Just finished 1.9 build-up

tekenaar · 12-09-2004

Here's my just finished 1.9 build-up:

tekenaar · 12-09-2004

Originally Posted by tekenaar

Here's my just finished 1.9 build-up:

. . . 1.9 inches, that is!

GTJIM · 12-09-2004

A tiny plastic Solex on it too!

BQS4 · 12-09-2004

Otto;
I didn't know you built models. I thought I was the only one...

baz · 12-09-2004

you will allways have trouble till you change that solex to a weber thought you knew that otto

BQS4 · 12-09-2004

Well, he must have installed roller rockers as that valve cover looks to be one of RallyBob's extended ones.

tekenaar · 12-09-2004

Originally Posted by baz

you will allways have trouble till you change that solex to a weber thought you knew that otto

Running Solexes on my '70 GT AND '69 Kadett! Just have to know how to tune them.

72GT · 12-09-2004

Nice work! That would drop right in to my GT.

tekenaar · 12-09-2004

Originally Posted by BQS4

Otto,
I didn't know you built models. I thought I was the only one...

Audette won an AMT GT model in a raffle during our last meet and "volunteered" me to build it for her.

Have to admit to being a bit anal about building models too. It's ALL in the detail!!!

BQS4 · 12-09-2004

I'll have to post some pics of mine, and you're right about the details! I detail mine to the max.

madhatterpdc · 12-10-2004

Buidling models is outright torture.... and I love it! My GT model has been in the queue for quite some time now. Unfortunately, it currently resides behind a half-finished pro-street Nova, a '32 coupe, a 1/12 scale '57 Bel Air, and a USS Enterprise (the Star Trek version). I purposely put the GT at the end of that list so that it would motivate me to finish the others... hasn't quite worked out that way though.

Otto, I'd like to hear more about how you simulated the "seasoning" of the exhaust manifold.

BQS4 · 12-10-2004

I have over 200 built, mostly cars, some trucks, very few aircraft, and some fantasy (read Star Wars). But have that much and more in unopened kits that I have bought and stored away. I have several resin kits that are to be "customs" when done. I have all scales from 1/16th to 1/32nd, in cars and trucks, and down to 1/72nd scale in some aircraft.
Gene
Modeling-I LOVE IT!!!!

soybean · 12-10-2004

I too enjoy building models, but I soon got tired of "Static" models. This is what I have been working on for the last 7 years during the winter evenings. Everything is wired now and a test run along the 2nd level is planned. Jarrell

namba209 · 12-10-2004

Through the walls, Jarrell? You and "nobody" ought to get together, seems you two have more than Opels in common.

soybean · 12-10-2004

Originally Posted by namba209

Through the walls, Jarrell? You and "nobody" ought to get together, seems you two have more than Opels in common.

Ron, haven't you seen "nobodys" picture of the car carrier with an Opel Gt on it? N Scale.

Jarrell

tekenaar · 12-10-2004

Originally Posted by madhatterpdc

Buidling models is outright torture.... and I love it! My GT model has been in the queue for quite some time now. Unfortunately, it currently resides behind a half-finished pro-street Nova, a '32 coupe, a 1/12 scale '57 Bel Air, and a USS Enterprise (the Star Trek version). I purposely put the GT at the end of that list so that it would motivate me to finish the others... hasn't quite worked out that way though.

Otto, I'd like to hear more about how you simulated the "seasoning" of the exhaust manifold.

I used a paint application technique called "dry brush" from my art school days. My handle, "tekenaar", is the Dutch word for artist BTW.

First I painted the exhaust manifold with Testors 1180 Steel flat enamel and kept brushing it until tacky to establish grain. When that had dried, I used Testors 1166 Flat Brown and applied it after letting it get tacky on the brush, hence the term "dry brush".

BTW, you DO know that there are 3 different "silver" metallic paints available which are quite distinct when dry, Steel, Aluminum and Silver. I use 2 coats of Silver, liberally applied so that it dries very smoothly, for "chrome" pieces that are not already chromed in a kit, the resonator tips in this kit, for example.

Not to give anything away prematurely, but wait till I show you my spark plug wiring for this 1.9. TOLD you I was an "engine man"!

baronbors · 12-12-2004

Don't forget to put an "OTTOSTART" on it- this will save the ignition switch!! HEE HEE

tekenaar · 12-18-2004

Undercarriage . . . extreme detail:

BQS4 · 12-18-2004

Otto;
Where's the custom 2 1/2" exhaust? Where's the custom exhaust tips? Where's the rear discs?

kwilford · 12-19-2004

Originally Posted by BQS4

Otto;
Where's the custom 2 1/2" exhaust?

Based on the scaled size of the exhaust pipe, I'd say that he has already increased it to at LEAST 2 1/2 inch. Maybe 4 inch!

tekenaar · 12-23-2004

A LOT harder than I thought . . . guess it's been a long time.

tekenaar · 12-26-2004

A little more eye candy . . .

tekenaar · 01-06-2005

Did a bit more today:

72GT · 01-06-2005

Careful, don't get dirt on your "Factory Service Manual" in the background! Insert tab on brake reservoir into slot next to radiator...wait that looks backwards!

azopelnut · 01-06-2005

Otto
You are an artist!

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GTJIM Old Opeler Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,686	Solex! A tiny plastic Solex on it too! __________________ GTJim Opel Owner since last Century! Copyright © 2000-2009 J D Henry All Rights Reserved

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams	you will allways have trouble till you change that solex to a weber thought you knew that otto __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	Well, he must have installed roller rockers as that valve cover looks to be one of RallyBob's extended ones. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	I'll have to post some pics of mine, and you're right about the details! I detail mine to the max. __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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madhatterpdc 1450 Seeker... Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cape Cod, Mass Posts: 631	Buidling models is outright torture.... and I love it! My GT model has been in the queue for quite some time now. Unfortunately, it currently resides behind a half-finished pro-street Nova, a '32 coupe, a 1/12 scale '57 Bel Air, and a USS Enterprise (the Star Trek version). I purposely put the GT at the end of that list so that it would motivate me to finish the others... hasn't quite worked out that way though. Otto, I'd like to hear more about how you simulated the "seasoning" of the exhaust manifold. __________________ Keep it Blitzed

12-10-2004	#12 (permalink)
BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	I have over 200 built, mostly cars, some trucks, very few aircraft, and some fantasy (read Star Wars). But have that much and more in unopened kits that I have bought and stored away. I have several resin kits that are to be "customs" when done. I have all scales from 1/16th to 1/32nd, in cars and trucks, and down to 1/72nd scale in some aircraft. Gene Modeling-I LOVE IT!!!! __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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namba209 6,000 Post Club Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Imperial Beach, CA South of San Diego Posts: 6,054	Through the walls, Jarrell? You and "nobody" ought to get together, seems you two have more than Opels in common. __________________ Ron 72 GT 3.4L V-6/T-5/ZF posi - almost done - Just need AC installed. 75 Chevy monza 5.7L/TH350/Auburn 3.08 posi - Next

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baronbors 1000 Post Club Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: League City Texas Posts: 1,117	Don't forget to put an "OTTOSTART" on it- this will save the ignition switch!! HEE HEE __________________ Texas Opel Preservation Society

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BQS4 Southern Red Neck Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Snellville, GA Posts: 6,028 Real Name: Gene	Otto; Where's the custom 2 1/2" exhaust? Where's the custom exhaust tips? Where's the rear discs? __________________ "Yes, I do have a rifle rack in my Sportwagon"

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72GT rust + magic = gold! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: . Posts: 226	Careful, don't get dirt on your "Factory Service Manual" in the background! Insert tab on brake reservoir into slot next to radiator...wait that looks backwards!

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