One of the Facebook modelling groups decided on a 7-day so-called Quik Build, from December 24 to 31. (You can tell we're all locked down...) I picked Fujimi's excellent RS on the basis that it would all fit, even if it's a complex kit; no customisation or fiddling would be required beyond a certain level of detailing to be decided based on time available.
Step one, if I am in a hurry, is to get the bodywork out of the way because otherwise screw-ups here can add days at the end.
- Paint and sand the body, apply decals, apply clear coat, polish. I considered just polishing but this requires an excellent plastic body, and there were a couple of flaws that needed fixing.
- Paint engine and transmission main components (spray paint).
Day 2:
The body went well so I decided to spend the time on detailing the engine. Plug wires are Detail Master DM 1025, a realistic 0.012" in diameter; injection piping is silver 26 ga Artistic Wire at 0.41 mm (0.016").
- Assemble engine
- Detail painting of engine and transmission (brush)
- Wire ignition and plumb injection
The stock engine was modified with injection stacks and a free-flow exhaust from Scale Productions, eliminating the piping which serves to pre-heat air heading to the air filter as well as the air filter itself.
Come back tomorrow evening for interior and chassis work! By Day 6 I should be on to the finishing touches -- lights, wipers, glass, etc.
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