":"Project 0031 &#8211; 2011 Buick GSX"},"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=472&text=Project 0031 - 2011 Buick GSX\" 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\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   var gaJsHost = ((\"https:\" == document.location.protocol) ? \"https:\/\/ssl.\" : \"http:\/\/www.\"); document.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\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\n   try { var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(\"UA-7543364-1\"); pageTracker._trackPageview(); } catch(err) {}\n\/\/ ]]><\/script><strong>Project 0031 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2011 Buick GSX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 00 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316808\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4045\/4173316808_1c6f27a284.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 00\" width=\"500\" height=\"314\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>2011 Buick GSX<\/strong><\/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 main theme of this project is known as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153kit bashing\u00e2\u20ac\u009d where two or more kits are merged together to form a new one. In this project a Monogram 1970 Buick GSX<sup>TM<\/sup> and an AMT<sup>TM<\/sup> concept Camaro<sup>TM<\/sup> are morphed into a new style.<\/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. Scratch building the rear deck spoiler and rear taillights and trim, decal fabrication, filling and modifying body features and the removal of chrome plating and the use of chrome Alclad<sup>TM<\/sup> are demonstrated here. The model is also produced as a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153slammer.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d A slammer kit is one where the doors, hood or trunk do not open and the windows are opaque. The reason for this is that the exterior styling is the only emphasis item for this project. This is an older model kit and although they are not on store shelves you can find them at garage sales or on eBay style venues. Occasionally some are re-released too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Project Overview:<\/strong><\/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 studying the kits that you want to merge to understand the fit, features and geometries of the parts that will be used. The next item is to decide the best method to make that happen. In this project some parts were resin cast from original ones, scratch built from plastic sheet or sticks or filled and sanded to produce the desired result. \u00c2\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\n<a title=\"Project_0031 01 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315034\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2495\/4173315034_a70cb2eb6c.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 01\" width=\"500\" height=\"276\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 1 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c The original GSX muscle car<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Project Steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/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 I determined that the main components of the old kit that needed to be used on the new body style were the grill, hood and tachometer. Gather these parts from the donor kit and either use them directly or make a resin casting of them (or the portions that you want to use). I only needed the center section of the grill for this kit bash but I needed the entire hood and tachometer.<br \/>\n<a title=\"Project_0031 02 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172558951\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2764\/4172558951_6fd5fb1e34_o.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 02\" width=\"383\" height=\"358\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 2<\/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 Make a mold base for your resin casting that is big enough for your parts. I used some Lego blocks and painters tape to keep the resin from oozing out through the bricks. Place your parts in the mold and mix up some mold making material (usually RTV silicone) according to the manufacturer\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s specifications.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 03 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315138\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4039\/4173315138_f9854ae070.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 03\" width=\"500\" height=\"361\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 3<\/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 grill section was added on here using some clay to keep the parts separate. Let the mold solidify and cool. I find that overnight is best.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 04 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559049\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4010\/4172559049_17744f524e.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 04\" width=\"500\" height=\"308\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 4<\/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 I used a little clay underneath the hood to keep that cavity from filling in with silicone and then cut out an opening for the part to be removed.\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=\"Project_0031 05 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559127\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2792\/4172559127_35073dcf51.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 05\" width=\"500\" height=\"398\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 5<\/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 When your mold is ready, mix up some casting resin and pour it into the mold. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s shown here just starting to solidify.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 06 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315294\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2542\/4173315294_2cd5e625ed.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 06\" width=\"500\" height=\"486\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 6<\/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 part from the mold after is has cooled off. If you take it out too soon it may bend or warp since it has not hardened yet.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 07 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315340\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2557\/4173315340_e29f4ba5b6.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 07\" width=\"500\" height=\"425\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 7<\/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 I actually had to cut out a little \u00e2\u20ac\u0153extra\u00e2\u20ac\u009d section on the outside edges of the mold to provide a little extra material for the wider hood of the new body style. This method of parts reproduction can make some exact duplicates of your original parts or you can make some modifications like these for special circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 08 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559249\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2659\/4172559249_46fde617ac.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 08\" width=\"500\" height=\"401\" \/><\/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 Trace around the outside of the original hood to provide a shape for the new part.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 09 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559285\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2616\/4172559285_597930b61f.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 09\" width=\"500\" height=\"406\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 9<\/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 You can get pretty close to the desired shape with a grinder or file to cut down on the amount of sanding needed to finish the part.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\n<a title=\"Project_0031 10 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559321\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2603\/4172559321_7a9d9bcf6b.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 10\" width=\"500\" height=\"329\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 10<\/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 Mark the area on the new body where the grill section from the resin casting will go and cut it out using some diagonal cutters and a small file or a rotary grinding tool.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 11 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315216\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4005\/4173315216_993e95843d.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 11\" width=\"465\" height=\"245\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 11<\/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 Here is the resin casting of the grill section. Use a saw to cut out the center section.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\n<a title=\"Project_0031 12 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559395\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2507\/4172559395_f6f9a04e66.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 12\" width=\"500\" height=\"239\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 12<\/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 the rough section of grill is cut out use a grinder to remove most of the excess then hand file it into final shape. Make sure the part doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t interfere with others like the hood. I had to cut out a V-notch in the back to provide clearance.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 13 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559349\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2723\/4172559349_2863838e13.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 13\" width=\"500\" height=\"388\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 13<\/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 Test fit the grill section into the opening to tweak its position. Remove it from the opening for now to work on the rest of the body.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 14 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315522\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2511\/4173315522_1e341cb86e.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 14\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 14<\/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 I used a rough file to begin removing the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Camaro\u00e2\u20ac\u009d features like the rear ducktail spoiler and some of the body features. This is followed up with progressively smaller grit sand papers to finish the area.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 15 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315556\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2578\/4173315556_dd4ac09039.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 15\" width=\"499\" height=\"267\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 15<\/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 The areas with the marks were identified to fill them into to add further refinements to differentiate the Buick version from the Camaro donor body much the same as a real production vehicle would be transformed into another make.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 16 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559571\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2520\/4172559571_c1c8f3122e.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 16\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a>\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\nFigure 16<\/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 Place some tape on the inside of the taillights to keep filler from sagging down inside the body.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 17 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315702\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2693\/4173315702_00e9d22ca6.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 17\" width=\"500\" height=\"257\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 17<\/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 the filler (I like Bondo<sup>TM<\/sup> plastic filler) or use some putty to fill in the areas you want to modify.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 18 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315772\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2737\/4173315772_64f5a404c5.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 18\" width=\"500\" height=\"290\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 18<\/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 Here is a shot of the front sections that are being filled in.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 19 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559791\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2509\/4172559791_bf5476f8f6.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 19\" width=\"500\" height=\"259\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 19<\/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 key to working with body fillers is to remove the excess filler <em>BEFORE<\/em><\/p>\n<p>it gets too hard. After about five minutes the fillers will set and be ready to start rough shaping. I use a \u00e2\u20ac\u02dccheese grater\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 Shurform<sup>TM<\/sup> type plane for large areas and a sharp hobby knife for smaller ones. Be careful not to gouge the base model or you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ll have to clean that up too.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 20 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173315970\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2549\/4173315970_8fcf5d85e9.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 20\" width=\"500\" height=\"320\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 20<\/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 progressively smaller grit sandpapers to smooth the filled areas into the proper contours and finish. Remove the cowl section from the wiper panel to match the new hood.\u00c2\u00a0 Fill this in also to make the shapes match.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 21 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559887\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2612\/4172559887_f8da2c9666.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 21\" width=\"500\" height=\"271\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 21<\/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 Brush on a thinned (use acetate) body putty to the filled areas to provide a smooth fill to finish these changes off. After sanding with 600 to 1000 grit sandpaper these areas will blend in perfectly with the body.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 22 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172559935\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2492\/4172559935_7dc0f805b1.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 22\" width=\"500\" height=\"345\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 22<\/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 in the hood using some super glue and stop strips on the underside.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 23 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316128\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2614\/4173316128_d4aaa4729d.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 23\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 23<\/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 epoxy to finish the placement and secure the hood firmly.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 24 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316172\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2487\/4173316172_8bff35cc9d.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 24\" width=\"500\" height=\"295\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 24<\/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 a few coats of primer and sanding the body will be ready to fit the additional parts into and final finishing.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 26 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316216\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2546\/4173316216_2e7a48c528.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 26\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 26<\/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 Alclad<sup>TM<\/sup> is a two-part process that adds a pretty good looking chrome finish to a plastic part. First paint the sections with gloss black primer that you want \u00e2\u20ac\u0153chromed\u00e2\u20ac\u009d and then paint with several coats of the Alclad<sup>TM<\/sup> finish. After it is dry set the grill section where you want it to stay in the body and glue it in place with some epoxy glue on the back side.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 27 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172560061\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2645\/4172560061_4731e52c4a.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 27\" width=\"500\" height=\"301\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 27<\/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 the taillight trim I used some Evergreen<sup>TM<\/sup> styrene .030\u00e2\u20ac\u009d quarter round strips. Glue the strips into place and then carefully trim off the excess. Use some putty and sand the edges of the strips to smooth out the junctions.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 28 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316290\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4040\/4173316290_438b84793e.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 28\" width=\"500\" height=\"319\" \/><\/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 I made the taillight lenses out of .040\u00e2\u20ac\u009d sheet stock and sanded them into final shape by test fitting them until they were correct.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 29 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316364\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4042\/4173316364_e1b13c8d33.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 29\" width=\"500\" height=\"322\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 29<\/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 give the taillights a realistic appearance, wrap them with some smooth foil and paint them with a clear red paint.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 30 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172560147\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2719\/4172560147_6bd8b6cac3.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 30\" width=\"500\" height=\"337\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 30<\/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 get the \u00e2\u20ac\u0153slammer\u00e2\u20ac\u009d look, apply painter\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s tape to the outside of the windows to prevent any overspray and then spray paint the insides of the window glass with the color of your choice. I used sliver for this project but you can use black, red, blue or any color you like.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 31 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172560217\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2643\/4172560217_32a621af7f.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 31\" width=\"500\" height=\"316\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 31<\/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 wheels were stripped of their chrome finish by soaking them in bleach and then painted flat black. I then painted the portions of the wheels around the spokes flat white.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 32 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172560255\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4045\/4172560255_6fd1c3ec88.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 32\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 32<\/p>\n<p>After the white base dries paint those areas with the matching body color for a coordinated effect.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 33 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316470\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2741\/4173316470_3dcd205a61.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 33\" width=\"500\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 33<\/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 Even though this is a slammer kit and the hood doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t open you can still see the bottom of the engine from underneath the car. Paint and detail it so that it will appear normal.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 34 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4172560317\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2496\/4172560317_0646e16b52.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 34\" width=\"500\" height=\"372\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 34<\/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 chassis components flat black and let them dry before assembling them.<br \/>\n\u00c2\u00a0<br \/>\n<a title=\"Project_0031 35 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316570\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2603\/4173316570_fc84764ffe.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 35\" width=\"500\" height=\"356\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 35<\/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 original GSX had a great looking rear spoiler but its shape doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t fit the contours of the rear deck on the new Camaro like the hood does up front. Trace the shape of the rear deck onto a piece of flat styrene stock and cut it out with a pair of scissors. Give it a final shape by bending the edges down and matching the edges to the rear fenders. Add a couple pylons made from rectangular stock or sprue material underneath for mounting the spoiler to the trunk and finally a little piece on the underside in the middle to put the center mount stop light. Use some super glue and center it into place on the rear deck lid.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 36 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316600\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm3.static.flickr.com\/2557\/4173316600_f5690bc6e8.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 36\" width=\"500\" height=\"266\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 36<\/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 Cover up the grill with some good quality masking tape and paint your model in the colors of the original muscle machine. Then add the side mirrors and glue in the windows. Add the decals to the body and spray it with a final gloss coat to protect the markings and finish.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 39 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316692\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4041\/4173316692_8db4990f33.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 39\" width=\"500\" height=\"469\" \/><\/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 Assemble the model according to the instructions by installing the undercarriage and adding the rear roll pan. Remove the tape from the grill and you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122ve got yourself a creation that Detroit can only dream about these days.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Project_0031 40 by dougcole2000, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/29474631@N04\/4173316932\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/farm5.static.flickr.com\/4005\/4173316932_8dfc765bdb.jpg\" alt=\"Project_0031 40\" width=\"500\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nFigure 40<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Project 0031 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 2011 Buick GSX 2011 Buick GSX \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 The main theme of this project is known as \u00e2\u20ac\u0153kit bashing\u00e2\u20ac\u009d where two or more kits are merged together to form a new one. In this project a Monogram 1970 Buick GSXTM and an AMTTM concept CamaroTM are morphed into a new style. \u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 There [&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-472","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472","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=472"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2198,"href":"http:\/\/www.rightonreplicas.com\/blog\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/472\/revisions\/2198"}],"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=472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}