65 Chevy Impala 'FOOSE Design
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28 17 July 2022, 13:50
Bill NewcomerNice start. My Dad had a '66 when I was a kid. My brother had a '65 Super Sport when we were in high school. Following.
19 July 2022, 03:08
Peter MuldoonThanks guys! It's a fun build István, this one is coming together fairly quickly. Looking forward to doing the body. I'll try to do your dad and brother proud with this one Bill.
19 July 2022, 13:46
Peter MuldoonUh oh Marcin! And that is why it pays to research these things... 😬 🙈
She will be SMS Purple Grape Martin. 🍇🍇🍇
20 July 2022, 13:43
Rod -Uneven blade spacing on the fan makes them much quieter. Makes a big difference. If you look closely at modern electric fans they're often uneven as well.
25 July 2022, 14:00
Peter MuldoonYeah really wishing I had this knowledge prior to changing the fan. Seems to be detracting from the rest of the build.
25 July 2022, 23:51
Christian WThat "thing" is one, we all live with. A lot of changes aren't visible anymore.
26 July 2022, 05:52
Lex JassiesGreat looking car. I think your'e making the best out of this kit. Question: what is the firing order of a Chevy V8?
26 July 2022, 07:38
Peter MuldoonDifferent to this one, but I'd already messed up the fan so I wasn't too fussed about the firing order.
26 July 2022, 08:05
István Szücs@Peter Muldoon. I saw, what wire did you use. You wrote, "Sanded back the existing distributor connectors and replaced them with rubber tubing"- that rubber tubing was the question 😉
26 July 2022, 09:20
Christian W@Lex Jassies .... You can't tell that generally. It depends on the year of built and the engine size. I think, you are able to look it up on the internet "firing order v8 chevrolet". It should not be that problem at all!
Here you are (rolling my eyes a little. It costs me seconds on google - included wiring diagrams!)
Chevy Small Block V8 engines (265,283, 302, 327, 350, 400) is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy Big Block V8 engines (396, 406, 427, 454) is the same as the small blocks: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2.
Chevy LS engines (LS1 to LS7) is different than SB or BB V8 engines. It is 1-8-7-2-6-5-4-3.
Chevy marine engine with REVERSE rotation is 1-2-7-5-6-3-4-8.
26 July 2022, 09:51
Lex JassiesChristian W: It didn't take me more than a few seconds either. I actually asked the question more because I noticed that Peter did it in his own way.
But he has already indicated that he is satisfied with this. So it's fine 👍
26 July 2022, 11:51
Peter MuldoonI did research the firing order but for some reason it slipped my mind while doing the model. I'm happy with the outcome. As I say, I already messed up the fan, so what's a messed up firing order too lol. I think I will leave the bonnet/hood closed on this one.
26 July 2022, 12:12
Peter MuldoonIstván, that tubing is leftover from a Tamiya bike kit. Not actually sure what gauge it is. I should measure it because I would love to buy some more.
26 July 2022, 12:14
Christian WIt's always challenging, to get the right order in scale. Sometimes, it drives me nuts.
Everything is fine.
26 July 2022, 12:45
JvLook Peter you can learn a lot from these guys but do remember this is your build
And whed time you will get better
Don't worry about if your not completely happy whed this build
I get a few kits the same if thay are cheap
And build one look at it if im not happy then it goes on the shelf
It has nothing to do whed what othets think
Its all a matter of what I think
Build your build your way
If you like it
Its good
The next one will be better
In my case I'm my biggest criticism
Please build what you like don't let anyone take that away from you
And enjoy what you do
some of my mates here
Build out there builds it takes time and courage
But that's were you learn
But we all start somewhere
Most important is you are happy enjoy what you do
Skills only come from doing
Only people that don't try nevern make mistakes
A mistake is only when your not happy whed it
26 July 2022, 12:45
JvThanks Martin
There is many skills here I enjoy all my mates here on scalemates
Its been a great forum for me
Whed many ideas
And inspirations
Let's keep it that way
Some of my favourite builds here are the ones I may not agree whed at first
But has tough me alot
I don't have to take it all on board
But its sencretly been an inspiration
I love it Here
For the positive inspiration I got so fare
Thanks to all here
And let's keep.it that way
26 July 2022, 14:12
Peter MuldoonThanks Jv, I do build for myself, but as soon as you put anything into a public forum you are faced with criticism. Just have to take it on board and learn from it. But at the end of the day it is my build so I can do whatever I like with it. 😉
26 July 2022, 22:21
Lex JassiesPeter, I'm glad you understood my message to you.
It certainly wasn't meant as a criticism, but I was wondering if you were aware of it. You immediately gave me a clear answer and I wanted to leave it at that. If you're happy then who am I to moan about it.
I also make mistakes and have no problem if one of the scalemates pointing this out to me (see my album of the Pak75).
After 62 years of model building I'm still learning.
Apart from that; I've looked at your albums and I think you make very nice models 👍. As a long term biker I really love your Yamaha Virago/Bobber build 🙂
27 July 2022, 08:08
Peter MuldoonThanks Lex, the Virago was a fun build. Always learning and loving the hobby. I'll always be my own worst critic. If I didn't enjoy the feedback I wouldn't post here. 🤓
27 July 2022, 13:16
Dominik Weitzerthat idea with the chromfoil on the seat before attaching the rear cover is perfect!
11 August 2022, 14:56
István SzücsThe whole stuff looks fantastic. But the interior is my favorite part!
14 August 2022, 19:30
Peter MuldoonThanks guys! Just waiting for this rain to stop so I can lay down a top coat. 🌧☔️
21 October 2022, 13:32
Peter MuldoonThanks Bob! It's quite interesting, it changes colour depending on the light. It's much brighter when the sun hits it. I was considering a coat of clear purple over it, but now I'm undecided as the colour keeps growing on me.
7 November 2022, 02:43
Dominik Weitzerthe color looks awesome! i hope, it goes well with the clear coat. keep my fingers crossed.
8 November 2022, 15:26
Spanjaardit may not be the color i would have chosen 😉, but it certainly looks great. and certainly a flawless paintjob Peter!
6 December 2022, 12:33
NeulingWith this color it can´t get overlooked ....... for good reason! Looks very good!
7 December 2022, 10:23
Martin OostromIt is a colour I could have chosen 😄
You are making great progress with your builds Young Muldoon. Each one is exponentially better than the one before. You really earned to be proud 👍
7 December 2022, 16:07
