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NASCAR Forum => NASCAR FAB SHOP => Topic started by: 18degrees on November 04, 2024, 04:21:13 PM

Title: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 04, 2024, 04:21:13 PM
just got rolling on decals and stuff after opening the trunk, drilling out the fuel filler, priming and painting the interior of the body and exterior.

will be using LOTS of Jaye's parts for this build... wheels & hubs, seat, dash, ignition boxes, Oberg filter, fuel cell and various lines/fillers/fuel filter... the list goes on.  hopefully it all comes together like i hope...

so far got the upper and lower grilles in place.  the lower grille is something that has been missing from the aftermarket scene for seemingly forever, and once again Jaye comes through with a beautiful piece.  also one of his dashes with attached ignition boxes.

(https://i.imgur.com/GNGDGps.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/57uZc6e.jpeg)

man, 3 coats of Tamiya black sure shines... until you put decals on :o

and i really should pay attention to how the gauges orient when i put them in the bezels ::)

Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: jh63fan on November 04, 2024, 05:03:01 PM
Really looking forward to following along on this one. The grill work looks great. Jaye does some outstanding stuff, made several purchases myself. Are you planning on using his truck arm setup?
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 04, 2024, 05:58:22 PM
Quote from: jh63fan on November 04, 2024, 05:03:01 PMReally looking forward to following along on this one. The grill work looks great. Jaye does some outstanding stuff, made several purchases myself. Are you planning on using his truck arm setup?

Not this time around. I have plenty of his parts on this one, forgot i am using his shocks too. The engine compartment and trunk are gonna be enough work for me.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: Volzfan59 on November 04, 2024, 08:56:21 PM
Does Jaye have a website? I'd like to see his product line.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: MarkJ on November 05, 2024, 07:39:02 AM
Looking forward to watching this build. Sounds like you will be going full detail on it.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 05, 2024, 08:18:50 AM
Quote from: Volzfan59 on November 04, 2024, 08:56:21 PMDoes Jaye have a website? I'd like to see his product line.

Yessir.

https://jayesmodelgarage.com/

And my disclaimer is i'm not on his payroll and don't get kickbacks from using/promoting his line of stuff, he just makes really nice pieces and isn't overpriced.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: Volzfan59 on November 05, 2024, 09:35:25 AM
Quote from: 18degrees on November 05, 2024, 08:18:50 AM
Quote from: Volzfan59 on November 04, 2024, 08:56:21 PMDoes Jaye have a website? I'd like to see his product line.

Yessir.

https://jayesmodelgarage.com/

And my disclaimer is i'm not on his payroll and don't get kickbacks from using/promoting his line of stuff, he just makes really nice pieces and isn't overpriced.

No disclaimer needed brother. Since I've not been back in the hobby to long, I appreciate it when folks say where they get their aftermarket stuff. I'm thankful for the help, and the replies that all of you have given me. So many aftermarket folks are only on Facebook and for me, that's a bridge to far.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: jh63fan on November 05, 2024, 02:20:30 PM
[quote Since I've not been back in the hobby to long, I appreciate it when folks say where they get their aftermarket stuff. I'm thankful for the help, and the replies that all of you have given me. So many aftermarket folks are only on Facebook and for me, that's a bridge to far.
[/quote]

I buy from Jaye and never been disappointed.
Another good 3D printer is Jim Rodgers, the JR in Salvino JR. He does a lot of parts for the first generation Monogram GM cars, which have always been my favorite. You can email him for a list.
sjrmvideos@gmail.com
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: Volzfan59 on November 05, 2024, 03:38:33 PM
Thank you jh63fan.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 05, 2024, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: jh63fan on November 05, 2024, 02:20:30 PM[quote Since I've not been back in the hobby to long, I appreciate it when folks say where they get their aftermarket stuff. I'm thankful for the help, and the replies that all of you have given me. So many aftermarket folks are only on Facebook and for me, that's a bridge to far.

I buy from Jaye and never been disappointed.
Another good 3D printer is Jim Rodgers, the JR in Salvino JR. He does a lot of parts for the first generation Monogram GM cars, which have always been my favorite. You can email him for a list.
sjrmvideos@gmail.com
[/quote]

I'll second the JR endorsement. He has a great set of headers for that era of GM cars to replace the 180 degrees ones. I had bought enough from him to replace them on all my builds from that era, and now i need to order some more. He also has some nice single exhaust pipes to go with them.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: Volzfan59 on November 05, 2024, 05:24:19 PM
Thank you 18degrees.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 18, 2024, 06:24:00 PM
glued the engine in place tonight so i thought i would update some pics.

(https://i.imgur.com/WuP8jqZ.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/SwNCrh7.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Qx4QOse.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ylgMFvP.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/MCw5m1R.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/PHbApN4.jpeg)

(https://i.imgur.com/EfMnYVT.jpeg)

the following stuff is from Jaye-

shifter
seat
headrest
wheels (hubs and lug nuts are a separate piece which i love)
fuel filter
fuel cell
dash/steering wheel/shift light
ignition boxes

fuel line and fitting is RBMotion

i fabbed the heat guard thingy in front of the seat
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: jh63fan on November 18, 2024, 06:54:06 PM
Looking good. Assuming those are Powerslide decals, look great on the black. Neat how adding a handful of aftermarket parts can make it feel like a different kit.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 18, 2024, 08:34:50 PM
Quote from: jh63fan on November 18, 2024, 06:54:06 PMLooking good. Assuming those are Powerslide decals, look great on the black. Neat how adding a handful of aftermarket parts can make it feel like a different kit.

Thanks. And they are Powerslide decals. I took the silver decals from a Monte sheet because the Lumina set didn't have them and i was feeling lazy about painting them.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: MarkJ on November 19, 2024, 07:20:08 AM
Crisp and clean. Looking Awesome.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: Rattlecan Dan on November 19, 2024, 12:14:50 PM
I agree with all the worthy compliments. Nice crisp details. Doing a beautiful job.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 24, 2024, 01:37:37 PM
some more updates, got the trunk all done... parts from Jaye - fuel cell, fuel filler, fuel overflow tube, fuel filter.  one fitting and fuel filter lines from RBMotion.

(https://i.imgur.com/JcbDktnl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/3SwAIdPl.jpg)

Oberg filter (partially obscured by cowl) and shocks from Jaye, fittings from RBMotion, lines from Detail Master.

(https://i.imgur.com/myC4qsyl.jpg)

exhaust and shocks by Jaye.  driveshaft hoop is a piece of strip.

(https://i.imgur.com/gxRaMBXl.jpg)

just have to finish the windows, add a few decals and an antenna, and figure out the fit of the piece of metal that covers the top of the radiator.  hopefully will have the finished product in the showroom soon.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: jh63fan on November 24, 2024, 01:46:17 PM
What type of paint did you use for the chassis? I like the gloss level, looks realistic.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 24, 2024, 03:31:31 PM
Quote from: jh63fan on November 24, 2024, 01:46:17 PMWhat type of paint did you use for the chassis? I like the gloss level, looks realistic.

It's Krylon fire red, it's actually a matte finish. I prefer to use flat colors for chassis and cage, they seem to cover better and fill the nooks and crannies better. And the gloss isn't important to me on the chassis since it's covered by the body.
Title: Re: #3 Goodwrench Lumina, 1991 edition
Post by: 18degrees on November 25, 2024, 12:47:22 AM
finished product in the showroom