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> 1962 Impala Convert., My First Model..

Cadi Luva
post Mar 11 2005, 05:58 PM
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i just got my models i ordered im starting with a 1962 impala... i just did the engine but thats all for right now... i dont have any paint with me but i have some on da way... im planning on building the model without paint... ill prolly paint it when i know how everything goes together... does anyone have pics of another 1962 impala already built it would help.... thanks

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post Mar 11 2005, 06:28 PM
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QUOTE(1low64 @ Mar 11 2005, 07:28 PM)
smile.gif Here's a pic of one almost done.
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very nice i need some suspension pics....


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you should really paint it..that's the fun part!!

here's one of ours..

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nice did it come with all those chrome? i wanna make a 62 model as soon as i can find one

im just wondering how did u get all those chrome?
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QUOTE(lowrider2NV @ Mar 11 2005, 08:57 PM)
nice did it come with all those chrome? i wanna make a 62 model as soon as i can find one

im just wondering how did u get all those chrome?
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doesn't come with chrome. gotta get it chrome plated.


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doesn't come with chrome. gotta get it chrome plated.


u can chrome plastic?
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damn your models are tight 1ofaknd
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QUOTE(lowrider2NV @ Mar 11 2005, 09:56 PM)
u can chrome plastic?
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of course you can. you can chrome plate it, gold plate it...anodize it...


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All those 62's arent 1ofaknds...matter of fact that last one...the orange and gold withy patterns...is our homie Mr. Biggs. wink.gif


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i cant wait till i buy one...it looks fun...just i have a hard time understanding how the motors and everything works...iv went to mads but didnt really get alot from there....kinda confuzing for me lol
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hey 1ofaknd... one word... wow.... shocked.gif shocked.gif shocked.gif .... the problem is im in iceland.... no where to chrome peices.... also the only way to paint my models is gunna be with spray paint... i ordered some dupli-color spray cans.. i dont know what primer or clear to use.... also i think i might only paint the body a nice color... ill probably do the undercarriage black like a daily....


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ima work on it some more tomorrow... any suggestions for da engine.. color?.... what to paint it with?...

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QUOTE(Cadi Luva @ Mar 11 2005, 10:17 PM)
hey 1ofaknd... one word... wow....  shocked.gif  shocked.gif  shocked.gif .... the problem is im in iceland.... no where to chrome peices.... also the only way to paint my models is gunna be with spray paint... i ordered some dupli-color spray cans.. i dont know what primer or clear to use.... also i think i might only paint the body a nice color... ill probably do the undercarriage black like a daily....
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1low...your crazy!!

and cadi luva...if you have a hard time getting supplies or accessories where your at....then http://www.scalelows.com is your answer!! we'll have paint supplies soon, but if you need them now hit me up!


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QUOTE(1ofaknd @ Mar 11 2005, 10:06 PM)
1low...your crazy!!
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shocked.gif Now I see! Correction....ALL OF THOSE 62'S ARENT 1OFAKNDS...THE LAST ONE (YELLOW, ORANGE AND GOLD WITH PATTERNS IS OUR HOMIE BIGGS.


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what does bare metal foil look like?.. chrome foil?..


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QUOTE(Cadi Luva @ Mar 12 2005, 01:09 PM)
what does bare metal foil look like?.. chrome foil?..
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sorta. it's REALLY thin and it has a sticky side. so you rub it onto your trim then trim off the excess. works great.

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thanks... now i get it... i was wondering how to chrome the trim.. ima have to order some when i get into painting my model... here are some progress pics... i built and set up da rear end... lemme know what you guys think....

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