customsrus Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 (edited) Seen this in the current issue in Model Cars Magazine thought I would try my luck at building it. Hopefully the artist does't mind. Took a 64 chevy truck sectioned it two places, cut the top off, replaced with 59 elcamino top, cut out front and rear bumper areas (hopefully it looks like the concept).Parts box wheels. Tires are from the 64 chevy. Still working on the inside of the bed. Here is the original artwork. And the model Edited February 25, 2014 by customsrus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I doubt the artist would mind that you're building a model based on his illustration. I think that's the whole point of the feature in MCM ... inspiration. Good luck ~ looks like you're off to a good start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David G. Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Looks like most of the hard work is done... now, on to the difficult work! So far, so good! David G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Bodywork is looking good! Brad should be happy to see this materializing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 GREAT job!! Looks like the pics! Keep on goin,Bro, it's lookin GOOD!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Wow! Nice work! That's really coming together! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt T. Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Wow, that is a neat concept drawing. And you are doing a great job of getting it into three dimensions. Keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 great start!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted March 4, 2011 Author Share Posted March 4, 2011 Thanks guys for all the positive responses. Now back to work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy5963 Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 looking good, I'll be watching for updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 4, 2011 Share Posted March 4, 2011 Sectioning is one of the hardest to pull off.....looks dead on!! Well done!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunajammer Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm a big fan of Brad Leisure's work. I love to see his offerings built up and I don't think you've missed a hitch. Don't lose your steam on this one, we need to see it in all its finished glory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Got a little progress done so I thought I would share it with you. Modified the grill opening added two pieces of plastic to extent it out. Also modified the 59 elcamino chassis. had to make it shorter by about 1/4 inch to fit the wheelbase.added plastic where needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 Oh no I'm not done yet!!. Made a new interior tub using pieces from both models (59 elcamino and 64 chev truck),and added pieces of plastic sheet where needed.Made new fender wells and roughed in the bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted March 9, 2011 Author Share Posted March 9, 2011 This is where it sits now,I could not use the chevy truck frame(sit way to high).The tires and wheels are just being used for mock up, I will be putting the wide whites back on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff ewaskey Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Man that is lookin way cool!!!! I really liked that concept drawing when I saw it & looks like you really are doing it justice. Keep up the great work she is lookin good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jantrix Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wow. Great stuff. Keep at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looking good! Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Wow, I can't wait to see more on this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Yeah, me too! Please don't stop grumpy gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Pugh Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 This is awesome! You're really ripping right along! Keep going!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
made007 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 this is taking a great shape, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharr7226 Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 Looking great! Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted March 9, 2011 Share Posted March 9, 2011 nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customsrus Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 finally got to do a little work on the truck.I started working on the front and rear grilles the one on the top in the picture is the rear.I also sectioned the radiator out of the chevy truck to fit. I also made a battery box in the fender well, And made my hood hinges out of brass, I will add inner struture to to hood. And last I do not like the molded in front a arms on the 59 elco frame, so I use my dremel to cut away the unwanted plastic. I still have to clean up the front end but this is how it looks after a little tlc. Before After Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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