Panel Cruiser Sled Project (Progress Pics)

[Rubberband Man]

Well I started this a few months ago, cutting the roof off of a Masito Panel Cruiser, but then my dremel broke. I got a new dremel for Christmas so I am working on finishing this. It was SUPPOSED to be my entry for the diecast contest but I couldnt get it done. Well here are some pics and a list of what I am going to do to it:





-Cut roof off (done)

-Paint it(almost done)

-Paint the interior(white w/light blue) to match the outside of the car (almost done)

-Find a sound system to fit in the bed of the car

-Smoke tailights (done)

-New wheels

-T.V.s in headrests and dash


I stripped all the paint off, sanded it, and put 2 layers of primer on it. I am painting it light blue, and I just got an airbrush so I hope it works well . I just have a couple more questions: should I sand it again before I paint it? and I saw 1:18 Pegasus Hobby Wire rims at the hobby store, I saw they didnt come with axles so I was wondering how I could get something like those on. I am looking for wire wheels but I dont know if I will be able to find any that are the right size.

[bkvj]

dude cool project man, normaly i dont like pt's, but i like this one:P how much does a dremel cost?
see ya

[Rubberband Man]

Well you can get a cheap one for around $10 but those arent that good, I think mine was $50, and it came with cutting, polishing, and sanding attachments.

[crimsonkarter21]

very nice, I was going to do one as my first project years back, in flat black, but, I have a little anger problem...

also, how do you smoke the lights?

[KustmAce]

Originally Posted by crimsonkarter21

also, how do you smoke the lights?

Roll them. Light them. Inhale.

[Rubberband Man]

Originally Posted by crimsonkarter21

also, how do you smoke the lights?

Tamiya makes this color paint called "Smoke" it is like a transparent gray color, you can use it to tint windows, "smoke" lights, etc. it just made the tailights look dark grey, and not red.

[mike@af]

When I think Pannel, I think old 50's Wagon Delivery. When I think Sled, I think 50's, and slammed.

Interesting project

[G35XAndTrailBlazer]

You should cut the roof and make the little overhead beam, like on a convertable

[crimsonkarter21]

Originally Posted by Rubberband Man

Tamiya makes this color paint called "Smoke" it is like a transparent gray color, you can use it to tint windows, "smoke" lights, etc. it just made the tailights look dark grey, and not red.

okay, thanks alot, I'll see if I can't find some at a hobby shop after I get my new Iwata.

[Rubberband Man]

Originally Posted by G35XAndTrailBlazer

You should cut the roof and make the little overhead beam, like on a convertable

I dont want it to look like a convertable PT.

[G35XAndTrailBlazer]

Well then what DO you want it to be?