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Pearson Torino done

 
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Pas.U.By Car#21



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:48 am    Post subject: Pearson Torino done Reply with quote

Alright the David Pearson Torino is done. This is the first time I have ever done a NASCAR (or any type of car) model. Prior to this I have exclusively modeled tanks and other AFV's.

Polar Light Holman Moody Torino Talladega driven by David Pearson during the 1969 season.

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Kit front end altered to give correct profile, engine bay to get engine in and rear window sanded to sit flush, detailed with PPP wheels and tires, exhaust ends replaced with aluminum tube, Pro-tech hoses, fittings, wire, and harness, detail master hood and trunk pins (the latter completely missing from the kit) and powerslide instrument and door handle cover decals added.

To answer a question for the body I used Model Car World Acapulco Blue Metallic and Gold Gloss Lacquer and Vallejo model air Black.

Overall I enjoyed building this except for the kit decals which were some of the worst I have ever used. Fought me every step of the way and took an ocean of setting solution to settle down properly. I don't know if this is a trend with these kits or it was a bad set though.

I also don't think the stance is 100% correct in the front, but I got it as low as I could. The kit was also missing the gas cap and vent, don't know what to do about either?
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Jim N



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 12:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very impressive, particularly for your first NASCAR build.
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john843



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful job. What did you use for the drivers side inboard headlight screen? Looks really good.

John
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Shunter



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 2:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Excellent job..
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Pas.U.By Car#21



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 10, 2018 8:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks everyone. John, the front grill is the unaltered kit part, I just gave the screen openings a pin wash with black enamel paint.
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Henryjint



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 11, 2018 8:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nicely done!!!!
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

AWESOME!!!
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Firefly



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PostPosted: Thu Oct 18, 2018 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Came out great. Not the easiest kit to start with.
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