BO15 RaTs GaSs...Great year all!...pg 26

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Lookin bad to the bone already Odd !
 
RaTs GaSs build Day #11

I tanked the styrofoam / vinyl wrap idea. Had a much more 'clear' vision today.

Videologue Update #2 will explain.....


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I like that idea a lot.
Test the metalcast paint on a scrap piece first. I'm not sure how translucent it will be. If not, then maybe use the Krylon Stained Glass paint I used for my blue light special. You just have to do it in multiple light coats.

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Like it,OJ. My sister used to call it pixie-glass. I used a similar technique for Duck Norris, but went with a couple of pine boards. My aim was hotrod with salt flat style, so I guess we're kinda close. Do you have any plans for a number plate, like down at the strip?
 
Not sure about a number plate, Matti, but some lettering, stickers, pinstripe could def make it on to this build before she's all said and done.
 
OddJob said:
RaTs GaSs build Day 8

So, I have a few ideas about things I want to add to R.G., what some of our Southern brethren call "geegaw" or doo-dads or add-ons. You know, stuff that increases our RaT-isfaction when we look at our builds.

Today, with an appropri -RaT-e temperature in the low 30's, I went shopping for an insulation panel. I mean, there's another build on here with the Pink Panther theme, why not?

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The cool thing about these panels, is they are cut so you can snap off a strip, which comes in handy when your vehicle doesn't have an I.D. measurement of 4 ' wide...

Then I traced a pattern on cardboard for my 'insert' idea. And then transferred it to the panel.

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The piece was actually 1 1/2 " thick, which was surprising to me as you know most lumber is not actually a 2" x 4", etc. But that was good, as you shall see.
I then cut the bottom portion off, to pursue another route. I cut two pieces for tank halves, and placed them for a mock up.

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Then I grabbed the roll of Vinyl Frog adhesive backed chromed vinyl. And applied it to the large surface areas of the tank halves. And followed that by trimming the 'edges' with 3M chrome duct tape; which happened to be 1 1/2 " in width, exactly.

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So, obviously the surface is not dead smooth on the insulation panel. It has a bit of a pock marked look. But when you spend 3 hours on a project, it deserves a look-see and should be put up for evaluation, I think.

Here's a couple of shots from different angles. Ignore the blue tape that is holding the two tank halves in place.

Is it horrible? It will likely be painted, probably lettering on it, maybe some stickers. Your feedback is welcome.

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Cool, creative approach
 
OddJob said:
RaTs GaSs build Day 8

So, I have a few ideas about things I want to add to R.G., what some of our Southern brethren call "geegaw" or doo-dads or add-ons. You know, stuff that increases our RaT-isfaction when we look at our builds.

Today, with an appropri -RaT-e temperature in the low 30's, I went shopping for an insulation panel. I mean, there's another build on here with the Pink Panther theme, why not?

View attachment 119493
The cool thing about these panels, is they are cut so you can snap off a strip, which comes in handy when your vehicle doesn't have an I.D. measurement of 4 ' wide...

Then I traced a pattern on cardboard for my 'insert' idea. And then transferred it to the panel.

View attachment 119495View attachment 119494

The piece was actually 1 1/2 " thick, which was surprising to me as you know most lumber is not actually a 2" x 4", etc. But that was good, as you shall see.
I then cut the bottom portion off, to pursue another route. I cut two pieces for tank halves, and placed them for a mock up.

View attachment 119498View attachment 119499

Then I grabbed the roll of Vinyl Frog adhesive backed chromed vinyl. And applied it to the large surface areas of the tank halves. And followed that by trimming the 'edges' with 3M chrome duct tape; which happened to be 1 1/2 " in width, exactly.

View attachment 119504View attachment 119503

So, obviously the surface is not dead smooth on the insulation panel. It has a bit of a pock marked look. But when you spend 3 hours on a project, it deserves a look-see and should be put up for evaluation, I think.

Here's a couple of shots from different angles. Ignore the blue tape that is holding the two tank halves in place.

Is it horrible? It will likely be painted, probably lettering on it, maybe some stickers. Your feedback is welcome.

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Maybe chop the fender and lower it a bit to fit the wheel arch?
 
Finished off a great day of building with a test of my spectra-fade paint idea. The Vinyl Frog chrome wrap takes to the paint well. Can't wait to try it on real chrome!

Day turned out nice. Almost 55 degrees now at 5 pm. Heat wave on the way, 80 by the weekend.

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OddJob said:
Finished off a great day of building with a test of my spectra-fade paint idea. The Vinyl Frog chrome wrap takes to the paint well. Can't wait to try it on real chrome!

Day turned out nice. Almost 55 degrees now at 5 pm. Heat wave on the way, 80 by the weekend.

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That would make a good lure for kingfish !
 
Through some big hooks on there and you are set to catch some big fish!!!
Paint test looks good. How many colors did you use?
 

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