Esteban Loco Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Hello everyone, This is my first post so I'll see how it goes. I have been posting off and on at another site but it seems like there was a lack of interest in 1:8 plastic cars. Not so here, so it seems. I am just finishing a modified 1:8 Big Deuce. It's your basic channelled & sectioned body & grill shell, chopped roof & windshield, rolled pan, Z'd frame, custom firewall, hidden door hinges, shaved door & trunk handles, filled cowl vent, frenched scratchbuilt '50 Pontiac tail lights & license frame, etc. I filled the rear window on the roof and re-cut a new oval window and added chrome trim. I've also done a 4-link suspension in front & triangulated 4-bar in the rear (made from K&S aluminum tube). Rear cross-member is Evergreen channel. Coil-overs are scratchbuilt as well as front shocks (made from the kit chrome exhaust tips). Front axle is drilled, leaf springs are scratchbuilt. I used the Ford banjo rear end from a Lindberg kit. Steering box was relocated to accomodate new body & frame modifications. I modified the Big T gas tank and put it in the trunk. Uses a scratchbuilt V8 logo gas cap. Battery is also in the trunk. Engine is the flattie with the 3-carb set-up. I'm using the Hilborn scoop from the Exterminator kit. Headers are scratchbuilt. Tires are the Firestone bigs & littles. Wheels are chrome steelies with custom V8 logo hubcaps. To be different I'm using body color beauty (trim rings). Interior features a solid wood dash & scratchbuilt '40 Ford steering wheel. Bucket seats from the Big T. I will post pictures when it is done. I'm also toying with a chopped & sectioned '32 panel delivery based on the Big Deuce cowl, hood, and front & rear fenders. I have the basic rig mocked up. I'll take some pictures later and I would appreciate any comments. Another WIP a Mooneyes (inspired) dragster. I'm scratchbuilding the dragmaster frame from Evergreen tube and will use the front mounted blower engine from the Exterminator kit. Thanks again...Crazy Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Welcome to the forum! We have some talented Big Boys here .. they even commandeered their own forum area! I may not build large scale , but I sure love to look at them .. will be looking forward to seeing yours.. they sound cool in the modifications. We do have an On the Workbench section where you can post photos before all is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban Loco Posted September 15, 2010 Author Share Posted September 15, 2010 Thanks guys. I've attached a couple of pictures of the 1932 Panel Delivery WIP. Everthing from the cowl back is Evergreen stuff except the fenders. I still don't know what direction I'm going with this guy. Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp1839 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 steve, glad to see another 1:8 builder. you stuff sounds very cool. can't wait to see some pics. i for one love to see in progress work so, don't be afraid to post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 One suggestion: Use much smaller photos. Use photo editing software to reduce your photos down to about 800x600 pixels. The photos you posted here are so huge that you can only see a very small area of the photo on the screen. You might want to upload your photos to a photo hosting site like Photobucket, then post your photos here from there instead of directly from your computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandpaMcGurk Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Hey Steve, Welcome to the MCM forum......think you'll enjoy it once you get comfy. If you get the time would you give the guys here a peek or two at some of your other builds also.......I've always really liked the pics of your Camaro, the one that had just a touch of mist & rain drops....ahhhhh there I go again, I'll stop there before I start rambling on about the Emerald Deuce etc. Have fun..... . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban Loco Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 McGurk! The Hot Rodder's buddy. Funny you should mention the Camaro. I have a post under Auto Art that deals with photography as art. When I take my show on the road (my mobile photo studio) I never know what I am going to get. The Canaro shots fall into that category. It started to rain (actually a mist) so I just went with it. Like you said, the effect was cool. Another lucky shot was the one with the horse. Wasn't planned - just happened. I think I have those pics on some discs somewhere. I'll try and locate. I start final assembly on the E-duce this weekend. I will post pictures here. Is there a maximum number of photos I can attach (being a noob and all)? Gotta run. Thanks again gramps. Stevie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esteban Loco Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 I finished the rolling chassis on the Emerald Deuce and mounted the engine. I hope to mount the body and finish it up tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arick Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Looking good Steve, and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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