1968/1969 Hurtubise Mallards Finished 7/30/16

[kip]

I am going to try to scratch build a 1967-1970 Mallard.





I’m not sure which one I will build. I really like the nose number in the Pepsi bottle cap on the 1969.

I am trying to build this one using bulkheads and plastic strips. Juanjo Mas has been providing advice. Hope this comes out half as good as his Novi and Lola. I have finished the “spine” and bulkheads. The plans were done by Bob Clindinst. The blue and red lines are Juanjo’s suggestions for placing the bulkheads and spine. I added one more bulkhead (second from the nose).



kip

[illeagle10]

You are a braver man than I am Kip! Good luck on this one, I hope you are successful. Either car will be great, but it looks like you're attempting both. Keep plugging away at it.

Jim

[kip]

I'm not sure if I will build both or build a second body and try to interest someone in casting up several copies in resin.

kio

[jj66]

Good starting! I'm here, waiting for more.

[kip]

Made some progress with the Mallards. I added two half bulkheads to the rear. The body shape changes a bit at those points. They are pretty rough looking because I added them after the spines were in place. They will serve the purpose though.



I started “planking” the bulkheads.



I put the rear skin on the car. The Mallard spoiler is part of this piece. I used sheet plastic rubber banded to a socket (as in socket wrench) and used a hair dryer to curl it around the socket.



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[kip]

I’ve been working on some brass push bars for Gary Doucette’s next issue and have not done much on the Mallards but am done with that and back on this now and have made some progress on the planking.

I have always been amazed at Jaunjo Mas' builds and dazzled by his techniques. But I now have a whole new appreciation for what he does. The bulkhead and plank technique is hard and slow—at least for me. Lots of cutting, fitting, glueing, sanding, and constant modifications. Juango is a true artist.

In the back is what will be the 1969 Mallard. The 69 had a smooth nose—no center opening—with an inlet on each side. I am making a one piece nose cone for that one. The front body (bottom side up) will be the 1967 or 1968 that has a central air intake.



This is the top side up view of both. Again, the 1969 is in the rear.



kip

[illeagle10]

Looks like you're getting close to getting the shell done!

Jim

[jj66]

Your kind words flatter me much, kip. Good progress!

[kip]

Finished the planking on the 1969 Mallard. Next will be a couple coats of putty and lots of sanding. I am making the nose for the 1967/1968 Mallard and have some more planking to do. Hopefully an update on that one by the weekend.








kip

[illeagle10]

I see the Mallards are finally taking shape! Keep at it Kip!

Jim

[jj66]

You already have it kip. Looking very good!

[kip]

This is the 1969 Mallard. The body is pretty smooth. A few spots left—nothing major. I cut the air intakes into the nose. Getting the angle right was tough. Just about ready to cut the suspension holes and the cockpit hole (tomorrow)





This is the 1968 Mallard. Made the nose. The intake was much easier on this than on the 1969. Needs another layer of putty—maybe two.





kip

[kip]

I cut out the cockpit, suspension openings, and exhaust header opening. I used the Clindinst drawing to locate the openings and drilled some holes. I then used the side of the drill bit to roughly grind out the openings. Followed with filing and sanding.  I also cut out the two lower spine/braces from the cockpit area.  I was afraid that would affect the cars rigidity--but it did not.  I have to fill a few more defects. Prime coat will be up next, but it will have to wait until it stops raining.





kip

[illeagle10]

Wow! They're really starting to take shape Kip!  Looking good!

Jim

[jj66]

Looks great kip!