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"Sketch Pad Artist" Mike Lomaka "ITALIVETTE"


John Teresi

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Keep this a secrete Chris & Luis :huh: Don't tell anyone, but I happen to know that John is a cyborg from the planet Modelleria and his power source never needs recharging. He feeds on Styrene and Super glue and poops out parts and urinates custom paint. Again please don't mention this to anyone. B)

Romell......you forgot to mention the most important detail......I fart realism.

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Hello......well I just need to put on a few decals and a few more details and it`s finished.......I am disappointed in my self.....I wish I would have done a few things differently....oh well......I should have finished pictures tomorrow......thank`s for looking.

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".......I am disappointed in my self....."

As we all are John. This is a sad day for modeler's everywhere. No blower, no slicks, no jet engine, it can't even do a decent wheelstand !!! :angry:

Sir, you are the single most diverse talent on the planet and the work that disappoints you is the work we aspire to. :o

Keep on keepin' on John. B):rolleyes::D

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Romell......you forgot to mention the most important detail......I fart realism.

:mellow:.....so thats where it went... :huh:

I suppose you farted some "realism" at the license plate of this Vette thing that is covering half the exhaust and touching the outlet. Because I've seen lots of real cars designed just like that.

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:mellow:.....so thats where it went... :huh:

I suppose you farted some "realism" at the license plate of this Vette thing that is covering half the exhaust and touching the outlet. Because I've seen lots of real cars designed just like that.

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Keith......thank you for your keen observation of a replica of artist Mike Lomaka`s drawing.....or as you call it the " Vette thing"......I have corrected the license plate that was covering 1/2 the exhaust outlet........thanks

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the work that disappoints you is the work we aspire to.

Quite right. Aside from some design issues that don't really trip my trigger, the craftsmanship and engineering in this thing are really a marvel. It might not be your personal best, but it's a best of show contender in any contest I've been in.

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Romell......you forgot to mention the most important detail......I fart realism.

We'll have to remember not to use the phrase: "keep it real" when you're around. :D

Love that combination of red engine with the silky smooth red exterior. Another eye catcher for sure. Nice work on the details as always.

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Hello......thank you all for your kind comment`s and for following along with this build......it was truly an honor to build this replica of Mr. Lomaka`s "Italivette".......thank`s Mike.......I have posted finished photos in the "Under-glass" section......thanks

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Wow John it truly amazes me how fast you can pump these incredible pieces of artwork out one right after the other one, i guess i just cant stay focused to keep on track and start and stop other projects, you are a truly inspiring builder for me and cant wait to see your next piece of artwork congrats another another beauty...........

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John, your work, inspiration, and true love of this hobby, and the people in it, always amazes me.

Don't let anyone get you down with their negative comments or any dissing. We are seeing that a lot here, and we will probably always have it. But, that's the way of the Internet.

Now, my two cents.

The only thing that stands out on the Vette that I don't like how it came out was the windows. I wish there was an easy way to make them flush-mounted.

I know our good friend Bill Geary did an article on creating scale windows before, but I wish there was a real easy way to make flush-mounted windows.

My thoughts are to make a clay buck from the body, and then vacuum form clear windows, or something like that.

Thoughts, ideas?

Great job, John, and yes, I would have changed the color also.

I love the colors available from Jameston at ScaleFinishes.com

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John, your work, inspiration, and true love of this hobby, and the people in it, always amazes me.

Don't let anyone get you down with their negative comments or any dissing. We are seeing that a lot here, and we will probably always have it. But, that's the way of the Internet.

Now, my two cents.

The only thing that stands out on the Vette that I don't like how it came out was the windows. I wish there was an easy way to make them flush-mounted.

I know our good friend Bill Geary did an article on creating scale windows before, but I wish there was a real easy way to make flush-mounted windows.

My thoughts are to make a clay buck from the body, and then vacuum form clear windows, or something like that.

Thoughts, ideas?

Great job, John, and yes, I would have changed the color also.

I love the colors available from Jameston at ScaleFinishes.com

Gregg......thank you for your comments and input.......you know I love this Forum and MCM magazine......I believe in it`s future......I have always had a problem with windows.....the only cure is a buck and vacuum machine .......maybe I can get puchase one in the future......and I do wish that I painted the "Italivette" candy red......but,I have so many build`s already painted candy red......I just wanted to go a different direction.......lesson learned go with my first instinct........thank`s again Gregg and everyone.......really appreciated.

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