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Andyjk's MST CMX Defender D90 build
- Thread starter Andyjk
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Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Yeah I'm liking it the more I look at it.
Got most of the cage done today, fairly pleased with it. What do you all think?
Got most of the cage done today, fairly pleased with it. What do you all think?
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Got the final to bars added to the front today
Still need to grind it down and get it looking perfect
In the mean time, got some primer down. Next step will be sanding down all the mould lines and imperfections.
Still need to grind it down and get it looking perfect
In the mean time, got some primer down. Next step will be sanding down all the mould lines and imperfections.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Finally got the front links finished today
Also did some trimming on the body mount bracket as it the servo was hitting it on full compression. Love how snuggly it fits haha
Also primed and painted the roll cage today. I really find hanging items to be painted be be the best option. That way you can paint it all in one go
Also did some trimming on the body mount bracket as it the servo was hitting it on full compression. Love how snuggly it fits haha
Also primed and painted the roll cage today. I really find hanging items to be painted be be the best option. That way you can paint it all in one go
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Got some painting done today. Really like the colour. Now the fun begins...weathering
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
More masking and painting of the windows.
Haven't particularly like the look of the head light surrounds and grille. The fake chrome looks terrible to be honest. Time for the chrome to dissolve away.
Also saw this beauty last night, couldn't resist taking a few snaps
Haven't particularly like the look of the head light surrounds and grille. The fake chrome looks terrible to be honest. Time for the chrome to dissolve away.
Also saw this beauty last night, couldn't resist taking a few snaps
rerebuilder
Quarry Creeper
Is that cola that you are taking the chrome off with?
rustneversleeps
RCC Addict
Great idea with the link measuring tool. I'll have to think of that next time i have to make links and make it so it could measure different WB like make it longer and add more holes."thumbsup"
rustneversleeps
RCC Addict
i was going to ask the same question,and it does look like pop.I normally use Easy Off oven cleaner to remove chrome....
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Yeah it's cola, I saw someone else do it in another thread so thought I'd give it a go
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
It's meant to take a few days apparently, so I'll let you know
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Let the aging process begin...
To create this effect, I used a hobby knife to cut/score lines into the plastic. You could also cut some pieces deeper and push sections through.
To create this effect, I used a hobby knife to cut/score lines into the plastic. You could also cut some pieces deeper and push sections through.
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
My first attempt at a "wash" tonight. Really happy with it. Still need to add more.
Just realized I used water based paint...might not have been the best option if the car is going to get wet at all
Just realized I used water based paint...might not have been the best option if the car is going to get wet at all
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Made some vents today. Started by cutting out some steel to fit. The steel bits I had were very rough so they are perfect for the look I'm trying to achieve
Drilled holes on the corners and cut between the holes
Cut up some black mesh that I had and sanded of the black paint
I then cut out the fuel cap surround and started to make my own out of aluminium
Drilled holes on the corners and cut between the holes
Cut up some black mesh that I had and sanded of the black paint
I then cut out the fuel cap surround and started to make my own out of aluminium
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Also shaved off those nasty looking tabs that hold the windows in
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Thanks a lot guys!
I added the grille and light surrounds today. For those of you interested, I initially tried using Cola to get rid of the chrome plating. Well, that didn't work lol. So I went and got some oven cleaner and it worked a treat! I also added a little metal mesh to the back of the grille to give it some more realism
Also got the fuel cap added
I added the grille and light surrounds today. For those of you interested, I initially tried using Cola to get rid of the chrome plating. Well, that didn't work lol. So I went and got some oven cleaner and it worked a treat! I also added a little metal mesh to the back of the grille to give it some more realism
Also got the fuel cap added
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
A bit more detailing today
Got the interior in. Had to hack it up quite a bit to fit properly
In other news, found this today when looking for a present for my nephews birthday. Couldn't resist ;-)
Got the interior in. Had to hack it up quite a bit to fit properly
In other news, found this today when looking for a present for my nephews birthday. Couldn't resist ;-)
Andyjk
Quarry Creeper
Got the interior painted today. I plan on weathering it later on
Couldn't resist a test fitting
Couldn't resist a test fitting
soze
I wanna be Dave
really enjoying the work!
