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Post by MikeB on Jan 11, 2012 12:01:29 GMT -5
Bill Jorgensen body + AMT PC-17 for the rest Not much done just have the body in primer
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Post by illeagle10 on Jan 11, 2012 16:31:43 GMT -5
Mike,
I've been slowly working on my 93. It's taken me a while to fabricate the parts I needed, but I'm finally well on my way. I just started painting my 93 Penske. I have just put a gloss coat of white on it. Next day or two I will add the flo-orange. I didn't do a WIP, because it would be the same as the 94 Penske that I already did a WIP on the other site.
I know Bill made the body to match up to the AMT kit, but I find that the Revell, Reynard makes for better parts for these kits, especially the suspension, althought you will have to relocate the locating holes for the front suspension.
I'm using the Target/Reynard kit, because I find I can use the following; undertray, correct wheels, tires, front and rear suspension, buckeye, transmission and exhaust. There are a few things that I will use from the AMT kits. From the AMT Penske, I use the mirrors, rollbar and cockpit tub. From the AMT Lola, I use the seat and wing mount.
Just thought I'd pass along to you before you get too far, in case you wanted to try it.
Jim
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Post by MikeB on Jan 11, 2012 16:37:25 GMT -5
Mike, I've been slowly working on my 93. It's taken me a while to fabricate the parts I needed, but I'm finally well on my way. I just started painting my 93 Penske. I have just put a gloss coat of white on it. Next day or two I will add the flo-orange. I didn't do a WIP, because it would be the same as the 94 Penske that I already did a WIP on the other site. I know Bill made the body to match up to the AMT kit, but I find that the Revell, Reynard makes for better parts for these kits, especially the suspension, althought you will have to relocate the locating holes for the front suspension. I'm using the Target/Reynard kit, because I find I can use the following; undertray, correct wheels, tires, front and rear suspension, buckeye, transmission and exhaust. There are a few things that I will use from the AMT kits. From the AMT Penske, I use the mirrors, rollbar and cockpit tub. From the AMT Lola, I use the seat and wing mount. Just thought I'd pass along to you before you get too far, in case you wanted to try it. Jim Thanks for the tips Jim but sadly I have way more AMT kits (28) then I do Reynard's (2) so I will be sticking with the AMT's Can't wait to see some pics of yours I loved your 94 MB
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Post by illeagle10 on Jan 11, 2012 17:51:17 GMT -5
I can understand Mike, it's amazing the price on what kits in general are going for nowadays! I know there's been talk on the price lately of resin, but also the value of plastic namely the AMT and Revell kits has risen lately. I have been looking for glue bombs, just for parts, because of the price of kits.
I usually like to use the Penske suspension on my Lolas. So nothing goes to waste. It just ends up in different places than what the original model makers intended 'em for!
Jim
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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2012 14:46:44 GMT -5
another tough paint job.........
bare metal foil for this one.
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Post by illeagle10 on Jan 12, 2012 21:08:32 GMT -5
Here's where I'm at with my 93 Penske. I started out mounting the roll bar and shark teeth. I also added some windscreen sills to help hold the windscreen in place.
As stated I used the Revell Reynard undertray after some modification.
I also added detail to the trans-axle area. More detail will be added later.
The Revell kit fits so nice under the body...
Here's where I'm at, the car is in gloss white, when I get some time I will sit down and mask the car and paint the flo-orange on.
I also added the full filler cover for the opposite side of the car.
Didn't mean to high-jack your WIP, but I didn't want to start another thread for the same car. Jim
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Post by shunter on Jan 13, 2012 1:51:51 GMT -5
Cool to see two of these being built. Look forward to seeing more of both.
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Post by greg on Jan 13, 2012 2:13:35 GMT -5
Really fantastic work Mike.
G
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2012 17:29:51 GMT -5
Jim, I just love the windscreen sill idea. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that" ideas.
John
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Post by illeagle10 on Feb 20, 2012 18:39:56 GMT -5
Jim, I just love the windscreen sill idea. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that" ideas. John Thanks John, When I was building the 94 Penske, I was contemplating on how to attach the windscreen. Since the one with the kit is vac-u-form and is fragile and of course you only get one with the kit, I only had one shot at it. I don't believe Bill Jogensen makes these kits anymore. I always had trouble with vac-form windscreens looking like something that was thrown on as an after thought. I truly believe that things happen for a reason! When I dropped the 94 Penske and broke it, I really didn't feel like working on it again. I really needed to get away from the car, so I broke out one of my aircraft kits. Test fitting the kit I started thinking about what I always do with aircraft kits and that's trim out the cockpit with Evergreen plastic strip to give depth to the cockpit. I also looked at the AMT Penske kit I was working on. Then it hit me! It's been staring me right in the face for years, exactly what I could do with the resin Indy kits that I have. Window sills to hold the wind screens! I wish I would have thought of it earlier. It would have saved me trouble on a number of kits. It gave me the incentive to put the aircraft kit away and go "full throttle" on the Penske! Hopefully, I'll have an update soon of the 93 Penske. Jim
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2012 21:56:43 GMT -5
Jim, I just love the windscreen sill idea. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that" ideas. John That is a great idea. And a perfect example of why these boards are invaluable. Thanks for the cool tip, Mike!
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Post by MikeB on Feb 20, 2012 21:57:58 GMT -5
Jim, I just love the windscreen sill idea. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that" ideas. John That is a great idea. And a perfect example of why these boards are invaluable. Thanks for the cool tip, Mike! I wish I could take credit but it's John's tip ;D
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2012 8:24:12 GMT -5
It's Jim's tip.
John
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Post by MikeB on Feb 21, 2012 8:38:01 GMT -5
I'm so confused ;D it is Jim's tip
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2012 9:43:50 GMT -5
Whoever came up with it, it's a good idea!
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