TurboKitty Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 (edited) Hello, my name is Michelle. I'm a 25 yr old chick from Michigan, and I've been building model cars for a little over half of my life, lol. I like to add a little more detail with each one I build, but I'm nowhere near the pro that a lot of you guys are! I've seen a lot of astonishing work, hopefully mine will be as nice someday As you can probably tell, I love Mopar Muscle cars (Dodge Chargers in particular). I want to build a '73 Charger SE replica of a car I used to own, but I'm having some trouble finding a kit of a '73-'74. I also have a soft spot for Imports and I'm just recently into Supercars. I like all kinds of cars really, too many to list. Here is a handful of my 99% finished models, I have yet to unwrap some since I moved last month lol. I am still working on them officially but I keep starting new projects, if they are not 100% complete and that annoys you, I don't know what to tell you... don't be so negative! (YES I edited this to avoid more drama... just saying that if you don't like what my pictures show, *Please Note* that they are older pictures. All of these models have since been completed, but I do not have a digital camera to take current pics. Use your imagination! ) '71 Plymouth GTX 440 Six Barrel (still needs chrome foil & rear spoiler in this pic) '71 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda "Creamsicle Cuda" (friend bet me I couldn't complete a kit in less than 24 hrs. I proved him wrong) '69 Dodge Charger Daytona (still need foil & under hood details, misc. in this pic) '67 Buick Riviera Mild Custom w/ LS1 Engine (finished since these pics were taken) '07 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T (#666 of 1400, "Purple Haze", has since been completed) ** I have some more, but they are still wrapped up from moving. Once I get them cleaned and polished I'll post them here as an update ** Let me know what you think! Edited July 27, 2010 by MB_ChargerChick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Cool and welcome. Lots of cars girl. Hope to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragline Posted July 26, 2010 Share Posted July 26, 2010 Welcome to the forums and NICE BUILDS. You have a clean style that's very popular around here. Some of the boyz are running to their projects right now to do a chin check. LOL Hope to see more. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 26, 2010 Author Share Posted July 26, 2010 some nice work and some nice cars there i like the blue GTX with the painted bumpers because i have a similar project of my own planned . the red seats in the 'cuda are cool too and i really like the red and black '69 Daytona. Dave Thank you! The 'Cuda actually has orange seats, I had to custom mix the color for it to match. There are two 1:1 cars with that color combo, one is a '71 Cuda Convt., the other is a '71 'Cuda Hardtop w/o billboards. I'd like to build the Convt to match sometime too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsoder Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Hey there Michelle...looks like your on the right track with some pretty cool builds!..I like the Rivy, and I kinda like the Charger without the foil, gives it a kinda sinister look I see you like to foil last and if that works good for you that's what matters.. I apply foil after the body is painted cured and rubbed out, then I clear the whole thing which "seals" the BMF it also eliminates having to handle the completed model as much, but again you do what works for you and you obviously have some skills' rest is just doing and learning and this is a great place for that!..although some of the stuff here makes me want to go back to coloring books and crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Stone Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Some good looking clean builds, Michelle. I like em! Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 The shifter boot on the Daytona is rubber. Should have painted it flat black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 The shifter boot on the Daytona is rubber. Should have painted it flat black. It's still a work in progress, that has already been done. Thanks though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBradKeselowski Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Those are some super looking Mopar's Michelle. I wished more girls were interested and was into the model building as you've just shown us... Keep it up and shows us some more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Here is a handful of my finished models, I have yet to unwrap some since I moved last month lol. Almost all of these still are not 100% finished... So... are they finished or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs396 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Welcome Michelle!!! Great builds, all of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Wow, you are certainly not afraid of colour! But all in good taste. Looking forward to your posts in the 'on the workbench' section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Welcome, Michelle! Great to have another female modeler on the forum ... we have far too few of them here! Your work is excellent, too ... I especially like the '71 GTX, and that Daytona looks absolutely KILLER in black with the black steelies! That one's gonna be awesome when it's done! Don't ever get the idea you have to be a "pro" to post your work here or to participate in the forum, either. Builders of all skills levels are welcome here. Finally, if you don't want to get pulled over and cited by the forum cops, I'd suggest you put your real name in your sig line, as per forum rules. Again, welcome! khart...educate me here. where is the "sig line" ? And I am not being sarcastic. I just dont know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 khart...educate me here. where is the "sig line" ? And I am not being sarcastic. I just dont know. Don't worry about... your name is already there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughn Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Don't worry about... your name is already there. Harry P. I am not the one who posted the pictures. I was just curious where Michelle was suppose to put her name. But thanks for adding me as a friend. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 lol thanks for the kind words, I figured it they were 99% done I could still put them here. Don't mind me if I don't consider them 100% complete, never to be touched again (unless I'm polishing them lol). I always want to go back and add more detail so that all of my models are on a consistent level. Some cars may have been waiting on a detail here, some black trim paint there, etc. I didn't think it would be an issue lol. I thought I had already done my sig, I'll go edit that shortly. Also, is there a limit as to how many pictures I can post per thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brett Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Regardless of sex you do some great work, maybe the fact you're a chick makes it cooler? . Whichever its very clean and looks great.Nice color combos to. I have to agree with the 99percent finished to. Quite often I'll go back and touchup something or add something. Cant wait to see more of your builds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gseeds Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 nice work !! all look real cool, !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) So... are they finished or not? gee, thanks for the "warm" welcome. Maybe you could try saying something nice? Either that or simply don't post at all.... we're all adults here aren't we? Don't see me nitpicking your builds... it's not really that huge of a deal if they aren't 100% complete. It's not like they're all in pieces and I'm like "here they are!" lol. Some people... Edited July 27, 2010 by MB_ChargerChick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Sauber Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) gee, thanks for the "warm" welcome. Maybe you could try saying something nice? Either that or simply don't post at all.... we're all adults here aren't we? Don't see me nitpicking your builds... it's not really that huge of a deal if they aren't 100% complete. It's not like they're all in pieces and I'm like "here they are!" lol. Some people... Don't worry about Harry, He's a moderator but I'm with the "Internal Affairs" here.. I police the police. If he or anyone else gets out of hand, I will launch a full and thorough investigation into the matter. Welcome to the forums, You have some nice clean work there!! Please enjoy the forums and if you have any problems with anyone here, PM me and I'll make their life miserable.. Edited July 27, 2010 by J. Sauber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 well, in another post I added that they were not done in the photos. I noted for each one what needed to be done, but I didn't say that it already has since the pictures were taken. I just re-read it and it makes it sound like they are still in the same state as in the pics. I don't have a digital camera, but once I get one, I'll take new pics and replace these ones. Mod or not, he should PM me if he has a problem with them not being absolutely perfect. I don't want any drama in the thread, I've had enough of that from other forums (which, granted, has younger people on it, but not all). It's not my fault that he came across in a "not so nice" way... there are other ways of handling things instead of making rude comments. Would I be getting that if I were a guy? Probably not. I was hoping this forum would be different in that aspect. All in all, I go with the flow. It's as simple as that... I'm not here to break any rules. I really didn't thing it was worth the fuss if a couple models didn't have metal foil, or didn't have a last few parts glued on. That doesn't mean that I don't take it seriously, as I do. But thanks again for the kind words.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 It's not my fault that he came across in a "not so nice" way... there are other ways of handling things instead of making rude comments. Would I be getting that if I were a guy? Probably not. I was hoping this forum would be different in that aspect. Don't worry about Harry, Michelle, there are some of his comments that may come across as harsh, but after you get to see some of his other posts, you'll see he seems to be a big teddy bear at heart! He even jokes around from time to time! I've also seen him give the guys, including me, some comments like that, too. Welcome to the forum, and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboKitty Posted July 27, 2010 Author Share Posted July 27, 2010 Don't worry about Harry, Michelle, there are some of his comments that may come across as harsh, but after you get to see some of his other posts, you'll see he seems to be a big teddy bear at heart! He even jokes around from time to time! I've also seen him give the guys, including me, some comments like that, too. Welcome to the forum, and have fun! lol well as I've always been told it's easier to catch more flies with honey than vinegar.... as cheesy as that sounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Rogers Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) welcome to MCM my dear killer builds.....keep it up great work . How do you get those wonderful paint jobs ? from a can or air brush? please show us some more of your Mopars!! blake Edited July 27, 2010 by moparfan426 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodiak Island Modeler Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Welcome Michelle. I love the clean, highly detailed engine bay in that 71 GTX. Those interiors are killer. Keep posting your beautiful works of art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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