Alright, I haven't made much time to model this week, but, I never go without at least two solid hours of bench-time to calm the nerves between A.A. and Narc-anon! (Kidding...I kid). So I just did some detail work.

First, we have the 99% done engine with scratchbuilt air cleaner and filter (Fram), along with the heater hoses (We do live in Illinois after all!).







I also "fine-tipped" the doors just because ya can't see the panel lines to really appreciate the crappy job I did.



I also figure to cut and re-make the rear window and trunk. The trunk is totally different and the window is, of course, convex, not concave as it was molded. The black lines show where the original lines are and the red lines and filler both represent how it needs to be when finished. This is proving to be a daunting task and again, I'm dreading it.



The undercarriage is just an awesome time for me. I love how it's turning out. I did the fuel pump, fuel lines and the brake lines. (Phil was stoked about hearing Chimpy had rear-wheel disc brakes) I also threw in an extra pair of coil-over-shocks.





Well, that's where I'm at. Not as far as I'd like, but, who's ever as far as they'd like to be on any project.

Have'n fun!
Cuhail

Your undercarriage is great It looks really well done.
The trunk updates should be fun to do and be a nice update.
The big question I have is the fan blades. The ends with the bolts look a bit 'off'. The black end seems abrupt.

Well, I used the fan from a GTO model, but, I just clipped it off the sprue, cleaned it up a bit and Sharpied in the colors. (I love Sharpies), it fit better in the fan shroud than the four-bladed one that came with the engine. Oddly enough, the fan shroud is from the Monte Carlo stock car too, but, when I installed the radiator from the S.C. to the Impala radiator frame, the fan shroud would hit the 4-bladed fan. I used the 6-blade fan and altered the engine mounting a little and it was like it was meant to be like that. :-)

Back to dreading that rear deck.
Cuhail

Well, I just set the body down on the chassis, along with the hood, and noticed that , with this air cleaner I whipped up, the hood won't close. So, I want to scratchbuild a cowl-induction scoop.
Any ideas or previous attempts to share with me will be greatly appreciated. I know I can do it, but, it's always a good idea to ask about pitfalls before jumping in.

Thanks all,
Cuhail

One idea for a scoop is to make a basic shape out of bakable clay. Don't try to carve out the inside hollow part until after you bake it.
Or
Make a wooden or bakable clay mold a bit (.5mm) smaller. Bake it if necessary then form a foil (wine bottle warper) version over it.

HMMMMM.....that's an idea. The foil method. I outlined where it will go on the hood, measured the outside dimensions and sat down to contemplate the mods. I don't know if the foil method wil be rigid enough, though. I think I'll start with two .100X.100 strips, coped down on one end (towards the front of the hood) and a piece of sheet stock over that. Some sanding and a bit of putty should smooth it out nice. Then I'm thinking of cutting a hole just big enough for my tall air cleaner to fit through.

Hmmmmm. How's that sound?

Cuhail

Couple of thoughts, fold some wine bottle foil in 1/2 to give it more volume...
Are you thinking of just cutting a hole and leaving no scoop over it? That could be cool, I've seen some nice looking engines that way.

Ahh, a diagram should help.

First (on top): The hood, with a hole that's been drilled to match the aircleaner. Scott, if I stopped here, it would be the design you noted and it would look kinda cool. But I go a bit farther.

Second (middle): The two strips of .100 X .100, coped down toward the front, and the sheet stock to go over it.

Third (bottom): The finished cowl-induction hood, covering the hole, but, letting the hood close all the way, thus producing a cleaner look all around.



I whipped this up on PhotoSuite in about 5 minutes, so please forgive my artwork.

Maybe I should use like, .040 X .100 strip instead. I think it depends on how high the aircleaner sticks through the hood after drilling the hole.

Dang, good thing I think of this before I do this stuff. Thanks Scott!

Cuhail