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WANTED: Body Shell Cut/Fill/Sand/Prime Services

For Sale/Trade/Wanted
#1
So, odd posting but here goes.
 
I moved a few years ago to a townhouse and in the process lost my garage and workbench. I've been trying to complete various kitbash and scratch projects in the spare bedroom, and while I can still cut and glue the occasional part or kit, I'm at a loss for some of my larger hurdles. 
 
I currently have three sets of small diesel hoods that need to be "bashed" together. Major steps would include:
 
  • Strip factory paint and lettering.
  • Cleanly remove 1/8" from A end of first hood and remove 1/16" from B end of second hood.
  • Mate first and second hoods together. 
  • Patch (squadron green putty?) hood mate seams and sand smooth on sides and top. 
     
  • Sand and fill away smooth four of the moulded-on doors (hinges, handle, vent louvers, cutlines) on one side of the now double length hood and repeat for six doors on the other side.
  • Cut in and mount radiator grill (existing spare parts on hand) into either side of hood. 
     
  • Spray primer (optional)
 
So - my guess is this is a few evenings of work in someone's garage. I've explored various options for me to try and do this effort here local, but I simply don't have access to the facilities (or tools) I need. 
 
Perhaps someone here would be interested in contracting this effort to make some extra cash? 
 
Drop me a message to discuss further.
#2

Where is “here?”

#3

Sounds like you’ll be looking at an indoor layout plan. But I have to agree with Dick …where is “here”?

#4

Ah - sorry, “here” is SoCal… I know there is a wealth of talent in the area, several retired folk with time at that, so rather than stare at the body shells for another 24 months with no forward progress, I figure this is the best way to get the project back in gear.

(My plan is while I outshop the hoods, I’ll be doing the non-power-tooled, non sand-and-fill work on the chassis here.)

Indoor Vic. Sorta. I’m thinking a modular layout that allows for two or three modules in the spare bedroom, and more when I’m set up at shows or friends’ houses (garages).

#5

Josh,

I was moved into a condo in Florida, but I commandeered the spare room closet and have set it up as a small workshop. It is only 4’ x 4’ but I have a new-ish Dremel on a stand that can drill and cut, plus a variety of the usual tools. I’ve made quite a few decent size models while enjoying the sunshine.

#6

Hi Pete, I’ve done the same as you here, I just need to out-shop the larger cut and sand issues, especially when dealing with plastic (rather than wood, which I can still work on here in the condo).