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Oldsmobile Aerotech Monogram Kit

 
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spotter23



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 8:48 pm    Post subject: Oldsmobile Aerotech Monogram Kit Reply with quote

Anyone on the forum ever built the Oldsmobile Aerotech kit?

If so any suggestions on paint, photos, tips or suggestions?

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MG
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

spotter, I have not, but this guy has:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/4/p/178603/2011039.aspx

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Rob Spires
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started one about six months ago, but put it down when I ran into some issues. I plan on picking it back up again soon.

I will say, be careful to glue the two chassis halves together as straight as possible. It will be tough to level it out and make the underside look smooth if you don’t. Don’t ask me how I know... lol
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:55 am    Post subject: Olsmobile Aerotech Monogram Kit Reply with quote

thanks for the info....

John the link you posted doesn't work, please try again if you don't mind

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 06, 2019 12:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mark, I'm not sure what the problem is but every time I click on the link in the post, it comes up. You might try googling "Fine Scale Modeling forum Oldsmobile AeroTech Longtail 1:24th scale model by Monogram models" I'll try it again:

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/4/p/178603/2011039.aspx

John
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The link works, thank you, must have been on my end somehow

Thanks again
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 6:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This one is back on my bench now. Did you have any specific questions? I plan on using Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver and X-10 Gunmetal for the body.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've built the kit. The parts fit is pretty decent, but take extra care with the channel shaped pieces that are in front of and behind the radiators. Mine turned out decent, although I had trouble lining up the dark/light silver/gray around the nose. I think I used Testor's Graphite Dust and Diamond Dust. Probably too much metal flake, but I liked it.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 1:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here are a couple of pictures of mine - the short tail version:

https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/img-7708_orig.jpg

https://southernfriedherring.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/8/6/108664611/img-7711_orig.jpg

it's a fun kit. Looking forward to seeing yours.
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 5:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think it looks great! Did you do work on the nose seam where the body and chassis come together? If not, it’s hidden well. The only way I can see to putty that seam is work on it after the body is finished, meaning I’ll have to mask and respray...
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 20, 2019 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If I recall correctly, I did use filler (super glue, probably) on the nose seam. And yes, it can only be done once the front of the body is put on. If you're clever, you may be able to hide the seam somewhat with the color demarcation line. I don't consider myself that clever. Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:40 pm    Post subject: Olds Aerotech Reply with quote

Thanks for the info fellows...…..the one I'm building is for Tim Cindric president of Penske Racing. Tim's dad built the Quad 4 engine in his shop and Tim worked on the project as a teenager. Tim will have AJ sign the car for his collection. I have attached a few photos.....I still have to make the decals for AJ's name and couple others that were on the real car but not on the kit decal sheet.
IMG_E3477 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_E3476 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_E3475 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_E3472 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_3463 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_3460 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_3458 by James Gregory, on Flickr
IMG_3346 by James Gregory, on Flickr
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PostPosted: Tue Oct 15, 2019 3:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh, that looks really sharp!
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