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Post by JEFF on Nov 20, 2018 18:21:13 GMT -6
Jeff I had to cut the tab off the steering gear box part 124 and locate it lower on the frame then where the tab should have gone to clear the engine and exhaust...I mocked up the interior and body with the engine in place then superglued the box in position... here is a pic...  I'm having the same problem, Joe. It's p**sin' me off. |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 20, 2018 19:22:20 GMT -6
Looking really good Jeff.
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Post by JCON on Nov 20, 2018 20:30:04 GMT -6
Jeff I had to cut the tab off the steering gear box part 124 and locate it lower on the frame then where the tab should have gone to clear the engine and exhaust...I mocked up the interior and body with the engine in place then superglued the box in position... here is a pic... I'm having the same problem, Joe. It's p**sin' me off. Now I don't feel so all alone!!! Lol!!! |
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 21, 2018 0:36:28 GMT -6
Sometimes, a light coat of primer or black will help those seams stand out. Then, you can clean them up, and carry on.
Engine looks very cool, Jeff! What color blue did you use on that?
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Post by JEFF on Nov 21, 2018 3:39:51 GMT -6
I'm feeling a bit better now.  And that's a good tip about the primer or black, Buck.  Anyway, to answer your question, it's Model Master #2729 Olds Engine Blue. That's what was called out in the directions. It's a metallic. I had my doubts about it but it looks O.K. I guess. |
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Post by JCON on Nov 21, 2018 9:31:09 GMT -6
Looks fine to me...
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 21, 2018 21:49:49 GMT -6
Heading up to Port Townsend to spend Turkey Day with family. You guys have a good one.
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Post by JCON on Nov 22, 2018 1:38:24 GMT -6
You also my brother!!! Love Port Townsend!!! Fun Seaport town... miss the Creperie though on main street...  |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 22, 2018 7:25:28 GMT -6
First off, HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY.  Now for the important stuff. So, the mystery of the steering box placement has been solved. Based on the instructions it looks like the round post on the steering box goes in the slot in the frame shown by the red arrow.  This is not correct. The square boss on the steering box goes in the slot in the frame and the post connects to the Pitman Arm which connects to the Center Link. The post.
The Boss.
The Pitman arm.
In place.
 And with the Tub dryfitted.
You can see that the input shaft lines up roughly with where the Steering column will be.
So much for that.
Have a great day, Boys.  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Nov 22, 2018 8:56:01 GMT -6
Thanks Jeff. You saved me hours of exasperation.
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Post by BUCKY on Nov 22, 2018 9:27:29 GMT -6
I took notes on that for my waaaaay future Caddy build! Thanks!
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Post by JCON on Nov 22, 2018 12:28:54 GMT -6
Well done Jeff!!! I modified mine to fit... looks like yours but not done the same, lol!!!
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Post by JEFF on Nov 22, 2018 13:43:10 GMT -6
Thanks, Boys. Every once in awhile I get something right. |
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Post by JEFF on Nov 23, 2018 7:01:32 GMT -6
Making some progress. Exhaust painted up and the suspension in place.  Got a start on the interior, too.    Hope to have the parts masked up and sprayed with the second color by this afternoon. AAACW |
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Post by JCON on Nov 23, 2018 9:45:13 GMT -6
Looking good Jeff!!!
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Post by ARMORGUY on Nov 23, 2018 10:18:29 GMT -6
My favorite blue, love it !
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Post by JEFF on Nov 23, 2018 15:03:28 GMT -6
Thanks, Boys. My masking plan didn't work out so it's time for plan "B"
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Post by JCON on Nov 23, 2018 18:39:34 GMT -6
I was wondering with the textures...
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Post by JEFF on Nov 24, 2018 14:28:59 GMT -6
So, plan "B" didn't work either, ended up at plan "D" but it worked. Basic colors blocked out.    A lot of detailing to do still. AAACW |
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Post by JCON on Nov 24, 2018 14:50:46 GMT -6
Plan D looks like an amazing success... still no paint for mine... beginning to wonder if they took the money and ran!!!  |
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And that's a good tip about the primer or black, Buck. 
Anyway, to answer your question, it's Model Master #2729 Olds Engine Blue. That's what was called out in the directions. It's a metallic. I had my doubts about it but it looks O.K. I guess.
