E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 (edited) Happy New year all Well, I haven't posted anything for a while, but been have'n fun. Here's two mini projects that I'll be having fun with for the next few weeks or so. One is a rare Close Couple Coupe, with the wires and whites, it's one of a kind trunk and lengthened roof through the lengthened rear window, and the other with mags, is a phantom Cabriolet. Both will have a full leather interior. Stay safe for '09 - dave Both will be built as stock except for the wheels/tires. Edited January 2, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricky12 Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 looks like two more great builds coming our way .looking forward to seing them when there finshed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Willits Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Neat projects. I know you're going to turn these into killer models. But why are you calling the '34 Cabriolet a phantom. Ford made those from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Lombardo Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Happy New Year, Dave, let’s hope ’09 gives us a better economy and more time to build. I really like the direction those two 34’s are headed…I know you will not just build another standard coupe…there is always a twist or a design feature that takes your builds somewhere else…they are always unique. Can’t wait to see the next installment on these cars. I love the top on the roadster…very “Carsonesque†(to coin a phrase) And the “humpback†coupe is very different . I am planning a roadster 34 but my idea is to incorporate more of a Prowler look to it with headlights, dash, windshield and top on a low riding fendered car. That is what I like about modeling so much…you can play “what if†and it only costs a few dollars if you were wrong. I also like the fact that we can have 10 or so builds of the same kit and have that many different takes on the same car. I love playing “Harley Earl†with my builds…I just don’t get pleasure from building stock. Anyway, nice start to a new year of builds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 1, 2009 Author Share Posted January 1, 2009 Happy New Year, Dave, let’s hope ’09 gives us a better economy and more time to build. I really like the direction those two 34’s are headed…I know you will not just build another standard coupe…there is always a twist or a design feature that takes your builds somewhere else…they are always unique. Can’t wait to see the next installment on these cars. I love the top on the roadster…very “Carsonesque†(to coin a phrase) And the “humpback†coupe is very different . I am planning a roadster 34 but my idea is to incorporate more of a Prowler look to it with headlights, dash, windshield and top on a low riding fendered car. That is what I like about modeling so much…you can play “what if†and it only costs a few dollars if you were wrong. I also like the fact that we can have 10 or so builds of the same kit and have that many different takes on the same car. I love playing “Harley Earl†with my builds…I just don’t get pleasure from building stock. Anyway, nice start to a new year of builds. Hi Peter As you probably figured out by now, my interest in cars is pretty diverse - even the classics from the 20's and 30's. Got quite a few "older starts" nearly done, so It'll be fun to finish those. Yeah, the "Dozen or so builds" at a time really works for me too, as I have different "Moods" I get into, so a large choice keeps my interest and passions alive and flowing. Enjoy your day my friend - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raul_Perez Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 I'll be watching these, Dave!! '34 Fords are one of my more favored cars of all time!! Keep up the GREAT work into and throughout '09!! Later, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR BIGGS Posted January 1, 2009 Share Posted January 1, 2009 Well Dave it look's like you are going to need more space in your work area, so you can send me all them nice rids in those display case's to make room for the next masterpieces on your bench. Good luck on the 34's they look like some nice project's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Well Dave it look's like you are going to need more space in your work area, so you can send me all them nice rids in those display case's to make room for the next masterpieces on your bench. Good luck on the 34's they look like some nice project's. Just like you and most of the guy's here, I got plenty of fun project to keep "My Juices Flowin" for this new year. Got a couple "Under the Radar" projects goin' too. Always fun to have a few "Surprises" in the 'ol bag. Anthony, have a great new year my friend - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 I'll be watching these, Dave!! '34 Fords are one of my more favored cars of all time!! Keep up the GREAT work into and throughout '09!! Later, Hey Raul - Happy New Year Yeah, 34's are one of my fav's too, but just can't stay away from all the other "coool stuff". Just too much fun. Talk to ya again soon. All the best for the New Year and God Bless - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Dave, Dave, Dave, now WHY does it come as NO suprise to me to see ya postin new builds on the 1st day of the New Year?Well it looks like it's off to a good start at least! Hope you have a GREAT New Year my Freind, God Bless You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Dave, Dave, Dave, now WHY does it come as NO suprise to me to see ya postin new builds on the 1st day of the New Year?Well it looks like it's off to a good start at least! Hope you have a GREAT New Year my Freind, God Bless You! Hey George - How's my buddy ?? I know, I just can't seem to help myself. It's the fun factor, ya know?? Between my modeling and the rest of my life, no time to get bored. My oldest boys birthday is Sunday the 4th, so we'll be going out for a nice steak dinner, and I got him a 20.4 Volt cordless drill motor. Hang that baby up when he's usin' it, and it'll give him a "RIDE" - EEHAH Hey George, great to hear from you again, and back at ya wit da HAPPY NEW YEAR - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 (edited) Well, here's some updated pics of the Cabriolet, with some of the details drawn on the roof. There'll be a lot of detail added to the "Vert" top. A molding will go all the way around the perimiter that'll be painted a darker shade, with metal snaps added. The rear window get's glass with a chrome molding pirated from a diecast, and there will be "Opera Bars" over each large rear side area. I'll mold in dips and high spot's in the roof where the bows would be and there'll be some "Wrinkles" added in the "Cloth" to add realism. Finally, there'll be two full length features molded in the roof and down the back like you may be able to see in the pic of the convertible sedan pictured here. Nearly all "Vert" tops have this feature as a way to construct the top. Scratch built several of these. That's it for now - dave You can't see it in the pics, but on real Cabriolet there is a piece of metal that forms a roof frame up the back and over the top of the door for the top to connect to. That's on this model and the top has been molded to fit over it , and that also acts as a locator to lock the top in position on the body. Edited January 2, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastikfreek Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 Builds are lookin' great------------ Can't wait to see the finished product! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 Builds are lookin' great------------ Can't wait to see the finished product! Thank you Gonna try to get a little more done on these two this week. All the best - dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Hey all Thought I'd better bring these two up to date here. Been playin' "roundy round", goin' from one car model to the next, gettin' stuff done, all at different stages until they all get pretty close to done, then I'll paint um. Here's the latest on the Cabriolet and the Close Couple Coupe'. I gotta split the hoods and add hinges on both, so we can all see the "Flatties" Hope you enjoy the pic - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Really looking forward to seeing that coupe come together Dave. Love the styling on it, and I'm trying to imagine it painted with them whites & wires under it. Got colors figured out yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juergen Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 hi dave !!! whow you built like a robot - worker;-) where nice and i am sure that´s also come to great models from you. nice to see your buildings - very inspirated !!! greets jürgen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) hi dave !!! whow you built like a robot - worker;-) where nice and i am sure that´s also come to great models from you. nice to see your buildings - very inspirated !!! greets jürgen Hi 'juergen' That's funny about being a "Robot - Worker". I have learned over the years that when you perfect each step of something you do, whether it's for work or fun, you can be pretty prolific, because you've become so familiar and so adept at using your tools, supplies and perfected talents, and the things you do routinely like painting or body work. I average between 15 and 25 finished builds per year - many contest winners (Brag, Brag ). I never sacrifice quality for time, and I never hurry - no point to it for me. The number of builds is just a result of my passion, love for the hobby, the way God blesses me - AND BEING RETIRED Got lot's of cool stuff planned for this year and 2010, as I'm usually about two years ahead in my building and planning, or am I behind . Thanks for the fun comment's - dave Edited January 24, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Really looking forward to seeing that coupe come together Dave. Love the styling on it, and I'm trying to imagine it painted with them whites & wires under it. Got colors figured out yet? Hey john No colors settled on yet , but probably two toned. Body and fender's seperate color's. Maybe a kind of "Classy" go to the golf coarse car, with a fancy spare. I love spares and "Connie Kit's. Their so elegant to me. Anyway John, thanks for askin' and I'll talk at ya later - dave Edited January 24, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) The "Close Couple Coupe" is a pretty rare ford production car. 306 were produced, according to ford history. Most of these cars went to Brazil in South America. I really like these "Whites and Wires" and I wanted to be able to see the "Whole Wheel" as opposed to "Chopping" it to get the car a little lower in the front. I decided to carefully raise a portion of the front fender's, and then use a donor set of fender's to fill everything in and reshape it all back to "Stock", sort of . I don't think most people would even notice. You can see the difference in the one pic and I'll do the same in a few minutes to the other side. It doesn't take that long. Probably an hour, including filler. Edited January 24, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Cranky Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 Those are gonna be great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 24, 2009 Author Share Posted January 24, 2009 (edited) Well, here's the front fender's raised and pieced together using donor fender's, and ready for some serious body filler . Man I love this part. Grinding, shaping and sculpting - I was born for this . By the time it's done, no one will even suspect - VEWY, VEWY SEEKWATIVE Edited January 24, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Hey all Took a break from the "Retro-Vette" and let the primer dry, so I got a little time to play with these two. Front fenders done and on the coupe and got a little bit of a "Rake" now, with full wheel/ tires. Goal is for it to be a "Little Classy" for goin' to the "Greens" and playin a round of "18". There'll be a warmed over "Civilized Flatty" under the "Bonnet" , and a "Real Leather" interior. The Cabriolet will have a leather interior too. Scratch-built top is nearly done. Both cars will have "Spare's", but they'll be different. Engine in this one too, but not sure what it'll be. These will both have plenty of detail, and be pretty "stock" looking, especially the coupe. Here's a coupla pic's . Edited January 30, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CB Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Pretty slick trick on them front fenders, Dave Me like That coupe is lookin' way good, but.......... it's lookin' like it's already at a really low, low-brow golfem up course---somebody got their 'Vette stripped!!!! Love them wires & whites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 (edited) Pretty slick trick on them front fenders, Dave Me like That coupe is lookin' way good, but.......... it's lookin' like it's already at a really low, low-brow golfem up course---somebody got their 'Vette stripped!!!! Love them wires & whites That's funny Yeah a low buck driving range, next to a low buck trailer court . Guess I'll have to put some scratches in the paint - er, ah, primer that is. Edited January 30, 2009 by Treehugger Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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