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Post by modeljeeper on Jan 7, 2010 10:49:22 GMT -8
I molded the grille from the 1977-1979 Offroad Scout SSII. (This was the first casting which is a little rough, the latest ones are better) I was under the impression this was also the grille used on the 1980 models, because it too was molded ABS-plastic, however, this grille is specific to the Soft-top Safari (SS) versions. If interested in one, PM me.
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Post by modeljeeper on Jan 7, 2010 11:22:29 GMT -8
I just found this version of the Scout which also used the above grille: "In 1979, the Midnitestar editions were offered, and, like most of the other special Scout conversions, they were done by contractors. Good Times was such a company that did van conversions in Midland, Texas. The conversion started out with a high option V-8/automatic Scout with bucket seats, air-conditioning, cruise control, and tilt wheel. Good Times added a cowl induction hood, body moldings, fender flares, new grille, color keyed spoker wheels, louvered rear windows, a special center console, and gold exterior accents with special paint. The Midnitestar also came with a high-zoot 8-track, multi-speaker stereo system. Three colors were offered: black, brown, and deep blue. According to Mark Drake, a Scout expert and restorer, only 120 Midnitestar editions were built and only two were this deep-blue color." whitescout.blogspot.com/
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Post by jeffs396 on Jan 7, 2010 12:56:29 GMT -8
That looks great Richard!
Did a part like that require a two part mold? I really have to get some supplies & try mold-making & casting at home.
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Post by modeljeeper on Jan 7, 2010 15:04:22 GMT -8
It could have been done better as a two part mold, but since the back is going to be glued to the body, I figured I could get away with a single sided mold. I took some clay to fill-in the back and close off the open grille slots. Stuck it down and poured on the rubber. Flip over the mold and pour in the resin to the top, cleaning off the excess when cured. I got a Micro-Mark set for my B-day last year and it works fine. The cold weather currently is messing up some of my results, but got the kinks out yesterday.
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