RodneyBad Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 I figure the Van is perty short as it is. I'm perty proud of the first part of the roll cage, it fits the body perty Tight. I'll Love to do a van with a First half Chop top with a Vista Cruiser style Roof. Yup, I've had that dream for a Long time (since the early 80s ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Oh, yeah, I've tossed around the 'Vista Van' idea a time or two myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Creative Explorer Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Are the engraved lines so shallow or do you have a thick primer? I always had that problem when using spraycan primers, they always filled up the panellines, since I use the airbrush, it is pretty much gone and such a relief. The van looks great, what colorideas do you have for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 22, 2011 Author Share Posted January 22, 2011 Are the engraved lines so shallow or do you have a thick primer? I always had that problem when using spraycan primers, they always filled up the panellines, since I use the airbrush, it is pretty much gone and such a relief. The van looks great, what colorideas do you have for it? Naaaa, Ya could barely see any detail on it before the Primer. O Well, Less wind resistance Dis one? Don't think the grill really works for it tho. No Death Sentence here but it will chug along slowly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted January 23, 2011 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Good gawd! What did they do to that thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 27, 2011 Author Share Posted January 27, 2011 (edited) Good gawd! What did they do to that thing? I think LSD was really big back then (before my time) Lil bit of work. 4 of my 6 point rollcage. I used a straightened out paper clip to keep the shape of the hollow plastic tubbing I used the for the rollcage. Lil bit of Tamiya Gray Primer, Grill has been Black Washed with The Detailer Black wash. Ride height has not been finalized quit yet. Edited January 27, 2011 by Zukiholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobra98 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Van is looking sharp!!! Nice work Zuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxer Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I'm liking how that box looks down low ... and that grill wash has totally made it pop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 The van is looking sweet, wheres the comunity build for these vans. if you want to start a comunity build, iam in. There are lots of vans with vista criser roofs on them, check out www.vannin.com iam also a member there, we are building a real custm van, Love vans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Z Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 That's really starting to come together well... That cage is AWESOME!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 This is one cool build, keep it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted January 31, 2011 Author Share Posted January 31, 2011 Rob Z, DoubleD Thanks, I don't know how they'd do the cage so I'm just winging it. I was gonna try and reuse a Nascar cage but they all seem a bit on the short side BTW: I just google Ford van and Vista Cruiser roof and there it was. I love Google, My G/F Hates it. she says I use it waaay too much. My Memory just aint as sharp as Ole Double D or he lives in a Library Foxer The Detailer Black wash really does help a Chrome grill look Better. I was trying to figure out just what yr the grill really is to see how to detail it better. gray07 Icon Does www.vannin.com have a Photo gallery or is it just hunt and peck? I'm already looking for a 1:1 van Harder to find than I thought. The Creative Explorer Color wise, I'm thinking an Old Ambulance, White w/orange maybe. Unsure If I'm age it or make it shine. I don't know tho, it sure looks good in Primer also still on a wheel hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Winter Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Rodney, I got thinking looking at it in that green, why not leave it green and add worn off U.S. Army lettering? Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Jeez, man! This thread made me ressurect my long-dormant Dodge van project. Thanks a lot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gray07 Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Yes they have a photo gallery because 2 of my old custom vans is in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Have a look here for lots of pics of '71-'77 Mopar vans: http://moparbvans.proboards.com/index.cgi? Having owned a '77 shorty for a few years I can guarantee you there's no way on a 1:1 you'd be able to tuck the tire up that high in the front. Now on a model, anything is possible, but the pic you posted of the late model Japanese van is about as low as you can realistically go in 1:1 without cutting the wheel wells up and taking away the remaining foot room for the driver and passenger. Looking good so far, Rodney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71drolds Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 Naaaa, Ya could barely see any detail on it before the Primer. O Well, Less wind resistance Dis one? Don't think the grill really works for it tho. No Death Sentence here but it will chug along slowly as an olds guy, it really sickens me that some one cut up not one but two vista cruisers to make that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlockLyle Posted February 1, 2011 Share Posted February 1, 2011 This is a neat twist on an old kit. I like it. Reminds me that I need to finish my twist on this kit. BTW, the grille in the kit was never done in 1:1. It is a phantom grille. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Interior wheelwells are tubbed and they really don't leave alot of footroom before or after. You only need room for the Go Pedal. I'm also using a 4 spd tranny so I will be using paddle shifters and an Auto clutch. Or, it's a Automatic 4spd? IDK. One of my issues is doing the front suspension. If anybody has an Idea of maybe a kitbash or something, I'm open for ideas. Tubbed interior tub, Only kidding around with it tho, it won't be sitting this low. (another project?) Don't pay attention to the brake calipers, they're just rolling around for now. Stock Interior tub Lets so your Vans Count and Lyle I'm not going to opt for a Community build tho, I haven't finished 2 already. Edited February 2, 2011 by Zukiholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 They did a round headlight grille for those vans but it didn't look much like the one in the kit. The real one looked like this,, Gotcha on that one. I just wanted to see the mess they made. They just fudged the grill like monogram did on the Ramcharger. A little from column A (1977) A little from Column B (1980) Mix them up and ya get No Particular yr but a few all in one. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Alrightie, Rod, here's mine... It's going to be a dually 5th wheel hauler eventually. After I'd been reading the Dajiban thread, I dug it out and walled off the back end, and did a little more bodywork today. It might even end up with a big, polished airfoil on the roof. Then again, I've never built a 'Red Green' Model, and I have another ambulance kit, so maybe I'll build one of these... Some simulated scale duct tape, a few 50 gallon drums from the C-600 stake kit, and bingo-bango, DIY Applesauce machine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyBad Posted February 2, 2011 Author Share Posted February 2, 2011 Cool, I've thought about doing something like that too if I can get an Extra Dodge Van. I'm not too sure about the AppleSauce Paver. That'll make some awfully dirty AppleSauce. Duct tape would be easy, just get some Dull BMF I'd think? I did see the build of the Red Green Van Thread. On a Sad note, I've never watched the Red Green show. Even tho I thought I might have ran across One episode, Maybe, Long Long time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Most Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Can't say I'm a rabid Red Green viewer, either, but there's always a fun potential 'what if' model project in every episode! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highway Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Then again, I've never built a 'Red Green' Model, and I have another ambulance kit, so maybe I'll build one of these... Some simulated scale duct tape, a few 50 gallon drums from the C-600 stake kit, and bingo-bango, DIY Applesauce machine! Don't forget the air conditioner in the side! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlockLyle Posted February 2, 2011 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ok, here's mine. The only part of the body holding me up from finishing it is finding some graphics for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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