Plastic Fantastic 2

[phantomjock]

That "look" is really coming together. For "class" options/rules, could you get by with the mods to the rear deck by denpo.
I've looked and came up empty - but here is on that could "disguise" anything that you do underneath:

A solid windscreen - well placed louvers , that tilt/twist the flow to that nice wing you have...
Oh I'd like to see the numbers before/after. Maybe even some streamlines. Hmmmm.
Oh yeah - I got work to do too!

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

aero is for people who can't build engines.

actually, I still need to do a diffuser - but next major mod will be a larger motor.

 

[phantomjock]

aero is for people who can't build engines.

That could be me!

Here are 2 quick links. We had a member here (thought denpo) that did something similar:


or:

Cheers - JIm

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I like how they used the black and silver's mod to increase seat room.

 

[bobs77vet]

i like the black silver mod, not sure of the SS emblem though

That could be me!

Here are 2 quick links. We had a member here (thought denpo) that did something similar:
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or:


Cheers - JIm

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

it's almost ready to get some paint

need to just remove the rear reflector and tape it up.... tomorrow


then roll it out, inflate the booth, clean it, then shoot it. Weather is supposed to cooperate this week (crossing fingers)

 

[bobs77vet]

i definitely want to see the inflatable paint booth.


heres your next project

it's almost ready to get some paint
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need to just remove the rear reflector and tape it up.... tomorrow
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then roll it out, inflate the booth, clean it, then shoot it. Weather is supposed to cooperate this week (crossing fingers)

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

10

i definitely want to see the inflatable paint booth.


heres your next project

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10,000 lbs.

no thanks

 

[bobs77vet]

and EV too

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10,000 lbs.

no thanks

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and EV too

I recommended a Volt to my parents - best car they've ever had (and my dad is a former Lyon's running drag racer).... I don't hate them but think they're very short sighted because we don't have enough lithium to do what they are making laws to force

that said, when I vent my ac lines to atmosphere, it goes right by the solar panels on the roof (which will pay for themselves in 5 years)

anyway.... enough of my ambiguity


so first 'fun' was sanding a run on the inside of the scoop.... blanking amateur painter (and I hope that JA is still following this)

borrowed the go-jack to make this easier to sand

and now we're getting there

as I mentioned yesterday.. this is a 'good enough' paint job. IF I ever use another body shop, I'll be 100% more thorough when I pick up the car.... really, I'm as mad at them as I am at myself for accepting the crap work.... and still, it's a race car - who knows, maybe the next fix will be a nose or tail after I run out of talent.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

back into the booth
now shiney


not bad color match either

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Quick update time... front shop

 

[bobs77vet]

paint looks great, do you rent the booth or buy it?

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

paint looks great, do you rent the booth or buy it?

I own it... bought it awhile ago ....

 

[bobs77vet]

we bought a bouncy house for the grand kids probably 10 yrs ago. I thought it was a stupid idea and didnt see how it could possibly hold up. well 10 yrs later and every kids birthday party and household gathering it is still going strong.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

we bought a bouncy house for the grand kids probably 10 yrs ago. I thought it was a stupid idea and didnt see how it could possibly hold up. well 10 yrs later and every kids birthday party and household gathering it is still going strong.

you know, you could paint panels is said bouncy house.... maybe even an entire MG.... would certainly make painting more fun

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

lots of color sanding

did not work well, think I'm going to matte clear the center or even most of the hood (which solves a glare problem) as fix.


of course, that means waiting another 3 weeks before I paint to avoid lifting

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

reassembly

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

envisioning tape

3 stripes?

where to end the flat paint

or


and just thinkin' I will flat the hood because it does not help to get a reflection on it.... the rest, dunno

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and sanding.... a lot

 

[bobs77vet]

interesting stripes, i like the three slashes for some reason, those look like chevrons, what do they look like as a straight line being on an angle? does it get wonky?


this is like one of those leadership tests describe an angle with out drawing it...... so here goes, if the fender crease is the straight line and the windshield is perpendicular to it , the imaginary line would start at the window at a 45* angle and go over the crease all in the same line some where over the wheel

maybe its even reversed so it would be 135*

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

more hours


looks so good with my potato camera

still one more buff level then wax....

 

[bobs77vet]

are you using a forced rotation DA? i bought the $120 one from HF and love it.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

are you using a forced rotation DA? i bought the $120 one from HF and love it.

too many curves to use any kind of rotation device - thus, like the Karate Kid, buffing-compound on, buffing compound off....

 

[phantomjock]

You've been working the splitter. Thoughts on a diffuser?

I do like the rear "murdered" look on the bumper-ettes. Nice touch.
Plate and tail lights could use some tone down - if it passes Tech.

Cheers - Jim

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

You've been working the splitter. Thoughts on a diffuser?

I do like the rear "murdered" look on the bumper-ettes. Nice touch.
Plate and tail lights could use some tone down - if it passes Tech.

Cheers - Jim

my thought is I need a 3d printer.... the way I built that - the ends are removable/replaceable so I can experiment as I go along

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and it's back
spoiler braces

and a necessary oil capture tank

oil catch can installed

and strut installed

and from a distance

I'm disappointed in how the paint turned out but if I can get a few minutes to finish a tune then I'll be racing in a month

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

and it's back in the world, took it out and did a bit of tuning on it tonight

needs a detail for sure

 

[caskiguy]

Well done !

 

[bobs77vet]

that looks great